About this event
Middleton’s annual May Day celebrations with a packed programme of free entertainment for all the family.
- Who is this event suitable for? Everybody's welcome
- Booking required: No, you can just turn up.
- Contact: 01706 927917
Traditional family fun with live performances, music, maypole dancing, circus, mini-sports, free fairground rides, games, crafts, food and drink, free face painting, a Teenage Market and lots more.
In Jubilee Park there will be a Brass Band. You can learn some new skills with workshops from Skylight Circus Arts and try a host of sports with staff from Your Trust.
In St Leonard’s Square will be the Middleton Mayfest stage featuring a great line-up of performances from bands including Last Race Home, singer and songwriter Kaiden Nolan, local dance groups and much more. The fun begins at 12pm and runs through until 5pm and everyone is welcome.
Performances
A number of acts will be performing on the day, including:
- Last Race Home (band)
- Kaiden Nolan (singer and songwriter)
- Local dance and theatre schools
- Brass band
- Morris dancing
- Maypole dancing
- Car Boot Knitted Theatre - by Helen Davies
- Ranger Mike’s Baby Dinosaurs
Workshops
You'll be able to take part in a number of workshops, including:
- Art House
- Soul Create
- Skylight Circus Arts
- Your Trust (mini sports)
- Get Up and Grow
Event funding and organiser
This event is funded by our Middleton Township and organised by Rochdale Development Agency.
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.