Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend

Date published: 29 February 2024


Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: World Famous Elvis Show starring Chris Connor, SHOUT! Motown & 60’s Dance Party, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, Empower Rochdale, Grand Re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall, Volunteer Drop-In, Visit Fireground Museum, Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday & Sunday Walks, Exhibition: Vanessa Hill.


  • Events happening all weekend

Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, open 10am - 4pm, Friday 1 & Saturday 2 March

Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74135/

Gallery Exhibitions: Vanessa Hill – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 1 & Saturday 2 March, 10am – 3pm

Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room gallery spaces and each lasts for approximately one month.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74323/


  • Friday 1 March

Volunteer Drop-In – Number One Riverside, 9am – 12pm

Meet Action together and see how they can help you find a role that is right for you.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74296/

World Famous Elvis Show, starring Chris Connor – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

A magnificent show, starring and produced with world-renowned Elvis performer, Chris Connor.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73820/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=01-03-2024&searchtype=date


  • Saturday 2 March

Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks – around Greenbooth, 1pm

Walk distance = 5 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74473/

SHOUT! Motown & 60’s Dance Party – Smalley Hall, 7pm

The tenth anniversary of the hugely popular party, DJ Nick Robinson will be joined by Dave Sweetmore plus special guests.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74266/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=02-03-2024&searchtype=date


  • Sunday 3 March

Rochdale Ramblers – Sunday Walks – Exploring the Hillsides above Cornholme, 10am

Walk distance = 8.5 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74474/

Ellenroad Engine House Open Day – Ellenroad Engine House, Steam Museum, 11am – 4pm

This month they welcome The North West Meccano Society & The North West Stationary Engine Society.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74033/

Empower Rochdale – Rochdale Dawah Centre, 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Come together with Become United as they embark on a journey of empowerment and community resilience.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74437/

Grand re-opening of Rochdale Town Hall – Rochdale Town Hall

After 4 years of restoration, Rochdale Town Hall is getting ready to re-open.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74483/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-03-2024&searchtype=date


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