Man I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Friends & Legends Tour
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonEurope’s Premier Shania Twain tribute show, the exclusive touring theatre show in the UK and internationally, starring Liza Rebecca Walsh and live band of the UK’s top musicians.
The ‘Lancashire Vehicle Club Rally’
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandNon-members are also invited to enter ! A great day to see many rare classic cars, buses & trucks and a chance to seek out stunning historical exhibits in the museum. Free to enter.
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Pinocchio
Lowther Gardens Lytham St. AnnesThis show from “The Storytellers Theatre Company” is bright, colourful and full to the brim with toe tapping action. The hour long performance is sure to captivate all who listen and watch. 12pm & 2.30pm.
YORKSHIRE DAY CELEBRATION
Skipton High Street SkiptonJoin us on Thurs Aug 1st, Yorkshire Day, to celebrate the magnificence of God’s Own County! There will be plenty of fun activities taking place on the High Street to mark the day.
Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWe all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Various times. Adult £16, child £14, family £48.
Dan Hadfield As Gary Barlow In Concert
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesDan Hadfield is, without doubt, the go-to Gary Barlow tribute artiste in the entertainment world. He has sung with Gary, appeared as his lookalike on several TV shows, including the Xtra Factor and Miranda
Garstang Show 2024
The Garstang Showfield Off Green Lane East, Garstang, PrestonWatch the action in the Main Ring, shop delicious local produce in the Food Hall and see beautiful floral displays and handmade crafts in the Horticulture Marquee. Immerse yourself in agriculture with a packed timetable of livestock classes and trade stands showcasing the best of our local businesses.
Brierfield Bridge Club Open Day
2 Clitheroe Road Brierfield BB9 2 Clitheroe Road, BrierfieldThe club will be holding an Open Day for anyone who is thinking of taking up bridge. Come along and have a look around our club and see what is involved.
Squeeze
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnA special one off show celebrating 50 years of Squeeze. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. Various prices.
Cliffe Castle Park Bandstand Concert
Cliffe Castle Park Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyCome and enjoy traditional music from a large mix of bands in the beautiful and relaxed surroundings of Cliffe Castle. 4th August - Haworth Band..
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonJoin Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. 11am & 2pm.
LHT Unwrapped: Drama Day
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsJoin us at Leeds Grand Theatre this August for a jam-packed workshop of games, improvisation, theatre skills, and script work, and let your inner creativity loose! Ages 6yr - 14yrs.
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenJoin us on a journey full of uplifting songs, stories and laughter as we celebrate our 21st year of what has now become a permanent fixture on the Darwen entertainment calendar. £4.50/£5.50.
Alice in Wonderland
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonStep into the enchanting world of Alice in Wonderland as Same Difference Arts presents a lively theatre performance Join us as we follow Alice on her whimsical journey down the rabbit hole, where she encounters a host of unforgettable characters.
Blackpool Air Show
Blackpool Promenade BlackpoolThe programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with a whole host of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots. The world-famous Red Arrows display team will return l this summer to perform on both days of the annual Blackpool Air Show.
Family Fun At Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House IlkleyCome along and participate in the Ilkley Manor House Olympics, inspired by Paris 2024! Free.
Disney’s Aladdin
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordAlready seen by over 14 million people worldwide, this exuberant production, based on the 1992 animated film is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, breathtaking sets and dazzling costumes. Various times & prices.
Bugsy Malone The Musical
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolGet your splurge gun at the ready as Blackpool Grand is transformed into ‘Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy’ for the arrival of Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone. 7.30pm. Fri & Sat mat 2pm.
UNDER THE BOARDWALK
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesCelebrating 60s and 70s vocal groups the Drifters, Temptations, Stylistics along with other Icons of Soul.
ART IN THE PEN
Skipton Auction Mart Gargrave Road, SkiptonArt in the Pen is a highly regarded art and craft fair that runs each year at Skipton Auction Mart. You will be able to experience an abundance of creativity and craftsmanship at every turn.
Preston City Wrestling 2024
Flag Market PrestonA great spectacle of match brawls outside in the summer sun, with a colourful display of strength and competitiveness.
The Great British Tea Dance 2024
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesAn afternoon of typical Tea Dance to the sounds of our talented organist.
Ray Bubbles International Bubbleologist
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenExperience the best in soap bubble entertainment. This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays. 11am & 1pm.
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Cinderella
Lowther Gardens Lytham St. AnnesWhat happens when you cross the most wonderful time of the year with the most magical fairy tale of all time? Pendle Productions present the spectacular outdoor family pantomime "Cinderella". 12pm & 2.30pm.
An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsAfter more than 60 years at the very top of his profession, Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.
BARD IN THE YARD
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare - An Ilkley Players Fringe Production. Sat 7.30pm. at Ilkley Playhouse, Sun & Mon 2.30pm at The Manor House Yard, Ilkley. £8, students £5.
