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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Apr
Apr
Production Futures ON TOUR
AO Arena Manchester Entertainment Production Industry Careers EXPO
Free
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07
May
May
Mid-career Skills Summit
The UK’s leading event for screen content makers outside London.
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
The Foodie Kitchen
The Foodie Kitchen is available for hire! Perfect Venue for Caterers, team building, corporate and family events.
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Greater Manchester
Hilda Hemingway Creates
Gemma Hilda Hemingway is a Creative Facilitator, Community Artist and Craft Practitioner, based in Greater Manchester.
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Rochdale
PoolEra
PoolEra are an energetic indie/alt band from Rochdale who write, record and perform their own original music.
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Rochdale borough–wide
Rochdale Borough Council
Greater Manchester local authority covering Heywood, Middleton, Pennines (Firgrove, Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Smallbridge and Wardle) and Rochdale.
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.
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Latest news
Here, you can discover the latest news and views about creative activities, events, projects, gatherings, and more.
26
Apr
Apr
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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26
Apr
Apr
Rochdale Business Hub and Co-working space nominated for prestigious property award
Fire Up has been shortlisted for Flexible Workspace Operator of the Year at the Insider North West Property Awards 2025.
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26
Apr
Apr
Outdoor arts: Key to increasing audience diversity
OutdoorArtsUK's Director, Sho Shibata, has written an article in response to Arts Council England’s review of EDI
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