Taking place on Sat 17 and Sun 18 May 2025

Calling everyone from Tameside! This May the Den Festival is returning for four jam packed weekends!

The Royal Exchange’s touring theatre (the Den) is back in residence at Stalybridge Civic Hall and ready to welcome you. We’ve been working with a brilliant and passionate group of local Ambassadors and Champions to create a festival full of joy, surprises and celebrations! Expect music, workshops, shows, comedy, dance, drama, family mornings and much, much more.

This weekend sees Grooves in the Den kicking off with the first of the drumming workshops, a play all about Tameside and a day for Tameside Creatives.

Weekend 2 Opening Times

  • Saturday 17 May 10.00am – 9.00pm
  • Sunday 18 May 10.00am – 9.00pm

Check out our What to Expect Guide.