JASON FOX: LIFE AT THE LIMIT
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxEx-special forces soldier Jason Fox shares stories from his career in the UK Special Forces.
BOWLING FOR SOUP
Empress Ballroom Winter Gardens, BlackpoolPop punk legends, the Grammy-nominated Bowling For Soup, are delighted to announce their February 2025 UK tour, celebrating 20 years of one of their most successful albums, the fantastic A Hangover You Don't Deserve.
LAURENCE JONES & BAND
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickLaurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter born in Liverpool released his 8th studio album 'Bad Luck & The Blues', which charted #1 in The Official Jazz & Blues Charts in The UK.
SAM GREENFIELD
Belgrave Music Hall LeedsMulti-instrumentalist and composer Sam Greenfield has made a name for himself in the music industry playing alongside some of the biggest names in the biz. He has toured extensively with Vulfpeck’s Cory Wong, Joss Stone, Dave Koz, and Thank You Scientist.
STREISAND – The Greatest Star
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyStarring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, ‘The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show’ takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back & relax, enjoy the sounds of this fabulous ‘concert style’ production.
Giovanni: The Last Dance
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxThe 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance. Various prices.
THE GREAT CHAMBER SING-OFF
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyA brand-new event from the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Picture this, top business leaders and employees from across East Lancashire swapping their boardrooms and offices for the Burnley Mechanics stage and belting out their favourite tunes, all for charity.
PURE PRESLEY -ELVIS BY PAUL LARCOMBE
Park Hill Barn Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, BarrowfordOne of the world’s best Elvis tribute acts, Paul Larcombe, brings his dazzling Pure Presley show to Barrowford. Known for his spot-on likeness to the King, Paul has performed on ITV, BBC, and even entertained the Queen and The Royal Family.
GUIDED WALK: SPOT THE HARE
Marsden Moor MarsdenA nine-mile moderate hike to spot hares in their white winter coats.
BEN PORTSMOUTH: THIS IS ELVIS
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxCelebrating the life of an iconic showman, you’ll be taken on a trip down memory lane with many of Elvis' most loved songs from all eras, including the 1950s, the iconic '68 Comeback Special, and Ben's personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.
STREISAND
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyStarring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV's Starstuck, The Greatest Star Barbra Streisand Tribute Show takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back and relax.
AN EVENING OF STEELY DAN
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickReelin' in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980.
CLAUDE BOURBON
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickReady for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.
CELEBRATING CELINE, THE ULTIMATE CELINE DION TRIBUTE SHOW
Viva Blackpool Church Street, BlackpoolStarring award-winning vocalist January Butler as Celine and featuring an incredible live band led by musical director Andy Mudd.
BOO HEWARDINE AND BROOKS WILLIAMS – STATE OF THE UNION
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickBoo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams aka State of the Union, create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere with two guitars and two voices. Their performances are consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining.
DARK SKIES FESTIVAL
Forest of Bowland Various places, Forest of BowlandA week-long festival showcasing the night skies of the Forest of Bowland.
THE DUNWELLS
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickThe Dunwells are a successful Leeds-based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album "Blind Sighted Faith" was released in 2012 following which they have released a further six albums / EPs.
Teach Rex LIVE!!
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnTeach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am & 1.30pm. £13.50. Family £46.
THE FORTUNES
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickThe Fortunes has members of The Dakotas and Marmalade within their Ranks. Eddie Mooney Fronted The Dakotas for years as well as being in Billy J Kramer's Band. Both The Dakotas and Billy J Kramer played many times at The Cavern.
AN AUDIENCE WITH SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxSir Bradley Wiggins shares tales of his career as a professional cyclist.
Megaslam Wrestling
The Muni Theatre ColneExperience the Magic of Megaslam in our all-new 2025 show featuring the biggest names from Team Nasty battling it out with Team Megaslam in a one-night tournament to crown the undisputed winner. Adult £17, child £12, family £47.
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyThe UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!
SING THE MUSICALS
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportThe first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, a giant screen with singalong lyrics make this the must-see show of 2024/25.
TAYLORMANIA: TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportKaty Ellis, a self-obsessed 'Swiftie', with an incredible live band and dancers, will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken 'Swiftie' fans across the world by storm.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Barbican YorkThe 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival stars top athletes and explorers with breathtaking films of extreme expeditions and stunning landscapes.
THE ALAN HULL SONGBOOK
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickWhen Alan Hull, frontman and songwriter of legendary band Lindisfarne, died, his widow, Pat asked their son-in-law Dave Hull-Denholm to sort through Alan's home studio. Dave discovered dozens of demo tapes of previously unheard material.
