Guided walk – Funny Hat and Wig Walk
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyMeet Barbara Walker at 11am outside Bingley Arts Centre for a level circular walk through beautiful countryside, taking in the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, the River Aire and Hirst Woods. 4.5 miles. Packed lunch required.
Light Organ at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Exhibition
Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, WakefieldYorkshire Sculpture Park’s historic Chapel will be lit up with this joyful artwork throughout winter. Visitors are encouraged to come and interact with this immersive installation, to see their voices and sounds brought to life in spellbinding colours and patterns of light. Exhibition ends 21st Jan.
On Track Exhibition – Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle & Museum Castle Hill, ClitheroeNow and until 31st January 2024 - On Track Exhibition – A glimpse into Lancashire’s railways past and present. Daily from 12pm - 4pm. Free event.
Traditional Christmas Food at Craven Museum
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonWhat did people in Craven eat in the past during the festive winter period, including throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas? Come along to our Craven Museum workshop to find out! Free. Booking required.
Get It On: One Night of Glam Rock
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsFeaturing the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more. £31 - £41.
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleRuby Tingle presents her new work Afterlife, resurrecting The Whitaker’s off show taxidermy collection as new dioramas in a temporary ‘swamp heaven’. The show draws together installation, works on paper, music, scent and performance to create a multi sensory fantasy wetlands.
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum St George’s Quay, LaqncasterFLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together. This lovely exhibition showcases our Centenary Flotilla: vessels of all shapes and sizes that feature in our collection. The exhibition has been extended and will run until 32st March 2024. Closed Tues, Wed & Thurs. £3, concs £2, children free.
Jack And The Beanstalk
The Muni Theatre ColneA pantomime full of Fe, Fi, Fo & Fun!. Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring a superb cast, beautiful scenery, colourful costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs!
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel, 28 Church Street, Padiham, BurnleyJoin a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsExplore the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds as never before and take part in an immersive game and escape room experience. This innovative escape room experience is suitable for both adults and families with older children. Sat and Sun. 10.20am - 4.20pm. Adult £13, child £11 family £38.
The Absolute Abba Brunch
Pendle Heritage Centre Barrowfod, ColneJoin us for an afternoon of Abba hits with our live tribute act 'Absolute Abba' whilst enjoying afternoon brunch buffet. Hear all your favourite Abba hits and get ready to rock out in the barn in this 2 and a half hour amazing experience! 6th Jan & 3rd Feb.
Changes – The David Bowie Years
Tapestry Arts, Unit 9 Factory Street, BradfordA fan’s celebration of the life and music of David Bowie. An evening in good company playing video, stories and the music of one of the world’s most celebrated icons. Prize for the best dressed Ziggy!
Halle
St. George's Hall BradfordCelebrating the New Year in traditional Viennese fashion, conductor Stephen Bell and the Hallé will be joined by the award-winning Irish soprano Ailish Tynan. £17 - £34.
Life of Pi
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsWinner of five Olivier Awards, including Best Play, see the West End spectacle on its first ever UK tour. It will make you believe in the power of theatre. 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £27 - £52.
BASIC Photographic Session January 2024
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolLove photography or want to take up a new skill? Join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for a Photographic Sessions at the Grand.
The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre Knott Street, DarwenYou are invited to join the ever-popular afternoon variety show. It's a fun, relaxed afternoon show.
The Ghost Train – Preston Drama Club
Preston Playhouse Market Street West, PrestonArnold Ridley’s classic comedy-thriller, The Ghost Train, was first produced in 1925 and has been a firm favourite with professional and non-professional theatre companies ever since.
Rapunzel: A modern family pantomime
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallStep into a world where hair-raising excitement meets magical moments in All Souls’ sensational production of Rapunzel! Various times & prices.
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2024
The Met Market Street, BuryPresented by First Thursday Comedy. Six breakthrough comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year. Compere Roger Monkhouse.
ALADDIN
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyRenowned for their high-quality shows, the 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 and all the excitement that only pantomime can provide. Various times. £12/£14.
