Middleton's annual May Day celebrations get into full swing this bank holiday Monday with a packed programme of free entertainment for all the family.
The popular Middleton MayFest event will be staged at St Leonard’s Square and in Jubilee Park on Monday, 5 May 2025 from 12noon–5pm.
Organisers are promising traditional family fun with live performances, music, maypole dancing, circus, mini-sports, fairground rides, games, crafts, food and drink, face painting and lots more.
St Michael's Brass Band will be playing during the afternoon in Jubilee Park.
In Jubilee Park the local St Michael’s Brass Band will be in concert, and for children there will be Uncle Chris’s Punch and Judy Show. You can learn new skills with workshops from Skylight Circus Arts and try a host of sports with staff from Your Trust.
‘A wonderful family day out’
In St Leonard’s Square will be the Middleton MayFest stage featuring a line-up of performances from local dance groups and singer/songwriter Rohan Young and his band. Back by popular demand are 5-piece covers band Hector’s House, who went down a storm at the event last year. The fun begins at 12noon and runs through until 5pm and everyone is welcome.
Local singer/songwriter Rohan Young and his band will be performing.
Middleton MayFest is funded by Rochdale Borough Council’s Middleton Township committee and the government's Shared Prosperity Fund.
Councillor Susan Smith, cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale Borough Council.
Councillor Susan Smith, cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale Borough Council, said:
“Once again Jubilee Park and St Leonard’s Square will be a hive of activity. The town’s May Day celebrations are enjoyed by hundreds of people each year and and I am really looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy this superb community event.”
Councillor June West, chair of Middleton Township added:
“MayFest is a wonderful family day out and such an occasion for the town. May Day celebrations hold a special place in English life, deeply rooted in ancient traditions and customs and we’re proud to support this day of celebration and play a small part in keeping these traditions alive.”