Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 27 June 2024
The Flying Horse Hotel welcomes back Boomin on Friday night
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Vegan Riverside Market, Eid Extravaganza, Wine tasting, Bottomless afternoon tea, live music in various locations, Summer Serenade, Gallery Exhibitions, Rochdale Ramblers, Car boot sale, Summer fairs and craft markets, and lots more…
- Events happening all weekend
Ben Hur - The Curtain Theatre, Friday 28 June 2024 - Saturday 29 June 2024
Based on the timeless stories of the nineteenth century, this adaptation condenses the epic tale so that it can be told by just four actors.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74167/events-in-rochdale/ben-hur
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Friday 28 June - Saturday 29 June, 10am - 4pm
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74693/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Gallery exhibitions: Noreen White watercolours, textiles. Christine Clarke oils, acrylics - Littleborough Coach House, Friday and Saturday 10am – 3pm
Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room gallery spaces and each last for approximately one month, with a week's gap to allow for artist changeover.
- Friday 28 June
Chaka – The Music of Chaka Khan – Middleton Arena – 7.30pm
An exhilarating music show celebrating one of the world’s most gifted music icons and multi-grammy award winner, Chaka Khan.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74361/events-in-rochdale/chaka-%E2%80%93-the-music-of-chaka-khan
Donate Blood - Rochdale Church of Latter-Day Saints, 10.20am - 5.00pm
Giving blood and platelets is essential to the NHS and vulnerable patients. Please donate.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74956/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood
Rochdale Ramblers - Fiensdale, Fairsnape Fell & Bleasdale, 10.30am
Walk distance = 10 miles. National Grade: Moderate. This is a walk of approximately 10 miles starting at 10.30 am. Please note this is different to our usual start times!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74972/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-friday-walks
Springhill Hospice Wine Tasting Evening – Littleborough Cricket Club, 6.30pm
It’s wine-o’clock. Join Springhill Hospice for the return of our fabulous Wine Tasting Evening! Enjoy an evening of sampling five different wines from Vini Veneti, hosted by wine enthusiast Tim Fairley, along with a delicious antipasti platter to compliment your taste buds.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75090/events-in-rochdale/springhill-hospice-wine-tasting-evening
Live music – Boomin – The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm
Since forming in 2006, Adam, Edd and Rory soon became local celebrities in their home county of Lancashire. Taking ordinary songs, Boomin mix them, mash them and create something wonderfully unique that is loved by all.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75212/events-in-rochdale/live-music-boomin
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-06-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 29 June
Rochdale Ramblers – More Carved Heads, 10am
Walk distance = 10 miles. National Grade: Moderate This is a moderate/strenuous walk including moorland walking and ascents.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74973/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks
Summer Serenade – Bamford Chapel, 7.30pm
Join our award winning society for an evening of your favourite melodies. Featuring hits from ABBA to Gilbert and Sullivan there is sure to be something for everyone as we sing all your favourite songs!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75078/events-in-rochdale/summer-serenade
Bottomless Afternoon Tea - St John’s Hall, 3pm – 5pm
Whitworth AMDS invites you to an enchanting afternoon of music, laughter, and endless refreshments! Our Bottomless Afternoon Tea fundraiser is the perfect way to support the arts while indulging in delicious drinks and delightful treats.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75089/events-in-rochdale/bottomless-afternoon-tea
Friends of Holy Trinity Summer Fair - Holy Trinity Primary School, 1pm – 2pm
Join us for our Summer Fair. As well as all the traditional games and tombola’s, we will take you to the four corners of the globe with our 'around the world' themed stalls, treats and a treasure hunt.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75185/events-in-rochdale/friends-of-holy-trinity-summer-fair
St Andrew's Church Summer Fete - St Andrew's Church, 2pm
We would like to welcome you all to our Summer Fete. Weather permitting, it will be held outside in the church grounds.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75344/events-in-rochdale/st-andrews-church-summer-fete
Wedding Open Day - Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 1pm – 4pm
Our Wedding Open Day gives you the opportunity to view our beautiful suites dressed to impress and meet a selection of fabulous suppliers.
Treehouse Live Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm
Jake Owens Duo with something for everyone Guitarist & Vocalist covering various music genres, supported by Tom Fernandez
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75400/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-sessions
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=29-06-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 23 June
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6am for sellers, 7am for public - 1.30pm
If it's time for a de-clutter, you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash or explore and bag yourself a bargain. There's a huge range of goods available.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74588/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market
Springfield Park Model Train Rides – Springfield Park, 1pm to 4pm
Our miniature railway running in Springfield Park, is now open every Sunday afternoon till the end of October. Please come along and support us.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74766/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides
Eid Extravaganza – Deeplish Community Centre, 2pm
Springhill Hospice presents a community Eid Extravaganza. Join them to celebrate Eid Ul Adha in their first ever Eid celebration event.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74458/events-in-rochdale/eid-extravaganza
Alkrington Village Craft Market – Alkrington Community Centre, 11am – 4pm
Pop along and support your local small businesses and community. With over 30 stalls we have a fantastic range of brilliant crafters selling their handmade and unique crafts not available on the high street.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74949/events-in-rochdale/alkrington-village-craft-market
PAVE Across The Planet – Middleton Arena, 1.15pm and 5.30pm
Experience the dynamic showcase of PAVE Dance’s young talents, aged 3 to 13, as they take you on a journey. We’ll explore a range of countries through their iconic music and traditions.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74997/events-in-rochdale/pave-across-the-planet
Wine Tasting - An introduction to France – Vicolo Del Vino, 4pm
Join us at Vicolo Del Vino for our monthly wine tasting, this month we have an afternoon of exploring your palate & sampling a variety of 8 wines from across the regions of our neighbours across the pond.
Vegan Market Riverside – Rochdale Riverside, 11am – 4pm
Join us this June for a plant-powered vegan market. Rochdale Business Improvement District is pleased to be bringing the Vegan Market to Rochdale Riverside.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75258/events-in-rochdale/vegan-market-riverside
Music across the World – St John the Baptist R.C. Church, 3pm - 5pm
As part of the ongoing invitation to the general community of Rochdale to visit the newly restored mosaic the parish would like to invite you to attend the next in its series of free concerts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75298/events-in-rochdale/music-across-the-world
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=30-06-2024&searchtype=date
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