Oldham's new event space The Loom opens as part of £450m regeneration
Oldham's new indoor market opened over the weekend alongside The Loom, a flexible event space that can accommodate up to 1,000 standing or 500 dining. The venue, named after Oldham's cotton-spinning heritage, features three bar areas, reception space, and conference facilities. It will host conferences, weddings, exhibitions, and concerts, replacing the Queen Elizabeth Hall which is set for demolition to make way for 800 new homes. Online bookings are now open, though no events are currently listed. The venue had its VIP launch on March 27 with a performance by Oldham Theatre Workshop.