The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsThis breathtaking stage show of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel returns to Leeds Playhouse following a successful West End and UK tour. With magical storytelling, bewitching stagecraft and incredible puppets, it is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Various times & prices.
UK City of Culture 2025
Various venues BradfordBradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Visit the website for further details.
84/85 – THE LONGEST YEAR
National Coal Mining Museum New Road, Wakefield84/85 – The Longest Year is a yearlong exhibition and programme of events, held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Opened on 6th March 2024, it marks the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. This exhibition considers the strike through memories and stories of miners and their families. Uniquely positioned at a former working colliery, the Museum addresses the broader picture of the strike and gives a voice to those who experienced it. Free. Open Wed - Sun.
HENRY BARD
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Performances of English songs and broadside ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries, paired with stories of old England.
ENGINEERY EXHIBITION
Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills, Canal Rd, LeedsOn the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject. The exhibition is on until 28th Sept 2025.
Nature Inspired
Heart Gallery The Arts Centre, Hebden BridgeExhibition of art and craft, all inspired by nature, with shots from landscape photographers Gunther Walker and Will Lake.
Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS Oklahoma!
St. George's Hall BradfordOne of West Yorkshire’s leading amateur theatre groups are bringing the ‘golden age of Broadway musicals’ to the 2025 City of Culture with their latest production, Oklahoma. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireBrought to you by Rose & Brown Vintage, the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair is now in its 17th year. You will find 45 brilliant stalls, all selling beautiful, genuine vintage.
SALTAIRE VINTAGE HOME & FASHION FAIR
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireFeaturing 45 stalls selling genuine vintage items.
LEEDS KIRKGATE VEGAN MARKET
Kirkgate Market Vicar Lane, LeedsA vegan-friendly market with bakers, craft brewers, artists, and environmental charities.
SCARS ON 45
Belgrave Music Hall LeedsYorkshire band Scars On 45 return to play their only UK show of 2025 at Belgrave Music Hall.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxJason Manford is back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. His iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
THE MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnFeaturing a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for ‘Paradise’, as you experience Coldplay’s biggest hits, like never before!