Town and Country
Northlight Art Studios Valley Road, Hebden BridgeLight, mood and moments captured by two local photographers. Fri 21st Feb - Opening Night 7pm to 9pm Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Feb 11am to 5pm Will Lake It’s the overall mood of an everyday scene that really catches my eye, and I love to capture natural light – or the lack of it. I shoot on the move and keep things simple and naturalistic, preferring not to use a tripod or filters and doing little or no processing once the image is taken. John Linney I photograph both landscape and towns/streets. I’m as interested in a stunning view as I am a person or townscape captured in a moment. Light, form and movement shape my photography. This collection is based on my street, urban, human work.
BAYLIGHT ’25
Morecambe Promenade Marine Road Central, MorecambeA free two-day light art trail featuring fun light artworks, hands-on activities, and an exciting parade to kick off the festival.
JAY LEWIS
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickAt age 8, James picked up his first guitar and embarked on a lifelong journey in music. Self-taught, honing his craft through countless hours of listening to the likes of Hendrix, Zeppelin, Floyd, Nick Drake, and many more.
AN EVENING WITH JIMMY WHITE, KEN DOHERTY & JOHN VIRGO
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxA snooker-themed evening hosted by John Virgo, featuring Ken Doherty and Jimmy White with an exclusive trick shot masterclass.
THE REAL PEOPLE
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickThe Real People, or "The Realies" as they are known to their fans, formed in 1987 and over the following four years were as pivotal as The La's and The Stone Roses in reinventing rock & roll, after the synth-led new wave music which had dominated the 80s.
Defying Gravity-West End Women
St. George's Hall BradfordDefying Gravity - West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band. £26.75 - £32.75.
MONTHLY PUB MEET AT THE SCARBROUGH HOTEL
The Scarborough Hotel LeedsTake A Hike's monthly social pub meeting for members and newcomers.
GRAINNE DUFFY
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickThe release of "Test of Time" and the accompanying official video to the title song further marked the development in a short time of Duffy's reputation in the U.K. During 2012 she became an artist in high demand on the summer festival circuit in UK and began extensively touring in England.
The Take That Experience
The Muni Theatre ColneWith acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
KATHERINE PRIDDY
Pocklington Arts Centre YorkThe Pendulum Swing was greeted with critical acclaim in the press as it landed at #1 in the official UK Folk Charts.
Do I Love You ?
St. George's Hall BradfordJoin twenty-somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm.
HOWLIN’ RIC & THE ROCKETEERS
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickLeeds-based Howlin' Ric & the Rocketeers play vibrant and authentic rock and roll, roving from raucous rhythm and blues right through to dreamy popcorn love songs. Wailing vocals, virtuosic sax and biting, grooving guitar will have the audience bouncing, swinging and sweating from start to finish.
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok, and Swindon to Sweden, and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. £23 - £25.
Calamity Jane – Musical Comedy
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). 7.30pm Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £67.
Jimi – The Legend Lives On
The Muni Theatre ColneThis is the show ALL HENDRIX fans have been waiting for… Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the worlds best Jimi Hendrix tribute artist and featuring his all-star band.
Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsJoin me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.
An Evening of Burlesque
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonRoll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.
The Big Grand Comedy Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterJoin Preston’s very own funny man MC Tony Vino as he brings to the stage the most celebrated acts in UK comedy, performing cutting edge stand-up for a night of unforgettable hilarity.
Mother’s Day Heritage Tour and Afternoon Tea
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThis Mother’s Day, treat the special woman in your life to a truly unique celebration. Immerse yourselves in the rich history and timeless elegance of Blackpool’s iconic Grand Theatre with our exclusive Theatre Tours, followed by a sumptuous Afternoon Tea on the Stage.
JAZZ CLUB: THE GELATOS
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyJazz Club is back with Front Room favourites The Gelatos! This high-energy trio never fails to put a smile on every audience member’s face as they play their masterful mix of tunes guaranteed to get you dancing in your seat.
Justin Moorhouse – The Greatest Performance of My Life
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenAfter a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think he's back on the road with this new show - The Greatest Performance of My Life. It's funny and interesting, and perhaps there's a little bit that warms the soul, too.
Chicago Blues Brothers: Respect
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThis multi-award-winning show is backed by one of the hottest live bands in the business, the beautiful, sweet soul sisters, and of course, the incomparable Jake and Elwood, in this all-singing, all-dancing high-octane musical mash-up with all The Chicago Blues Brothers classics.
Pink Floydian
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenGet ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Pink Floydian, the premier Pink Floyd tribute band, prepares to captivate audiences with their mesmerizing live performance.
McBREEN’S MUSIC BINGO
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyGet ready for a night like no other…. bingo, but without numbers; instead, song titles! A lively celebration of the greatest hits of all time….everything from the 1950s to the present day….