Festival Oldham

Oldham’s annual outdoor arts festival celebrating culture, community and 175 anniversary of Oldham.

Each year this exciting free festival showcases the very best local, regional and national street theatre, music, dance and visual arts across a variety of spaces in the town centre.

Festival Oldham returns – to celebrate 175 anniversary of Oldham 

Oldham town centre’s annual outdoor arts festival returns on Saturday 1 June 2024, 12noon until 4pm.

Festival Oldham, the exciting annual event, will showcase the very best local, regional and national outdoor arts, street theatre, music, dance and visual arts – this year celebrating the 175 anniversary of Oldham.

Visitors on the day will have a choice of more than 50 performances and activities across a full afternoon of activity for all the family, plus it’s FREE so if you are looking for something to do with the kids this half term, we’ve got you covered.

This year we proud to announce the addition of the Oldham Local Music stage, situated at the Old Town Hall which will see live performances throughout the day from the likes of Mercy Kelly, Millie Milner & the Deadnames, Carnival Bloco, and Heavy Salad.