The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Leeds Playhouse Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LeedsThis breathtaking stage show of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel returns to Leeds Playhouse following a successful West End and UK tour. With magical storytelling, bewitching stagecraft and incredible puppets, it is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Various times & prices.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnFe Fi Fo Fun for all the family! Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this giant new adaptation of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk! Various times. £13 - £19. Family £54.
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsA very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians. Various times & prices.
84/85 – THE LONGEST YEAR
National Coal Mining Museum New Road, Wakefield84/85 – The Longest Year is a yearlong exhibition and programme of events, held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Opened on 6th March 2024, it marks the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. This exhibition considers the strike through memories and stories of miners and their families. Uniquely positioned at a former working colliery, the Museum addresses the broader picture of the strike and gives a voice to those who experienced it. Free. Open Wed - Sun.
Snow White
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesCome and see the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil queen’s plans. Don’t miss this spectacular pantomime from Paul Holman Associates, featuring breathtaking scenery, dazzling costumes, spectacular singing and plenty of traditional pantomime shenanigans. Various times & prices.
Pinocchio
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordComedy sensation and Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce leads the cast as toymaker Geppetto, with his prize creation Pinocchio transforming from the famous puppet to a real boy, whose nose grows every time he tells a lie. Joining Billy is Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne who will take on the role of the evil Stromboli, and Drag Superstar, Singer and Television Personality Courtney Act as the Blue Faerie. Various times & prices.
PINOCCHIO
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordPanto legend Billy Pearce stars as Geppetto in this magical production of Pinocchio. Runs until 19 Jan.
HENRY BARD
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Performances of English songs and broadside ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries, paired with stories of old England.
Peter Pan
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxPeter Pan will be packed full of all the ingredients necessary to make The Victoria Theatre’s panto the best panto in Calderdale – lots of hilarious slapstick comedy, stunning scenery and costumes, magical musical numbers and a plenty of audience interaction. Various times & prices.
Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsOne magical night. Three mysterious ghosts. Dickens’ timeless tale is reimagined through dance, music and storytelling which will transport you to Victorian England and leave your heart aglow. 7pm, mat 2pm. £20 - £72.
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.
Sleeping Beauty
The Muni Theatre ColneDon’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring great songs from our live band, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and spectacular special effects. Various times. Adult £17, child £16, family £59.
Teach Rex LIVE
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonTeach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Bolton after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts. 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm.
Live Forever – The Rise of Oasis
St. George's Hall BradfordCelebrate the story of one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands Britain has ever seen... Oasis! £24.75 - £30.25.
PETER PAN
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyThe award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation that only pantomime can provide. Various times & prices.
MUSIC IN THE ROUND
Crucible Playhouse Norfolk Street, SheffieldMusic in the Round gives you the very best musicians performing the very best chamber music. At our home in Sheffield, and many of the venues we visit around the country, you are closer to the performers, sitting just metres away from amazing artists performing spine-tingling live classical music with their heart and soul.
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 OASIS EXPERIENCE
Viva Blackpool Church Street, BlackpoolThe world's no.1 tribute to the infamous Gallagher brothers and the band Oasis. Recreating an intimate concert experience with the icons of rock 'n' roll.
GARY AS NEIL DIAMOND LIVE AT MYTTON FOLD
Mytton Fold Hotel Whalley Road, LanghoForget the January Blues at Mytton Fold Hotel for an evening of the classics - Gary as Neil Diamond live.
DARKHER
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeThe sinister yet beguiling images that DARKHER paints with her ethereal vocals, layered guitars, and atmospheric strings reflect her mostly eerie, sonic storytelling.
FYLDE ICE FESTIVAL
St Annes Town Centre St Annes, LancashireA free festival featuring ice sculptures and activities in the heart of St Annes.
MUDFEST 2025 AT WWT MARTIN MERE
WWT Martin Mere Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr OrmskirkHands-on activities celebrating the importance of mud for nature and play.
Something To Hide
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonA thriller by Leslie Sands. Set in the country getaway home of successful novelist Howard Holt, who is visited each weekend by his wife and publisher Karen. £11/£12.
Opera North’s Love Life
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThis musical was a Broadway hit in 1948, brilliantly inventive yet laced with familiar American styles and traditions. Its hummable tunes and biting satire will be brought back to life in this brand-new production. Various times & prices.
OPERA NORTH’S LOVE LIFE
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThis musical was a Broadway hit in 1948, brilliantly inventive yet laced with familiar American styles and traditions. Its hummable tunes and biting satire will be brought back to life in this brand-new production. Various times & prices.
