Creativity starts here
Welcome to Rochdale Creates!
Your central hub for the creative community in Rochdale borough.
Rochdale is proud to be the Greater Manchester Town of Culture for 2025/26, and Rochdale Creates is at the heart of this exciting journey.
Rochdale Creates is THE go-to platform for makers, writers, filmmakers, designers, musicians, artists, photographers, and tech wizards in Rochdale Borough. Whether you’re a professional, hobbyist, or student, from Rochdale North to the Pennines, this is your hub for creativity!
Find venues to showcase your work, connect with creatives, access new skills, or secure funding for your next project – all on Rochdale Creates.
Together, let’s champion creativity as a catalyst for change, transforming our regioninto a vibrant, prosperous place to live and work.
Creating Growth
What's on
Discover the vibrant community of Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and the Pennines with our roundup of exciting events and activities happening around the borough. From cultural festivals to community gatherings, there's something for everyone.
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Mar
Mar
Rochdale Library Poetry Exhibition
Come and experience local poetry at Rochdale Library!
Free
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20
Mar
Mar
GMAST Spring Climate and Culture Commons
Join us to help shape the future of GMAST as a cultural climate co-operative.
Free
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21
Mar
Mar
Rochdale Town of Culture in Poems - event with Poet Laureate Sammy Weaver, Rochdale's Young Poets in Residence and guests
Celebrate Rochdale’s Poet Laureate year with an afternoon of poetry, performance, and local voices.
Free
Learn MoreWe believe in the power of creativity. As an unstoppable force, and as an outlet for meaningful change.
Explore our database of creatives
Directory
Rochdale is brimming with creative talent - and this is where you can find it! Browse our directory to find your next collaborator and explore the breadth of talent in the borough. After all, it’s through collaboration and connection that ideas really do become limitless…
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Rochdale
FAB - Youth Arts Festival
FAB (Freedom - Art - Belonging): Rochdale's Youth Arts Festival will take place 27th - 28th March.
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Greater Manchester
Maisie Thompson
Manchester artist whose passion has always been for music and performing!
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Rochdale
Studio Duke
Professional recording studio & Rehearsal room based in Milnrow, Rochdale. Purpose built to suit all your needs!
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Greater Manchester
Kate Illustrates
Kate’s digital drawings blend intricate details and bold colours, to capture the vibrant culture and history of Greater Manchester.
Learn MoreIntroducing our diverse networks
Networks
Connect with like-minded individuals in both formal and informal settings, collaborate on exciting projects, and receive the support you need to bring your artistic visions to life.
Create Rochdale
A network of local organisations and individuals representing education, youth, and arts.
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Cultural Compact
Our strategic network, working together in a sociocratic way to shape Rochdale's creative future
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Culture Co-Op
A network of local residents & communities, artists and cultural organisations across Rochdale borough.
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Rochdale Borough Culture Network
Empowering local artists and organisations with development and peer learning.
Learn MoreRochdale is brimming with creative talent. We think it’s time to bring it into the spotlight.
Spaces for New Ideas
Spaces
Meet great faces in great spaces through Rochdale Creates! We will help you find the location you need that’s perfect for your event or creative project.
Creating Headlines
Latest news
Here, you can discover the latest news and views about creative activities, events, projects, gatherings, and more.
20
Mar
Mar
Ireland’s Barry Kerr Crowned Folk Album Of The Year Award Winner On St Patrick’s Day
The Folk Album of the Year Award has unveiled Barry Kerr as its first prize winner for Curlew’s Cry.
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20
Mar
Mar
GM Creative Industries Exchange
Tickets for the GM Creative Industries Exchange are now available online!
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20
Mar
Mar
Call for Volunteers! FAB Youth Arts Festival
We are looking for friendly, reliable event volunteers (18+) to help support the smooth running of this exciting event.
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