Events in Oldham From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find events in Oldham this week that reflect the city’s ongoing cultural rhythms. This week's offerings include a performance of Fishville at George Street Chapel, part of the National Theatre Connections programme. The play explores themes tied to industrial heritage through dialogue rooted in everyday speech, staged in a former chapel space with visible brickwork and exposed beams.

Art exhibitions are taking place across Oldham, including Circles by Blooming Artists Saddleworth at Greenfield Methodist Church. Another show, inspired by seasonal shifts, features water-damaged canvas pieces alongside digital projections of rainfall data recorded since 1985. These works were developed from a community archive project.

For outdoor activity, walks are led daily by the Oldham Heritage Group through Werneth Park and Dovestone Reservoir. Routes pass near the old rail viaduct near Healey Lane, where early locomotives were tested in 1872, and past sites of former weaving sheds marked by rusted signage.

Evenings feature live music at venues like Joshua Brooks, where DJ Alan Fitzpatrick performs a four-hour techno set. The event takes place on the second floor of the venue, with sound systems tuned to preserve bass depth in acoustically complex spaces. Other performances include Four Old Broad by Leslie Kimbell at Playhouse 2, a comedic play that continues the legacy of local theatre.

Public transport remains key: Metrolink services run every 15 minutes during peak times. Bus routes connect Werneth Park and Dovestone Reservoir directly into town centre. Limited parking is an ongoing issue, car parks fill quickly on weekends, especially near reservoirs, but community shuttle schemes operate at major event points.

Check the listings below for confirmed venues and start times.