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

Date published: 22 February 2024


Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Crusoe, Fleetwood Mac Legacy, Castleton Literary and Scientific Society, Alkrington Village Craft Market, Tommy’s Family Fundraiser, Ramadan Baazar, Live music from Emma Konnanov, Ace Lips Events: Comedy Night at The Old Court Room with Tom Wrigglesworth, Zumba Masterclass, Coffee Morning in aid of Versus Arthritis, Visit Fireground Museum, Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks, Exhibition: Vanessa Hill


  • Events happening all weekend

Crusoe – St Gabriel’s RC Primary School Hall, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 February

Annual village pantomime - fun for all the family.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74368/

Fleetwood Mac Legacy – Middleton Arena, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 February, 7.30pm

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary Fleetwood Mac.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73438/

Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road, open 10am - 4pm, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 February

Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74134/

Gallery Exhibitions: Vanessa Hill – Littleborough Coach House, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 February, 10am – 3pm

Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room gallery spaces and each lasts for approximately one month.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74323/


  • Friday 23 February

Live music from Emma Konnanov – The Treehouse Bar, 7pm

The Treehouse Bar’s Friday treehouse sessions.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74315/

Castleton Literary and Scientific Society – Castleton Community Centre, 7pm

Writers on Tap – a creative writing group performance.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/73867/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=23-02-2024&searchtype=date


  • Saturday 24 February

Rochdale Ramblers – Saturday Walks – Rochdale Canal walk 1: Castlefield to Rochdale, 10am

Walk distance = 13.5 miles.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74285/

Zumba Masterclass – Centre Square inside Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, 10am – 11.30am

In aid of Jolly Josh.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74020/

Coffee Morning in aid of Versus Arthritis – St. Andrews Church, Dearnley, 11am – 1pm

Homemade cakes, coffee and a tombola.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74329/

Ramadan Baazar – Castlemere Community Centre, 12pm – 5pm

There will be a variety of stalls for adults and children.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74453/

Tommy’s Family Fundraiser – Spotland Reform Club, 2pm – 6pm

Tommy has been bravely battling childhood leukaemia. Fundraising to help support Tommy’s family whilst they care for him.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74464/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=24-02-2024&searchtype=date


  • Sunday 18 February

Alkrington Village Craft Market – Alkrington Community Centre, 11am – 4pm

Over 30 stalls selling their handmade and unique crafts not available on the high street.

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74094/

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

www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=25-02-2024&searchtype=date


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