# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the grand finale of Rochdale’s Poet Laureate year with an afternoon of poetry, performance, and local voicesAbout this EventCelebrate the grand finale of Rochdale’s Poet Laureate year with an afternoon of poetry, performance, and local voices at Number One Riverside.Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver will be joined by young poets in residence Alende Amisi and Sasha Mostafa (plus more performers to be announced) to showcase the talent that has shaped this year of creativity.Enjoy poems that capture the creative energy of the borough, with stories that leave you inspired and proud to be local. This event is a relaxed, welcoming experience for anyone who loves words, or is just curious to discover them.Be a part of the big launchBe part of the launch of the Poetry Anthology and see the full Rochdale in Rhyme exhibition of 40+ poems created over Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture. A celebration of creativity, community, and the power of words.This event is part of the Rochdale Creates Town of Culture programme, delivered in partnership with Rochdale Libraries, Rochdale Borough Council, and Rochdale Development Agency, and funded by Arts Council England and Flexible Funds.Free and open to everyone, so come along and soak up the atmosphere.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochdale/rochdale-town-of-culture-in-poems/100001978301718695
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, exhibitions, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochdale
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside
- **lat**: 53.6175436
- **long**: -2.1539352
- **full address**: Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems being held?
  - **A:** Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems?
  - **A:** Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems is organized by Rochdale Borough Libraries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochdale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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