Events

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920) with live organ

This Halloween, step inside the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall for a thrilling night of silent cinema, gothic horror, and live music.

5-Day Stained Glass Painting and Leading Workshop Series

5 workshop days over 2 months. You'll learn all the techniques involved in painting on glass.

Middleton Bonfire and Fireworks Display

Monday, 2 November 2026. Join in the fun with our large organised bonfire and fireworks display and funfair at Bowlee Community Park, Middleton.

Wardle Library Reading Group

1st Monday of every month. Discover new authors and discuss new books with other readers at our free, friendly and informal monthly meetings. Everyone's welcome.

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.

Littleborough U3A Genealogy Group - Littleborough Library

1st Monday of every month. This group helps members to research their family history. Discoveries are discussed at the monthly meetings.

Rochdale Libraries Story Time at Rochdale Town Hall

Join us on the first Monday of every month between October 2026 and March 2027 for a fun, interactive story session in our cosy reading corner.

Heywood Bonfire and Fireworks Display

Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Join in the fun with our large organised bonfire and fireworks display and funfair at Queen’s Park Road, Heywood - opposite Queen's Park.

Heywood Scribblers - Heywood Library

First Wednesday of every month. Free, friendly creative writing sessions. Poetry and story-writing workshops. All abilities welcome, whether you're new to writing or a seasoned writer.

Rochdale Bonfire and Fireworks Display

Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Join in the fun with our large organised bonfire and fireworks display at Cronkeyshaw Common, Rochdale.