Whether you’re a professional Carnival artist looking to develop your practice at our Northern Carnival Centre for Excellence, or a passionate purveyor of the arts in your spare time, The Vale is the perfect place to call home.
Based in Mossley, in the foothills of the Peak District, The Vale is a former textile mill converted to a state-of-the-art venue for all kinds of artistic, creative and Carnival happenings.
If it’s live performance you’re after, The Vale hosts a variety of music, theatre, dance, and cinema throughout the year. The space is also used by our resident Carnival arts organisations to develop new productions and artists as part of our Northern Carnival Centre for Excellence. Our mixed-use and specialist studios are also a hit with visual artists, musicians, dancers and theatre makers. All our spaces are available for hire and we would love to welcome you to our growing family of creatives that call The Vale home.
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Up and coming events
Cinema
Our 90 seat digital theatre, boasting Dolby 7.1 surround sound, a fully stocked bar and large format screen is the perfect intimate environment to enjoy a film with your friends and loved ones.
Sunday
15
Dec
2024
Live Events
Check out our next few live gigs and events at The Vale below. For our full line up click here.
Saturday
09
Nov
2024
Friday
22
Nov
2024
Sunday
01
Dec
2024
Friday
13
Dec
2024
Saturday
25
Jan
2025
Saturday
15
Feb
2025
Saturday
22
Feb
2025
Saturday
22
Mar
2025
Learning and Participation
Interested in classes and workshops? Here’s the latest offering from us and our lovely partners. For our full programme click here.
Friday
08
Nov
2024
Saturday
09
Nov
2024
Saturday
09
Nov
2024
Monday
11
Nov
2024
Tuesday
12
Nov
2024
Tuesday
12
Nov
2024
Tuesday
12
Nov
2024
Wednesday
13
Nov
2024
Friday
15
Nov
2024
Hire Us
Why not hire The Vale?
We want The Vale to be full-to-bursting with exciting events and happenings.
All of our spaces are available for hire, so read on to learn how we could host your next event.
We want The Vale to be full-to-bursting with exciting events and happenings.
All of our spaces are available for hire, so read on to learn how we could host your next event.
Latest news
We’re recruiting a Head of Development & Fundraising
We're recruiting a Head of Development & Fundraising JOB PURPOSE Following a period of significant growth, Global Grooves is looking to appoint a highly experienced and strategic fundraising professional with [...]
Global Grooves Launches Creative Careers
Global Grooves Launches Creative Careers A free course for young peoople aged 16-18 Are you 16-18 and live in Oldham? Are you interested in the arts? Do you want to […]
Freya and Emma keep Carnival flame burning strong in Tameside
Two young performers are part of Mossley’s third generation of passionate Carnival artists, keeping the flame alive for Carnival in Tameside. Dancer and producer Freya Bennett-Nielsen, and musician Emma Marsh, […]
Testimonials
"Amazing as always! Well done to your team – and thank you!"
Mar
"Well organised event in a really open, bright and welcoming space. I look forward to visiting again soon."
Greg
"A really enjoyable experience, loved it! Will most definitely come again."
Tina
"Brilliant Jungle Book afternoon. It was friendly, welcoming, relaxed and fun, with a great feeling of community."
John
"Yet another brilliant afternoon, the kids loved it again. Great staff and great activities every time."
Kate
"Been to three events at the cinema; lots of things to do for all ages. Keep up the good work, guys!"
Paul
"On behalf of Oldham and District Riding Club, I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to The Vale for inviting us to the screening of Dark Horse on Saturday evening. We all represented different ages within our group and everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed the evening. A successful social evening at The Vale so a very easy 5-star rating!"
Lesley
"Had a fab night at Rocky Horror, lovely venue. I look forward to attending more events."
Gail
"Went to see a great band here on Saturday night. Brilliant sound quality, friendly staff, cool, laid back and community vibe, well equipped bar... what more could you ask for? When you're here, you feel like you're doing your bit to support the venue, the community and arts in general. I can't recommend it enough!"
Becky
"A very versatile building with creative decor. Used for a christening celebration but could also be used for a play or show as there is a stage. Large models displayed were superb!"
Private Party Host
"I would like to thank you again for the fab birthday party you helped me plan and host for Elliott (3 year old super hero) in February."
Private Party Host
"Fantastic family fun, we loved it – aged 6-43! Will come again!"
Family Cinema Event
"The workshop was amazing – wonderful day out. Thank you."
Workshop Participant
"Excellent to see this facility in a town seriously lacking in youth clubs."
Local Resident
"A wholly pleasant experience in a safe environment for toddlers – and much warmer than expected!"
Private party guest
"I'd like to thank everyone who has helped develop the venue for bringing this kind of thing to Tameside. The Vale is an incredible space run by a team of dedicated artists, passionate about bringing arts and culture to the local area. Every time I come here, I learn or see something new and leave feeling much better than when I arrived. I can't wait until I visit again."
Matt
"Just come back from the puppet workshop with The Muppets' Christmas Carol. I don't know who enjoyed it more: me, or my three-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Really well organised and a lovely friendly atmosphere."
Dom
"Fabulous venue run by dedicated, friendly, lovely people who really want you to enjoy the time you spend there. A small, intimate and beautiful venue. We were so privileged to see the amazing Kyla Brox and so lucky to win one of her vinyl LPs in the raffle. It's been on the record deck a few times since last night. Thank you to Emily, Holly and Leon for your help and friendly communication. Looking out for more events at The Vale to attend. Thanks, guys."
Suzanne
Past events
Wednesday
06
Nov
2024
Wednesday
06
Nov
2024
Tuesday
05
Nov
2024
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