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Some of the world’s most celebrated mural artists are coming to Rochdale this September for a brand new international arts festival that promises to bring colour, culture and creativity to the borough.

A rising music star from Bury will make his biggest international debut yet as he joins pop sensation Benson Boone on the first leg of his “American Heart World Tour” across the United States.

Earlier today, Monday 25 August, crowds at Glaston-BURY paused for a moving tribute as Christopher ‘Bucko’ Buckley took to the stage and called on festivalgoers to cheer in honour of those who have died.

Bolton town centre has been transformed into a hub of flavours, family fun and live entertainment as the Food and Drink Festival marks its 20th year this weekend.

Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.

‘Time to Say Goodbye’ holds top spot as Brits swap solemn hymns for football anthems and club classics

Manchester Pride is back with a bang for 2025, promising an inclusive, joyful, and empowering weekend packed with music, drag, community action and queer culture.

One of the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ festivals returns over the August bank holiday weekend, with a four-day celebration of love, activism and entertainment.

Rochdale’s Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver is inviting people across the borough to share their favourite local spots as part of a unique creative project.

Plans to replace the historic roof of Rochdale’s Grade II listed Touchstones Arts and Heritage Centre have been given the go-ahead, marking the next step in a multi-million pound renovation to transform the site into a major creative hub.

Aspiring theatre professionals invited for exclusive behind-the-scenes event at the Palace Theatre this September

Families visiting Mill Gate Shopping Centre this month can embark on a free safari-themed adventure, spotting life-sized animals and meeting lifelike animatronic creatures.

Manchester’s annual Caribbean Carnival brought colour, music and dancing to the city as thousands joined the weekend celebrations.

Jubilee Park was the place to be today, Sunday, 10 August, as Rotary Middleton brought back its much-loved Proms in the Park in glorious sunshine.

Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.

Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.