Four days of fun events have been planned to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Oldham.

Here is a guide to the main events set to take place in the borough to mark the momentous anniversary.

Thursday, June 2

  • Location: Oldham Parish Church Gardens.
  • Tickets: Free
  • Time: From 9pm

There will be 70 torchbearers parading through the town centre to Oldham Parish Church, before joining the rest of the country in lighting a Platinum Jubilee Beacon.

The specially commissioned beacon was designed by local craftspeople.

The procession will arrive in the gardens of Oldham Parish Church at 9.15pm, with speeches and a performance by Oldham’s Scottish Pipe Band to follow.

The beacon will finally be lit at 9.45pm, with others across the country set to be lit at the same time.

The event is free but ticketed, with limited availability. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Friday, June 3

  • Location: Oldham Parish Church
  • Tickets: £5 (including tea, cake, and a Jubilee goodie bag)
  • Time: Doors open 7.30pm, showtime 8pm

A showing of ‘A Queen is Crowned’ will be displayed on the big screen, where you can watch the Queen’s coronation in colour, narrated by Sir Laurence Olivier.

The film follows the events of the Queen’s coronation on Tuesday, June 2 1953 and includes the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite.

Saturday, June

  • Location: Centred on Parliament Square
  • Price: Free
  • Time: 12-5pm

The weekend will be marked with the 25th Festival Oldham on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, with art and entertainment on offer.

The free festival will feature a range of outdoor performances and promises to celebrate all things royal.

Events on offer include dance, theatre, art installations, selfie opportunities, music, and more.

Sunday, June 5

  • Location: Old Town Hall
  • Time: 12-5pm.
  • Price: Free.

The Big Jubilee Street Party will be marked with pedestrianised streets in the heart of Oldham Town Centre.

A full afternoon of entertainment will be on offer, featuring local bands on the Platinum Jubilee Bandstand in front of the Old Town Hall.