Diesel And Ale Day
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthWe will be running a diesel locomotive-hauled service throughout the day, featuring either our Class 37 or Class 14, when we will serve you the finest cask ales from our on-train bar, as you travel through the Bronte countryside.
Jousting Tournament
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive, Leeds11am Jousting competition (book online), 12:30pm Combat demonstration, 2pm Jousting competition (book online), Two other talks, tours or performances, Outdoor activities and have-a-go games, 7pm Queen Guinevere's Tournament (Saturday only, book online).
Lowther’s Food & Drink Festival 2024
Lowther Gardens Lytham St. AnnesA Bank Holiday weekend of food, drink and free entertainment out in the historic, edwardian gardens. Free but donations welcome.
Bingo That’s Bonkers
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyBingo That's Bonkers is here. This is a fun, thrilling, hysterical take on the good old famous game of bingo.
Diane’s Deli – A Tale from Paradise Heights
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolDiane's Deli, from the award winning writer/director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, written and Directed by Joe O'Byrne.
THE RIBBLE & FISHWICK JOINT BUS RALLY
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandThe annual event to see classic buses and coaches, and a chance to take a ride on some of them !
ELO Again
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
The Bench By Keir McAllister
Halifax Playhouse King Cross Street, HalifaxJoe is in crisis, his life a swirling scribble of obligations he feels he’s failing to fulfil. For five minutes a day he finds a little solace and peace, alone on an isolated bench. A satirical comedy about finding a safe place in a threatening world. 7.30pm, sat mat 2.30pm.
Burnley Canal Festival
Finsley Gate Wharf BurnleyFree family friendly festival celebrating Burnley’s canalside. Lots of activities, workshops and live music.
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolCritically acclaimed ENSEMBLE Theatre follow up their production of Footloose with a Blackpool first with Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. From £20.50.
Fylde Coast Food & Drink Festival
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodShow casing showcase the finest food and drink from across our region. There will be lots to try and buy including cakes and coffee, cheese and chutney's, pies and puddings, wines and beers and lots more. There will be fun for all the family as well as free live entertainment.
Sandcastles
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by Bob Larbey. £10, concs £9. Tel: 07599 890 769.
Cluedo 2
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsFollowing the huge success of the smash hit original play, Cluedo is back on stage in 2024, with a brand new hilarious whodunit - CLUEDO 2 starring Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach. Various times & prices.
Blood Brothers
Opera House Winter Gardens, BlackpoolWritten by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices.
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market The Grove, IlkleyReal Food Ilkley Market offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sunday of every month.
The Ramsbottom Jigsaw Festival 10
St. Paul's Church Bridge St,, RamsbottomHundreds of completed jigsaw puzzles - see one you want to buy and we'll break it up for you to take away and enjoy making for yourself.
Pendle Community Orchestra
Rehearsal will be held each Wednesday at 7 pm starting in September. Bring your musical instrument; no matter what your level or how rusty you are, all are welcome. Holker Business Centre, Colne. admin@pendlecommunityorchestra.co.uk
Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsTriple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan, returns to The Grand Theatre with his highly anticipated In The Moment World Tour. £28.50 - £30.50.
Charity Golf Day
Branshaw Golf Club Oakworth, KeighleyAiredale Hospital and Community Charity are hosting their first Charity golf day at Branshaw Golf Club in Oakworth. Tickets include 18 hole game with a shotgun start, brunch and carvery supper and prizes on the day. Contact the charity team to book your tickets: anhsft.charity@nhs.net or 01535294870. Tickets are £50 per person or £195 for a team of four.
From Morecambe Bay to Botany Bay: Convict Women by Naomi Parsons
Judges Lodgings, Church Street, LancasterJoin Naomi Parsons for this, the fourth in this season's lecture series, to hear what it was like for women and girls to be transported to Australia.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOWNELEY HALL AND SUMMARY OF THE REPAIRS PROJECT
Towneley Hall BurnleyArchitect Fiona Johnson from Knox McConnell is working on the current major restoration and repair project at Towneley Hall. The talk will be held in the Lecture Theatre. Bookable by Eventbrite, in person or over the phone: 01282 477130. Free.
CAT’S WHISKERS REUNION
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyThe big reunion is back! Come & join us for this nostalgic evening with the best music of the era, as we pay homage to what was in its day 'The Best Nightclub in Burnley'.
THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN
The Muni Theatre ColneThe Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their ever-popular tour around the UK.
The Keighley & District Agricultural Show 2024
King George V Playing Fields Marley, KeighleyThe Keighley & District Agricultural Show has been a staple event on the first Saturday in September since the 1950s, providing an entertaining and fun day out for all the family. The show features livestock, horses, horticulture, handicrafts, children’s amusements, trade stands, and many special attractions.