This November we are running lots of fun events across Rotherham. You can find the full list of the events here.
 The Rotherham Opera
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Open Mic Night: Halloween Special on Sunday 2 November at 5pm to 7pm at the Garden House, Clifton Park, S65 2AA. Free to attend. Brought to you by Children's Capital of Culture and Rotherham Music this event will be a vibrant celebration of identity and youth voice, offering a welcoming stage for singers, musicians, poets, and spoken word artists aged 14 to 25. It is open to people of all levels and abilities, with no previous experience required. Keen to take the stage? Email: avumile.sibanda@rotherham.gov.uk to find out more.
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Land of Lights on selected dates from Saturday 8 November to Saturday 31 January 2026 at Gulliver’s Valley, Mansfield Road, S26 5QW. Gulliver’s Valley presents a spectacular outdoor lantern festival which will transform Gulliver’s Valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic. Find out more and buy tickets here.
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Cast Offs Youth Drama Performance on Saturday 15 November at Rotherham Civic Theatre, Catherine Street, S65 1EB. Children’s Capital of Culture presents a bold, brand-new theatre piece, created and performed by young people in collaboration with Chol Theatre and Arts. Find out more here.
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Rotherham Christmas Lights' Switch-on on Saturday 15 November at 3pm to 6pm in Rotherham Town Centre. Brought to you by Rotherham Council the Christmas Lights' Switch-on returns to Rotherham! Get ready for cheer and sparkle with a programme of live music, street theatre, a gift market, creative workshops, circus displays and more. Free to attend. Find out more here.
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Big House | Short Films: An Interactive Film Festival on Saturday 15 November at 6pm to 9pm at Wentworth Woodhouse. Wentworth Woodhouse presents young filmmakers from South Yorkshire who will challenge stereotypes and share personal takes on what heritage means today at this one-day film festival. Find out more and buy tickets here.
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The Rotherham Opera on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Magna Way, S60 1FD. Rotherham Music presents Rotherham's first ever opera in partnership with the Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), in what will be the UK’s largest community opera! Inspired by Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’, the spectacular Tales Untapped will feature storylines, songs, choreography, sets and performances co-created with over 2,000 of our borough’s children and young people. Find out more here.
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Bussing Out Exhibition during November at the Riverside Gallery, Riverside House, Rotherham. Free to attend. Brought to you by the University of Bradford, uncover hidden local histories in this acclaimed and immersive installation, created by the University of Bradford and now touring across the country. Find out more here.
 Photo credit: Sam McQueen
The Christmas Lights’ Switch-On returns to Rotherham on Saturday 15 November, offering free family fun from 3pm to 6pm throughout the town centre.
This annual event brought to you by Rotherham Council offers an exciting line up of entertainment and activities to welcome the festive season to the borough, bringing cheer and sparkle with a programme of live music, circus performances, street theatre, gift market, creative workshops and more!
Along Effingham Street you will find a Gift Market with stalls offering a host of treats and there will be a selection of town centre businesses staying open late for the celebrations. The anticipation will grow as we countdown to the all-important lights' switch-on at 6pm by the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Rukhsana Ismail.
Find out more here.
 Remembrance Parade
Rotherham will come together to remember its fallen service members from past and recent conflicts on Sunday 9 November for Remembrance Sunday. This year’s event will start at 10:35am and once again be held within Clifton Park.
Find out more here.
Armistice Day
The Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Rukhsana Ismail, will attend the service on Tuesday 11 November at All Saints’ Square in Rotherham and mark the two-minute silence on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. A short ceremony will take place at 10:55am. Members of the public are invited to attend this short ceremony and join the two-minute silence.
Find out more here.
 Step into a magical world of laughter, mischief and adventure with Snow White this December at Rotherham Civic Theatre! Will Snow White escape the Wicked Queen’s evil plans? With a little help from her friends anything is possible!
Expect everything you have come to love from Rotherham’s Panto, dazzling sets, show-stopping songs, laugh-out-loud comedy, and plenty of audience participation. It’s a spellbinding show for the whole family - bursting with panto magic from start to finish.
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho… it’s off to booking you go!
Find out more and book your tickets here.
There are lots of events taking place around Rotherham, here are some more upcoming highlights:
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Write Night on Mondays at 5pm to 7pm at Mowbray Gardens Library and Neighbourhoods Hub. Find out more here.
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Remembrance Trail Runs 5K and 10K distances Sunday 9 November starts at 11am at the Northern Lake Area of Rother Valley Country Park, registration 10am. For further information and to how register online in advance, find out more here.
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Story Walk - Kimberworth on Tuesday 18 November at 10:30am to 11:30am at Kimberworth Library Library and Neighbourhood Hub. Free. Find out more here.
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Nelson’s Cub Club: Make! on Wednesday 19 November from 10am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
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Building Connections: Stories Of Belonging on Saturday 22 November from 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm at Clifton Park Museum. Find out more here.
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Reclaim the Night on Thursday 27 November at 4pm to 8pm at Rotherham Town Centre. Free. Find out more here.
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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.
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Rotherham Libraries host regular weekly activities across the borough.
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.
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