Oldham arts and culture news December 2025
Gallery Oldham hosts multiple exhibitions including 'Women Portraits: Trades & Professions' celebrating women's labour, 'Indian Perspectives' featuring over 100 works exploring UK-India connections, and 'In Which Language Do We Dream?' examining a Syrian family's experience. Festival Oldham returns to Oldham Town Centre with the Summer Music Festival. The historic Oldham Coliseum Theatre building will reopen in 2026 after delays. Local artists are invited to submit work for The Oldham Open exhibition. Two major venues received £564,375 funding for modernisation. Sarah Lancashire, known for Coronation Street and Happy Valley, received New Year Honours for services to drama.