Our guide to what's on in Rochdale borough this weekend
Date published: 19 December 2024
Rochdale Town Hall at Christmas
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Marvellous Christmas Markets, Santas Grotto, Winter Wonderland Christmas Party, Live music across various venues, Meet The Grinch, Friendship Group, pantomimes across various venues, Christmas Spectacular at Littleborough Fire Station and much more…
- Events happening all weekend
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, Friday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75292/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Gallery Exhibitions - Littleborough Coach House, Friday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm
Littleborough Art Society. Elizabeth White. Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75073/events-in-rochdale/gallery-exhibitions-wardle-artists
Riverside Christmas Market - Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, Friday - Saturday, 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 at Rochdale Riverside.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76796/events-in-rochdale/riverside-christmas-market
Meet The Grinch - Rochdale Riverside, Saturday - Sunday, 11am - 2pm
Come and spread your festive cheer at Rochdale Riverside and warm The Grinch’s heart! Say hello to the grumpy Grinch and have your photo taken – dressing up is welcome!
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76888/events-in-rochdale/meet-the-grinch
Christmas Spectacular - Littleborough Fire Station, Friday & Saturday, 3pm and 5pm
Littleborough Fire Station will be setting children’s imaginations alight as it plays host to a very special guest at its Christmas Spectacular.
Santa’s Grotto - Rochdale Riverside, Friday, Saturday & 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.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76892/events-in-rochdale/santa%E2%80%99s-grotto
Beauty and the Beast – Heywood Sports Village, Friday - Sunday
Trio Entertainment returns for this year’s magical Christmas pantomime Beauty & the Beast – a brand new enchanting family pantomime.
Sleeping Beauty – Middleton Arena, Friday - Sunday
This Christmas, you’re invited to the pantomime of your dreams, Sleeping Beauty at Middleton Arena.
- Friday 20 December
Friendship Group - Rochdale Central Library, 12pm - 2pm
Are you new to Rochdale? Aged 18+ and want to make new friends or learn new skills?
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76604/events-in-rochdale/friendship-group
Festive Carol Sing-A-Long - Twisted Mule Brewery & Taphouse, 6pm - 7.30pm
You enjoyed it so much last week, we have decided to do it all again! Get Festive at The Twisted Mule.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/77101/events-in-rochdale/festive-carol-singalong
Ryan’s Xmas Party - live music - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm
Tonight's live artist is - Ryan’s Xmas Party. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76317/events-in-rochdale/ryan%E2%80%99s-xmas-party-live-music
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm
Tonight artist - Fin Corcoran. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and have a dance in our Rum and Cocktail Lounge.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76224/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary.
- Saturday 21 December
Marvellous Christmas Markets - Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 9am - 5pm
Join us at Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre located in Central Square (near Iceland and Poundland store).
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76623/events-in-rochdale/marvellous-christmas-markets
Bereavement Café - Moorhouse Methodist Church, 11am - 2pm
We offer a relaxed safe space to talk with others who are going through similar circumstances whilst having a brew and cake.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76554/events-in-rochdale/bereavement-cafe
Countdown to Christmas - St Edmunds Church, 12:30pm
Join the friends of St Edmunds for our last open day of 2024. See the church in all its festive splendour with Christmas Music & Carols Round the piano from 12:30pm until 2:30pm.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76914/events-in-rochdale/countdown-to-christmas
Winter Wonderland Christmas Party - Norton Grange Hotel and Spa, 6pm - 1am
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but inside Mercure Manchester Norton Grange, is so delightful.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76166/events-in-rochdale/winter-wonderland-christmas-party
BritPop United - Empire Rochdale, 8.30pm
Get ready to rock out to all your favourite British pop hits with BritPop United – it’s gonna be a night to remember.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76968/events-in-rochdale/britpop-united
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary.
- Sunday 22 December
Town Candlelit Carol Service - Rochdale Parish Church of St Chad, 3pm
Come and join in the singing at our Annual Candlelit Carol Service. Featuring our wonderful church choir, full peal of 10 bells and traditional pipe organ.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/77057/events-in-rochdale/town-candlelit-carol-service
A Christmas Carol Service - Rochdale Salvation Army Hall, 4.30pm
Start Christmas with The Salvation Army's Community Carol Service featuring music from The Salvation Army Band and Choir, with The Mighty Oak of Rochdale Choir and The Nativity with a children’s special guest.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76672/events-in-rochdale/a-christmas-carol-service
Beatles Night - live music - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm
Tonight's live artist is - Beatles Night. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76319/events-in-rochdale/beatles-night-live-music
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary
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