Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 11 July 2024
Rochdale Town Hall lit up in rainbow colours for Rochdale Pride
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Rat pack, Swing and Elvis night, Live music in various locations, Oliver twist Adaptation, Riverside Artisan Market, Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day, A Summer’s Evening with Cantare Ladies Choir, Car boot sale, and lots more…
- Events happening all weekend
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75270/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Gallery Exhibitions – 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.
Oliver Twist adaptation – Bo-Jangles Theatre, Friday 12 July 2024 - Saturday 13 July 2024, 7pm start
We have evening shows on 12 July & 13 July and an afternoon show on 13 July, 2pm start.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74795/events-in-rochdale/oliver-twist-adaptation
- Friday 12 July
Starting Your Business workshop – Fire Up Co-Working, 9.30am - 12.30am
Ready to turn your business dream into reality in 2024? Embrace the opportunity right on your doorstep with Enterprising You’s free 'Starting Your Business' in-person workshops in Rochdale.
Donate Blood – Crown Oil Arena, 10.20am - 5.00pm
Giving blood and platelets is essential to the NHS and vulnerable patients. Please keep donating.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74959/events-in-rochdale/donate-blood
Rat Pack, Swing and Elvis night – The Cedar Tree, 7.30pm
A fabulous night of music from the "greats" with the amazing Ray Godwin. Includes hot supper.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75214/events-in-rochdale/rat-pack-swing-and-elvis-night
Live tribute show Abba Revival – Empire Rochdale, 8pm
Award winning ABBA Tribute Band ‘Revival’ have recently been voted as the UK’s Official No.1 ABBA tribute act by the Agent’s Association of Great Britain.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75441/events-in-rochdale/abbalive-tribute-show-abba-revival
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=12-07-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 13 July
Riverside Artisan Market – Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, 10am - 4pm
Running on the second Saturday of every month, the successful Riverside Artisan Market returns again to Rochdale Riverside this weekend.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74507/events-in-rochdale/riverside-artisan-market
RESPECT! 80s & 90s Club Night – St Paul's Hall, Norden, 7pm
We are pleased to announce that the ever popular RESPECT 80's 90's party is coming to the fantastic St Paul's Church Hall in July.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74831/events-in-rochdale/respect-80s-and-90s-club-night
Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day – Unit 4 Park Works, 10am - 4pm
Do you have locos and stock but not enough space to run them? Why not come along to one of our open days where you can stretch the legs of your locos by running them on one of our layouts?
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74897/events-in-rochdale/heywood-model-railway-group-open-day
A Summer’s Evening with Cantare Ladies Choir – St Edmund’s Church, Spotland, 7.00pm
Join the choir for a celebration of summer: a varied programme of beautiful and uplifting music in the stunning setting of St Edmund’s Church.
Grand Masquerade Ball – Rochdale Gateway Centre, 7pm - 11pm
Each ticket includes a complimentary drink and food. Lots of entertainment throughout the evening.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75149/events-in-rochdale/the-grand-masquerade-ball
Rochdale in Rainbows Pride parade – Rochdale Town Hall, 10am
Our main event will be held outside Rochdale Town Hall – the first ever Rochdale in Rainbows Pride parade.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75210/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-in-rainbows-pride-parade
Rochdale Hornets Ladies Open Training – Firgrove playing field, 10am - 11.30am
Rochdale Hornets Ladies are on the lookout for players to join their team! Players aged 16+ No experience needed.
Lewis Capaldi Band Tribute show by Lewisham Capaldi – Empire Rochdale, 8pm
Lewis Capaldi is one of the biggest names on the UK pop scene today and his popularity keeps on growing and growing.
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=13-07-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 14 July
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/75120/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/75242/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=14-07-2024&searchtype=date
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