About this event
This Halloween, step inside the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall for a thrilling night of silent cinema, gothic horror, and live music.
- Who is this event suitable for? For adults.
- Booking required: book your tickets through Your Trust – please book by Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Directions: Get directions to this event from Google Maps
- Email: hello@rochdaletownhall.co.uk
- Phone: 01706 924 797 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday
- Event organiser: Rochdale Town Hall
On the big screen: Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920), the classic silent horror starring the legendary John Barrymore in one of cinema’s most extraordinary early transformations.
By day, Doctor Henry Jekyll is a respected physician, fascinated by the struggle between good and evil within us all. But when his experiments unleash his darker self – the sinister and increasingly uncontrollable Mr Hyde – the respectable streets of Victorian London become the hunting ground for a monster…
And on Halloween night, this century-old tale will be brought spectacularly back to life by acclaimed organist Aaron Hawthorne, returning for his 3rd annual visit to Rochdale Town Hall, performing a completely live accompaniment on the mighty pipe organ in the grand hall.
Expect thunderous drama, eerie whispers, spine-tingling suspense and all the excitement of experiencing a silent film as audiences did in the early days of cinema, with every moment underscored live before your eyes and ears.
Whether you're a horror fan, a film lover, an organ enthusiast, or simply looking for something brilliantly different to do this Halloween, this promises to be a memorable night in one of Rochdale’s most spectacular surroundings.
And because it’s Halloween…fancy dress is highly encouraged. Victorian villains, mad scientists, ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and creatures of the night, come dressed to impress…if you dare.
Disclaimer
Events and activities are not organised by Rochdale Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Rochdale Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian before taking part in any event or activity.
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