Home / Guides / RochdaleWhat's On in RochdaleThe birthplace of the co-operative movement, Rochdale blends Pennine heritage with a lively town-centre food and events calendar.3 events in Rochdale itself · 1926 events within 50 kmWhat's on in RochdaleTodayFri 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…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…What's on in Rochdale this week · See all Rochdale eventsNearbyWithin 50 km of Rochdale — nearest ring first (within 10 km, then 25 km, then beyond), soonest within eachLive/Wire: The AC/DC Show · The Met · 9.5 kmThe Saddleworth Constable · Millgate Arts Centre · 10 kmAiming High · The Met · 9.5 kmTrue Foxes · The Met · 9.5 kmRob Heron & Conrad Bird · The Met · 9.5 kmDown in Laurel Canyon · The Met · 9.5 kmMeet Me at The Met · The Met · 9.5 kmLeaps and Bounds · The Met · 9.5 kmThe School of Curiosity (autumn term 7 September - 19 October 2026) · The Met · 9.5 kmLearn Harmonica (autumn term 21 Sep - 23 Nov 2026) · The Met · 9.5 kmMetro Jazz (autumn term 14 Sep - 23 Nov 2026) · The Met · 9.5 kmBury Youth Dance · The Met · 9.5 kmFestivals near RochdaleWed 9 – Thu 10 Dec — Debut 2026 – A Festival of Theatre, Film and Comedy (2 days) at New Adelphi, SalfordThe Rochdale guidesThings to do in RochdaleLive Music in RochdaleNightlife in RochdaleArts & Culture in RochdaleKids' Days Out in RochdaleEat & drink in RochdaleTop event categories in RochdaleCommunityFood & DrinkMusicVenues & places in RochdalePlaces people go in RochdaleYork Hotel — 112 Newport Street, Bolton, BL3 6ABMoorside Farm — Moorside Rd, Manchester, M27 9LDHouse Without A Name — 75 Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 3ETElephant & Castle — 4-10 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1The Balmoral Hotel — 94 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1QQThe Spinning MuleThe Farmers Arms — 160 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 5TPGrants BarHolcombe Tap — 13 Bolton Road West, Bury, BL0 9NAArden InnThe Market Hotel — 11 Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DSGrey Mare Inn — Elton Rd, Lancashire, BB1 2PG91 places near Rochdale have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore RochdaleExplore events, venues and suppliers in Rochdale · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides