Events in Ashton-under-lyne From 23rd March – 29th March 2026

You can find live music, comedy nights, and family-friendly activities across Ashton-under-Lyne this week. The town’s cultural calendar reflects its layered past: from industrial roots in cotton spinning to current efforts in regeneration through community-led programming. This week’s events take place at established local hubs including venues along the Ashton Canal, where acoustic sets by regional bands draw small but attentive crowds; and at the Metrolink interchange area, where weekend evenings bring a steady flow of visitors into nearby bars and the integrated entertainment complex.

Comedy nights are held in dedicated spaces near Fletcher Square, venues that remain active despite recent debris clearing around the junction. These shows often feature emerging performers from Manchester’s comedy circuit, appealing to both younger adults and longer-standing residents who value accessible storytelling over spectacle. Late-night sessions at venues adjacent to Ashton-under-Lyne train station offer house music sets with a regional focus, reflecting local taste without pretension.

Family activities include guided Easter egg hunts on green spaces near the central ring road, particularly around areas that once formed part of old mill lands now repurposed as playgrounds and community gardens. These events are coordinated by town-led groups using public transport routes such as bus services from the tram stop, ensuring broad access across all neighbourhoods.

What’s on in Ashton-under-Lyne this week reflects a balance between continuity and change: performances at established venues shaped less by commercial drive than through civic interest. Whether you're catching an early set before boarding the train or joining weekend gatherings after work using public transport links like Metrolink, there are options that grow from place rather than marketing.

Check the listings below for times and venues.