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Rotherham Music Showcase: For the first ever Rotherham Day, we’ve put together a little showcase of some of Rotherham's musical mainstays! If you like blues, soul, folk, rock and latin - we've got you covered! Wear red, support local artists, come out and be proud of our town! Featured artists: Nate Kennedy - making his Three Cranes debut, Nate will showcase his range as a soulful singer-songwriter blending neo-soul, jazz, bossa nova, folk and alternative rock influences. His music combines warm, expressive melodies with thoughtful songwriting. Nate brings an intimate and captivating energy to every live performance. Chris D. Jones - making a welcome return to The Three Cranes, Chris offers blues-infused storytelling, combining gritty musicality with sharp humour. Reverend Bullmoose - Bringing a raw blend of blues, folk and Americana, Reverend Bullmoose delivers gritty vocals, infectious rhythms and storytelling that ranges from heartfelt to downright mischievous. Bev Doyle - Rotherham singer-songwriter Bev Doyle brings a warm, soulful sound to the local music scene, blending heartfelt songwriting with a relaxed acoustic style. A captivating live performer, Bev has a knack for making every audience feel right at home.

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

We are celebrating Rotherham Day

To celebrate Rotherham Day Ellie will be inviting all the local children that ride at the BMX track to visit her master class of tricks and tips and hear about everything Olympic Development

REMA Family Hub will celebrate Rotherham Day by wearing Red and going for a buggy walk to Clifton Park and sharing why Rotherham is a great place to live.

We have invited local organisations and charity's to come down and have a stall on the FanZone at a Rotherham United F.C. matchday for free. They can promote their organisation to show people what amazing work happens in Rotherham!

We will be arranging some 'red' and 'Rotherham' themed activities for our guests, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to take part in with our staff during our Friday morning drop-in from 10am - 1pm.

We are holding many activities on this day inclusive of red. Crafts, wear it red, social media.

We’re celebrating Rotherham Day by showing some love for our town - wearing red, raising money for a local charity and, most importantly, supporting local Rotherham businesses. We’ll enjoy a team lunch from Scran and round off the day with a drink at Little Haven in Parkgate.

Snooker4All will be celebrating RotherhamDay by hosting an open day and the opportunity to meet Ashley Carty, with a signed photo

SteelPhalt Rotherham will be celebrating Rotherham Day with a range of activities across its local sites. Colleagues will be invited to take part in a Rotherham Day photo competition, share their local pride by wearing red on 18th September, and test their knowledge with an internal Rotherham-themed quiz. SteelPhalt will also host a Rotherham Day raffle, with proceeds donated to Rotherham Hospice, and share information highlighting the company's long history and contribution to Rotherham. Through these activities, SteelPhalt will be celebrating the people, places and community spirit that make Rotherham special.

Get ready for a fantastic night f classic Motown with Motown Magic, presented in support of Rotherham Hospice. Join DJ Mr Motown Ron Stanley for an evening packed with much-loved Motown music, with special thanks to Shaun Hollingsworth. Friday 18th September 2026, Dors: 7:30pm - 11:30pm, Venue: Wickersley Social Club, 40 Morthen Road, Wiersley, Rotherham, S66 1EN. Tickets: £10. This event is proudly sponsored by Perry's Rotherham. Come along and enjoy an evening of Motown favorites and help support a great local cause.

Social Eyes Rotherham are going all out for Rotherham Day! Their football players will train in red or Rotherham shirts, the Ladies Gym Group will wear red for their session at Rotherham Leisure Centre, and the Luncheon Club will serve a red-themed menu featuring chilli and a red dessert. Their band will perform a Rotherham-related song, while staff will wear red and the Social Eyes building will be dressed with Rotherham-themed decorations throughout the day. ❤️

I will be celebrating Rotherham Day 2026 by bringing people together through live saxophone performances featuring jazz, blues and contemporary music. My aim is to create an enjoyable community atmosphere, celebrate Rotherham's cultural diversity, encourage social connection, and support local pride through music.

To celebrate Rotherham Day, Rotherham Hockey Club will be hosting an open day!

