Find out about the festivals, events, and activities coming to Rotherham, for everyone to enjoy!
Wentworth Woodhouse: House of Fun
Watch Wentworth Woodhouse transform into the House of Fun! Celebrate with aerial acrobatics, a silent disco, and hands-on activities linked to the history of the house.
Where: Wentworth Woodhouse
When: Launching Saturday 26 April 2025
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Cost:
- Adult (17+) - £15
- Child (5-16) - £10.00
- Infant (0-4) - Free
- Accompanying Carer - Free
Celebration Grants Programme
In partnership with Creative Lives, we've awarded grants to community groups and grassroots organisations across Rotherham. Enjoy craft activities, sports sessions, art exhibitions, and more!
Where: Across the Rotherham Borough
When: April to June 2025
Cost: FREE
RMBC Events: WOW Rotherham
Celebrate women, girls, trans, and non-binary communities at WOW Rotherham. Enjoy vibrant street performances, workshops, and creative activities across the town centre.
Where: Rotherham Town Centre
When: Saturday 10th May
Time: 11am to 4pm
Cost: FREE
Grimm & CO: Festival of Stories
Celebrate the stories of Rotherham's children and young people at this literature festival. Explore interactive activities and installations that inspire storytelling.
Where: Grimm & Co's Emporium of Stories, and across the Rotherham borough
When: Monday 19 May to Sunday 1 June 2025
Cost: FREE
SELF: There's More To Me Than What You SEE
An exhibition by artist Rob Young, created in collaboration with local young people. Reflect on identity through interactive installations and thought-provoking displays.
Where: Clifton Park Museum
When: Saturday 3 May 2025 to Sunday 1 March 2026
Cost: FREE
Rotherham Young Writers
Are you 14-to-19-years-old and interested in writing? Join this friendly group to build your creative skills and explore local and national writing opportunities.
Where: Rotherham Riverside Library Gallery Space
When: Thursdays every fortnight
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Cost: FREE
RUFC Creative Match Day Programme
Join Rotherham United Community Trust on home matchdays for free creative activities for all the family, led by talented trainees.
Where: Rotherham United Community Trust
When: Saturday home matchdays, all year round
Cost: FREE
Gallery Town
Gallery Town transforms Rotherham into an outdoor art gallery. Look out for murals, sculptures, and playful creations by local children and young people.
Where: Across the Rotherham Borough
When: All year round
Cost: FREE
Mini Melodies
Themed music activity sessions for children aged 0 to 5. Drop-ins are welcome, and no pre-booking is needed.
Where: Various libraries across Rotherham
When: Term-time only
Cost: £4 pay as you go
Our Habitat, Our Home
Explore Rotherham's natural spaces through this exhibition, featuring immersive experiences and activities for all ages.
Where: Clifton Park Museum, Clifton Lane, Rotherham, S65 2AA
When: Saturday 20 July 2025 onwards
Cost: FREE
Nelson's Cub Club
Join Little Nelson and the Clifton Park Museum team for stories, songs, and sensory activities designed for children aged 1 to 4.
Where: Clifton Park Museum, Clifton Lane, Rotherham, S65 2AA
When: Every other Wednesday during term time
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Cost: FREE
Join us for Children's Capital of Culture 2025!
Together, we will make Rotherham a place that young people are proud to call home.
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