Alex Warren - Finding Family on The Road
Comedian Alex Warren performs his new stand-up show 'Finding Family on the Road' at Co-op Live.
Events in Oldham From 27th April – 3rd May 2026
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What's on in Oldham this week?
You can find live music at Playhouse 2 this week, including tribute nights for iconic acts and sets by local artists influenced by the town’s industrial past. The venue hosts a mix of solo performances and larger ensembles, with times arranged to finish before midnight.
A weekly walking group meets in Greenfield Park near Dovestone Reservoir. The route follows footpaths through greenbelt corridors that extend into adjacent boroughs. Information is shared via Oldham Borough Council's digital bulletin, which includes commentary on the area’s industrial heritage and local ecology.
Events just outside Oldham’s border in Manchester City Centre are drawing increasing numbers of visitors. Regular Metrolink trips between stops like Oldham Werneth station remain a key transit link. Despite ongoing challenges with reduced service frequency and limited parking, programming continues to focus on accessible events rather than large-scale spectacles.
All listings reflect the borough’s commitment to grounded creativity over commercial performance. This week highlights steady momentum in music, community dialogue, and movement through open space.
Monday 27th April
Wednesday 29th April
After Dark @ Ambers - Manchester's Biggest Tuesday
A large-scale Tuesday night event at Amber's in Manchester featuring music and entertainment.
Sound Relaxation at Maggie's Oldham
A calming sound session at Maggie's Oldham offers relaxation and stillness in a welcoming space.
Game on! at Fitton Hill Library
Library hosts Nintendo Switch gaming sessions for all ages, bookable in advance.
Lego Club at Limehurst Library
Children can build and play at Limehurst Library's drop-in Lego Club session.
29/4 Greenfield Circular - 6 Miles
A 6-mile circular walking route in Greenfield is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 10:30 am.
Pearl Charles
Singer-songwriter Pearl Charles performs an intimate live music set at YES Basement in Manchester.
Thursday 30th April
Karaoke Thursdays @Bees Knees Oldham
Karaoke night at Bees Knees Oldham invites singers of all levels to perform their favorite tracks.
Brews, Biscuits And Banter at Oldham Library
A relaxed afternoon at Oldham Library featuring tea, biscuits, and social conversation.
Fiona-lee
Singer-songwriter Fiona-Lee performs live at The Lodge in Manchester.
Tom Rowley
Comedian Tom Rowley performs his stand-up tour in Manchester.
Friday 1st May
Tower8: Techno ~ Hard House ~ Hard Dance
A night of techno, hard house, and hard dance music at Stage And Radio Basement with a strict no-phones policy.
Citizen Forester: Natural Flood Management at Crompton Moor, Oldham
Volunteers join a hands-on day at Crompton Moor Car Park to carry out rewetting work for natural flood management.
Hive Fridays @Bees Knees Oldham
Hive Fridays returns at Bees Knees Oldham with DJ sets, low lighting, and late-night dancing.
A Mecca Night at The Darts
A Mecca Night at the Darts performs a live music event at Mecca Bingo Oldham on 1 May 2026.
Blooming Artists Saddleworth
Art exhibition by Blooming Artists Saddleworth at Greenfield Methodist Church.
Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May
A reggae-themed bingo night takes place at Freight Island in Manchester on Friday, 1st May.
Funkademia Presents Get on Down
Funkademia hosts weekly DJ sets at New Century Kitchen every Friday.
Ne-yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour 2026
R&B stars NE-YO and AKON headline their Nights Like This Tour 2026 at Co-op Live.
The Fabs
A tribute performance celebrating the music of The Beatles at Playhouse 2 in Oldham.
Yung Singh Presents
DJ Yung Singh returns to Amber's in Manchester for a night of rattling breaks and electronic beats.
Saturday 2nd May
Full Circle: Disciples
A focused club session by Full Circle featuring Disciples at Joshua Brooks basement.
Sinpit Resurrection - Jock Edition
A high-energy nightclub event redefining Manchester's nightlife scene.
Croakheads North: Open Decks | Commercial is Cancelled !!
An open decks event with storytelling and charity stalls to support smaller music venues in Manchester.
Oldham Workshop - Beginners And Inters
Beginner and intermediate dancers join a two-hour ballroom workshop with private instruction at Billingtons.
Akon With Ne-yo
Singer Akon performs live with Ne-Yo at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Zz Toppd
A tribute band performs classic ZZ Top hits with beards and signature guitar riffs at Playhouse 2.
Secret Sessions
Funk and soul DJs play live sets at The Mirror Room in Manchester, running from 4pm until late.
Jeremy Olander at Joshua Brooks, Manchester
DJ Jeremy Olander performs a refined progressive house set at Joshua Brooks in Manchester.
Horns of Ibiza - 90's Ibiza Classics With Special Guest Djs - K-klass
Horns of Ibiza brings 90s Ibiza classics to Uppermill Civic Hall with special guest DJs K-Klass.
Tsatsamis
Tsatsamis performs a live music event at YES in Manchester on 5th May 2026.
The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad performs a live concert at Manchester New Century Hall.
Volatile Events Presents - Full Contact
Volatile Events presents a live music night featuring Full Contact, Nelston St, 300 Blackout, and Black Mould at Aatma.
Zz Top
A rock tribute band performs iconic ZZ Top hits at Playhouse 2.
Auntie Flo + Bom Nation + Cervo
DJ and producer Auntie Flo performs alongside BOM Nation and Cervo at Band On The Wall in Manchester.
The Rebel Scum Tour- The Bread Shed, Manchester
A live music tour featuring Hyphen / Gen and the Degenerates, Mudrat, and Native James at The Bread Shed in Manchester.
The Rogues - Manchester
The Rogues perform live rock music at Off The Square in Manchester.
Desi Night Manchester - Bank Holiday Weekend Special
Desi Night Manchester features top DJs, Bhangra, Bollywood, and South Indian music at MCR Lounge during the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fkme Anonymous | Powered by The Cavalcade
FKME Anonymous, a masked electronic music event powered by The Cavalcade, takes place at Area Manchester.
Murphy's Law | Joshua Brooks Manchester
House and tech house DJs Inflair and Murphy's Law perform at Joshua Brooks in Manchester.
Sunday 3rd May
Favela Connection: Come to Brazil - Manchester
A Brazilian funk party with high-energy baile vibes at Off The Square Manchester.
Bank Holiday Sunday - Hello Felix
The Ultimate 80s Party Band performs live at Whittles@Tokyo, a music venue and bar.
Hyperactive World | Teedee (All Day Long)
DJ TeeDee performs an 8-hour set at IDRA on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 3rd.
Day Time Disco: Mousse t.
Mousse T. performs a Day Time Disco set at Joshua Brooks in Manchester.
Calva Louise
Calva Louise performs a live music gig at YES in Manchester.
Bkr Events
Underground DJs perform at Off The Square in Manchester.
Steam Packet Tour ii - Manchester
A live music event featuring emerging artists at The Castle Hotel in Manchester.
Chic Out. a Live Band Playing All The Hits From Nile Rodgers an
A 9-piece live band performs Nile Rodgers classics including Le Freak and Good Times at Empire Rochdale.