This March we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham.
You can find the full list of our events here.
Roots - Rotherham Street Carnival
Join us for the Roots - Rotherham Street Carnival, which returns to Rotherham Town Centre on Saturday 29 March 2025.
The festivities and performances start at 11am, the parade sets off from Rotherham Minster at 3pm, and ends at 4pm.
This free event will be a highlight of the borough’s Children’s Capital of Culture programme this year. There will be something for everyone with a lively carnival procession through the Town Centre, accompanied by lively music, vibrant puppets and performances from local groups and organisations.
A focus of Roots this year in All Saints’ Square, will be the showstopping Jitterbug, a giant interactive inflatable structure. Jitterbug is created and produced by Trigger. Originally commissioned by The Cultural Programme, University of Oxford for KAFKA24, a celebration of the global legacy of author Franz Kafka.
Come along and enjoy free creative workshops, live music, dance, drama, stalls and a breathtaking parade across Rotherham Town Centre.
Find out more about the Roots - Rotherham Street Carnival here.
There will also be more free events happening every Saturday throughout March in Rotherham Town Centre for young people and families to take part in. These are being led by partner organisations through grants offered by Rotherham Council.
Saturday events taking place in March in Rotherham Town Centre:
- Rotherham BMX presents Rov’rum BMX Jam on Saturday 1, 8, 15 and 22 March at Midday to 4pm at Forge Island
- Rotherham District Civic Society present Rotherham Past and Present on Saturday 8 March at 10am to 2pm at All Saints’ Square
- South Yorkshire Performance Academy present Rotherham’s Voice on Saturday 15 March at 11:30am to 3:30pm at All Saints’ Square
- Rock Out Music presents Rock out Rotherham on Saturday 22 March at 11am to 3pm at All Saints’ Square
The Three Little Vikings
The Three Little Vikings will be taking place on Sunday 30 March, 2pm at Rotherham Civic Theatre.
Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.
Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what's going on and save the day?
Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard!
Find out more here.
Parkruns
Rother Valley parkrun in Rother Valley Country Park and the Rotherham parkrun in Clifton Park usually take place on Saturday's at 9am.
Please note that these are not Council run events but led by volunteers.
Other events
There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are some more upcoming highlights:
- Mindful Movement session on Monday 3 March at 10:30am to Midday at St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasbrough. Find out more here.
- Nelson's Cub Club – Tap! on Wednesday 5 March at 10am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
- Yorkshire Crafter and Makers Market on Saturday 8 March at 10am to 3pm at Effingham Street, Rotherham Town Centre. Find out more here.
- Creative flower making workshop suitable for all ages on Saturday 8 March at 10:30am to Midday at Greasbrough Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Find out more here.
- Celebrating International Women’s day, we are reading Superwolf followed by a paper doll superhero activity on 8 March at 11am to Midday at Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Creative flower making workshop suitable for all ages on Saturday 8 March at 2pm to 4pm at The Plough Pub, Wingfield. Find out more here.
- Spread the Word Poetry Writing Workshops with Vic Leeson on Tuesday 11 March at 10:30am to Midday at Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Find out more here.
- British Science Week build a rocket activity on Thursday 13 March at 4pm to 5pm at Kimberworth Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Find out more here.
- Rotherham Symphony Orchestra March Concert on Saturday 15 March at 7:30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth. Find out more here or follow them on Facebook here.
- Nelson’s Cub Club – Growl! on Wednesday 19 March at 10am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum
- Shakespeare week – Shakespeare papercraft on Saturday 22 March at 1pm at Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Keppel’s Column Projection on Saturday 22 March at 7pm to 10pm at Keppel's Column. Find out more here.
- 'Roots' Children's Capital of Culture mask making inspired by where the wild things are on Saturday 22 March at 11am to Midday at Riverside Library and Neighbourhood Hub
- Drop-in Family History Workshop on Friday 28 March at 11am to Midday at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
Children’s Capital of Culture
Rotherham is the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture in 2025, designed and delivered by children and young people from across the borough in partnership with a range of organisations and funders.
Children’s Capital of Culture is bringing you a full year of creativity and community, and everyone is invited!
There will be music and magic, dance and drama, films and food, exhibitions and events, sports and stories, and a lot of fun.
Find out more about the Children's Capital of Culture programme here.
Rotherham Theatres
Rotherham Civic Theatre has something for everyone from dance, drama, music, comedy, and musical theatre. Come along and join us at one of the performances.
Find out more about the Civic Theatre shows here.
Forge Island
Located in Rotherham’s new retail and leisure destination, Forge Island, The Arc Cinema offers a big screen experience, combining both luxury and affordability.
Find out more about The Arc Cinema and book tickets here.
Vetro Lounge is officially the first bar and restaurant opening at Forge Island – and the countdown to opening is on!
Opening on Wednesday 30 April, Vetro Lounge (pronounced vay-tro, the Italian word for glass, inspired by our glassmaking heritage) will serve up breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks - including kids, gluten-free, and vegan menus.
Find out more about the Vetro Lounge here.
Rotherham Libraries
Rotherham Libraries host regular weekly activities across the borough such as: Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, computer classes, knit and natter groups, advice sessions, craft sessions, readers groups and local history groups.
For more information, follow Rotherham Libraries on Facebook.
For library events happening near you, visit the webpage of your local Library and Neighbourhood Hub or contact them directly.
Rotherham Markets
For more information visit the Rotherham Markets website or Facebook page.
Opening times
General Outdoor Market: Monday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30am to 4pm, on Effingham Street
Secondhand Market: Every Tuesday, 8:30am to 4.00pm, on Effingham Street
Secondhand Market: Every Wednesday, 8:30am to 4.00pm, on Effingham Street
Street Market: Every Tuesday, 8:30am to 4pm, Effingham Street, Effingham Square, and Howard Street
Rotherham Bazaar: Every Thursday, 10am to 4pm, on Effingham Street
Indoor Market: Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 5pm, Rotherham Centenary Market
Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre
Regular events take place on many Saturdays in Rotherham Town Centre.
Plus, free Saturday parking is available every Saturday in all Rotherham Council off-street town centre car parks.
If you are cycling or using public transport, you can plan your journey here.