This June we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.
You can find the full list of our events here.
Highlights
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day will be taking place on Saturday 22 June from 10am to 4pm in Rotherham Town Centre.
Rotherham will come together to thank all members of Armed Forces past and present for their service to our country.
This year’s event will include a military parade, speeches, cadet displays, entertainment, and more.
This event is led by Rotherham Council.
Regular events take place on many Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre.
Find out more here.
Rotherham Civic Theatre - The Battle of Orgreave
Rotherham Civic Theatre has lots of exciting performances coming up this June, including The Battle of Orgreave.
The Battle of Orgreave: An Evening with Jeremy Deller:
Join Turner prize-winning artist for a special screening of The Battle of Orgreave on Wednesday 12 June at 6pm.
Jeremy produced a re-enactment of The Battle of Orgreave, the clash between Police and miners that unfolded in 1984. Following the viewing, there will be a Question and Answers section about the film chaired by Auriel Majumdar, Chair of FLUX Rotherham consortium.
Jeremy will be available from 5:30pm to 6pm for book signing with his new book ‘Art is Magic’.
This event is organised by Rotherham Museums, Arts and Heritage and Rotherham Theatres.
Find out more here.
Parkruns
Rother Valley parkrun in Rother Valley Country Park and the Rotherham parkrun in Clifton Park usually take place on Saturday's at 9am.
Please note that these are not Council run events but led by volunteers.
Other highlights:
There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are some more of the upcoming highlights.
- An Evening with Jeremy Deller on Wednesday 12 June at 6pm to 8pm at Rotherham Civic Theatre. Find out more here.
- National Civic Day: ‘Discovering World Class Rotherham on Saturday 15 June at 10am to 4pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Big Bike Revival organised by Crank Monster - Adult Cycling Skills Session on Saturday 15 June at Rother Valley Country Park. The first session will take place at 10:30am and the second at 2:30pm. Find out more here.
- Nelson’s Cub Club: ‘Dig!’ on Wednesday 19 June at 10:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- 3 Lakes Classic Run on Saturday 22 June at 10:30am at Rother Valley Country Park, Northern Lake. To take part please register in advance through Killamarsh Kestrels. Find out more here.
- Eastwood Fun Fest on Saturday 22 June at 1pm to 4pm at Eldon Road Playing Field (off Erskine Road). For more information contact Clifton Learning Partnership here.
- Duathlon and Triathlon organised by Wild Deer Events on Sunday 23 June arriving at 7am in time for the start at 8am at Rother Valley Country Park. Find out more here.
- Colour Powder Run for Pride Month on Saturday 29 June from 11am at Rother Valley Country Park, Northern Lake. This event is to support the LGBTQ+ community and is organised by Sheffield United Community. Register here or find out more information here.
- Greasbrough Music Festival Saturday 29 June at 2pm to 10pm at Greasbrough Park. Find out more here.
- Days of Laughter, Days of Pain: The Miners’ Strike in Rotherham, 1984 to 1985 exhibition at Clifton Park Museum is now open until Sunday 30 June 2024. Find out more here.
Rotherham Libraries
Rotherham Libraries host regular weekly activities across the borough such as: Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, computer classes, knit and natter groups, advice sessions, craft sessions, readers groups and local history groups.
For more information, follow Rotherham Libraries on Facebook.
For library events happening near you, visit the webpage of your local Library and Neighbourhood Hub or contact them directly.
Rotherham Theatres
Rotherham Civic Theatre has something for everyone from dance, drama, music, comedy, and musical theatre. Come along and join us at one of the performances.
Find out more about the Civic Theatre shows here.
Rotherham Markets
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website.
Opening times:
- General Outdoor Market: Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
- Secondhand Market: Every Tuesday, 8:30am to 4.00pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
- Secondhand Market: Every Wednesday, 8:30am to 4.00pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
- Street Market: Every Tuesday 8:30am to 4pm, Effingham Street, Effingham Square, and Howard Street
- Rotherham Bazaar: Every Thursday 10am to 4pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
- Indoor Market: Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Rotherham Centenary Market
Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre
Regular events take place on many Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre.
Plus, free Saturday parking is available every Saturday in all Rotherham Council off-street town centre car parks.
Find out more here.
If you are cycling or using public transport you can plan your journey here.