Music
The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenYou are invited to join the ever-popular afternoon variety show. It's a fun, relaxed afternoon show, featuring: James Loynes, back by popular demand. Kevin Cookson, song writing guitarist.Dawn, a fabulous vocalist, Johnny Wedgewood, playing 60s and 70s country/pop favourites.
Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band Christmas Concert
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonThe multi award-winning British Open Champions will play a mix of traditional Christmas pieces, medleys and carols to get you into the Christmas spirit this December. £22 & £18.
The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterExperience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert featuring the greatest movie music of all time.£30 - £50.
The Albion Christmas Band
The Met Market Street, BuryAn evening of traditional English Christmas songs, music and lighthearted fun from folk stars Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Kellie While and Simon Care.
The Bon Jovi Experience
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesLooking for the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute? Look no further than The Bon Jovi Experience, official tribute band to Bon Jovi, endorsed by the man himself!
CRASH! LIVE AT THE MORRIS DANCERS
Morris Dancers Sizzling Pub Byron Road, ColneJoin in for a pre-crimbo boogie in true CRASH style! You know it's going to be epic!
Voices of Craven and Settle and Giggleswick Brass Band
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleThe Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band and Voices of Craven are delighted to come together to bring you a selection of your favourite musical Christmas Crackers!
The Music of the Jersey Boys
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenPerforming the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, including Sherry, December 1963 and Can't Take My Eyes Off You and many more.
Bublé by candlelight with Josh Hindle
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneExperience the magic of Christmas as Josh takes you through the Christmas catalogue of the Canadian crooner that is Mr Bublé!
Swing Into Christmas – The Northern Swing Orchestra
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyYorkshire's premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional festive favourites. It guarantees to have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats!
SWING INTO CHRISTMAS
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre New Market Street, ColnePendle Hippodrome Theatre presents 'Swing Into Christmas' featuring The Swing City Big Band & Guests. Adults £10, Under 16’s £1.
Christmas Conga Party with Black Lace
Silsden Town Hall Main Street, SilsdenBlack Lace perform some of their biggest party hits including Agadoo, Superman and Do The Conga in the ultimate Christmas Conga Party. Joined by a DJ playing Christmas classics into the night, what better way to see in the festive season.
New Year’s Eve at Park Hill Barn
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneExperience a magical night with a piper and drummer welcoming you to our sparkling prosecco arrival. Indulge in a gourmet hog roast, festive roast potatoes, salads, and a tasty vegetarian option. Get mesmerized by our incredible live singers: Josh Hindle Singer, Jess McGlinchey - Vocalist, and Jack Clarke Jazzman!
New Year’s Eve: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterSigned, Sealed, Delivered, a brand-new concert featuring some of the most iconic and soulful tunes ever written, recorded by some of the era’s most legendary performers. £38.50 to £58.50.
Get It On: One Night of Glam Rock
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsFeaturing the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more. £31 - £41.
The Absolute Abba Brunch
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneJoin us for an afternoon of Abba hits with our live tribute act 'Absolute Abba' whilst enjoying afternoon brunch buffet. Hear all your favourite Abba hits and get ready to rock out in the barn in this 2 and a half hour amazing experience! 6th Jan & 3rd Feb.
Changes – The David Bowie Years
Tapestry Arts, Unit 9 Factory Street, BradfordA fan’s celebration of the life and music of David Bowie. An evening in good company playing video, stories and the music of one of the world’s most celebrated icons. Prize for the best dressed Ziggy!
Halle
St. George's Hall BradfordCelebrating the New Year in traditional Viennese fashion, conductor Stephen Bell and the Hallé will be joined by the award-winning Irish soprano Ailish Tynan. £17 - £34.
UK West Coast Folk Festival
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolA 3-day West Coast Folk Festival 2024 coming to Blackpool - Winter Gardens on Fri 12th, to Sun 14th Jan 2024 across 3 days, with 3 stages and 33 acts. For further information on all of the acts announced so far, check out the festival website. Weekend ticket £185.20.
