Our guide to what's on in the borough this weekend
Date published: 02 May 2024
Ellenroad Engine House is holding an open day on Sunday 5 May
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend:
Rochdale Science Extravaganza, Gallery Exhibitions, Fireground Museum, Colourscape, Calling Planet Earth, Open Mic / Jam night, Live music - various venues, Star Wars Day, Rochdale Ramblers, Rochdale Hornets v Cougars, Springfield Park Model Train Rides, Ellenroad Engine House Open Day, Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market, GEM Appeal 10K walk.
- Events happening all weekend
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground, Maclure Road,
Thursday 2 May - Saturday 4 May, 10am - 4pm
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74685/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Gallery Exhibitions: Rochdale & District Camera Club and Rossendale Art Group
Littleborough Coach House - Friday 3 May - Saturday 4 May, 10am – 3pm.
Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room gallery spaces and each last for approximately one month, with a week's gap to allow for artist changeover. Most items on display are available to purchase.
Colourscape - Rochdale Town Hall Square Saturday 4 May - Sunday 5 May
11am - 4pm (music plays 11.30am - 3.30pm)
Come into the intense COLOUR AND LIGHT of Colourscape and experience music created on unusual instruments.
Wander through extraordinary views of radiant colour and discover musicians and dancers.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74915/events-in-rochdale/colourscape
- Friday 3 May
Calling Planet Earth - Middleton Arena, 7.30pm
The show that defines a decade!
Calling Planet Earth is a New Romantic symphony that takes you on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – The Electrifying 80s.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74194/events-in-rochdale/calling-planet-earth
Open mic / Jam night - Ukrainian Club - 7.30pm
Stage and PA provided. Get yourself some practice or just show everyone what you can do. Bands and solo artists welcome.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74908/events-in-rochdale/open-mic--jam-night
Live music from Amanda Summers - Treehouse Bar Rochdale - 7pm
Amanda Summers singing live. She is a superb live solo artist.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74989/events-in-rochdale/live-music-from-amanda-summers
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=03-05-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 4 May
Star Wars Day - May the 4th be with you - Fundraising day.
Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre 11am - 4pm
Let's use the power of the force to highlight a local lady and our community's generosity all on the biggest day of the year. Star Wars day.
Rochdale Ramblers - Saturday Walks - Blackstone Edge – 10am
Parking area at Lydgate near the turn off for Whittaker Golf Club on Blackstone Edge Old Road. OL15 0LL
Walk distance = 9 miles. National Grade: Moderate
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74902/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks
Live music from Karl Miller - Treehouse Bar Rochdale – 7pm
Enjoy live music from Karl Miller He is a superb live solo artist.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74990/events-in-rochdale/live-music-from-karl-miller
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=04-05-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 5 May
Rochdale Hornets v Cougars - Crown Oil Arena – 3pm kick off
Tickets for fixtures are available from the Hornets website or by contacting the club on the information below.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74201/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-hornets-v-cougars
These Smiths LIVE! - St James Hall, Heywood – 4pm
SDN Events is proud to announce that they are bringing one of the UK's leading Smiths tribute bands to the area.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74271/events-in-rochdale/may-manc-holiday-these-smiths-live
Springfield Park Model Train Rides – Springfield Park, 1pm – 4pm
The miniature railway is running every Sunday afternoon till the end of October. We have been giving rides in the park for over 60 years.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74752/events-in-rochdale/springfield-park-model-train-rides
Ellenroad Engine House Open Day - Ellenroad Engine House – 11am – 4pm
This month we welcome Spring Classic Car Show & Vintage Motorcycle Society.
We have an onsite café serving sandwiches, cakes, pies and soft drinks as well as a small souvenir / gift shop.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74669/events-in-rochdale/ellenroad-engine-house-open-day
Rochdale Science Extravaganza: Inspiring Communities for a Sustainable Future through Art and Science - Rochdale Town Hall - 11.00am - 4.00pm
Join us for a spellbinding day at the Rochdale Science Extravaganza, where the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) come alive.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74796/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-science-extravaganza
GEM Appeal 10K walk - Meet at The Grapes at Bamford – 10am
Another May bank holiday brings another Karen's sponsored 10K walk for The GEM Appeal, which funds research for life threatening genetic and metabolic disorders.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74916/events-in-rochdale/gem-appeal-10k-walk
Live music from Ste & Dom - Treehouse Bar Rochdale – 7pm
Be entertained by Ste & Dom - if you like a bit of Irish music this is the place for you tonight.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74991/events-in-rochdale/live-music-from-ste-and-dom
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=05-05-2024&searchtype=date
Monday 6 May
Bowlee Car Boot Sale and Market - Bowlee Community Park - 6am for sellers, 7am for public - 1.30pm.
If it's time for a de-clutter, you can easily offload your unwanted possessions in exchange for cash or explore and bag yourself a bargain. There's a huge range of goods available.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74579/events-in-rochdale/bowlee-car-boot-sale-and-market
For a full list of Bank holiday Monday events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=06-05-2024&searchtype=date
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