In Summer 2025, a brand new festival will come to Rochdale town centre, made by Rochdale people for Rochdale people.
Side-by-Side will take place over a week in a pop-up venue close to Touchstones in August 2025, with a packed creative programme of making, playing, healing and sharing, all hand-picked or made by Rochdale’s vibrant communities.
In the months leading up to the festival, there will be lots of opportunities to get involved in shaping Side-by-Side, including the chance to propose an event or activity to become part of the programme.
This festival will show the great things that can happen when communities come together to work ‘side-by-side’!
We’ll be sharing opportunities here and on our social media channels over the next few months, with the full programme being announced in early summer.
Side-by-Side is made possible through support from Art Fund and Arts Council England.
Want to know more about Side-By-Side or join the fun? Send us a email here: creativecommunities@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk
Opportunity for 10 – 14-year-olds
We’re working with young people to develop their confidence and creative skills in preparation for Side-by-Side.
The young people participate in workshops every two weeks where they explore different art forms in an effort to help them uncover their creative skills while also learning more about the world, meeting new people, and exploring their own creativity.
Aged 10-14? Why not come along!
Email: riz.ali@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk to sign up and find out more.
