# 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 - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], 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 [CITY] 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**: 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**: - Count: 1643 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5f668cc0-e874-11ed-8b2e-6b33d62d37d8-rimg-w200-h200-gmir - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AAcHTtdoWzXhTbVmpXF4lI26gkRmiFtWE_vNekiuf8Lf9BBl=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/601fd8a41012ca9a1328a5236bb775e8?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - **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/omds-summer-of-hits-plus-special-guests-peter-hook-and-the-light-and-a-certain-ratio/200029418056858 - **Venue**: Rochdale Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZjI2ZDYzM2FjYzUxODk1ZjVhMmYwOTRkZmU1NzhlNzdkY2JlOTE5NTVkYWM0ZDA1NTc1MWRkOTE3OTI1MWFlLXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzYwLWRjZmFkNzA2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0NDk0ODQ5.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: MERHABA ISLAMIC ART FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ROCHDALE - **Description**: Culture Co-op invites you to MERHABA festival!, (Arabic word for Welcome). Enjoy tastes, sounds and sights inspired by the Islamic World.About this EventFREE ENTRY!Come and enjoy t - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/merhaba-islamic-art-food-and-music-festival-in-rochdale/100001993916221092 - **Venue**: Town Hall Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTJlNTFjMzMxZmQ2NDkxOGI3MGE2YjAxZDBlNzRmMDkwNjE5NzU4NWZlZTllZDE5ZjA0MDVlMTUxYjUxMjUyZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmYWJhMTItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0MzE1ODE1.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Art, Entertainment, Festivals, fine-arts, Workshops, food-drinks, performances - **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**: - Count: 3570 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLCv-MYGLO1DAmppsXEnmjoY6mMCKWhg5wqOfoDoxvdVijhRCx9SQ=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AGNmyxac-bKZcYyGmgFJhU4huem0BwfNeezQnBt14UwC=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIxs-_25TemheFIk_JsT5-DtiB_td-Ipnjl4hTCZEC_o7qq=s96-c?sz=200 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNmFjM2Y1ZmZlNTBmMDBhNGU4MDRlYjM4ZmM1YTdlMWRhZDhjMTk4NTcwOWFkOTNiYjU1OGJhNGFkMjg3NDcwMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwODA0MDEtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQxMDYyMDc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, 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**: - Count: 993 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wYWRkNmZkZjA1OGQyNDVhODBmNmZkNzExNDcyZDA2Yzc2ZjJiNjA2NTlkNjZmYjgwMzgxYWE1YzQ3NmUwNGJiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzAxNzJjNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDEwNjIwOA.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: South Asian Heritage Festival - **Description**: The South Asian Heritage Festival is a vibrant, free annual community celebration. The festival brings together voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations alongside statutory partners to showcase the rich cultures, histories - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 56 - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/south-asian-heritage-festival/200030049356350 - **Venue**: The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMWY3MTM4MTFmNmZiMWUwODU2MDNhMWM5OWYyYzQ2YWY5MzJhZTkxNDRhNmRjNDYyYzJkMWFhYzA1YmRlMTFkMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTAwLWRjYmYzMDE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0MjMyNzMy.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **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) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/kerrangd-live-at-empire-rochdale/100001981408617513 - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80MjYwZTc4NzAyZDY4Zjg4YzM0MDcwNmZmZGYzMWE1YWY0MDU4NmM3YTQ0NmYyM2QxZjcyNzNiNTRhZWVjZjU5LXJpbWctdzkwMC1oNDUwLWRjMDgxMDJlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2OTQ0NzcxOQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, parties, music - **Event Name**: Little Glastonboro Festival 2026 - Rochdale - **Description**: Playing the best of the 80s 💃 🎉 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/little-glastonboro-festival-2026-rochdale/200030242715857 - **Venue**: Rochdale Uk - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy84ODcyNzBhNzFlZWVkNWUxNTliNjNhNDY2ZTY1OTVmODRiOTc4MDcxODhkZjgzY2Q5YjU0NjA5ZDliYzQ2ZDBhLXJpbWctdzEwNzUtaDgzMy1kY2RlZDVjNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDIzMjc0MQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals ## 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3f26d633acc51895f5a2f094dfe578e77dcbe91955dac4d055751dd9179251ae-rimg-w820-h360-dcfad706-gmir?v=1784494849 - **Event Name**: MERHABA ISLAMIC ART FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ROCHDALE - **Description**: Culture Co-op invites you to MERHABA festival!, (Arabic word for Welcome). Enjoy tastes, sounds and sights inspired by the Islamic World.About this EventFREE ENTRY!Come and enjoy t - **Venue**: Town Hall Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/12e51c331fd64918b70a6b01d0e74f0906197585fee9ed19f0405e151b51252e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfaba12-gmir.jpg?v=1784315815 - **Event Name**: Adam Rowe & Friends, Freddy Quinne, Hatty Preston and Oliver Bowler - **Description**: On Saturday 7th November, one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting comedy stars, Adam Rowe, comes to Heywood Civic for a night to remember! 