Oldham Illuminate Festival 2026: Joy and energy fill town centre
Illuminate Festival took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Oldham town centre. Event featured street performers, giant puppets, live music, and light installations. Old Town Hall transformed with projected artwork based on Indian Roller Bird and Queen Honey Bee story.
Multiple locations involved including Gallery Oldham, Oldham Library, and Oldham Parish Church. Pop-up silent disco held on Parliament Street during the event. Residents praised the event online, calling it the best Illuminate parade to date.
Paul Kelsall commended the team's hard work on Facebook. John Clarke praised the people of Oldham and the free entertainment. Provided free entertainment and cultural activities for Oldham residents.
Brought community together despite cold and rainy weather conditions. Showcased local talent and boosted town centre activity. Oldham's Illuminate Festival returned on February 21, 2026, transforming the town centre with street performers, giant puppets, live music, and light installations despite cold and rainy weather.
At a Glance
| Date | Illuminate Festival took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Oldham town centre |
|---|---|
| Where | Event featured street performers, giant puppets, live music, and light installations |
| Key fact | Old Town Hall transformed with projected artwork based on Indian Roller Bird and Queen Honey Bee story |
| Key fact 2 | Multiple locations involved including Gallery Oldham, Oldham Library, and Oldham Parish Church |
| Where 2 | Pop-up silent disco held on Parliament Street during the event |
| Who's affected | Residents praised the event online, calling it the best Illuminate parade to date |
| How to | Paul Kelsall commended the team's hard work on Facebook |
| Who's affected 2 | John Clarke praised the people of Oldham and the free entertainment |
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