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.
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThe Brontës’ enduring popularity is largely explained by the power and originality of the stories they created, but the story of the Brontës’ own lives is as compelling as their fictions. The family’s home at Haworth Parsonage, and the moorland surrounding it, were a profound influence on the Brontës, and became part of the irresistible draw of Haworth for visitors from all over the world.
Calamity Jane – Musical Comedy
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). 7.30pm Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £67.
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.
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Blackpool Tower Circus BlackpoolExperience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.
An Evening of Burlesque
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonRoll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterJoin Preston’s very own funny man MC Tony Vino as he brings to the stage the most celebrated acts in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.