Our guide to what you can do in and around the borough this Bank Holiday Weekend

Street Eat Festival, Spring Ale & Cider Festival, Gracie Fields Forties Family Fun Day, Outdoor Movie Night, Theatre Performances, Spring into Summer Fashion Show, Wakes Day activities & celebration, The Big Games & a Pennine Rendezvous - lots to do around the borough this Bank Holiday Weekend.

• Events happening all weekend

Street Eat Festival – Sat 26 & Sun 27 May, Rochdale Town Hall Square, 11am – 9pm

Once again tasty food from the town’s restaurant chefs will be served over the Bank Holiday weekend, with dozens of mouth-watering dishes at £3 each, including Spanish, Italian, English, German, American and more.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54333/

Neighbourhood Watch: A Comedy by Alan Ayckbourn – Fri 25 & Sat 26 May, 7.30pm

Heywood Operatic and Amateur Society present Neighbourhood Watch; a committee that is created after a young intruder invades a devoutly Christian home. But almost inevitably, this ideal world is threatened by a mix of sexual appetite, sibling jealousy and irrepressible violence.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54567/

The Tale of Oliver Twist – Fri 25 & Sat 26 May, Bo Jangles Theatre, 7.20pm & 2.20pm

An adaptation of the fabulous 'Oliver Twist' musical. The show features some amazing professionals along with lots of eager amateurs and future stars.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54067/

Spring Ale & Cider Festival – Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 May

2 bars and 20 pumps serving 80 ales, ciders and beers over three glorious days... We will also have a second bar open which will have extra cask pumps on plus ciders and bottled/cans of beer.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54937/

Greater Manchester Walking Festival – Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 May, different locations around the Borough

Greater Manchester Walking Festival aims to showcase all that the region has to offer on foot. The event’s calendar features many expert-led walks, catering to a variety of interests and themes for all ages and abilities. To see all the walking events visit the link below.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchtype=text&searchvalue=greater+manchester+walking+festival

• Friday 25 May

Angie’s Angels drop in coffee morning – Petrus Hub, 10am – 12pm

A chance to come and chat to the team about household items you may need or to simply sit and chat in a warm, safe environment with a hot brew and a biscuit.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53546/

Fire Service Museum Weekly Open Day – Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, 10am – 4pm

Fire museum attractions will be on show including our collection of historic firefighting artefacts from the 18th century to present day plus home-made refreshments.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/49795/

Make & Take Art and Craft Group – So Northern Creative Art Studios, 10am – 12pm

For just £5, all crafting materials and expert tuition is provided and each time is something different that you can make and take home.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55120/

Mindfulness & Wellbeing – Touchstones Rochdale, 6pm – 7pm

Join us in our peaceful gallery setting to explore the popular practice of Mindfulness.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53606/

Spring into Summer Fashion Show – Springhill Hospice, starts 7.30pm

A great night to have with girlfriends, looking out for your holiday essentials and all whilst raising money for your local hospice.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55170/

A Tribute to the Everly Brothers – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

The Dreamers and The Temple Brothers as the ‘Everly Brothers’.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52683/

Live Music: Noel Gallagher & Richard Ashcroft – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

For the first time in Rochdale we will be seeing the hits from Noel Gallagher's Flying High Birds, Oasis, The Verve and Richard Ashcroft performed by two nationally acclaimed tribute acts.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54703/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-05-2018&searchtype=date

• Saturday 26 May

Gracie Fields Forties Family Fun Day – Milnrow Cricket Club, starts 10am

Children’s funfair, rifle range, owl sanctuary display, military vehicle display, throw wet sponges, crafts, cakes, 40s & Gracie Fields memorabilia and a “Dig for Victory”. Also prizes for the best fancy dress!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54506/

Sizzle Saturday – Bunnings Warehouse, 8.30am – 5pm

Today we will be fundraising for Falinge Park. Come and buy one of our delicious sausage sandwiches and give us your views to help us shape the future of Falinge Park.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53861/

Autism Friendly Cinema Saturday: Shrek – Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 11am – 1pm

Come along to a screening of this family animated classic.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54655/

Wakes Day of activity and celebration – Touchstones Rochdale, 12pm – 4pm

Wakes Day will see a variety of performers in the gallery, from folk dancers to musicians and dialect poetry, while visitors can get involved in a number of arts and crafts workshops, such as paintbrush making and enameling teaspoons.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55238/

Music at Rochdale Parish Church –St Chad’s Church, 12noon

Featuring music by students of Manchester University and the Royal Northern College of Music.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53400/

Outdoor Movie Night – The Lounge at Sacred Heart, gates open 6pm

Bring your own chair, but you will be dancing! Licensed bar and pie and peas available.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53311/

Rock & Roll Dreams Come True: A Meatloaf Tribute – Middleton Arena, 7.30pm – 10pm

With the help of the 8 piece live band, video projections, set, incredible light show, choreography and dancers, this show promises to have you rocking out to all of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52700/

I’m Still Standing: The Elton John Story – Heywood Civic Centre, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

With beautiful projections, replica costumes and a baby grand to boot, this is an electrifying evening of classic hits not to be missed - the best party in town! 

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/53562/

Live Music: Bryan Adams Experience – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 4am

A celebration and tribute to the hit songs and enduring popularity of Bryan Adams.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54999/

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=26-05-2018&searchtype=date

• Sunday 27 May

The Pennine Rendezvous 2018 – Rendezvous at Lane Head, 12.30pm

Rochdale & Bury Bridleways Association invite you to join this years Pennine Rendezvous. Rides from Bury, Rossendale and Wardle and a local circular ride.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54020/

Car Boot Sale – Falinge Park, 10am – 2pm

Gates open 9am for set up. No booking necessary.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54982/

Live music: ABBA Stars – Littleborough Cricket Club, 7.30pm

Come and see the Dancing Queens! Entry price includes a hot supper.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54971/

Taste Ramadan 2018 – Madina Masjid Mosque, arrive for 8.15pm

Mosques around the UK will be holding an open Iftar (the post sunset meal following fasting) for the wider community. This is a great opportunity to join your local community and experience the blessings of Ramadan.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55300/

Sunday Club Karoake – Empire Rochdale, 6pm – 2am

If you're looking for a place to show off your singing skills on a real stage, Sunday's at Empire Rochdale is now the place to do it!

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55003/ 

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=27-05-2018&searchtype=date 

• Monday 28 May

The Big Games 2018 – Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre, 1pm – 5pm

A variety of activities will be available including our Inflatable, Footgolf, Zumba session, Tennis, Football, Cricket, Health Checks, Really Wild Show, Soft Play Under 5’s area, Punch and Judy, Facepainting and Arts and Crafts.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55356/

Bowlee Car Boot Sale & Collectors Market – Bowlee Community Park, 6.15am – 1.30pm

f 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.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/52893/

T20 Cricket Match in memory of the late Steve Gartland – Rochdale Sports Club, 11am – 1pm

The match features a Rochdale Cricket Club eleven including pro Edward Moore, against a Mayfield eleven which is rumoured to include a surprise guest or two. Also donning the pads and raising his bat will be star of Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road, Ben Ryan Davies.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/55320/

Rock Choir Rochdale – St Aidan’s Church Hall, 8pm – 9pm

The power of music, meeting new friends and performing at life changing events, together contribute to an emotional and powerful journey for our members.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54416/  

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

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=28-05-2018&searchtype=date

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If your group or organisation would like to publicise an event then you can complete and submit the Event Submission Form 

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/submit