🔥 Adam Rowe is the host of the hugely successful Have A word Podcast, star of Live At The Apollo, The Stand Up Sk - **Venue**: Heywood Civic - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/19ea1ed33e0871212964fd47a04ecd8818d2677179a3d279ec19f6c32984cab0-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc010101-gmir?v=1784508977 - **Event Name**: Boutique baby sale Heywood 🩷 - **Description**: 👶We are back in Heywood! Sunday 15th Feb 2026 11am-12.30pm Heywood Sports Village, West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW 💕Want to Sell? You know how quickly this event gets booked up!! Dont hesitate be super organised bookings are open NOW just go - **Venue**: Heywood Sports Village - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/10fdf495b3aca18ea42653026a514f66bf5bd0d714e03a184f0c93e6f33b66d7-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc8c5a35-gmir?v=1784180176 - **Event Name**: Slopes Summer Cinema - THE WILD ROBOT - **Description**: Bring a blanket, grab some snacks and enjoy a new outdoor cinema experience in the setting of the newly-restored Broadfield Park Slopes!About this EventAbout the Film:The epic adventure follows the journey of a rob - **Venue**: Broadfield Slopes - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7d494967f8fcc821aff6b010558a86fd285758ec9663c1dabb0678bbce41a9f8-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcc3dce8-gmir.jpg?v=1780088933 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6ac3f5ffe50f00a4e804eb38fc5a7e1dad8c1985709ad93bb558ba4ad2874703-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080401-gmir?v=1784106207 - **Event Name**: A Christmas Celebration with Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - **Description**: Join us for a festive evening of music at the stunning Rochdale Town with the World Famous Brighouse & Rastrick Brass BandAbout this EventA Christmas Celebration with Brighouse & Rastrick Bra - **Venue**: Rochdale Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f31ad69657b47af4a655885dfb713d078397afd31cdb6a7894b3a9358605d441-rimg-w1200-h900-dcdcbd94-gmir.jpg?v=1784182570 - **Event Name**: Slopes Summer Cinema - SUFFRAGETTE - **Description**: Bring a blanket, grab some snacks and enjoy a new outdoor cinema experience in the setting of the newly-restored Broadfield Park Slopes!About this EventAbout the Film:Inspired by t - **Venue**: Broadfield Slopes - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3c706ffcfec0dbfab3c3a960813baea5f9bfeb44e851f180f18d6b6da282231e-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcc3dce8-gmir.jpg?v=1780082161 - **Event Name**: The Spice Girls Experience – Live at Empire Rochdale - **Description**: Girl power anthems, nonstop sing-alongs and pure pop nostalgia as the ultimate Spice Girls experience brings the party live.About this EventThe Spice Girls Experience – Live at Empire Rochdale - **Venue**: Empire Rochdale - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3c312909d31e3a83ac0cdadea8e4fd87dbaa8b1741c02567020d5ae1c2634144-rimg-w900-h450-dc08102e-gmir.jpg?v=1769235546 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Rochdale](https://allevents.in/rochdale/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Rochdale](https://allevents.in/rochdale/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in July in Rochdale](https://allevents.in/rochdale/festivals--july) - [Festivals Events in August in Rochdale](https://allevents.in/rochdale/festivals--august) ## 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), MERHABA ISLAMIC ART FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ROCHDALE (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:00 am at Town Hall Square), Rochdale Feel Good Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:30 am at Rochdale Feel Good Festival), Rochdale Steampunk Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom), South Asian Heritage Festival (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 10:00 am at The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ Rochdale, United Kingdom). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Rochdale? - **A:** MERHABA ISLAMIC ART FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ROCHDALE (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:00 am at Town Hall Square), Kerrang’d – Live at Empire Rochdale (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 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, Town Hall Square, Rochdale Feel Good Festival. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochdale? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochdale include Rochdale Borough Council, Culture co-op & Travelling Light Circus, Rochdale Feel Good Festival. - **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. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Littleborough](https://allevents.in/littleborough/festivals) - [Festivals in Middleton](https://allevents.in/middleton-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Oldham](https://allevents.in/oldham/festivals) - [Festivals in Bury](https://allevents.in/bury-gb/festivals) - [Festivals in Walsden](https://allevents.in/walsden-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Whitefield](https://allevents.in/whitefield-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Saddleworth](https://allevents.in/saddleworth/festivals) - [Festivals in Prestwich](https://allevents.in/prestwich/festivals)