Khushi Festival
Khushi Festival - Oldham's festival of happiness - is back with a full day of comedy, music, theatre, art, market stalls and free family activities celebrating South Asian culture. Expect […]
9 events found.
Events for August 1, 2026
All Day
Lilo Lost It! (Part of Khushi Festival 2026)
Lilo needs your help! She loves adventure but is feeling confused about her life and who she is. Join Lilo in her bedroom as she navigates her magical map and […]
£5
Wake Up & Draw
Join Move Manchester for an energising drawing workshop to kick start your day at Khushi Festival 2026! This is an interactive, family friendly session looking at maps, expression and identity. […]
Free
CHAI Stories
A lively, family-friendly performance bringing together theatre, live music, puppetry and bilingual storytelling as part of Khushi Festival. Created by the Women's CHAI Project’s West Oldham group alongside artist Kauser […]
£3
The Whirling Dirvish Experience
As part of Khushi Festival 2026, experience the extraordinary world of the Whirling Dervish and discover the history and symbolism behind this centuries-old tradition. Presented by a practicing dervish […]
£5
Satnam Galsian: Love or Sacrifice
New music, reimagining women’s roles in Punjabi folklore. Satnam Galsian presents a brand new piece of music, commissioned by Oldham Coliseum Theatre (as part of Khushi Festival), Manchester Jazz Festival […]
£5
Satnam Galsian: Love or Sacrifice
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Oldham Theatre Workshop
Greaves Street, Oldham
New music, reimagining women’s roles in Punjabi folklore. Satnam Galsian presents a brand new piece of music, commissioned by Oldham Coliseum Theatre (as part of Khushi Festival), Manchester Jazz Festival […]
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When Kamal sends her ‘friend', known only as The Boy, to Pakistan to impress Dadi by pretending to be ‘the perfect girl,’ chaos quickly follows. A comedy-drama about Dadi, a […]
£5
Khushi Comedy: Shazia Mirza
The state of the world has changed since Shazia was teaching in an East End Comprehensive. Kids have changed, language has changed and no one’s got any shame anymore. Bring […]
£15
