The Ramsbottom Festival is a 5000 capacity event described as a boutique festival which offers rock’n’roll, indie, folk and related music. It’s a not-for-profit event which celebrates the local area and takes place at the local Cricket Club. Family friendly and offering something for visitors of all ages, Ramsbottom Festival is gaining popularity every year.

In 2015 Ramsbottom Festival is an intimate and enjoyable family friendly festival. It takes place from 18th until 20th September and has an exciting line up including Idlewild, The Proclaimers, The Sundowners, Houdini Dax, The Narrows, Space Monkeys, Edward II, Tom Robinson, Slow Readers Club, Moulettes, Flight Brigade, Baked A La Ska, RURA and Marc O'Reilly with more to be announced.

There are also festival experiences including art and music workshops, storytelling, a real ale tent and a silent disco.