EVENTS

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Upcoming events

Halloween

Friday, October 31, 2025
Friday, 31 October, 6–10pm

Our legendary Halloween UV Party is back for another spooktackular year! Expect a whole new set of glow-in-the-dark climbs, Halloween-themed challenges, a live DJ, and tasty pizza & drink specials to keep you going all night. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed, so bring your creepiest glow in the dark look! This event always sells out fast, so secure your spot early and join us for a night of climbing, music, and Halloween thrills. Under 18s welcome, however they must be supervised by an adult or have completed a 14-17 assessment.

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Everybody Social

Every Tuesday

Guided by one of our experienced coaches, this fun social is a great opportunity to project routes with new friends and pick-up tips from all experience levels. Run eveny Tuesday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, this social is facilitated by one of our staff but is not a formal coaching session.

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Past events

Christmas Pub Quiz

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Join us for a festive pub quiz on Thursday 12th December, 7pm in the cafe. Hosted by Jim the legend, expect all the usual pub quiz antics with some festive surprises. Team up in groups of maximum 6 people for your chance to win your bar tab on us. Members get a free glass of mulled wine or non-alcoholic hot drink. We have limited tables so be sure to book your table in advance and please cancel if you can no longer make it.

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Brit Rock Film Tour

Brit Rock 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

The BRIT ROCK FILM TOUR is back for 2024 with another stunning line-up of the UK’s best climbing and adventure films from the past year. Three exhilarating short films capturing an array of hardcore action, pioneering spirit and some proper madness will be showcased on the 23rd November, 7–9:30pm at Substation Macclesfield! Come and join us for an evening of inspirational climbing footage, beers and pizza!

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Limited tickets, booking essential

Halloween UV Party

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Put on your best Halloween costume and take-on epic glow in the dark climbs and challenges to the sound of your favourite Halloween hits. Prizes will be awarded for the best fancy dress so dress to impress! The event is perfect for climbers of all ages* and abilities. This event is a sell-out, booking is essential for members, guests and parent supervisors.

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Members Outdoor Bouldering Social

Monday, September 2, 2024

Members, join us for a outdoor bouldering trip to the Roaches! We'll be meeting in the cafe at 5:30pm for a 6pm departure to the roaches. Why not fuel up with a coffee and cake for £5 before we leave. This is event is free to attend for members only. Bouldering pads will be provided but if you have your own bring them along! This is a social and not an instructed session. Substation staff accept no liability for injury, participate at your own risk.

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GLOW! Yoga flow with Devoted Rebel.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Join Devoted Rebel for a glow in the dark yoga flow aimed to mesmerise, energise and relax.

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Screening

World Cup Screening

Friday, June 28, 2024

Watch the Bouldering World Cup Finals with us on the big screen on Friday 28th June. We'll be playing qualifying highlights in the cafe throughout the day followed by the mens finals in the evening. During the screening, we'll be serving up cold beers and delicious burgers from beyond meat for a bargain. See you there!

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