Rochdale dates for your diary - spring / summer 2025

SAT 5 APRILRIVERSIDE ARTISAN MARKETRochdale Riverside10am - 4pm

The popular Riverside Artisan Market now takes place on the first Saturday and the last Sunday of every month, offering a diverse array of unique handmade goods and quality artisan products. Further dates: 27 April, 3 May & 25 May, 7 & 29 June, 5 & 27 July, 2 & 31 August

SAT 5 APRILFA TROPHY SEMI FINALCrown Oil Arena3pm KO

Dale will host Spennymoor Town at the Crown Oil Arena for the FA trophy semi final. Ticket prices have been reduced for this very important game, so this really is your chance to get behind the team and support our town! Adults £12, seniors £8, under 21's £5, under 14's £3. Tickets are on sale now via the club’s website rochdaleafc.co.uk, over the phone (01706 644648) or at the ticket office.

FRI 9 - SAT 17 MAYSHREK THE MUSICAL Champness Hall

Various performance times Rochdale Musical Theatre Company bring this hilarious, heart warming, larger than life production to the heart of Rochdale. Tickets £19, available at: rochdalemtc.co.uk

SAT 21 JUNESTREET EATTown Hall Square11am - 7pm

Featuring stalls from the town’s thriving food and drink establishments, as well as free entertainment, as you bask in the relaxed ambience of al fresco dining! Further details: rochdalebid.co.uk

SAT 21 JUNECOMMUNITY FUN DAY11am - 3pm

Free fun for all the family at Hopwood Hall College's Middleton Campus, Rochdale Road, M24 6XH. Last year's event which attracted over 2000 visitors included activities such as face painting, sports tournaments, samba dancing, virtual reality demonstrations and tours of its renowned animal enclosures. This year promises to be even bigger with lots of free interactive activities for families to enjoy together. Further details of this year's event can be found at: hopwood.ac.uk

SAT 21 JUNEHEYWOOD 1940S DAYHeywood - various locations

A popular annual event which last year included an armed forces parade, afternoon dance, 1940s entertainment, charity stalls, armoured and vintage vehicles, live music and lots more! Details on this year's event are soon to be announced. Find out more at: facebook.com/heywood1940sday

SAT 21 JUNELITTLE GLASTONBOROLittleborough Cricket Club1pm - 10pm

A music festival based in Littleborough, featuring up-and-coming artists, top tribute acts and community groups, plus a kids zone, a Disney-themed party and street food village... plus headliner N-Trance! Whether you're in it for the music, the fun, or the festival atmosphere, Little Glastonboro is the perfect summer event. Get Your Tickets at whatsoccurrinrochdale.co.uk

FRI 4 JULYTHE HERDS

Life size animal puppets will take over the streets of Heywood as part of Manchester International Festival and Rochdale, Greater Manchester Town of Culture in a breathtaking, untamed spectacle. Discover more at: factoryinternational.org/whats-on/theherds

TUES 29 JULY - Rochdale WEDS 30 JULY - Middleton THURS 31 JULY - Littleborough FRI 1 AUGUST - HeywoodFEEL GOOD FAMILY PICNICS

Free events for families featuring fun activities, performances, music, sports and shows for children of all ages. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic. Locations soon to be announced. Further details: rochdale.gov.uk/familypicnic