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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
Bronte Parsonage Museum Church Street, HaworthThe Brontës’ enduring popularity is largely explained by the power and originality of the stories they created, but the story of the Brontës’ own lives is as compelling as their fictions. The family’s home at Haworth Parsonage, and the moorland surrounding it, were a profound influence on the Brontës, and became part of the irresistible draw of Haworth for visitors from all over the world.
THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
Blackpool Tower Circus BlackpoolExperience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.
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.
Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWith choreography by Cathy Marston, and live music, Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring this tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm. £23 - £68.
Legends of Steam with Tornado
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryClimb aboard for the first large scale steam event of the year. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind a strong line-up of express steam locomotives.
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.
The Waiting Room – Lancaster Footlights
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterIn this gripping original play, a group of strangers find themselves in a deserted railway station waiting room. Initially believing it to be just another stop on their journeys. As they settle in and wait for a train that never arrives, they soon realise something unsettling – none of them can remember where they’re going or where they’ve come from
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….
Science Museum The Live Stage Show
The Muni Theatre ColneExperience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family £62.
Art Of Andalucia – Flamenco Dance
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonFollowing the success of his first two productions, which have captivated over 80,000 audience members across the UK, Ireland, and Germany in the last two years, Daniel Martinez returns with a new show that places flamenco dance at the forefront.