Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale
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Manchester Ska Foundation brings its brass-heavy sound to Empire Rochdale on Saturday 5 December 2026, with doors opening at 8pm. The band draws on the two-tone tradition, filling the room with bright horn lines and rolling rhythms that drive the evening forward. Their set moves through original material and classic ska covers, creating an atmosphere that keeps the audience moving. The performance is free to attend, with no ticket required.
Manchester Ska Foundation burst out with bright brass, bouncing rhythms and two-tone spirit, turning any room into a full-tilt skank
Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale
Saturday 5th December
Manchester Ska Foundation bring a full brass-driven ska and 2 Tone night to Empire Rochdale, mixing sharp horn lines with upbeat rhythms and dance-ready grooves.
Expect favourites like One Step Beyond, A Message to You Rudy, Baggy Trousers, Mirror in the Bathroom, Too Much Too Young, Night Boat to Cairo, Gangsters and Lip Up Fatty, all fired out with tight timing and plenty of bounce.
A lively live band night built around classic ska tunes, fast tempos and songs that keep the floor moving from the first track to the last.
Followed by a Live DJ
Live from 9:30 PM
Free entry before 8:30 PM - £4 after
Short walk from Rochdale’s bus, tram and train stops
Accessible toilet available
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 20:00.
Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale is held at Empire Rochdale in Manchester (7 Packer Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ).
Entry to Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale is free.
Tickets for Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale
Editorial Summary
Manchester Ska Foundation brings its brass-heavy sound to Empire Rochdale on Saturday 5 December 2026, with doors opening at 8pm. The band draws on the two-tone tradition, filling the room with bright horn lines and rolling rhythms that drive the evening forward. Their set moves through original material and classic ska covers, creating an atmosphere that keeps the audience moving. The performance is free to attend, with no ticket required.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Manchester Ska Foundation burst out with bright brass, bouncing rhythms and two-tone spirit, turning any room into a full-tilt skank
Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale
Saturday 5th December
Manchester Ska Foundation bring a full brass-driven ska and 2 Tone night to Empire Rochdale, mixing sharp horn lines with upbeat rhythms and dance-ready grooves.
Expect favourites like One Step Beyond, A Message to You Rudy, Baggy Trousers, Mirror in the Bathroom, Too Much Too Young, Night Boat to Cairo, Gangsters and Lip Up Fatty, all fired out with tight timing and plenty of bounce.
A lively live band night built around classic ska tunes, fast tempos and songs that keep the floor moving from the first track to the last.
Followed by a Live DJ
Live from 9:30 PM
Free entry before 8:30 PM - £4 after
Short walk from Rochdale’s bus, tram and train stops
Accessible toilet available
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Empire Rochdale7 Packer Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ
Central Rochdale, Manchester
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When is Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale?
Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 20:00.
Where is Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale taking place?
Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale is held at Empire Rochdale in Manchester (7 Packer Street, Rochdale, OL16 1NJ).
How much are tickets for Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale?
Entry to Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale is free.
How do I get tickets for Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale?
Tickets for Manchester Ska Foundation – Live at Empire Rochdale can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Empire Rochdale
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Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 5 December 2026
Time
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