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Welcome to Rochdale
Rochdale is a town with a pioneering spirit at its heart. Discover the birthplace of the modern Co-operative movement, explore the beautifully restored Rochdale Town Hall and experience a cultural scene that continues to bring fresh ideas and creativity to the town.
From Touchstones and the Rochdale Pioneers Museum to independent shops, diverse food and striking architecture, there’s plenty to uncover as you explore.
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Visit Rochdale
Explore a town shaped by pioneering ideas and creativity, where fascinating heritage, culture, diverse flavours and a changing town centre offer plenty of ways to experience Rochdale.
Experiences
Explore pioneering history, landmark architecture and Rochdale’s thriving creative scene.
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Food & Drink
Taste Rochdale’s diverse flavours, from local favourites to global cuisines.
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What's On
There’s always something happening in Rochdale, from live music and festivals to exhibitions, performances and creative events. See what’s coming up and experience the town’s cultural scene for yourself.
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May
May
Rochdale Reggae Choir
A joyous, feel-good community choir bringing connection through reggae's soulful rhythms and uplifting grooves.
Price from £3.00
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Jul
Jul
Historic Court Chamber Tours
Take a peek at the ‘other side’ of Rochdale Town Hall.
Price from £9.00
View EventBorn from big ideas and shaped by pioneering people, Rochdale has creativity in its DNA. Come for remarkable heritage, striking architecture, music, culture and plenty more to discover.
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Latest news
Keep up with the latest from Rochdale, from cultural happenings and new openings to local stories, creative projects and fresh reasons to explore the town.
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Oct
Oct
Live music project brings early evening gigs to Rochdale
The Early Doors Club, known for staging successful early evening live music events in Bolton and Wigan, launches in Rochdale.
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13
Oct
Oct
Rochdale's Own: In Conversation with Laura Rodwell from M6 Theatre
Laura Rodwell shines a light on the amazing work of M6 Theatre and its impact on Rochdale's community.
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Oct
Oct
Report shows boost Greater Manchester Town of Culture brought to town
Rochdale’s year as GM’s Town of Culture generated a multi-million-pound boost to the local economy, according to published impact report.
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