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.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Leeds Grand Theatre – starring Joe McElderry as Pharaoh! 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £27 - £71.
Little Women
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolAnne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women that breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £39.50.
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.
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Blackpool Tower Circus BlackpoolExperience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.
Axe-Throwing
The Axe Imperium The Fun House, ColneAxes to Ashes is coming to The Fun House, Colne. Inject some spontaneity, some excitement, some togetherness! Reconnect with your partner, your children, your friends. Do something that makes you feel alive. Release that inner Viking Lose your pent-up frustration It's therapy. It's fun. It's addictive. Axes to Ashes isn't an ordinary axe throwing venue with very limited equipment; it has Tomahawks, Angel Axes, Throwing Knives and its very own Axes to Ashes Dragon Axe®. Plus there is an Axelings™ Range which is suitable for children and those with physical impairments which may limit their ability to throw regular projectiles. Various times and prices.
The Rocket Man – A tribute to Elton John
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterThis is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits.
Bootleg Eagles
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. £20/£22.
The Name of the Dame
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWritten by author & actor Adam Perrott and comic & improviser, Kate McCabe, this hour-long, gut-busting play is now touring the UK after an enthusiastically received run at The Edinburgh Fringe 2023.