Local Entertainment

A historic engine shed building close to a heritage train line has been granted licence to operate as a railway themed restaurant. A council hearing heard an application sell alcohol at a new venture at the former railway goods shed on Rowlands Road, Summerseat, next to the Bury to Rawtenstall East Lancashire railway.

Littleborough Brass Band has successfully defended its title at the 2025 Holme Valley Brass Band Contest, held in Holmfirth on Sunday 27 April.

Lego enthusiasts of all ages are in for a treat as Bricktastic returns to Rochdale this Saturday, 26 April 2025.

Middleton’s annual MayFest is set to return on Monday 5 May 2025, promising a packed afternoon of entertainment, music, crafts and traditional festivities for all ages.

A wine bar and shop with a first floor balcony is set to be the latest new hospitality business to open in Prestwich village. Plans have been published this week seeking to convert vacant premises on Bury New Road to a 44-person capacity bar.

A firm favourite in the calendar, Street Eat, the food and drink festival that attracts thousands of visitors every year is returning to Rochdale Town Hall Square for another serving of food, drink, free entertainment and live music on Saturday 21 June.

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Rochdale is set for a spectacular year of festivals, performances, exhibitions and art, entertaining residents and attracting thousands of visitors from across the region.

More than 2,500 flocked to Rochdale Town Hall Square as the ‘Flight of Fancy’ parade came to town last week.