To celebrate Rotherham Day, we are hosting a Squad Rotherday Challenge on the Saturday 19th September, whilst also raising money for Rotherham Hospice.

To celebrate Rotherham Day, on the lead up to the 18th, we are offering free boxing session every Tuesday, 6-7pm.

TMG Mortgage Network holds Rotherham very close to our hearts. Based in the heart of the town centre, we’re incredibly proud to be part of Rotherham Day. You can expect to see Team TMG dressed in red, getting involved and showing our support for a town that means so much to us!

🎉 Celebrate Rotherham Day with Us in Maltby! 🎉 We’re delighted to be partnering with Maltby Town Council to bring you a fantastic afternoon of FREE family fun at the Edward Dunn Memorial Hall. 📅 Friday 18th September 🕓 4:00pm – 7:00pm 📍 Edward Dunn Memorial Hall Come along and enjoy: 🎶 Family Disco 🍔 Free BBQ 🎯 Outdoor activities and family fun for all ages Best of all, it’s completely FREE! ⚠️ Booking is essential as places are limited. To book your place, please contact Maltby Town Council on: 📞 01709 814060 We’re really looking forward to working together to make this a brilliant community event. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

Join Hopian in celebrating Rotherham Day on 18th September! We'll be joining the town-wide celebrations with a range of fun activities taking place throughout the day, both inside and outside our Frith Space Café on High Street. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved, including our exciting Raffle, featuring some fantastic prizes, with tickets available for just £2 each. As part of the celebrations, we're inviting everyone to help us create a ❤️ Red Chain of Positivity ❤️. Simply pop into Frith Space Café and write something positive about Rotherham on a red strip of paper. It could be, a person who inspires you, a favourite place, a special memory, something you love about the town or something you're proud of. On Rotherham Day, we'll proudly display our growing Red Chain of Positivity throughout the café, celebrating all the wonderful things that make Rotherham special. The café will be decorated in red, and our team will be wearing red too as we show our support and community spirit. We'd love you to come along, join in the fun, share your positivity, and help us raise vital funds towards Hopian supporting those affected by domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. We can't wait to see you there!

We are going to hold a Coffee Morning for SEND Families and Neurodiversity people

To celebrate Rotherham Day, Weavernator Motors will be popping Rotherham Day air fresheners and window badges in every car we valet.

We will host a coffee morning for resident and relative, encourage everyone to wear red

With an evening fundraising event at the Hind. Pie, chips and peas followed by music bingo, heads and tails and a raffle. In aid of Power Football wheelchair appeal.

To celebrate Rotherham Day we've created the Miller Martini which combines Raspberry sambuca, lychee liqueur, raspberry syrup, lemon juice and lemonade. It's a lovely red and white colour to honor Rotherhams mighty millers.

The council supports efforts that promote community spirit, civic pride and positive engagement across the borough. Events and initiatives that highlight Rotherham's people, places and stories can play an important role in strengthening local identity and showcasing the many strengths that make the borough special.

Councillor Haroon Rashid, Mayor of Rotherham: “Rotherham Council recognises the value of opportunities that encourage people to engage with and celebrate their local communities. Rotherham Day offers a chance to acknowledge the borough's culture and achievements, while bringing together residents and organisations who are passionate about the place they call home.

Parkgate will be celebrating Rotherham Day, with brands and customers encouraged to wear red on 18th September. Throughout the day, red envelopes will be handed out in selected stores / restaurants by participating brands as part of Rotherham Day random acts of kindness. There will also be a great Rotherham Day offer at Frankie & Benny’s, with 30% off food when ordering a minimum of two mains. Parkgate will also be shining a spotlight on the businesses and colleagues that make it special, sharing why they’re proud to be part of Rotherham and celebrating the wider community that brings the town together.

We will be holding a fundraising event to support our exciting new college plans on the 18th, including a tombola with lots of great prizes. We hope you'll come along and support us!

