The free festival takes place on Saturday (July 9), 11am – 6.45pm in Parliament Square.
There will be more than 50 performances throughout the day across two stages and at the Lyceum – plus a Festival Market (10am – 4pm) selling locally sourced goods from some of Oldham’s youngest entrepreneurs.
Visitors can enjoy a feast of tunes from Oldham Music Centre bands, brass bands, guitarists, orchestras, rock bands and choirs, to name just a few.
The performers range from the centre’s youngest musicians who are only seven or eight years old, to some of the more experienced members of the community ensembles.
Those looking for a unique shopping experience will be able to shop at the pop-up market, featuring local traders aged 25 and under.
The market will sell a diverse range of products including. Handmade satin flowers, paintings, clay figures, pin badges and Eco travel packages.
Cllr Elaine Taylor, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, said: “This is the first time since 2019 the Music Centre has been able to hold the festival in person and I’m looking forward to seeing Oldham’s talented musicians put on a show for the public.
“Oldham is a unique, diverse borough and I’m proud to have so many brilliant young musicians within the Music Service.
“It will be a brilliant day out for the whole family, and with our pop-up youth market alongside the festival, there certainly will be something for everyone to enjoy.
"So come along, enjoy the music and do a spot of shopping with our young entrepreneurs.”
For those wanting to find out more about the Festival Market, or to enquire about having a stall, email: [email protected] or call 0161 770 4515.
Please note, the youth market is for traders 25 and under.
To find out more about the Oldham Music Centre Summer Festival please visit: www.visitoldham.com
To learn more about Oldham Music Centre or to get in touch, visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/music or call 0161 770 5660.