A Country Night In Nashville
Lowther Pavilion Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, AnnesDirect from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Adult £31, child £15.
OPEN DECKS NIGHT
Horse + Bamboo Waterfoot, RossendaleBring your vinyl and go down to sign up for half an hour to an hour set, playing your music. Open to experienced DJs and beginners. If this is your first time using decks, don't worry, the team will be on hand to help you out.
Whitney: Queen of the Night
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxExperience the ultimate tribute to the remarkable musical repertoire of Whitney Houston in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
FROM KYIV TO THE KOSMOS
Seven Arts LeedsOriginally from Leeds, Cossack folk-punk pioneers The Ukrainians have brought Ukrainian music and culture to the attention of the West.
THE BIG COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW
Boston Spa Village Hall WetherbyStarring The Wild Murphys Band with live fiddle, male and female lead vocals, stunning harmonies and great showmanship.
ANTIDOTE
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeAntidote is The Victoria Theatre’s programme of artistes that see things from a slightly different point of view, for audiences who like to challenge their understanding of live music.
The Class of 55
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present their brand-new production - The Class of 55 as the show explores the history of Rock n Roll.
Nature Inspired
Heart Gallery The Arts Centre, Hebden BridgeExhibition of art and craft, all inspired by nature, with shots from landscape photographers Gunther Walker and Will Lake.
CARDINALS
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeBlending Ireland’s musical beating heart with a swell of contemporary frisson, the six-piece are tied to making music they enjoy whilst being perpetually kept outside of their comfort zone.
Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS Oklahoma!
St. George's Hall BradfordOne of West Yorkshire’s leading amateur theatre groups are bringing the ‘golden age of Broadway musicals’ to the 2025 City of Culture with their latest production, Oklahoma. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.
LYR
Philharmonic Hall LiverpoolExperimental sounds and spoken word collide when poet laureate Simon Armitage's genre-splicing supergroup LYR play the Phil's Music Room in January!
ROCK THE GARDENS FESTIVAL 3
Empress Ballroom Winter Gardens, BlackpoolWinter Gardens Blackpool and Killing Time Events Ltd proudly present Rock The Gardens 3. Sponsored by Dirty Blondes Blackpool & Meridian Media. Hosted by DJ Leggy. Winter Gardens are thrilled to have friends from The Sophie Lancaster Foundation joining them again. 5 pm. Also Sat 25th. Two-day ticket £34.75. Friday day ticket £18.25. Saturday day ticket £23.75.
DAN OWEN
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickKnown for his arresting, husky vocals and gritty, blues-infused pop/rock, Dan Owen is a British alternative singer/songwriter from Shropshire, England.
MR WILSON’S SECOND LINERS PRESENT… BLOW OUT
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeBlending Ireland’s musical beating heart with a swell of contemporary frisson, the six-piece are tied to making music they enjoy whilst being perpetually kept outside of their comfort zone.
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireBrought to you by Rose & Brown Vintage, the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair is now in its 17th year. You will find 45 brilliant stalls, all selling beautiful, genuine vintage.
SALTAIRE VINTAGE HOME & FASHION FAIR
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireFeaturing 45 stalls selling genuine vintage items.
LEEDS KIRKGATE VEGAN MARKET
Kirkgate Market Vicar Lane, LeedsA vegan-friendly market with bakers, craft brewers, artists, and environmental charities.
SCARS ON 45
Belgrave Music Hall LeedsYorkshire band Scars On 45 return to play their only UK show of 2025 at Belgrave Music Hall.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxJason Manford is back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. His iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
THE MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT
Blackburn Cathedral Cathedral Close, BlackburnFeaturing a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for ‘Paradise’, as you experience Coldplay’s biggest hits, like never before!
An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnJosh Hindle and his swing band bring the timeless hits of Michael Bublé and classic swing to life. "An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing" promises to be a spectacular celebration of the smooth sounds and irresistible rhythms that have captivated audiences for decades.
Mindgame
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyThe story unfolds as Mark Styler, a renowned author of ‘true crime’ sensationalist novels, attempts to secure an interview with Easterman, a famed serial killer. £10/£12.
PRETTY VACANT
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportNot many musical explosions define a generation and change music for ever. There was Rock and Roll in 1956, Beatlemania in 1963, Flower Power in 1967, The birth of Rock in 1970 and then there was Punk and New Wave.
HAYDEN THORPE & PROPELLOR ENSEMBLE
NCEM Walmgate, YorkHayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane.
Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
St. George's Hall BradfordCome and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the 'bonsai guitar'.