We are a residential care home for the elderly so we will all wear red on the day and incorporate activites that reminisce about rotherham old and new

Rotherham’s local NHS charity will be getting behind Rotherham Day by decorating their hub in red on the 18th and encouraging NHS staff and supporters to wear red on the day! They'll be sharing what Rotherham means to them across their social media channels, inspiring others to celebrate the power of community.

Visit Effingham Street, Howard Street (Market) or Wellgate on 18th September 2026 wearing red and quote “Rotherham Day” to receive 10% off your order.

TMG Financial Services offers clear, trusted mortgage and protection advice to households nationwide. We're proud founders and sponsors of Rotherham Day 2026, and we're celebrating in style on 18th September. We'll be wearing red and decking out our offices to match. Pop in on the day for a chat about mortgages, protection or later life lending. Everyone's welcome.

To celebrate Rotherham Day, we’ll be transforming the pub with red decorations and encouraging everyone to wear red to show their Rotherham pride. We'll also be hosting a big celebration featuring a disco and karaoke, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere where the community can come together and enjoy the occasion.

We are joining in the fun on the 18th September by holding an event outside the shop. We are planning on doing a Tombola, lucky dip, blind date books, lucky bags and a cake stall. We will also be offering in store discounts for any customers wearing something red. Our shop will be trimmed up accordingly

To celebrate Rotherham Day, the Rotherham District Civic Society will be showcasing the town's rich history through a series of engaging activities. They will be leading a guided historical walking tour for Year 10 and 11 students through Rotherham town centre from 9.30am to 12.30pm, starting at the Town Hall. In the afternoon, they will host an adult guided walk from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, meeting at the Roman ruins in Clifton Park before walking into the town centre. They will also be delivering a presentation and virtual tour of Rotherham town centre, using historical photographs and PowerPoint, to students at Rotherham College, helping to bring the town's heritage to life for the next generation.

We will be hosting a litter pick a few days before Rotherham Day and also organising a garden party (or indoors weather permitting). If anybody wants to donate to Rush to support us to continue to carry out our work, they are able to do so by visiting https://www.rushhouse.co.uk/support-us/donate/

The Pub will be open on Rotherham Day from 14.00 to 23.00. Customers will be encouraged to wear RED on the day. Music, with the theme of RED going trough the selection of tunes, will be played from 16.00. A raffle will be run to win a basket of Red grocery produce. The pub will be trimmed with RED party decorations and balloons and it is hoped that a RED ale from Chantry Brewery will be available on the day.

We're proud to be celebrating Rotherham Day and getting involved with our local community! Our shop will be dressed in red decorations, and our team will be wearing red T-shirts throughout the day to show our Rotherham pride. We'll also be hosting a special pet photo shoot, with all proceeds going to charity, giving you the chance to capture a lovely photo of your pet while supporting a great cause. If you'd like to help even further, we'll have a fundraising collection tub in store where every donation, big or small, will make a difference. We'd love for you and your pets to join us as we celebrate our town and raise money for charity together.

Winthrop Gardens is celebrating Rotherham Day by painting the town red! Join the fun with a sponsored circular walk starting and finishing at Winthrop Gardens, where everyone is encouraged to dress as their favourite red character or simply wear something red. Guests and carers from the Winthrop Memory Café will also be taking part in a sponsored walk around the gardens. The celebrations continue with a special "Paint Winthrop Red" Vintage Afternoon Tea, where visitors are invited to wear a touch of red, and a "Bake Your Cake Red" sponsored baking class at the Rotherham Show, helping to kick off the Rotherham Day celebrations in delicious style.

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice is proud to be a founding charity partner of Rotherham Day. For over 20 years, Bluebell Wood has provided specialist care, respite, emotional support and end-of-life care for babies, children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as their families. We are proud to support many families across Rotherham and to be part of this celebration of our local community. Every pound raised helps us continue providing compassionate care, giving families more precious moments together and ensuring no family faces their journey alone. There are many ways to support Bluebell Wood, from taking part in one of our events or runs to organising your own fundraiser or even completing a skydive. However you choose to get involved, you'll be helping local families when they need it most. Explore our website and find out how you can make a difference today !

Getting their team in red, putting posters in their windows and celebrating the incredible community that supports them every single day.