Home / Guides / OldhamWhat's On in OldhamA former mill town on Manchester's edge, Oldham has a proud sporting heritage and a growing grassroots events and community scene.2217 events within 50 kmWhat's on in OldhamTodayFri 2 Oct 2026 — Kerrang’d – Live at Empire Rochdale — Kerrang’d – live at Empire Rochdale! Pure rock energy, anthems that hit hard, and a night that every rock fan will…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — The Saddleworth Constable at Millgate Arts Centre (3 dates) — By Martin Paul Roche 26th September -3rd October 2026 ‘The Saddleworth Constable’ is a simple, light hearted story…This weekendSat 3 Oct 2026 — CLUBLIVE are a live band from Manchester, playing the best club classics at Empire Rochdale — CLUBLIVE are a 6-piece live band from Manchester, playing only the best club classics. Free entry - All ages…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — Soul’d Out – Live at Empire Rochdale — Soul’d Out deliver rich vocals, tight brass and irresistible grooves, serving up classic soul, Motown and funk.Soul’d…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Olivia Jade Live Music – Istanbul Grill Radcliffe | 9 October 2026 at Istanbul Grill — Presenting at Istanbul Grill Radcliffe is delighted to welcome Olivia Jade — one of the North West’s most sought‑after…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — AC/DC Experience – Live at Empire Rochdale — AC/DC Experience bring the thunderous riffs and straight-ahead rock power of AC/DC to Empire Rochdale with a loud…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — The Greatest Shows at Millgate Arts Centre (2 dates) — Saddleworth Musical Society Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October 2026Get ready for a sensational night of musical magic…Coming upMon 5 Oct 2026 — Sentimental Value at Millgate Arts Centre — Sentimental Value Monday 5th October 2026 7-30 2025 Norway Norwegian / English 135 minutes Certificate 15 Director…Tue 6 Oct 2026 — 🟪 SHAPES @ SANKEYS 🟪 – BRAND NEW TUESDAY NIGHTS AT MCR’S MOST ICONIC NIGHTCLUB 🥇🪅🪩 S1E3 at Sankeys — 🟪 SHAPES @ SANKEYS 🟪 – BRAND NEW TUESDAY NIGHTS ARE HERE – Welcome to SHAPES – the ONLY Student Club Night at the…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — The Leaping Frogs live at Empire Rochdale — The Leaping Frogs are a joyful 3-piece blues and folk band formed in 2023 by social care workers. Free Entry - All ages…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — Just Tina – Live at Empire Rochdale — Just Tina – Live at Empire RochdaleJust Tina – Live at Empire RochdaleSaturday 10th OctoberGet ready for a night of…Fri 16 Oct 2026 — Amy’s Wine-house and the Empty Cellars – live at Empire Rochdale — Experience the unforgettable music of Amy Winehouse as Amy\'s Wine-house and the Empty Cellars perform classics…Sat 17 Oct 2026 — People’s Emergency Briefing at Millgate Arts Centre — People's Emergency Briefing 17th October 2026 1-30pm for 2-00 pm start The film is BBFC certificate 12, but recommended…Sat 17 Oct 2026 — Kimmie Smith – Empire sat afternoon at Empire Rochdale — Empire sat afternoon singerFREE ENTRY ALL AFTERNOONKimmie Smith – Live at Empire RochdaleSaturday 17th October | From…Sat 17 Oct 2026 — AKA Noel Gallagher – Live at Empire Rochdale — AKA Noel Gallagher steps into the swagger and songwriting style of Britpop’s sharpest voice, delivering anthems packed…Fri 23 Oct 2026 — Transmission – Joy Division Tribute – Live at Empire Rochdale — Transmission – Joy Division Tribute – Live at Empire RochdaleTransmission – Joy Division Tribute – Live at Empire…Fri 23 Oct 2026 — Osian Ensemble at Millgate Arts Centre — A vibrant chamber string quartet founded in 2023 by Jacob Wright and Kirin Howat, both students at the Royal Northern…Sat 24 Oct 2026 — Carmen – Empire Saturday Afternoon at Empire Rochdale — Get ready for a lively afternoon filled with passion and drama in the unforgettable world of Carmen. Carmen is not your…Sat 24 Oct 2026 — Swift and styles – Live at Empire Rochdale — Celebrate the music of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift in a spectacular live tribute packed with chart-topping hits and…Sat 24 Oct 2026 — An evening with International Medium Pauline Montgomery and Rachel Neate at Millgate Arts Centre (2 dates) — Saturday 24th October 2026 7.30pm -9.30pm Pauline Montgomery and Rachel Neate will be sharing an evening of…See all Oldham eventsFestivals near OldhamWed 9 – Thu 10 Dec — Debut 2026 – A Festival of Theatre, Film and Comedy (2 days) at New Adelphi, SalfordThe Oldham guidesThings to do in OldhamLive Music in OldhamNightlife in OldhamArts & Culture in OldhamKids' Days Out in OldhamEat & drink in OldhamTop event categories in OldhamCommunityMusicFood & DrinkVenues & places in OldhamPlaces people go in OldhamMoorside Farm — Moorside Rd, Manchester, M27 9LDHouse Without A Name — 75 Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 3ETBlack BullThe Farmers Arms — 160 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 5TPHolcombe Tap — 13 Bolton Road West, Bury, BL0 9NAThe Market Hotel — 11 Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DSGrey Mare Inn — Elton Rd, Lancashire, BB1 2PGCricketers Arms — 227 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 4TTGreetland Social Club — 222 Rochdale Road, Halifax, HX4 8JECavalry Arms — 81 Halifax Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3The Royal Hotel — 142 Albert Road, Bolton, BL4 9HEThe Wellington81 places near Oldham have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore OldhamExplore events, venues and suppliers in Oldham · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides