Ignite Fire Festival will be transforming the gardens opposite Rochdale Town Hall, with more dazzling displays and activities for all the family.
Each evening 5pm to 8pm.
Step into a world of fiery displays, blazing sculptures and glowing installations created by the award-winning outdoor arts specialists Walk the Plank.
Highlights Include:
Father Christmas and his special guests, including the Mayor of Rochdale Councillor Janet Emsley will officially switch-on the lights at around 5.30pm on Sunday, 23 November 2025 in front of the town hall after the traditional countdown.
The Ignite Fire Festival will continue in the gardens opposite until 8pm.
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Everything you need to know about this event.
Organiser
Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency in partnership with Walk the Plank and Culture Co-op, funded by the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the council.
Date
21st November 2025
Time
17:00
Prices
Free / Pay What You Want
Address
Rochdale Memorial Gardens, The Esplanade, Rochdale , Greater Manchester, OL16 1AZ
Suitable For
All Audiences
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