FREE family day out
Step back in time and enjoy a full day of retro fun as Nostalgic Oldham returns for 2025! From live music and street performers to classic cars, crafts and family entertainment, Oldham town centre will be packed with activity.
What’s On…
Meet Sonic the Hedgehog™
Spindles Shopping Centre & Tommyfield Market
At intervals between 12pm – 4pm
Snap a photo with everyone’s favourite speedy blue hero. A must-see for kids, families and big kids alike!
Street Entertainment
Oldham town centre will be alive with unique, funny and unforgettable acts:
- The Fire Man Dave – juggling, circus tricks and interactive games
- Granny Turismo – the world’s first shopping trolley dance display team
- Pete Anderson – Unstable Acts – Rubik’s Cube solving, knife juggling, and a daring ladder stunt
- Matt Barnard – compère and unmissable street performer
- Sheep! – Bo Peep and her woolly flock bring baa-rilliant fun
- Ollie & Millie – retro 50s vibes and perfect for a photo stop
- Stilt-walking Ringmaster – towering fun above the crowds
- The Bees – buzzing through the high street
Tame Valley Vintage & Classic Car Club
Curzon Street, 11am to 4pm
Over 20 stunning vintage vehicles to admire.
Plus, see local legend Frank Rothwell’s, ‘Rothwell Car’, his steam powered Land Rover and Rowan Ashworth’s Steam Engine display
Fun for families
- Kids Club face painting – outside The Perfume Shop
- Crafts – near Subway
- Retro arcade games – opposite River Island
- OCL Street Games – Hilton Square, 11am – 4pm
