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.
08
May
May
Entry / early level Skills Summit
An event for entry-level individuals considering a career in the screen industries
Free
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09
May
May
Country Roads
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of country classics!
Price from £31.00
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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Greater Manchester
FOLIE ART AND DESIGN
Cookie Love is a multidisciplinary artist using mediums, including Art and Design, Murals Face and Body Painting, and Spoken Word.
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Rochdale borough–wide
M6 Theatre Company
Enriching young people's lives with dynamic and memorable theatre
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Heywood
Culture Co-op (Creative People and Places)
"Our role is to support communities to decide what counts as art and culture, where it happens, who experiences it.”
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.
07
May
May
Volunteer Fair Coming to Rochdale!
The Rochdale Volunteer Fair will be an inspiring day of connection, learning, and action.
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07
May
May
Why We Need the Arts—And Why I’m Taking Action
Rochdale fashion designer Violet Flamingo shares a recent blog
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07
May
May
Thousands enjoy spectacular town centre parade
More than 2,500 flocked to Rochdale Town Hall Square as the ‘Flight of Fancy’ parade came to town last week.
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