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

Date published: 14 November 2024


Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Friendship group, live music across various venues, Endless Love – A Tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, Mick Miller live in Rochdale, HDH Dance / Elsa from Frozen Santa's Grotto & Christmas light switch on , Comedy Night at Rochdale Sports Club, and much more…

  • Friday 15 November

Friendship Group – Rochdale Central Library, 12pm - 2pm

Are you new to Rochdale? Aged 18+ and want to make new friends or learn new skills? Then join us every Friday at Rochdale Central Library in the event space.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76599/events-in-rochdale/friendship-group


Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm

Tonight artist is Steve James (country).

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76213/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions


Ryan Gilmour - live music - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm

Tonight's live artist is - Ryan Gilmour.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76300/events-in-rochdale/ryan-gilmour-live-music


Endless Love – a tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76013/events-in-rochdale/endless-love


Comedy Night - Rochdale Sports Club, 7.30pm

Get ready to laugh until your sides ache at Rochdale Sports Club's Comedy Night.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76772/events-in-rochdale/comedy-nigh


Elvis Legacy tribute band - Empire Rochdale, 8.30pm

Come and experience the legendary music of Elvis Presley live at Empire Rochdale.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76754/events-in-rochdale/elvis-legacy


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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=15-11-2024&searchtype=date


  • Saturday 16 November

Santa's Grotto & Christmas light switch on - Heywood Market, 9am - 5pm

Come and enjoy a day of entertainment at Heywood Market, browse the stalls, eat and drink and support your local community.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76830/events-in-rochdale/santas-grotto-and-christmas-light-switch-on


Rochdale Ramblers' Saturday Walk - Exploring both sides of the A646, 10am

Please note there is a steep incline at the start of this walk. The area of the walk includes hilly and uneven ground.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76429/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks


Autumn & Christmas Fair - Brimrod Church, 10am - 12pm

Come and support your local church for their annual Autumn and Christmas Fair. Free to everyone, and all communities welcome.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76677/events-in-rochdale/autumn-and-christmas-fair


Swap Co-op Free Clothes Swap - Heywood Market, 10am - 3pm

Come along to Swap Co-op, a brand new free clothes swap pop-up event inside Heywood Market!

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76720/events-in-rochdale/swap-coop-free-clothes-swap


Gallery Exhibitions - Littleborough Coach House, Saturday 10am - 3pm.

Rochdale Artists - Elizabeth White. Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74820/events-in-rochdale/gallery-exhibition


Christmas Extravaganza - Middleton Cricket Club, 10am - 5pm

Christmas Extravaganza fundraising event. Ice rink. Santa. Elf and Olaf. Craft stalls. Choirs. Fair rides.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76709/events-in-rochdale/christmas-extravaganza


Code Club - Rochdale Library, 10.15am - 11.15am

Come along and learn to code at Rochdale main library, the sessions will be fun and informal and are suitable for children aged 9 to 13 years of age.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76629/events-in-rochdale/code-club


Christmas tabletop sale - Rochdale Connections Trust, 11am - 2pm

Join us for an exciting Christmas tabletop sale to raise funds for people in Rochdale affected by domestic abuse.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76666/events-in-rochdale/christmas-table-top-sale


One Night of Billy Joel: The Piano Man - Middleton Arena, 7:30pm

One Night of Billy Joel: The Piano Man The ultimate celebration concert to one of the most iconic and best-selling artists of all time.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76014/events-in-rochdale/one-night-of-billy-joel


Céilí - St Gabriel's RC Primary School Hall, 7.30pm - 11pm

The Parish of St. Gabriel with St. John the Baptist social event. Including a pie and pea supper; bring your own drinks.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76828/events-in-rochdale/ceili


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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=16-11-2024&searchtype=date


  • Sunday 17 November

Creepmas Alternative Market - Community Rooms, Heywood Sports Village, 10am - 2pm

From the team that brought Heywood's first Horror Convention - 'Horrorwood' Comes an all new Christmas shopping experience.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76376/events-in-rochdale/creepmas


Coach House Craft Fair - Littleborough Coach House, 10am - 3pm

The doors will open to the public at 10am.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74816/events-in-rochdale/coach-house-craft-fair


Fire Memorabilia Sale - Fireground Museum, 10am - 4pm

The museum will be holding a Fire Memorabilia Sale, with stallholders from all parts of the country offering antique fire equipment, uniforms, medals and collectibles to delight any enthusiast.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76347/events-in-rochdale/fire-memorabilia-sale


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.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76787/events-in-rochdale/wedding-open-day


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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=17-11-2024&searchtype=date


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