# Festivals in Rochdale | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Rochdale. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Rochdale

- **Event Name**: OMD’s Summer of Hits, plus special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio
  - **Description**: Synth-pop icons Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) perform a headline show  alongside special guests - Peter Hook & The Light, and A Certain Ratio. 

With a career spanning more than four decades, over 40 million records sold worldwide, and 18 to
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/omd’s-summer-of-hits-plus-special-guests-peter-hook-and-the-light-and-a-certain-ratio/200029418056858
  - **Venue**: Rochdale Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Rochdale Feel Good Festival
  - **Description**: The best in music and food, headlined by Gabrielle, Ash and Starsailor. Live music across indoor venues, main stage on Rochdale Town Hall Square plus a food and drink village.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/rochdale-feel-good-festival/200029042976840
  - **Venue**: Rochdale Feel Good Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Solve-Along-A Murder-She-Wrote
  - **Description**: Cult hit event Solve-Along-A Murder-She-Wrote comes to Heywood with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode ‘A Fashionable Way to Die’. Jessica Fletcher visits a designer friend in Paris – but soon there’s a murder that only she
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Heywood Civic
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  - **Categories**: art, festivals, contests, sports, music, literary-art, entertainment
- **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 09:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/rochdale-steampunk-festival/200029812405420
  - **Venue**: The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: INDIAN SUMMER - LIVE at Live Aid 3
  - **Description**: 🎸 GTAS MINI LIVE AID 3.0 IS COMING! 🎤
Get ready May 24th we’re taking over Empire, Rochdale Town Centre (OL16 1NJ) for our biggest mini live aid yet!
This year we’re raising vital funds for:
⭐ Vets Breakfast Club
🥊 Hamer Boxing
🏠 GTAS Homelessness for Vet
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/indian-summer-live-at-live-aid-3/200029896178435
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, sports, bank-holiday, holiday

## Trending Events in Rochdale

- **Event Name**: OMD’s Summer of Hits, plus special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio
  - **Description**: Synth-pop icons Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) perform a headline show  alongside special guests - Peter Hook & The Light, and A Certain Ratio. 

With a career spanning more than four decades, over 40 million records sold worldwide, and 18 to
  - **Venue**: Rochdale Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Street Eat
  - **Description**: Organised by Rochdale BID, expect more amazing street food from the town's best vendors, drinks, music and more.  Family friendly, with free activities and rides for children, bars for the adults and free live entertainment for everyone. Choose from dozen
  - **Venue**: Rochdale Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Ultimate Bubble Show
  - **Description**: After over 150 full houses in 2025, Ray Bubbles is bringing his soap bubble extravaganza to Heywood in May 2026 as part of his 200 date European tour.

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master th
  - **Venue**: Heywood Civic
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- **Event Name**: Milnrow & Newhey District Carnival
  - **Description**: We are so excited for this year's theme chosen by the people of Milnrow.  Let your imagination go wild with our DISNEY themed parade.
  - **Venue**: Milnrow Memorial Park
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- **Event Name**: Rochdale Feel Good Festival
  - **Description**: The best in music and food, headlined by Gabrielle, Ash and Starsailor. Live music across indoor venues, main stage on Rochdale Town Hall Square plus a food and drink village.
  - **Venue**: Rochdale Feel Good Festival
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- **Event Name**: Rochdale Wedding Show
  - **Description**: Rochdale Wedding Show is always an unmissable event for brides and grooms to be, as well as their friends and families. The ultimate wedding shopping experience, where you can buy, book and hire everything you need for your special day. 

FREE entry, no t
  - **Venue**: Rochdale Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Freddie and Queen Experience - Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Description**: Easily the best Queen Tribute across the UKAbout this EventThe Freddie & Queen Experience – Live at Empire RochdaleSaturday 18th April
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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- **Event Name**: Solve-Along-A Murder-She-Wrote
  - **Description**: Cult hit event Solve-Along-A Murder-She-Wrote comes to Heywood with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode ‘A Fashionable Way to Die’. Jessica Fletcher visits a designer friend in Paris – but soon there’s a murder that only she
  - **Venue**: Heywood Civic
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- **Event Name**: Westlife Vs Boyzone - Live at Empire Rochdale
  - **Description**: Clash of the Boyband Titans at The EmpireAbout this EventWestlife vs Boyzone – Live at Empire RochdaleFriday 17th AprilTwo of the biggest boybands of all time go head-to-head for a night packed
  - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** OMD’s Summer of Hits, plus special guests Peter Hook and The Light, and A Certain Ratio (Fri Aug 07 2026 at 05:00 pm at Rochdale Town Hall), Rochdale Feel Good Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:30 am at Rochdale Feel Good Festival), Solve-Along-A Murder-She-Wrote (Fri May 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at Heywood Civic), Rochdale Steampunk Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 am at The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom), INDIAN SUMMER - LIVE at Live Aid 3 (Sun May 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at Empire Rochdale).
- **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 Rochdale Town Hall, Rochdale Feel Good Festival, Heywood Civic.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochdale?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochdale include Rochdale Borough Council, Rochdale Feel Good Festival, Heywood Civic.
- **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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