Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this Bank Holiday weekend

Street Eat Festival, Rochdale Artisan Market, Football Funfair, Fashion Show, Live Music, Autism Friendly Golf Sessions, Car Boot Sales, Family Fun Day, Cricket Tournaments, Quiz Nights and Theatre Show ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Street Eat Festival – Rochdale Town Hall Square, Sat 25 & Sun 26 May, 11am – 9pm

Food lovers looking for something to eat, drink and free entertainment, should head to Street Eat.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59777/

MAD Theatre Company presents ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ – Ellenroad Engine House, Fri 24 & Sat 25 May, show starts 7.30pm

A 1953 British comedy about villagers trying to keep their branch line operating after British Railways decide to close it.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/59869/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, Sun 26 & Mon 27 May, 6am for sellers, 7am – 1.30pm public

As always there’s no need to book, just turn up.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60121/

Greater Manchester Walking Festival – until Fri 31 May, various times and locations

Aiming to showcase all that the region has to offer on foot, the event’s calendar features many expert-led walks, catering to a variety of ages and abilities. Visit the link below for a full list of walks:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=greater+manchester+walking+festival

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• Friday 24 May

Shop2Drop Fashion Show – Heywood Cricket Club, 7pm

Selling ladies High Street Brands at super low prices.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61015/

A Night of Nostalgia – Littleborough Cricket Club, 7.30pm – 11pm

Hosted by Rochdale Heartbeat with entertainment from The Little Jazz Funk Orchestra.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60466/

Live Music: The Late Show – The Flying Horse Hotel, band on 10pm

Music from the present day all the way back to the 60s.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61218/

Live Music: Wrong Jovi – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Tribute to Bon Jovi, back at Empire due to popular demand.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61199/

For a full list of Friday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-05-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 25 May

All-In-One Garden Centre are hosting a variety of visitors/events from 10am on Saturday:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=All-In-One+Garden+Centre

Football Funfair – Bowlee Community Park, 9am – 5pm

A perfect day for any child that loves football.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61037/football-funfair

Indoor Car Boot Sale – Smithy Bridge Methodist Church, 9.30am – 12.30pm

All monies from tables and refreshments will go to the charity chosen for the month.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60458/

Rochdale Artisan Market – The Butts, 10am – 4pm

With street food, live music and handmade goods. 

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60256/

Family Fun Day – The Crown Pub, Middleton, 1pm

Bouncy castle, face painting, cake stall, hook a duck, name the bear and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61036/

Autism Friendly Golf Sessions – Marland Golf Course, 3pm – 4pm

Free of charge & all equipment provided.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61126/

Live Music: ABBA Revival – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

The UK’s number one national tribute to ABBA.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61200/

For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-05-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 26 May

Sunday Morning Fitness Sessions – Rochdale Judo Club, 10am – 11am

Join this General Fitness Conditioning & Multi-Sport Circuit session and enjoy the benefits.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61008/

Lancashire host Sussex at Crimble – Heywood Cricket Club, 11am

Some of the biggest names in the women’s game will be at Heywood Cricket Club this Sunday.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61359/

Live Music: The Alun Parry Band – Woolworths Club, 2pm

Heywood & Middleton CLP present musician Alun Parry, as Indie folk meets Americana.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61046/

Fun Quiz Night – The Moonspinners Public House, 8pm

Come along and have a fun and enjoyable evening.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60904/

Live Music: The Oasis Experience – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

No1 tribute to Oasis plus support from Joe Dunne.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61201/

For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-05-2019&searchtype=date

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• Monday 27 May

Rochdale Town Hall Car Boot – Town Hall Square, 8am – 1pm

Traders should arrive and set-up from 7am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61136/

Tom Hardman T20 Day at Crimble – Heywood Cricket Club, from 10am

With Norden v Rochdale, Middleton v Heywood and the final.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61358/

Bank Holiday Bonanza – Hollingworth Lake Visitor Centre, 11am – 3.30pm

Lots of stalls selling handmade goodies, Sunshine Book Corner, plus a sale of craft supplies.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61187/

For a full list of Monday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-05-2019&searchtype=date

Submit an Event

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit