Our guide to what's on in the borough between Christmas and New Year
Date published: 26 December 2024
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What's on after Christmas
Lots to do in and around the borough: Beauty and the Beast panto, Sleeping Beauty panto, Meet Elsa, Anna and Olaf, Rochdale Ramblers walk, live music across various locations and more …
Beauty and the Beast – Heywood Sports Village, Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 December
Trio Entertainment returns for this year’s magical Christmas pantomime Beauty & the Beast – a brand new enchanting family pantomime.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76498/events-in-rochdale/beauty-and-the-beast
Sleeping Beauty – Middleton Arena, Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 December.
This Christmas, you’re invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76016/events-in-rochdale/sleeping-beauty
Meet Elsa, Anna and Olaf – Rochdale Riverside, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 December 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 welcome.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76890/events-in-rochdale/meet-elsa-anna-and-olaf
The Freddie and Queen Experience – Empire Rochdale, Thursday 26 December 8.30pm
Get ready to rock out to all the greatest hits of Freddie Mercury and Queen live at The Empire – it’s gonna be epic!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76969/events-in-rochdale/the-freddie-and-queen-experience
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, Friday 27 December 7pm
Tonight artist - Paddy O’Hair. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and have a dance in our Rum and Cocktail Lounge.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76226/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
Live music: Charlie Whittaker - Vicolo Del Vino, Friday 27 December 7pm
Tonight's live artist is - Charlie Whittaker. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76322/events-in-rochdale/charlie-whittaker-live-music
Manchester Ska Foundation - Empire Rochdale, Friday 27 December 8.30pm
Get ready to dance the night away with Manchester Ska Foundation at The Empire – it’s gonna be a blast.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76970/events-in-rochdale/manchester-ska-foundation
Live music: Through the Decades - The Flying Horse Hotel, Friday 27 December 10pm
Tonight's live entertainment is Through the Decades.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76841/events-in-rochdale/live-music-through-the-decades
Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walk, Saturday 28 December 10am
This is a varied walk starting at Lydgate. We will ascent halfway to Blackstone Edge and then go left following the drain round to the White House, along the edge of a couple of reservoirs, then drop down to the canal before picking a way back along and up to Lydgate.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76729/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks
MeatLoud – Empire Rochdale, Saturday 28 December 8.30pm
Get ready to rock out with MeatLoud at the Empire – it’s gonna be loud, it’s gonna be epic, and it’s gonna be live!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76971/events-in-rochdale/meatloud
Live music: 3/4 Horsemen - The Flying Horse Hotel, Saturday 28 December 10pm
Tonight's live entertainment is 3/4 Horsemen.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76842/events-in-rochdale/live-music-3-4-horsemen
Live music: Memphis Cruisers - Vicolo Del Vino, Sunday 29 December 7pm
Tonight's live artist is - Memphis Cruisers. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76323/events-in-rochdale/memphis-cruisers-live-music
Live music: Boomin - The Flying Horse Hotel, Sunday 29 December 10pm
Tonight's live entertainment is Boomin.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76843/events-in-rochdale/live-music-boomin
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