Gallery Oldham

Creative Tourist Last Updated 22 March 2017

Gallery Oldham provides a wide range of exhibitions and activities targeted at different audiences of all ages within Oldham and the surrounding area.

Current and forthcoming exhibitions feature artworks and items from Oldham’s diverse collections alongside newly commissioned art, international work, touring exhibitions and work produced with local communities.

Talks and tours, art and craft workshops, work with schools and artist residencies are all part of the gallery’s regular activities programme.

Oldham Cultural Quarter, Greaves StreetOldhamOL1 1AL View map

Telephone: 0161 770 4653 Visit Now

What's on near Gallery Oldham

Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Hope Mill Theatre

11 Sep – 21 Sep

ComedyManchester

Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Hope Mill Theatre

Packed with the same absurdity as the Wagatha Christie trial, Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2023 ski trial caught the imagination of the ever-brilliant Awkward Productions.

from £23.00

A close-up image of freshly baked challah bread. The bread is golden-brown, braided, and has a light, fluffy texture. Multiple loaves are visible in the background, all exhibiting a warm, inviting appearance with a slight dusting of flour.

31 Jul

FamiliesCheetham Hill

Make It! Challah Baking at Manchester Jewish Museum

Join MJM for a hands-on baking workshop where you’ll learn how to knead and shape your very own challah bread.

from £0.00

Until 10 Nov

CinemaCheetham Hill

Jewish Culture Club

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free entry

Nychos the street artist following the white rabbit down the Danube in Vienna

8 Aug

CinemaManchester

UrbanArtistry Presents… The Deepest Depths Of The Burrow at CULTPLEX

UrbanArtistry is a new independent movie night dedicated to exploring the craft and culture of street art and graffiti from around the world.

from £5.50

Until 11 Aug 2025

ComedyManchester

Beat The Frog at The Frog and Bucket

Beat the Frog is a legendary amateur comedy night, taking place each and every Monday. Many famous names prove it’s the real deal.

free entry

21 Nov

MusicManchester

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19 Aug

MusicManchester

Blonde Redhead at Band on the Wall

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from £27.50

1 Oct – 31 Oct

ActivityManchester

Beyond the Music 2024

Hear directly from the people powering the music industry in both Manchester and the UK, as well as witnessing some of the North’s upcoming talent at Beyond the Music.

from £16.75

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