Our guide to what's on in Rochdale borough this weekend
Date published: 12 December 2024
The cast of this year’s Middleton Arena Christmas panto, Sleeping Beauty
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Riverside Christmas Market, Santa's Grotto, numerous pantos, Springhill Hospice Christmas Cracker, and live music across various venues....
Events happening all weekend
Riverside Christmas Market - Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm
The countdown is on to Christmas in Santa's favourite town centre and this year the inaugural Rochdale's Christmas Market is taking place.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76795/events-in-rochdale/riverside-christmas-market
Meet Elsa, Anna and Olaf - Rochdale Riverside, Saturday and Sunday,
11am - 2pm
Find Elsa, Anna and Olaf at Rochdale Riverside this winter. Come and say hello to the gang and have your photo taken – dressing up is encouraged.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76889/events-in-rochdale/meet-elsa-anna-and-olaf
Christmas Fair at the Engine House, Lodge Mill - Saturday – Sunday,
11.00am - 4pm
Two day Christmas Fair with free Santa's Grotto & Snow Dome, Santa's Elf Village where you can make your own old fashioned decorations for free.
Dick Whittington - The Curtain Theatre, Friday – Sunday
Set out for an adventure with Dick Whittington as he travels to seek his fortune on the glittering streets of London.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75975/events-in-rochdale/dick-whittington
Sleeping Beauty – Middleton's Christmas Panto 2024 - Middleton Arena, Friday - Sunday
This Christmas, you’re invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena.
Santa’s Grotto - Rochdale Riverside, Saturday and Sunday
Santa will be waiting to greet you and your family in his cosy front room as you step into a small piece of the ‘Santa’s Village’ at Rochdale Riverside this December.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76893/events-in-rochdale/santa%E2%80%99s-grotto
Friday 13 December
Springhill Hospice Christmas Cracker - Norton Grange Hotel, 11.30am - 4.30pm
Ladies: Gather your girlfriends and don your best festive outfits for an afternoon of fun, glamour and fundraising.
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm
Tonight’s artist - Acoustic Jukebox.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76222/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
Amy Winehouse tribute - live music - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm
Tonight's live artist is - Amy Winehouse tribute.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76313/events-in-rochdale/amy-winehouse-tribute-live-music
Friendship Group - Rochdale Central Library, 12pm - 2pm
Are you new to Rochdale? Aged 18+ and want to make new friends or learn new skills?
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76603/events-in-rochdale/friendship-group
Castleton Literary and Scientific Society - St. Martin's Church, 7pm.
The Magic of Musicals. A talk by Marylin Shalks, Author, who will give some insight into the ever popular world of Musical Theatre.
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary.
Saturday 14 December
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?
Make Your Own Natural Christmas Decorations - Rochdale Town Hall Square, 11am - 3pm
Join us at this free event and get in the crafting Christmas spirit! Make stars and mini Christmas trees from sticks.
Winter crafty drop-in - Rochdale Central Library, 11am - 2pm Rochdale Pioneers Museum are collaborating with Rochdale Central Library to bring you a fun and super crafty drop-in session.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76938/events-in-rochdale/winter-crafty-dropin
Wild Hearts Exhibition Preview - Ebor Studios, 2pm
Join us in our heritage mill for the preview of a new exhibition by local photographer and Ebor Studio member Esther Towler.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76922/events-in-rochdale/wild-hearts-exhibition-preview
Christmas Concert by Littleborough Brass Bands Association - St Andrew’s Church, 7:00pm
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a memorable evening of Xmas music with Littleborough Training Band, Boro' Brass, and Littleborough Brass Band at St. Andrews Church.
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary.
Sunday 15 December
Xmas Market - Alkrington Village Craft Market - Alkrington Community Centre, 11am - 4pm
Xmas market. Pop along and support your local small businesses and community. With over 30 stalls we have a fantastic range of brilliant...
M6 Theatre presents A Tiger's Tale - M6 Studio, 11am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm
M6 Theatre presents a fantastical production by the award winning playwright Mike Kenny. Based on the extraordinary story of Fenella, the Holmfirth Tiger, A Tiger's Tale is a high spirited balancing act of circus, puppetry, live music and song.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76256/events-in-rochdale/m6-theatre-presents-a-tigers-tale
Breakfast with Santa - Pionero Lounge, 9.30am - 11am
Have your breakfast in the company of Santa, with carols and gift giving fun. This includes breakfast for the child.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76894/events-in-rochdale/breakfast-with-santa
Cantare Ladies Choir - Sounds of Christmas - Rochdale Town Hall, 4pm - 6pm
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a choir concert. Enjoy mulled wine and a mince pie as the Cantare Ladies Choir perform songs guaranteed to fill you with Christmas cheer.
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
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