UK West Coast Folk Festival
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolA 3-day West Coast Folk Festival 2024 coming to Blackpool - Winter Gardens on Fri 12th, to Sun 14th Jan 2024 across 3 days, with 3 stages and 33 acts. For further information on all of the acts announced so far, check out the festival website. Weekend ticket £185.20.
Steve Harley Acoustic Band – Uncovered
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyWidely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play sold-out venues across the UK and Europe. With the latest release of the all-acoustic CD, Uncovered, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.
Sleeping Beauty 2024
The Grand Theatre BlackpoolThe critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns with Sleeping Beauty, every child’s favourite fairy tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. £26 - £53.
Stranger Sings!
St. George's Hall BradfordTune in, children of the 80s! Join us in the upside-down for this award-winning, smash hit new parody musical; Stranger Sings! £30 - £38.
Limehouse Lizzy
The Met Market Street, BuryLimehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
Herbs And The 17th Century Household
East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.Hear how herbs and spices were used in food, medicine and the house at East Riddlesden Hall. Find out what remedies people used for coughs and colds. How could herbs make winter food more interesting? How did the 17th century housewife use plants and herbs to keep her house fresh and clean? 12pm & 2pm.
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, SalfordThe Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free.
Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day
Heywood Model Railway Group Unit 1, River Street,, HeywoodModel Railway Group Open Day - Features Club test track in 'N', 'OO', 'O' and 'G' gauges, club shop and refreshments.
Ultimate Coldplay
The Grand Theatre 18 York Street, ClitheroeSince launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by adult).
The East Lancashire Hospice 10k Race & 2 k Race
The Vella Group, Great Harwood BB6 7UFThe East Lancashire Hospice 10k and 2k race is organised by hospice supporters The Vella Group, Great Harwood, and has raised over £100,000 for patient care over the years! Starting and finishing at The Vella Group, Great Harwood (BB6 7UF) the 10k race will start at 11am, with the 2k fun run starting just after.
Music at the Museum – Craven Accordion Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyJoin us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
The Magic of Motown
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsGet ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41.
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Arts Centre, BingleyHome I’m Darling’s writer, Laura Wade, is an award-winning playwright with productions for the stage and films including The Riot Club.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£30 - £45.
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen's Square, Queen St, HuddersfieldAfter last year’s sold out session, Rebecca Cawthra is back for another interactive workshop! Find out how to make actors look everything from gorgeous to gruesome in this introductory workshop.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Lancaster Grand Theatre St Leonardgate, LancasterAttributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
The Haunting
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyShakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnExperience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThis ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices.
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonThe hottest 80s club night is coming back to Bolton - when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade!
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford‘Simply The Best’ is The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School’s ninth spectacular showcase of talent featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles. Various times.
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Winter Gardens BlackpoolLocated at Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens, the show is the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in the UK. The event attracts over 15,000 visitors to the town every year. Sat £10, Sun £8, weekend ticket £15, under 18s free. 20th - 21st Jan. rpra.org
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre New Chapel Street, BlackburnOrganised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery Haslington Road, RossendaleA new non-verbal theatre experience for all to enjoy with clowning, puppetry, soundtrack and encounters, ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’ will take you on a fantastical journey where magic, nonsense, heart and play abound and all is possible!
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
Ripon Cathedral Minster Road, RiponHold on to your seats and let St Cecilia Orchestra take you on a magical, musical journey in a family-friendly programme filled with fun (and a few vacuum cleaners)! With local children’s choirs and in association with Ripon Cathedral. Under 18’s Free of charge.
Dirty Dusting
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWritten by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach coupled with her own unique comedic style.
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnThe Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50.
GHOST HUNT
Colne Town Hall Albert Road, ColneBuilt in 1894 as a meeting place for the town council. This is a very creepy place at night where the sound of screaming has been heard and ringing noises that sound like a servant’s bell. People have noticed things move behind them and seen figures going up and down the stairs. In the basement, the door to the old building attendant’s apartment has been seen to close on its own, giving people a chilling feeling that they are not welcome there.
Waiting for God
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA comedy by Michael Aitkens. At Bayview retirement village, battle-axe extraordinaire Diana Trent conspires with new resident Tom Ballard to give the conniving manager his comeuppance through hilarious conspiracy - with unexpectedly heart warming results. £10, concs £9.