Jump into a World of Fringe Events at the Oldham Learning Festival 2018
As part of the Oldham Learning Festival 2018 more than 70 fringe events will be available to attend across the borough.
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Bank Holiday weekend fun as Festival Oldham comes to town
Roll-up, roll-up for the greatest show in town as Festival Oldham returns for 2018.
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Comic Con is back at Oldham Library and bigger than ever before
Oldham Library is once again playing host to Oldham Comic Con and it promises to be as action-packed as ever with a few new moves up its sleeve.
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Join in with Balsam Bashing at Chadderton Hall Park
Chadderton District Team are holding a ‘Balsam Bashing’ event in a bid to halt progress of the weed at Chadderton Hall Park.
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Join us as Oldham celebrates International Women's Day
Oldham is celebrating International Women’s Day (Thursday, March 8) by holding several free events in the town centre.
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A decade of Fairtrade in Oldham
This month marks a decade of Oldham being a Fairtrade borough.
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Gallery Oldham selected as partner in BBC’s Civilisation festival
Gallery Oldham has been chosen by the BBC to take part in its Civilisation Festival launching a new landmark arts and culture series: ‘Civilisations.’
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Oldham Council set to remember war hero - 100 years on
Oldham Council is set to remember the third recipient from the borough to be awarded the Victoria Cross – exactly 100 years since his exceptional act of bravery.
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Oldham's Bonfire - The Big Bang!
Oldham Edge will once again play host to the Big Bang Bonfire, one of the biggest, loudest and colourful events of the year.
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The Your Oldham Festival comes to Oldham
The Your Oldham Festival will take place at venues across Oldham between Sunday 3 – Saturday 9 September.
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Royal Horticultural Society judges coming to Oldham
Oldham’s quest to be crowned one of the cleanest, greenest and most beautiful places in Britain is nearing judgement day.
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Flower Festival blooms in Parliament Square
Parliament Square will be blossoming with the beauties of nature when the annual Oldham Flower Festival returns to the town centre.
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Oldham Dance Splash returns
The annual Oldham Dance Splash event, organised by Oldham Sport Development, will once again take place at The Oldham Coliseum on Wednesday 5 July.
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Men’s Health Week 12-18 June
Oldham Council is encouraging men to look after their health and is raising awareness of the issue as part of Men’s Health Week.
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Oldham Council celebrates Love Your Local Market
Oldham Council is supporting ‘Love Your Local Market’ for the fifth year in a row with a series of activities and promotions.
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Festival Oldham will be serving up a dollop of fun this bank holiday weekend
Festival Oldham is back this Bank Holiday weekend and is celebrating its twentieth birthday with a feast of delights in Oldham.
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Oldham Council wants you to get involved in National Gardening Week
As part of this year’s Bloom and Grow campaign Oldham Council is encouraging residents to get their hands mucky in National Gardening Week.
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Oldham Council to launch new traditional market in Chadderton
Oldham Council is launching a new traditional market in the heart of Chadderton on Wednesday 5 April.
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Oldham's 'hop'tastic beer festival returns this month
Oldham’s annual Beer Festival is back for its 29th year and we’re encouraging everyone to sample the amazing range of popular brews on offer at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
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Oldham Library to host first-ever digital festival
Oldham is to host its first-ever Digital Festival to improve resident's digital skills with hands-on advice, workshops and tips to help you get on in work and life.
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Appeal for family of Victoria Cross war hero to come forward
Oldham Council is appealing for the family of a Victoria Cross recipient from the First World War to come forward as it prepares to honour his outstanding acts of bravery.
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OLDHAM TO MARK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Oldham will commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day with services across the borough on Friday 27 January.
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Brass Monkeys is back - with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
Why not enjoy some of the best brass bands around as you do your Christmas shopping in Oldham town centre this Saturday (December 3)?
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Oldham town centre welcomes Santa and his Real Reindeers
Oldham Town Centre will welcome Santa and his team of real reindeers this Saturday (November 12).
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THE OLD TOWN HALL: LET THERE BE LIGHT – ONE DAY TO GO
The Old Town Hall’s Lightbox has been switched on for the first time – producing a stunning illuminated night-time vista across the new Parliament Square.
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Oldham Council's week-long #GOLDTownHall giveaway
Oldham Council is launching a special giveaway of prizes across the borough ahead of the public opening of the Old Town Hall.
