Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this bank holiday weekend

‘Rochdale Uprising’ Street Art Festival, Rochdale Summer Science Extravaganza, Companionship Dog Show and Fayre, Rochdale AFC v Blackpool, Beer Festival, Wedding Fair, Middleton’s Bank Holiday Bash, Live Music, Sunday Car Boot Sales and Hands around the Lake - lots to do in and around the borough this weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

'Rochdale Uprising' - Rochdale's first International Street Art Festival – until Monday 26 August at various venues in Rochdale

A five-day street art festival with a series of talks by artists, art sales and murals painted around the Rochdale borough.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62394/

Wedding Fair at Rochdale Rugby Clubhouse – Rochdale Rugby Union Club, Sat 24 & Sun 25 August, 11am – 3pm

Meet top wedding suppliers all in one place across two days.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62365/

Beer Festival 2019 – Rochdale Rugby Union Club, Sat 24 & Sun 25 August, 12noon

Craft beers, craft ciders and hot food, as well as live music for entertainment.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62572/

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• Friday 23 August

ABBA - Masters of the Scene – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Telling the story of one of the world’s most iconic band – ABBA.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/60842/

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

Live on stage from 10pm, a tribute to Bon Jovi.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62574/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-08-2019&searchtype=date

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• Saturday 24 August

Coffee Morning to raise funds for research into Macular Degeneration – St Andrew’s Church, Dearnley, 10am – 12noon

Fundraising for research into the biggest cause of sight loss across the world with a tombola, a cake stall and bric-a-brac.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62474/

Middleton's Big Bank Holiday Bash – Middleton Gardens, 11am – 3pm

Magic shows, live music, balloon modelling, fairground rides, craft stalls, hook-a-duck, Punch & Judy shows and more.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62415/

The Big Games 2019 – Littleborough Sports Centre, 1pm – 5pm

Lots of activities for children and families including gymnastics, swimming, inflatables and soft play, plus more…

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61952/

Rochdale AFC v Blackpool – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off

Sky Bet League One home match.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62302/

The Voice of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons – Rochdale Masonic Hall, 7.30pm

Raising funds for Hydro 16 with winner of Stars in your Eyes 2015, Peter Sarsfield, as Frankie Valli.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62403/

Live Music: Tennessee Honeys - Country Legends Show – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

Live on stage from 10pm, are you ready for some good old Country music?

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62106/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-08-2019&searchtype=date

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• Sunday 25 August

Middleton Town Centre Car Boot Sale – Middleton Shopping Centre, 6am – 1pm

No pre-booking facility available, simply turn up on the day.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61152/

Dog Show and Fayre – Cherwell Centre, 10am – 5pm

A wonderful day out for all the family, including your beloved pets. There are 17 classes for your dog to enter.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62057/

RRUFC Car Boot Sale – Rochdale Rugby Union Club, gates open 11am

Just turn up on the day - places for sellers are given on a first-come-first-served basis.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62571/

Rochdale Summer Science Extravaganza – Kashmir Youth Project, 11.30am – 5pm

With stalls, science demonstrations, workshops, talks and performances from young people and keen scientists.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62168/

The Grand Charity Bash – The Bamford, 2pm - late

In aid of Springhill Hospice with a disco karaoke, a mixture of live entertainment and a raffle.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62544/

Springhill Hospice Charity Day – The Mark Twain Pub, 2pm - late

An action packed day of live music followed by karaoke, a luxury auction, raffle and other activities such as bingo.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61654/

Black Magic – The Little Mix Show – Middleton Arena, 7pm – 9.15pm

A 5-star rated show with live vocals and pop-video choreography. A tribute to Little Mix.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62505/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-08-2019&searchtype=date

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• Monday 26 August

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

Arrive and set up from 7am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/61143/

Hands around the Lake – Hollingworth Lake, 12noon

Creating a chain to show residents are against the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework plans.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62357/

Nutters Garden Party – Nutters Restaurant, 12noon – 6.30pm

BBQ, bouncy castles, face painting and gin, beer and pimms tents.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/62480/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-08-2019&searchtype=date

 

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