An Evening of Burlesque
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsA scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment, the UK’s longest running Burlesque show is back touring the nation and it’s bigger than ever. £28 - £36.
Friday Night Laughs
Winter Gardens BlackpoolFriday Night Laughs, part of the Blackpool Comedy Festival, promises to bring you a star-studded line-up that will leave you in stitches. This unmissable event will feature performances from four of the UK’s top comedians: Jojo Sutherland, Angelos Epithemiou, Tom Stade, and the legendary Eddie Izzard.
The Big Harewood Garden Party
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsBring your checked blankets and wicker baskets and eat, drink and come together as part of the Harewood community, enjoying special activities, pop-up street food and live entertainment as we appreciate the way that food crosses divides.
Garstang Scarecrow Festival
Moss Lane Playing Fields Moss Lane, GarstangA wonderful scarecrow trail along with family funfair, face painting, Punch and Judy shows, sand art, storytime sessions and lots of ice cream. There will also be free entertainment & live music including morris dancers, Lancaster Batala Band, Blackpool Brass Band, Rock Bands and more.
Pendle Threads
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamMeet our embroidery experts and discover some fascinating and beautiful embroidery techniques. Included in normal admission.
Northern Live
King George’s Hall Northgate, BlackburnKeeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11 piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.
Echoes of The North with Brighouse & Rastrick Band
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxMade from more than a hundred fragments of archive film, Echoes of the North is a new silent film with a live brass band score. Travel down the highways and byways of northern life a century ago - its industries and rural life, its wartimes and festivals, its holidays, family excursions and huge, city-wide occasions. £22.25 - £24.25.
CHRIS CONNOR – The World Famous Elvis Show
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyDirect from the West End, The World Famous Elvis Show starring and created by the world renowned Chris Connor with his 12 piece band and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies.
SATURDAY LIVE!
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolAn unforgettable evening of comedy at the Blackpool Comedy Festival! The incredible line-up features four outstanding comedians: Scott Bennett, Nina Gilligan, Tez Ilyas, and Seann Walsh.
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ColneCome along to Colne's popular Alkincoates Park for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!
Cinderella
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe Dance Arena Ballet and Stage School present a dance and musical theatre spectacular from students young and old. £16.25 - £20.25.
The Proclaimers
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit.
Tony Christie: A Life in Music
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsA life of music celebrating 80 years. The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.
Annie
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordThe smash- hit production of Annie comes to Bradford for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £24 - £49.50.
BASIC Photographic Session July 2023
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolLove photography or want to take up a new skill? Why not join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for one of our unique Photographic Sessions at the recently celebrated 125-year-old Blackpool Grand.
The Little Mermaid Jr
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonAct One Beginners present the junior version of the smash hit musical and Disney film "The Little Mermaid". So come and join us under the sea in this colourful and spectacular show!
SIX THE MUSICAL
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolMulti award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message. Various times & prices.
Avenue Q
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonThe zany, unconventional, laugh-out-loud musical has been a hit around the world and now you get the chance to be part of the phenomenon. Presented by Preston Musical Comical Society.
Ribble Valley International Piano Festival
The Croston Theatre Westholme School, Meins Rd, BlackburnRibble Valley International Piano Week is a festival of piano related musical events. The festival is keenly anticipated by piano music lovers, not only throughout the North West of England, but much further afield, many of whom return year after year. All concerts take place in the easily accessible Croston Theatre.
History Wardrobe
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamThe Gentlewoman's Wardrobe: Fashion in the age of Anne Lister. A beautifully intimate exploration of fashion in the era of celebrated Yorkshire diarist Anne Lister, from corsets to sleeve puffs, to boots and bonnets, with unique original garments. Tel: 01282 771004 to book.
Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice
St. George's Hall BradfordStrictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke and 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice join forces for their spectacular tour - Him & Me! Joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers, Anton and Giovanni are coming together to put on the show to end all shows - the ultimate entertaining night out! The Ballroom King and the Jive Master bring you Him & Me! Tickets from £40.
Absent Friends
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesFylde Coast players present this classic Ayckbourn comedy. A tea party where not only the cups are broken. £10 - £14.
Beat Herder Festival
Dockber Farm Gisburn Rd, Sawley, ClitheroeHead into the trees and enjoy a fantastic festival like no other. Beat-Herder is a reggae, dubstep, house and dance festival. Started in 2006 Beat Herder attracts over 12,000 guests to the valley and the Forest of Bowland. Various prices.