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Northern Colours exhibition at Gallery Oldham
The latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham – Northern Colours, will feature a selection of work by members of the Northern Potters Association.
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Oldham Council celebrates peace week 2016
Oldham Council will be celebrating action on peace between Wednesday 21 September and Monday 26 September.
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OLDHAM’S LIVE@THELIBRARY AUTUMN SEASON STARTS WITH A BOOM
There is a whole host of entertainment at your local library this autumn, starting with the launch of the Oldham-inspired “Boomtown Gals” play.
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Fun day event to celebrate community woodland in Failsworth
OLDHAM Council has teamed-up with Manchester City Council to develop a vibrant community woodland on the doorstep of Failsworth residents.
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Oldham's annual flower festival is back
Oldham Town Centre is set to bloom for the annual Flower Festival.
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Gallery Oldham: Sculpting stories
The latest exhibition at Gallery Oldham explores the ways in which sculptors have used their art form to tell stories.
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Enjoy Victorian Steampunk Saturday
Christmas shoppers will take a step back in time at Oldham Town Centre’s free Victorian Steampunk Saturday (December 19).
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Strike up the band - Brass Monkeys is back
Why not enjoy some of the best brass bands around as you do your Christmas shopping in Oldham Town Centre this Saturday (December 5)?
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Brand new Oldham Leisure Centre to open its doors
The brand new £15 million Oldham Leisure Centre is complete – and will open to the public on Wednesday, November 18.
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Old Men Grooving to switch on Oldham's Christmas lights
Britain’s Got Talent singing stars Old Men Grooving will be the special guests at Oldham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On this Sunday (22 November).
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Oldham Town centre welcomes Santa and his real reindeer
Oldham Town Centre will welcome Father Christmas and his team of real reindeers on this Saturday (November 14).
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Oldham Council's Big Bang is 'out of this world' for 2015
Oldham Council’s hugely-popular bonfire is back for 2015 – and this time it's going to be 'Out of this World'.
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Gallery Oldham: celebrating 150 years of Oldham's links with Japan
This year marks the 150th anniversary of a visit that would help launch one of the world’s biggest car manufacturers.
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Annual Oldham Vintage and Classic Car Show returns
The town centre is revving up for the return of Oldham’s Vintage and Classic Car Show.
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Whit Friday Band contests will hit all the right notes
Thousands of people from across Oldham and beyond are set to enjoy a spectacular day of free entertainment at the famous Whit Friday band contests.
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Town centre regeneration: Hotel Future moves a step closer
Oldham Council is set to consider an appraisal of the options to deliver a high-quality hotel and conferencing venue in the heart of the town centre.
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Brass bands to spread some festive cheer
Oldham Council is inviting people to enjoy some of the best brass bands around as they do their Christmas shopping in the town centre.
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Bars and Melody to switch on Oldham's Christmas lights - in a new location
Britain’s Got Talent singing stars Bars and Melody will be the special guests at Oldham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On this Sunday (16 November).
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Father Christmas and his reindeers fly into Oldham town centre
Father Christmas and his team of real reindeers – direct from the North Pole - will be parading through Oldham Town Centre this Saturday (November 8).
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Hair-raising fun this half-term with Go! Winter
Get ready for the half-term holidays with a week of activities from Go! Oldham.
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Santa and his real reindeer fly into Oldham Town Centre
Father Christmas and his team of real reindeers – direct from the North Pole - will be parading through Oldham Town Centre this Saturday (November 9).
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Weather update: 'The Big Bang' goes ahead
Oldham Council can confirm that tonight's ‘The Big Bang’ event will go ahead at Oldham Edge.
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Town Centre marks 50 years of the Time Lord
Oldham Town Centre Business Partnership is delighted to welcome the Time Lord to the Town Centre.
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Civic Bonfire's new home has the 'Oldham Edge'
Oldham’s hugely-popular Civic Bonfire event is moving to a spectacular new venue.
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Take part in the Oldham Way challenge
Oldham Council is encouraging residents to get some healthy exercise and enjoy the Borough’s beautiful scenery.
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Egg-cellent Easter Egg race
Oldham Council’s Libraries are giving residents the chance to explore the Borough in all its beauty this Easter in the Great Oldham Egg Race.
