Visit Ramsbottom

What's On

Ramsbottom loves to keep things lively. Our year-round events calendar is packed with festivals, workshops, performances and community initiatives that bring the town to life week after week. Small in size but big in personality, Ramsbottom invites visitors and locals to dive into the fun.

Highlights include the World Famous Black Pudding Throwing Championship, filling the town with good-humoured energy, and the Ramsbottom Chocolate & Cheese Festival, celebrating makers, flavours, and creativity. From May to September, bargain hunters can also explore the popular Ramsbottom Rotary Car Boot every Sunday at Station Road, next to the East Lancashire Railway. Seasonal markets, wellness activities, family days, and food-focused events showcase the town at its best. With Theatre Royal, East Lancashire Railway, sports clubs, Friday Night Bite and more, Ramsbottom’s calendar offers something for every season, every interest and every visitor.
  • Blackbird

    Theatre Royal Ramsbottom Smithy Street, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, United Kingdom
  • RADA Ballroom Dancing Social

    RADA Ballroom
    Ramsbottom Civic Hall Market Place, Ramsbottom, Bury, United Kingdom

    This is a social event starting to just enjoy either what has been taught the previous week/ weeks or just to enjoy dancing. It covers Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Cha Cha […]

  • Ramsbottom Car Boot 2026

    Car Boot Sale
    Ramsbottom Railway Station - Car Park East Lancashire Railway Station, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    A 20 week community charity run event. In the centre of Ramsbottom. Bringing an opportunity for people to sell there unwanted items from their car in a friendly fun family […]

  • FREE Watercolour Workshop

    🎨 FREE Watercolour Workshop in Ramsbottom! 🎨 Join us for a relaxed and creative evening at our FREE hands-on watercolour workshop in collaboration with Clark Craft and Winsor & Newton! […]

  • Vintage Vibes

    East Lancashire Railway East Lancashire Railway Station, 23A Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    Travel through time, one vibe at a time. Saturday 23, Sunday 24 May 2026 The first ever Vintage Vibes event was such a rip-roaring success that we’re bringing it back […]

  • Learn To Crochet – 4 Week Course

    Clark Crafts Empire Works, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, United Kingdom

    🎉 Discover the Joy of Crochet! 🎉 Have you ever admired those cosy blankets, adorable amigurumi toys, or stylish scarves and thought, "I wish I could make that"? Well, now's […]

  • Ramsbottom Car Boot 2026

    Car Boot Sale
    Ramsbottom Railway Station - Car Park East Lancashire Railway Station, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    A 20 week community charity run event. In the centre of Ramsbottom. Bringing an opportunity for people to sell there unwanted items from their car in a friendly fun family […]

  • Ramsbottom Rotary Club Duck Race

    Bridge Street Gardens Bridge Street Gardens, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    The Ramsbottom Rotary Club Duck Race is a fun, community‑spirited event where hundreds of rubber ducks race down the river to raise funds for local causes. Families, friends and visitors […]

Got something happening in Ramsbottom?

Whether it's a pop-up one off event, a gig, a community gathering or something in-between, we'd love to help spread the word. Visit Ramsbottom is here for everyone who calls this place home, and that means making sure the things happening here get the attention they deserve.

If you have an event you'd like to see listed, get in touch and we'll do our best to get it on the calendar.
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