Events for September 17, 2026

Oldham Time Trek Trail

September 11 - September 20

Oldham Town Centre The Old, Town Hall, Parliament Square, Oldham, Oldham

There's fun and local interest for everyone in our new improved Town Trek Trail.

Free

Dig Into Your Roots at Oldham Archives

September 11 - September 19

Oldham Archives Ascroft Street, Oldham

Call into Oldham Archives to find out how our collections can support your research.

Free

Local Heroes of Lees, Springhead and Grotton

September 11 - September 20

Find out more about three local heroes from Lees, Springhead and Grotton as part of Oldham Histories Festival.

Free

Recycle 4 GM Heritage Open Days

September 14 - September 19

Learn about how your household waste is recycled on one of these fascinating Heritage Open Days.

Free

CANCELLED: The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker: Everyday Life in Early 20th Century Royton

September 17 @ 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Royton Library 60 Rochdale Road, Royton

Unfortunately, this image slide show for Oldham Histories Festival has been cancelled.

Free

Open Days at Holy Trinity Church Dobcross

September 17 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Holy Trinity Church Dobcross 24 Woods Lane, Oldham

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Dobcross.

Free

Go Baby

September 17 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Go Baby

Gallery Oldham 35 Greaves Street, Oldham

Join us for a fun and relaxed sensory play session for pre-walkers and their families

Free

Step back in time at Chadderton Town Hall

September 17 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Chadderton Town Hall Middleton Road, Chadderton

Explore Chadderton Town Hall for a slice of local history and behind-the-scenes insights.

Free

Exhibition Opening: The Oldham Open 2026

September 17 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gallery Oldham Greaves Street, Oldham

It’s that time again…the Oldham Open is here. And for Oldham’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture this exhibition is bigger than ever!Come along and celebrate the talented artists […]

Free