13/07/2026
Looking for somewhere to visit this summer? From outdoor cinema and Pride celebrations to live music, theatre and family activities, there is plenty happening along the Calder Valley Line during July 2026.
📍 MANCHESTER
🎭 Something Rotten!
📅 10–19 July
📍 Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Manchester Victoria station
A hilarious musical comedy packed with Shakespeare, songs and dance.
🔗 https://www.visitmanchester.com/whats-on/
⚽ Head, Shoulders, Knees & Goals
📅 10 July–1 November
📍 National Football Museum
🚉 Around 3 minutes from Manchester Victoria station
A family-friendly exhibition exploring the fascinating connection between football and the human body.
🔗 https://www.visitmanchester.com/whats-on/
🎨 Ai Weiwei: Button Up!
📅 10 July–6 September
📍 Factory International
🚉Around 25 minutes from Manchester Victoria station
A major new exhibition from internationally renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei.
🔗 https://www.visitmanchester.com/whats-on/whats-on-this-week/
🎵 Sounds of the City
📅 Selected dates throughout July
📍 Castlefield Bowl
🚉 Around 25 minutes from Manchester Victoria station
A summer series of outdoor concerts featuring major artists and emerging talent.
🔗 https://www.visitmanchester.com/whats-on/whats-on-this-week/
📍 ROCHDALE
🏳️🌈 Rochdale Pride 2026
📅 Saturday 18 July, from 12.30pm
📍 Rochdale Town Hall Square
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Rochdale Train Station
Join the Pride celebration, with the parade beginning at 1pm and stalls outside the Town Hall.
🔗 https://www.rochdalepride.co.uk/pride-is-back-for-2026/
📖 Story Saturday
📅 Saturday 18 July, 1–2pm
📍 Rochdale Town Hall
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Rochdale Train Station
A free storytelling session filled with fantasy, adventure and mystery for families with children. Booking is required.
🔗 https://www.rochdaletownhall.co.uk/events/event/152/story-saturday---rochdale-town-hall
🎵 Organ Concert with William Campbell
📅 Tuesday 14 July, 1pm
📍Rochdale Town Hall
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Rochdale Train Station
Experience Rochdale Town Hall’s magnificent historic Binns organ. Tickets from £8.
🔗 https://www.rochdaletownhall.co.uk/events/event/111/organ-concerts-at-rochdale-town-hall
📷 Broadfield Park Slopes Heritage Photo Walk
📅 Saturday 18 July, 11am
📍 Broadfield Park Slopes
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Rochdale Train Station
A free guided photography walk exploring Rochdale’s heritage and historic landmarks.
🔗 https://www.rochdalecreates.co.uk/whats-on/broadfield-park-slopes-heritage-photo-walk-with-ellie-waters
🌿 Broadfield Park Slopes Bioblitz
📅 Saturday 25 July
📍 Broadfield Park Slopes
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Rochdale Train Station
Get hands-on with nature during a day of wildlife and outdoor activities.
🔗 https://www.rochdaletownhall.co.uk/events?page=1
🎬 Slopes Summer Cinema
📅 Thursday 30 July
📍 Broadfield Park Slopes
🚉 Around 15 minutes from Rochdale Train Station
Screenings are free, but separate tickets are required.
🔗 https://www.rochdalecreates.co.uk/whats-on/slopes-summer-cinema
📍 LITTLEBOROUGH
🎨 Paint a Face – Children’s Drop-in Workshop
📅 Friday 31 July, 10am–12 noon
📍 Ebor Studio, William Street
🚉 A short walk from Littleborough Train Station
A fun and free portrait-painting workshop for young artists. Materials are provided and no previous experience is needed.
🔗 https://www.rochdalecreates.co.uk/whats-on/the-people-we-are-yet-to-meet-exhibition-workshops
📍 HEBDEN BRIDGE
🏳️🌈 Happy Valley Pride – Tenth Anniversary Festival
📅 18–26 July
📍 Venues across Hebden Bridge
🚉 Many town-centre venues are a short walk from Hebden Bridge Train Station
A week-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ life featuring live performances, comedy, music, talks and community activities.
🔗 https://happyvalleypride.co.uk/
🎉 Happy Valley Pride: The Big Day Out
📅 Saturday 25 July, 12 noon–6.30pm
📍 Calder Holmes Park
🚉 Around 5 minutes from Hebden Bridge Train Station
A family-friendly celebration featuring live entertainment, activities and Happy Valley Pride’s first-ever parade. Free entry with a suggested donation.
🔗 https://happyvalleypride.co.uk/whats-on/167/the-big-day-out/
🎨 Hebden Bridge Open Studios
📅 3–5 July
📍 Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Heptonstall
More than 100 artists will open over 30 studios and creative spaces during this three-day event. Please check individual venue distances before travelling.
🔗 https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/list/?vc_event_month=26_25
📍 HALIFAX
🎬🎵 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out – Live
📅 Thursday 2 July
📍 Halifax Minster
🚉 Around 5 minutes from Halifax Train Station
Enjoy the much-loved film accompanied live by Elland Silver Band.
🔗 https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/list/?vc_event_month=26_25
😂 Comedy Club 4 Kids
📅 Saturday 18 July, 2pm
📍 Victoria Theatre Halifax
🚉 Around 10 minutes from Halifax Train Station
Professional stand-up and sketch comedy suitable for children and their families.
🔗 https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/list/?vc_event_month=26_25
🍴 A Taste of Halifax: Borough Market Food Tour
📅 Saturday 18 July
📍Halifax Borough Market
🚉 Around 5 minutes from Halifax Train Station
Discover the history and flavours of one of Yorkshire’s most impressive markets.
🔗 https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/list/?vc_event_month=26_25
🎭 Next to Normal
📅 Tuesday 21 July
📍 Victoria Theatre Halifax
🚉 Around 10 minutes from Halifax Train Station
An emotional and powerful musical theatre production.
🔗 https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/
🚆 Leave the car at home and discover what is happening along the Calder Valley Line this July.
Please check individual event pages for the latest times, ticket availability and travel information before setting off.
