Newly refurbished Yorkshire Street pub in Rochdale town centre, booking bands and artists
Last updated: 29 September 2026
Newly refurbished Yorkshire Street pub in Rochdale town centre, booking bands and artists
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The White Lion is a grassroots music venue in Rochdale, Rochdale. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
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The White Lion is a pub at 102 Yorkshire Street in Rochdale town centre, about 250 metres from the Metrolink. It is under new owners and has just had a full refurbishment, and the new team want to make it a proper destination for live music in the town. They are looking for bands and artists to book.
102 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 1JY
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