Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 25 April 2024
A car boot sale is being held at Bowlee on Sunday morning
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Northern Flag Finals, Love In The Title, A Century of Swing, 50s and 60s Show, Friday Music Night with Stacksteads Brass Band, An Intimate Gig with Chris Helme (former front man of The Seahorses), Comedy Show at the Old Court Room
- Events happening all weekend
Love In The Title – The Curtain Theatre, Friday 26 April 7.30pm, Saturday 27 April 4.00pm.
A gentle and lyrical play portraying the lives of three generations of women.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74002/events-in-rochdale/love-in-the-title
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Thursday 25 April - Saturday 27 April, 10am - 4pm
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74594/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Northern Flags Finals – Rochdale Sports Club, Saturday 27 April 9.30am – 4pm - Sunday 28 April 9.30am – 3.30pm
Rochdale Lacrosse Club is once again hosting the annual Northern Flags Festival.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74768/events-in-rochdale/northern-flags-finals
- Friday 26 April
A Century of Swing - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm
Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) as they celebrate A Century of Swing.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73969/events-in-rochdale/a-century-of-swing
50s and 60s Show - Bo-Jangles Theatre, 6.30pm doors open
A fun packed evening with dances and songs from the 50s and 60s.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74642/events-in-rochdale/50s-and-60s-show
Friday Music Night with Stacksteads Brass Band – Rochdale Unitarian Church, 7.30pm
Join us for an excellent evening of entertainment with the Stacksteads Brass Band!
A 4th section band in the North West area who celebrated its 150th birthday in 2022.
An intimate gig with Chris Helme (former front man of The Seahorses) - Engine House at Lodge Mill, 7.00pm
Performing an intimate solo gig at The Engine House at Lodge Mill with Special Guest Kaiden Nolan Tickets are available from Event Brite
Ace Lips Events: Comedy Show at the Old Court Room, Doors open 7.45pm / Show starts 8.30pm
Tony is an award winning stand-up comedian, comedy writer and actor based in Manchester.
"great, well-crafted gags"
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-04-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 27 April
St Aidan's Church Spring Fair - St Aidan's Church Hall, 11am – 1pm
Our bi-annual church fair with all the traditional stalls, including chocolate tombola, raffle, books, gifts, bottles, jars, toys, games and home-bake.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74648/events-in-rochdale/st-aidans-church-spring-fair
Together in Concert - St Mary in the Baum, 1pm
Together in Concert with Boro Brass and The Good Vibes Choir
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74724/events-in-rochdale/together-in-concert
One Night In Dublin – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73970/events-in-rochdale/one-night-in-dublin
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-04-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 28 April
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market – Bowlee Community Park, 7am – 1.30pm for public
One of the biggest car boot sales and markets in Greater Manchester.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74578/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market
Rochdale Ramblers - Sunday Walks - Wycoller and the Atom, 10am
Walk distance = 8 miles.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74635/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-sunday-walks
Alkrington Village Craft Market - Alkrington Community Centre, 11am - 4pm
Pop along and support your local small businesses and community.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74096/events-in-rochdale/alkrington-village-craft-market
Springfield Park Model Train Rides – Springfield Park, 1pm – 4pm
The miniature railway is running every Sunday afternoon till the end of October. We have been giving rides in the park for over 60 years.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74752/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides
Rochdale Hornets v Cougars – Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off
Betfred League One match.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74200/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-cougars
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-04-2024&searchtype=date
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