Steve Harley Acoustic Band – Uncovered
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyWidely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play sold-out venues across the UK and Europe. With the latest release of the all-acoustic CD, Uncovered, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.
Limehouse Lizzy
The Met Market Street, BuryLimehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
Ultimate Coldplay
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeSince launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by adult).
Music at the Museum – Craven Accordion Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
The Magic of Motown
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsGet ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41.
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe hottest 80s club night is coming back to Bolton - when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade!
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
Ripon Cathedral Minster Road, RiponHold on to your seats and let St Cecilia Orchestra take you on a magical, musical journey in a family-friendly programme filled with fun (and a few vacuum cleaners)! With local children’s choirs and in association with Ripon Cathedral. Under 18’s Free of charge.
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.
Wilson and Wakeman
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleAdam Wakeman is best known as the keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and Damian Wilson is a songwriter and vocalist who has appeared on over 70 separate album releases.
Madama Butterfly
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordSenbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. £27.50 - £42.50.
A Golden Age – Bolton Symphony
Victoria Hall, BoltonMatinee concert for all the family from the golden age of Hollywood. Conductor Bean Crick, Leader Anita Levy. Under 19s free.
Roger Davies & His Band
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxA great night of live music (along with some laughter) is guaranteed, featuring brand new songs along with a selection of old favourites such as 'Brighouse On Saturday Night', 'The Ghost Of Lily Fogg', 'Into The Sun', 'Percy Shaw' and 'Time Goes By'.
Pinked Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
Resurrection: Indie Disco & Rave
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre Colne Road, GlusburnAll your favourite classic hits of the 80’s 90’s and beyond. A melting pot of Brit Pop, Madchester and fine quality indie tunes punctuated with rave anthems.
The American Four Tops
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonDirect from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s American Four Tops Show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
The Met Market Street, BuryJean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.
Blackburn Soul Night
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnAnnual return for the ever popular Soul Night. Featuring two rooms of music: Northern in the concert hall and classic and modern in the windsor suite.
A Beautiful Noise – music and tribute to Neil Diamond
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterFisher Stevens celebrates the music and tribute to Neil Diamond.
Celtic Fiddle Festival
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleFiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Yuna Léon (Brittany, France) and Capercaillie’s own Charlie McKerron showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles.
Bowie Experience
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolBowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportDirect from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
Opera North’s Così fan tutte
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsIt’s difficult to think of an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte – or has a libretto that is more unsettling. Tim Albery’s beautiful, thoughtful, 18th Century styled production is set firmly in a pitiless Age of Reason. 7pm, various prices.
BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyExperience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison.
Nearly Elton – Ultimate Tribute To Elton John
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodNearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Eltonand an outstanding full live band. £22 - £24.
Adele by Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral 1 Stott Hill, BradfordExperience an evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we present " The Music of Adele by Candlelight," an exclusive concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin. £15-£42.50.
UK Foo Fighters
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeThis World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 28 years of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
THE ROLLING STONES STORY
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. £30 - £32.
La bohème
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolLa Bohème, is Puccini’s passionate story of love at first sight set in 19th century Paris, in Bohemian district where students and upcoming artists live. £26 - £46.
Clitheroe Concert Society presents Flutes and Frets
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre York Street, ClitheroeBeth Stone is an avid player of all flutes. She is currently principal flautist of the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra and the London Baroque Orchestra. Daniel Murphy studied Classical Guitar at the Junior Guildhall Music Department for 4 years before starting Undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music. As a soloist Daniel was recently the only lute finalist in the New Elizabethan Award 2022. The programme will include music by Hans Neusidler, John Dowland, Tobias Hume, Henry Eccles, Giacobbe Cervetto, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Faure, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Chick Corea.
Crooners UnCaged
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesSuperbly original, utterly hilarious & thoroughly entertaining, Crooners is the original comedy music show combining hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and a splendiferous injection of Big Band swing.
Love Folk Festival 2024
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportCome along to The Atkinson for Love Folk Festival; a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music.