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Rochdale, Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25/26

An exciting year of unmissable events, festivals, exhibitions, and performances highlighting the very best of Rochdale’s rich cultural offerings and creative talent.

What’s on during Rochdale’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture
Rochdale Town Hall.

Festival of Libraries 2025

Wednesday, 4–Sunday, 8 June 2025. Returning for its 5th year, the Festival of Libraries is the biggest festival of its type in the country. Find out more about the festival, and what events and activities are happening.

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Festival of Libraries logo.

Low cost and free things to do

Rochdale borough has so much to offer families looking for fun, or people wanting to relax on a budget.

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2 visitors to Hollingworth Lake.

Rochdale Creates – what's on

Explore the bustling community of creatives across the borough of Rochdale with a selection of events and activities, from cultural festivals to local gatherings.

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Skylight Circus performer.

Rochdale Town Hall tours

Enjoy a fascinating tour of Rochdale Town Hall, given by one of our very knowledgeable volunteer guides.

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Visitors exploring the Great Hall.

Rochdale Town Hall events

Rochdale Town Hall provides a historic and magical backdrop for a range of events.

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An event taking place at Rochdale Town Hall.

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Visitors to the Feel Good Festival.
Visitors to the Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
A wedding dress salesperson with a customer.
The Rochdale Wedding Show is the prime destination for couples-to-be to help you plan your dream wedding.
Visitors at Rochdale Central Library standing under the huge globe forming part of the Gaia exhibition.
The Gaia exhibition filling the atrium in Rochdale Central Library.
A Bookstart Bear event at Heywood Library.
A Bookstart Bear event taking place at Heywood Library.
Crowds at Street Eat.
Crowds flocking to the Street Eat street food festival.
Runners departing from the Half Marathon start line.
Runners in the Williams BMW Half Marathon.
Crowd at the Rochdale Feel Good festival.
Crowds gathering at the Rochdale Feel Good Festival main stage.

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