# Festivals in Rochdale 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Rochdale 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Rochdale. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Rochdale, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Rochdale listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Rochdale

- **Event Name**: Rochdale Steampunk Festival
  - **Description**: Rochdale Town Hall and Rochdale Town Centre BID are collaborating to host an exciting new Steampunk Festival, brought to life by the organisers behind the much loved Haworth Steampunk Weekend, inviting visitors into a world of imagination, invention, and
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/rochdale-steampunk-festival/200029812405420
  - **Venue**: The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Kerrang’d – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Description**: Kerrang’d – live at Empire Rochdale! Pure rock energy, anthems that hit hard, and a night that every rock fan will enjoy.About this EventKerrang’d – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, parties, music
- **Event Name**: Little Glastonboro Festival 2026 - Rochdale
  - **Description**: Playing the best of the 80s 💃 🎉
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Rochdale Uk
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## Trending Events in Rochdale

- **Event Name**: Boutique Baby Sale - HEYWOOD
  - **Description**: HOW DOES IT WORK

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Book a stall on the website and sell your preloved Baby and Children's items. Stalls are £20 (table included) and then you keep all your money from the day!
Business and craft stalls welcome. Please note we have limited number of
  - **Venue**: Heywood Sports Village
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- **Event Name**: Rochdale Steampunk Festival
  - **Description**: Rochdale Town Hall and Rochdale Town Centre BID are collaborating to host an exciting new Steampunk Festival, brought to life by the organisers behind the much loved Haworth Steampunk Weekend, inviting visitors into a world of imagination, invention, and
  - **Venue**: The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: NRG Ali (Ali Sax) – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Description**: Live sax meets house and club anthems as NRG Ali brings big energy, hands in the air moments and nonstop party vibes to Empire Rochdale.About this EventNRG Ali (Ali Sax) – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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- **Event Name**: The Fleetwood Mack Experience – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Description**: Timeless songs, soaring harmonies and classic guitar lines as The Fleetwood Mac Experience recreate the magic live on stage.About this EventThe Fleetwood Mack Experience – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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- **Event Name**: Boomin - Live at Empire
  - **Description**: Boomin are a high-energy, award-winning 3-piece rock and pop party band from Lancashire, UKAbout this EventBoomin are a high-energy, award-winning 3-piece rock and pop party band from Lan
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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- **Event Name**: Party on the pitch
  - **Description**: Party on the Pitch is BACK — and tickets are now on sale!! ���

Don’t miss out on our 3rd event after 3 years away… and this year is set to be our biggest one yet �

� Food stalls
� Headliner: BOOMIN
� Silent disco
� 100ft obstacle course
� And much more!
  - **Venue**: Whitworth Valley FC & Fundraising
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- **Event Name**: Rochdale - Heywood Civic - 6 September 2026
  - **Description**: New Dawn Fades – A Play About Joy Division And Manchester
Tickets £25-£33 + Booking Fee

Doors Open 7:00pm - Play Starts 7:30pm (20 Minute Interval, Play Ends 9:30pm)

New Dawn Fades – A Play About Joy Division & Manchester returns with a re-energised
  - **Venue**: Heywood Civic
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- **Event Name**: Stax of Soul – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Description**: Stax of Soul tap into deep grooves and raw emotion, rolling out a set steeped in vintage soul, tight rhythms and sweat-soaked dancefloorAbout this EventStax of Soul – Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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- **Event Name**: Boomin
  - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music with Boomin – the high-energy, award-winning 3-piece rock and pop party band from Lancashire!

Featuring:
🎤 Adam Langmead – Guitar & Vocals
🎸 Rory O'Grady – Bass & Vocals
🥁 Edd Langmead – Drums &a
  - **Venue**: 7 Packer Street, Greater - Manchester, OL16 1NJ Rochdale, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** Rochdale Steampunk Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom), Kerrang’d – Live at Empire Rochdale (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Empire Rochdale), Little Glastonboro Festival 2026 - Rochdale (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at Rochdale Uk).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** Kerrang’d – Live at Empire Rochdale (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm at Empire Rochdale).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochdale in September 2026?
  - **A:** Rochdale Steampunk Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom), Little Glastonboro Festival 2026 - Rochdale (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at Rochdale Uk).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Rochdale on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rochdale include The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom, Empire Rochdale, Rochdale Uk.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochdale include Rochdale Town Hall, Empire Rochdale, Johanna - Singer/Pianist.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Rochdale.

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