It’s February and we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.
It’s February and we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham. You can find the full list of our events here.
Days of Laughter, Days of Pain: The Miners’ Strike in Rotherham
This year marks 40 years since the historic miner's strike of 1984 to 1985.
This was the largest industrial dispute the UK had ever seen. Rotherham and South Yorkshire were a focal point of strike activity. In this exhibition you'll hear how the strike is remembered across the borough, and explore Rotherham's archive, museum collections, and community loans related to this historic event.
The exhibition held at Clifton Park Museum is now running until the Friday 5 July 2024.
Find out more here.
Signals Festival
A free festival of music created by children and young people, for everyone to enjoy, is returning on Saturday 10 February and will run until Sunday 18 February.
During half-term week there will be nine days of thrilling gigs, show-stopping concerts and inspiring workshops showcasing the freshest Rotherham talent.
Find out more here.
Signals Festival - Saturday Shindig
Rotherham Music Hub with Children’s Capital of Culture are proud to bring you Signals Saturday Shindig on Saturday 17 February from 11am at various locations across Rotherham town centre.
This brilliant event offers a full day of workshops, gigs, and pop-up performances in venues including Rotherham Minster, Grimm & Co., Junk to Treasure, Over the Rainbow and more.
All Saints’ Square will host AMP-UP, an all-day celebration of some of Rotherham’s most brilliant young performers.
The Signals party will continue late into the evening with live music at The Imperial Pavilion from 4pm to 9pm, The Bridge Inn from 7pm to 11pm, and The Cutlers' Arms from 7pm to midnight.
To find out more, click here.
Please note that those attending either The Imperial Pavilion or The Bridge Inn must be aged 14 and over and with a guardian, and those attending The Cutlers' Arms must be aged 18 or over.
Forever Tenors
Join two incredibly talented vocalists, Adam Lacey and Robert Durkin, as they take to the stage on Sunday 4 February at 7.30pm at Rotherham Civic Theatre.
This duo has been wowing audiences with their perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, taking classic compositions that you know and love and infusing them with new life and energy.
From "Nessun Dorma" to "Unchained Melody," their rich and emotional renditions are sure to take your breath away.
Book your tickets here.
There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are just a few of the upcoming highlights.
- 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.
- Make Your Own Musical Instrument on Saturday 3 and 17 February from 10am to 1pm at Junk 2 Treasure, High Street, S60 1PP. For 5-to-7-year-olds and their families. This workshop is led by an experienced tutor from Rotherham Music Hub, who'll help you create your instrument before learning to play it! Find out more here.
- Make Your Own Musical Instrument on Saturday 3 and 17 February from 11am to 1pm at Over The Rainbow, High Street, S60 1PT. For children aged between 7 and 11 and their families. This workshop is led by an experienced tutor from Rotherham Music Hub, who'll help you create your instrument before learning to play it. Find out more here.
- Thursday Stories on Thursday 1 and 8 February from 10.30am at Rotherham Civic Theatres. An interactive storytelling session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups run by professional theatre maker Cassie Vallance of Story Craft Theatre. Book your place here.
- Nelson’s Cub Club – Shine on Wednesday 7 February at 10am to11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- A Frame of Mind on Wednesday 7 to Monday 26 February from 8.30am in the Gallery space in Riverside House. Find out more here.
- Footpath Group Volunteering Opportunity at Rother Valley Country Park on Thursday 8 February from 10am to 12.30pm. A chance to use fallen branches, bark, and scrub to create habitat piles in the wood to attract wildlife into the area. To find out more click here or email RVCP.Rangers@rotherham.gov.uk.
- Launchpad x Pattern & Push on Saturday 10 February from 10am to 4pm at Rotherham College, S65 1EG. This event is for any young person aged 13 or over is interested in developing a career in music. Find out more here.
- Local History Research Symposium on Saturday 10 February at 11am to 1pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Galentines Evening on Monday 12 February at 7.30pm at Rotherham Civic Theatre. Find out more here.
- Protest and Print, Inspired by Remembering Rotherham Miner’s Strike on Monday 12 February at 10.30am to 12noon and at 1pm to 2.30pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Bronze Arts Award during February half-term on Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February from 10.30am to 3pm at Rotherham Civic Theatre. Find out more here.
- Particle Shrine on Monday 12 to Saturday 17 February from 10am to 4pm at Magna Science Adventure Centre, S60 1FD. An immersive, multi-sensory installation for everyone to enjoy, for free. Find out more here.
- Love Nature Day on Wednesday 14 February at 10am to 2pm at Clifton Park. Find out more here.
- Nelson’s Cub Club – Shout on Wednesday 21 February at 10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Hedge Laying with Gareth the Ranger at Rother Valley Country Park on Thursday 22 February from 10am to 3pm. Please note that if the weather is bad the session may need to be cancelled. You can stay up to date here. Spaces are limited so please book your place by emailing RVCP.Rangers@rotherham.gov.uk.
- Family History Workshop - Workhouse Records: Unveiling Forgotten Chapters on Friday 23 February at 11am to 1pm. Find out more here.
- Particle Dance Premiere Performance on Saturday 24 February from 12noon to 1pm and 2.30pm – 3.30pm at Magana Science Adventure Centre, S60 1FD. The premiere of a brand-new dance and music performance, co-created by young dancers and musicians from Rotherham and professional creatives. Find out more here.
- Planets in the Park on Saturday 24 February from 6pm at The Garden House and Courtyard, Clifton Park. 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 2:30pm, Outdoor Market then on Effingham Street from Monday 6 November 2023
Secondhand Market: Every Wednesday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, 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
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