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.
Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWith choreography by Cathy Marston, and live music, Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring this tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm. £23 - £68.
Blackadder Goes Forth
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxPresented by The Halifax Thespians - It's 1917 and waiting in fear of the dreaded order to go 'over the top' from the patently insane General Melchett, Captain Edmund Blackadder devises several attempts to escape the banality of the trenches. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6/£12.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColnePendle Hippodrome Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Nightly 7.30pm, Saturday mat 2pm. Adults £15, Under 19’s & Seniors £12.
THE STEAM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthOver the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind the guest locomotives and home fleet, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. During the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains. Various prices.
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.
The Waiting Room – Lancaster Footlights
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterIn this gripping original play, a group of strangers find themselves in a deserted railway station waiting room. Initially believing it to be just another stop on their journeys. As they settle in and wait for a train that never arrives, they soon realise something unsettling – none of them can remember where they’re going or where they’ve come from
Run for your Wife
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyComedy by Ray Cooney. A London taxi driver named John Smith secretly has two wives living in different parts of the city, maintaining a carefully planned schedule to juggle both lives.
Blackadder 2
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesA stage adaptation by Fylde Coast Players based on the original BBC Television Series created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. £10 - £15.
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
St. George's Hall BradfordIf you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr will be back in Bradford with an extension to his current tour, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
Country Hits Live
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsPerformed by a cast of multi-award-winning musicians and singers, prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs. £29 - £34.
COLDPLACE
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyColdplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
Brain Tumour Charity Fundraiser
Colne Legion Club Keighley Road, ColneEvening fundraiser with LA BAMBA BAND and pie and peas supper, lucky ticket number and grand raffle. Supper at 9.15 pm. Tickets on sale now at £10.
Death By Fatal Murder
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA comedy by Peter Gordon, presented by Preston Drama Club. £11/£12.