Events

  • Bricktastic - Rochdale Central Library

    Northern Brickworks return to Rochdale in 2025. This time they're taking over Rochdale Central Library for the day with loads of fantastic Lego creations and activities for all.

    Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025

    A pile of Lego bricks in assorted sizes and colours.
  • Man Club - Heywood Library

    Last Wednesday of every month. Are you looking to make new friends? Do you fancy a new hobby? Or do you want a place to meet your friends and have a brew and a chat?

    Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025

    4 men sat at a table playing dominoes.
  • VE Day 80 service

    VE Day, which stands for Victory in Europe Day, was celebrated on 8 May, 1945. To mark the 80th anniversary, the council is holding a service at Rochdale Cenotaph.

    Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025

    Veterans with lowered flags at Rochdale Cenotaph.
  • Organ concerts at Rochdale Town Hall

    Dates from 25 January 2025–16 September 2025. Join Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside Organist Association in their celebrity concerts on our magnificent Binns Organ.

    Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

    Town Hall organ.
  • Little Reads at Rochdale Central Library

    First Monday of every month. Little Reads is a fun, interactive workshop using drama, dance, songs and play to explore children’s picture books.

    Date: Monday, 7 April 2025

    Manchester Literature Festival, Little Reads logo
  • VJ Day 80 service

    VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, was celebrated on 15 August 1945. To mark the 80th anniversary, the council is holding a service at Middleton Memorial Gardens.

    Date: Friday, 15 August 2025

    The wall of remembrance at Middleton Memorial Park.
  • Remembrance Sunday services

    Times and locations of Remembrance Sunday services in the borough of Rochdale.

    Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025

    Veterans standing at Rochdale Cenotaph with flags lowered.