Darnhill Festival
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We were over at Darnhill Community Cafe with local people making art for the upcoming Darnhill Festival. This year’s theme is ‘One People. One Planet’. So, what’s on on Saturday 4 July between 12pm-4pm. The festival is free and family-friendly! There’s something for everyone!
What’s On
�Travel the World at The Yard
The Young Producers are back for the fourth year of their festival takeover — and this time, they’re taking you on a world tour. Visit Japan, France, Nigeria and Brazil without leaving Darnhill. Explore food, fashion, music and flags! No passport needed! � � � � with @rochdaleyouthie at The Yard youth centre
� @skylightcircusarts invites you to learn circus skills.
� Manchester School of Samba with music and dance.
@theflatcap3 — musicians playing feel-good tunes �
�Heywood’s Got Talent Marquee — hosted by Alende Amisi, Rochdale’s Young Poet in Residence (Rochdale Town of Culture 2025/26), with performances from @diytheatreco , Miss Joanne’s Dance School, @wildthingsperformingarts , plus local young poets and singers.
� � Family-friendly Creative Workshops
Creative Cardboard Marquee — artist-led hands-on cardboard arts workshops supported by @rochdalecouncil Environmental Management team.
� CraftismMarquee – artist-led crafts with a purpose.
�Creative in Nature — welcome to the Japanese art of kokedama. Make a moss ball to take home.
�Messages of Hope — New for 2026 - a community exhibition.
#darnhill #darnhillfestival #freeevents #freeeventsforkids #familytime�
What’s On
�Travel the World at The Yard
The Young Producers are back for the fourth year of their festival takeover — and this time, they’re taking you on a world tour. Visit Japan, France, Nigeria and Brazil without leaving Darnhill. Explore food, fashion, music and flags! No passport needed! � � � � with @rochdaleyouthie at The Yard youth centre
� @skylightcircusarts invites you to learn circus skills.
� Manchester School of Samba with music and dance.
@theflatcap3 — musicians playing feel-good tunes �
�Heywood’s Got Talent Marquee — hosted by Alende Amisi, Rochdale’s Young Poet in Residence (Rochdale Town of Culture 2025/26), with performances from @diytheatreco , Miss Joanne’s Dance School, @wildthingsperformingarts , plus local young poets and singers.
� � Family-friendly Creative Workshops
Creative Cardboard Marquee — artist-led hands-on cardboard arts workshops supported by @rochdalecouncil Environmental Management team.
� CraftismMarquee – artist-led crafts with a purpose.
�Creative in Nature — welcome to the Japanese art of kokedama. Make a moss ball to take home.
�Messages of Hope — New for 2026 - a community exhibition.
#darnhill #darnhillfestival #freeevents #freeeventsforkids #familytime�
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Where is it happening?
Darnhill Library, Heywood, Rochdale, United Kingdom
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Host or PublisherCartwheel Arts
