Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough over the Christmas holidays

Pantos, live music, walks and parties - lots to do round the borough for all the family.

• Pantos:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 26 - 27 December, Heywood Civic Centre, 1pm, 2pm, 5pm and 6.30pm show times on various days

Trio Entertainment return to Heywood Civic Centre following the huge success of The Wizard of Oz.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53576

Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin - until 30 December, Middleton Arena

After last year's record breaking production of Sleeping Beauty, Shone Productions in association with Middleton Arena, hope you can join us this Christmas for our biggest, brightest, most magical Pantomime yet... Aladdin!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53588

Sleeping Beauty – until 31 December, Gracie Fields Theatre

Anton Benson Productions return for a third Christmas pantomime season at the Gracie Fields Theatre, along with Rochdale's favourite panto comedy duo - Nathan Smith and Ben Sherlock as Dame Gracie and her son Wally!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58279

• Thursday 27 December

STEP (Supporting Time Enabling People) -1pm - 3pm, Meadowfield Community Centre

This group is for people who are either going through life changing experiences or have a long term health condition.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56231

Houghton Weavers come to Rollercity - 7pm – late, Rollercity Rochdale

The famed Houghton Weavers will be performing here at Rollercity for one night only!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57197

Live Music: Idol Frets Jam Night - The Flying Horse Hotel

Live stuff this Christmas at the flyer....ALL free entry. Party your night away with us!!!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58902

• Friday 28 December

New Years Eve Warm Up Party with MavMac - The Flying Horse Hotel

Going to miss NYE? Dont worry we are having one a few nights early!!!

Pop down to the flyer on the 28th for a full new years eve party!! Midnight countdown, outstanding party atmosphere and possibly the best beer in Manchester!!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57379

Live Music: The UB40 Experience - Empire Rochdale

UB40 - The UK's No.1 Tribute (UB40 Experience). Featuring 'Stars In Your Eyes ' winner Andi Bagnali as Ali Campbell, plus a line up of hand picked, world class musicians, the band are set to be one of the biggest and best tribute bands in Europe.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58303

• Saturday 29 December

Babushka - The Russian Mother Christmas - The Riverside, Whitworth

It's Christmas and Babushka, an old lady, lives alone with only her animal friends for company.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56384

Rochdale AFC v Bradford City - Crown Oil Arena, Willbutts Lane

Sky Bet League One match.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57816

Live Music: The Sex Pistols Experience & Potential Victims - Empire Rochdale

A night of Punk in Empire with the Sex Pistols Experience & Potential Victims

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58304

• Sunday 30 December

Rochdale Ramblers - Sunday Walks - Meet at 107 Clay Lane, Opposite Water Treatment Works

Distance = 8.5 miles. Advise: Walking Boots, Waterproofs if needed, adequate clothing, snack and drink. Generally dogs are not permitted, with exception of Registered Assistance Dogs.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/57510

Heywood Baptist Church Christmas Family Worship - 10.30am, Heywood Baptist Church

All are welcome to any of our events - come and celebrate the birth of Christ the King with us!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58511

• New Year's Eve, Monday 31 December

New Year's Eve Family Party and Buffet - Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa

Celebrate the new year with the children by enjoying a sumptuous two-course hot and cold buffet alongside children's entertainment and a disco in our Hopwood suite.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/56545

New Year's Eve Soul and Motown Party - Heywood Civic Centre

NYE Party with DJ Motown Tommy and guest stars Johnny Boy Pryers and Soul legend Tommy Hunt.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58031

New Years Eve Special with Boomin - The Flying Horse Hotel

Live stuff this Christmas at the flyer....ALL free entry. Party your night away with us!!!

"The night you'll never remember from the pub you'll never forget!"

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/58903

• For a full list of events over the Christmas holidays see the Rochdale Online Events Diary

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/events-in-rochdale/type/christmas

• Submit an Event

If your group or organisation would like to publicise an event, then you can complete and submit the Event Submission Form 

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit