MACBETH CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🗡️ For his first OCT production, director Nick Bagnall brings two extraordinary actors to the world of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Liquid & Envy this October: 🩸 Andrew Sheridan - Macbeth 👑 Erin Shanagher - Lady Macbeth Tickets on sale now coliseum.org.uk .

It's time for another gathering of Oldham's creative network to discuss arts and culture over some good ol' chips. This season's brilliant speaker is Esther Burton-Jackson. 🎟️Free tickets & chips! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/cul...

AN EVENING WITH NICK BAGNALL AND JULIE HESMONDHALGH 🎨 Hear from our Creative Director his thoughts and ideas for the future of the Coliseum, and get an insight into our big upcoming production, Macbeth. Friday 21 August, 19:00 Free event – Book in advance. coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/an-...

Satnam Galsian shares the inspiration behind Love or Sacrifice. LOVE OR SACRIFICE 📅 Saturday 1 August, 2:45pm 📍Oldham Theatre Workshop, Studio 1, Greaves Street, OL1 1AL 🎟️ Tickets from £5 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/sat...

Take a look at our festival map to see what's happening all across the site and the timeline for a full overview of the event schedule and plan your day. We can't wait to see you there and spread the joy! 🥳 📅 Saturday 1 August, 10am-7pm 📍Oldham's Cultural Quarter, Greaves St, OL1 1AL

Khushi is coming to Oldham! 🎉 Are you ready? Not long to go until we kick off August in Oldham with Khushi Festival 2026. 🥁 We've got plenty of free activities and performances, but tickets for our popular shows are going quick, so book now! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/khu...

Behind the scenes of Waterfall of Kites 🪁 Now up in Oldham Library and Gallery, the Waterfall of Kites is a project that has been chugging along in the background for months. 📆Sat 27 June - Sat 29 August 📍Oldham Gallery, Gallery One #WaterfallofKites #KhushiFestival #Khushi2026 #Oldham

Mushaira: A Poetry Symposium invites you to experience the rich South Asian tradition of sharing poetry in community — a space where stories, languages and voices are celebrated. 🌸 Places are free but limited, so advance booking is required to participate. coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/mus...

Dadi’s come all the way from Karachi to change your life. Her explosive DJ set will cure your anxiety, banish your depression, and teach you how to dance through life 💃🏽 My Mum Told Me Not To Marry A [ ] by Amina Aaliya Beg 📍 Oldham Library Theatre 📅 Sat 1 Aug, 4pm Tickets at the link in our bio.

As part of #KhushiFestival, award-winning comedian Shazia Mirza brings her razor-sharp wit to Oldham Theatre Workshop on Sat 1 Aug. Known from QI, Would I Lie To You? and Have I Got News For You. Get your tickets here 🎟️: coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/khushi-comedy-shazia-mirza/

We're delighted to welcome Nick Bagnall (@bagnall510.bsky.social) as the new Creative Director of Oldham Coliseum Theatre. 🎭 As we move closer to reopening our permanent home, Nick joins us for an exciting new chapter. Link in bio 📷 Ellie Kurttz

Take a peek at what's in store for Khushi 2026... 👀 Get booking now and skip queues on the day! Khushi Festival 2026 📆 August 1 10:00am - 7:00pm 📍Cultural Quarter, Oldham, OL1 1AL 🔗https://coliseum.org.uk/khushi-festival-oldhams-festival-of-happiness-2026/ #Khushi2026 #KhushiFestival #Oldham

Experience Lullaby – Sonic Cradle 🌛 This is an unforgettable immersive performance blending sound, voice and atmosphere. Featuring sound artist Duncan Chapman, vocalist Supriya Nagarajan and harpist Lucy Nolan. Book Now! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man...

Her Revelation come to Oldham 🎹🎤 With singles Actress and Dare already emerging, and a debut album coming in 2026, expect to hear some unreleased singles this is a live experience you won’t forget. 📅 Thursday 21 May 9:00pm 📍George Street Chapel 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man...

Marathon fever still running high? 🔥 Blow off some steam at Running Commentary by P-Burton Morgan, TOMORROW at George Street Chapel! 📅 Wednesday 13 May 7:15pm 📍George Street Chapel, 58 George St, Oldham OL1 1LS 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...

MANCHESTER JAZZ FESTIVAL COMES TO OLDHAM! 🎶🎷 Take a look at what we've got lined up and get booking... 👀 VIPERTIME coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man... Lullaby Sonic Cradle & Her Revelation coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/man...

Sun is shining, May is coming, and we've got a line-up of ways to spend your evenings! Book now on our website! coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/

🏃‍♂️🎤 Running Commentary coming to Oldham this May. Keep the marathon vibes going and make the final stretch to George St Chapel, tickets on our website! 📅 Wednesday 13 May 7:15pm 📍George Street Chapel, 58 George St, Oldham OL1 1LS 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...

Congratulations to our incredible Bloom 2026 artists, Kyia K B, Oluswasegun Lafup Ogundipe, Grace O’Leary, Evanya Taylor and Lisa Whiteside, for progressing through the programme and on a successful sharing last Saturday! 👏

CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS IN OLDHAM! 🎹 The mjf piano trail is making it's next stop in Oldham! As the UK’s largest piano trail their mission is simple: to encourage everyone to come together and share in the joy of music-making! 📅 Saturday 18 April 2-3pm FREE event, no sign up required!

Be a part of the Oldham Coliseum’s future! This Saturday, we're inviting Oldham to get hands-on and creative with 'Tentacles'.🎨 There will also be a pop-up box office on site, where you can book tickets in person and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on upcoming shows. 👀 ✨ FREE TO ATTEND

Today, Oluwasegun Lafup Ogundipe is bringing KalakutHER to Bloom — a radical retelling of Nigerian legend Fela Kuti, the king of Afrobeat. Showing today at Bloom! Book now. 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Theatre maker, poet, and clown, Kyia KB, is bringing Oldham a look at "Childish". Childish explores one clown desperately tries to learn from its surroundings, is nature enough when nurture isn’t in the question. Can they learn or are they only destined to fail? 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Actor Evanya Taylor is taking the next step in her career, and tomorrow she's letting you in to see her process of writing her first ever play — "Tied by Blood". 🌸See what she's come up with and talk one-on-one over some drinks and snacks. ☕ 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Tomorrow, Lisa Whiteside welcomes you to look into the story of "Invisible Impact". Lisa brings her experience of working in youth theatre and teaching, plus lived experience as a caregiver. 🌸See how her experiences have informed her writing! 🔗https://coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

This Saturday, Grace O'Leary warmly invites you to experience "The Pier Lane" — a monologue piece where we meet Ben, in a counselling session for the first time, exploring his feelings about life and recollecting when he fell in love with his wife. 📅Sat 11 April 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Join us for another informal gathering of Oldham’s creative movers and shakers. An opportunity for people to connect together - to discuss art and culture in Oldham over chips and refreshments. 🍟 🎟️ FREE 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/cul...

Coming to Smoke & Mirrors tonight? Entry to the Gallery will be through the JR Clynes Building. Doors will open at 6:45 and you’ll be let into the Gallery for the show at 7:00. See you there! 👋

Familiar face, artist and poet, Dada Zubeda is here to tell you what Bloom is about — and why you should come to the sharing this Saturday! We've got a line-up of 5 brilliant artists showing off snippets of their new work. 🎭 🔗https://coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/845/

Join poet P Burton-Morgan this May for an evening of laughs as they take you on a ride through their reality filled with flirting, friendship, fierce competition and the unexpected discovery that they're ferociously fast. 📅 Wednesday 13 May 7:15pm 🔗 coliseum.org.uk/whats-on/run...