THE ASHLEY CAMPBELL TRIO
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre Rainhall Road, BarnoldswickAshley Campbell with guitarist Thor Jensen and bassist Richard Anderson. Daughter of multi-award winner Glen Campbell.
MindBreaker – A Night of Wonders
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre 155 Union Road, AccringtonWith MindBreaker, expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the human mind and the darkest corners of your imaginations. £12.50 - £17.50.
Sounds of the Rat Pack Era
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterVocalists will take you on a journey through time that Mr Bojangles, Leroy Brown and a certain gentleman by the name of Mack would be proud of. Backed by the fabulous Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, from Chicago to New York New York these guys will certainly do it their way.
Heysham Viking Festival
Main Street, Heysham MorecambeThe fantastic Heysham Viking Festival will return to Heysham Village on the weekend of July 15th and 16th. Family fun day out. 10am onwards.
1940 Weekend Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyExhibits & displays, military vehicles, reenactors , stalls , live entertainment & our Cafe at the Manor plus Garden terrace beer garden. Free entry & parking.
Sense and Sensibility
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsWelcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint. Please bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seating. 7.00pm. Adult £19.80, child £12.10, family £53.50.
Hallé – The Best of British Pop with Ken Bruce
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street, ManchesterRadio and broadcasting legend Ken Bruce, Mr Pop Master himself, presents and introduces a concert of iconic British pop performed by The Hallé. £15.50 - £42.50.
The Straits UK
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleFounded in 2018, The Straits UK are made up of six musicians all with a passion for delivering quality music and performance every time.
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum Gillians Lane, BarnoldswickOn these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe. Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15. Free parking.
Heathers The Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordFollowing two smash hit West End seasons, a record-breaking run at The Other Palace and winning the WhatsOnStage award for best new musical, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour. 7.30pm. Wed & Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £19.50 - £47.
SUMMER TEA DANCE
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonBring your dancing shoes to the summer edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Refreshments included.
Cats The Musical
Yeadon Town Hall High Street, YeadonMuch loved by all generations, Cats features an incredible score with toe tapping numbers, sensational dancing, and mesmerizing singing- a purrfect production! Presented by Futurist Theatre Productions. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. £18 - £22.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxDirect from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. 21st - 25th July. Various times.
THE YORKSHIRE DALES FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Funkirk Farm SkiptonThe UK's biggest Food & Drink Festival takes place at Funkirk Farm, Skipton, with a fabulous line-up of celebrity chefs, life music from tribute acts & artists, plenty of delicious street food and drinks, so much festival fun for all the family.
One Night of Elvis – Lee ‘Memphis’ King
Grand Opera House YorkLee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. £26 - £62.
The Jerseys Live!
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldJoin The Jerseys and celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. £21 - £23.
BARNOLDSWICK KITE FESTIVAL
Victory Park BarnoldswickMagnificent kite displays, market, street food, creative activities. Fun for all the family. Free.
The Snail and the Whale
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsJoin an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Various times. £13.50 - £15.50.
LOWTHER’S ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesCome along to the Lytham Ice Cream Festival for a fourth year in a row. The free to enter event will bring together over a dozen local, well-loved vendors for a weekend of ice cream and free family entertainment.
Wizard of Oz Outdoor Theatre
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsYou are invited to click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end! Adult £16, child £14, family £56
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BARN
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneOur MC for the evening 'Big Lou' from Manford's Comedy Club, Adam Hughes (Frog & Bucket Manchester competition finalist) Middle act - TBA, Joe Zalias (Headline act).
Tony Christie: 80th Birthday Tour
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleThe legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.
THE DRIFTERS
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonFollowing their phenomenally successful recent tour, which included dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall and arenas around the UK, The Drifters are back on tour with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
The Very Best of Tommy Cooper
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThe Very Best of Tommy Cooper includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.
Festival of Archaeology
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Archaeology is all about the objects that people from the past have left behind. They show us how they lived and help us to work out where we came from too. Free event (Admission applies).
Afternoon Dance
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodWhether you are an experienced dancer or it's Strictly for fun, the Afternoon Dances in the beautiful Marine Hall ballroom are a great way to exercise and socialise. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are usually available on the day. 25th July, 15th Aug & 12th Sept.
COLNE GRAND PRIX CYCLE RACE
Colne Town Centre ColneThe race is part of the British Cycling Elite National Circuit Series and takes place on a closed-road 800m circuit around Colne’s one-way system, making for a fast, exciting spectacle. As a round of the National Elite Series, the top riders in the country take part. It is wonderful to see so many people here in Colne enjoying the thrilling cycle racing in the centre of town each year.