Events in Oldham From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a steady stream of things to do in Oldham this week, with events running from 19 April to 26 April 2026 offering diverse engagement across culture, community life, and evening activity. This is what’s on in Oldham this week , from quiet family moments at Shaw Children's Centre or interactive sessions hosted by local youth centres, to creative evenings blending art with refreshments at venues such as The Secret Sip near the Metrolink stop. Spoken word nights take place weekly at St Peter's Church hall, while music events are held on Friday and Saturday evenings in partnership with LGBTQ+ collectives based along the Oldham Werneth railway line corridor.

There are ongoing personal development opportunities: children’s clinics operate twice a week at Shaw Children's Centre during after-school hours; drop-in business support is available every Tuesday at Failsworth District Town Hall, supporting micro-enterprises across borough hubs. The weekend features film screenings highlighting local heritage , this includes archival footage of cotton mill operations and industrial-era street scenes from 1930s Oldham , shown in rotating format at Queen Elizabeth Hall and temporary installations near Dovestone Reservoir.

Live performance venues remain active through midweek, with DJ-led sets hosted on Friday evenings across two key locations: one close to Manchester Metrolink’s exit point off the M60 motorway link, another within reach of bus services arriving from Rochdale. These events are open to all comers and reflect sustained civic interest in public space use.

There is no need to guess what might suit your mood , whether it's something gentle or upbeat, options exist that respond directly to age groups present across wards including Lees Brook, Greenacres, and Saddleworth. You’ll find spaces for book exchanges at Northmoor Library annex; paint-along sessions held monthly in flower-themed workshops at Diggle Fields Duck Pond; community forums run every second Thursday night on civic planning topics; or music events after work hours near railway crossings along Oldham’s main arterial route.

Check listings below for exact times and addresses.