FISHWICK & RIBBLE BUS MEET
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum King Street, LeylandOrganised by the Preservation Societies who lovingly restore and preserve coaches and double-deckers previously operated by Fishwick and Ribble bus companies. Plus, vintage and classic buses from other operators too! Take a memorable ride on a vintage bus
ROBIN HOOD
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleFolksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring open air throughout summer 2025! Set against the enchanting backdrop of the eerie Sherwood Forest, this whimsical production sees King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham trying to thwart the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they steal from the rich to give to the poor.
Kilnsey Show & Sports
Kilnsey Agricultural Show Ground Field, Kilnsey, SkiptonAs the Yorkshire Dales’ premier agricultural show, Kilnsey Show has been marking the end of summer in the Dales since 1897. Showcasing country life, farming, and traditions which have stood the test of time, alongside a taste of local cuisine and retail, the exciting annual show offers an enjoyable day out for families and friends of all ages.
The Amazing Bubble Science Show
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonThe Amazing Bubble Science Show is an engaging and interactive performance that explores the fascinating world of bubbles through fun experiments, scientific explanations, and creative demonstrations. 11am & 2pm.
MUSEUMS FOR PLAY & GROWTH
Cliffe Castle Museum Spring Gardens Lane, KeighleyThe session includes some of the “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five” activities and a creative play zone to spark imagination, offering you and your child up to two hours of quality time spent in the museum. Just drop in.
Outdoor theatre – Jane Eyre
Rufford Old Hall 200 Liverpool Road, RuffordJoin Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring the windswept moorland of Brontë’s masterpiece to life in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall. Adult £20, child £14, family £60. Tel: 0344 249 1895.
HAPPA WILD WEST FUNDAY
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyThe farm will be transformed into a lively Wild West frontier, brimming with exciting activities, games, competitions, and themed entertainment for all ages. £6 per adult. £1 per child.
Family Silent Disco
Happa Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, BurnleyRound off the summer holidays with a silent disco suitable for the whole family. Choose from three music channels and dance the night away!
Bat Night
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Hale, Milnthorpe, CumbriaDiscover the zoo in another light, whilst learning about native and exotic bats. Join Conservation Dan on native bat tours around site, with the ability to listen in to the bats with a native bat detector. Fuel your evening with tasty bat themed snacks as you see our animals by night. Normal entrance rates apply, members receive 20% discount on entry.
Whalley Monthly Artisan Market
Swan Pub & Hotel 62 King Street, WhalleyWithin this bustling market, you'll uncover a plethora of premium handcrafted treasures. Local artisans, passionate creators, and innovative makers display everything from intricate ceramics and bespoke textiles to gourmet delights. Amplifying lively ambience, relish in the melodies of gifted musicians and DJs spinning vinyl classics.
Brighouse and Rastrick Band
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxRegarded by many as the best and most consistent ‘public subscription band’ in the world, the fabled brass band presents a highly entertaining concert suitable for both the general public and brass band connoisseur.
WAR HORSE
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsBased on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, and directed by Tom Morris, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.
MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
Keighley Playhouse Devonshire Street, KeighleyA drama by Charlotte Keatley.
PIRATES! AT SEWERBY HALL AND GARDENS 2025
Sewerby Hall Church Ln, SewerbySewerby Hall and Gardens will host the ‘Iconic Bricks: Pirates!’ exhibition. This family-friendly event features a collection of pirate-themed sculptures crafted from LEGO® bricks, offering an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
FESTIVAL OF BOWLAND – GARSTANG SHORT WALK
Garstang PrestonJoin Wyre Coast & Countryside Service volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed walk along the footpaths and tracks of Garstang’s countryside and historic Market Town. Take in fresh air and enjoy the views of the River Wyre, Lancaster Canal and the Bowland hills.
ALEX HART
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickAlex Hart is not only a talented vocalist, but an accomplished musician too, 2025 is set to be her most successful and exciting year yet.
Calamity Jane – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre Morley Street, BradfordBased 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). Various times & prices.
THE MAN WHO WAS MAGIC
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsDare to believe in magic and step into a world where the impossible comes alive! James Phelan is The Man Who Was Magic in a completely new show for 2025.
The Makings Of A Murder 2
St. George's Hall BradfordJoin us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin Sutton, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.
A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE: A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY EVENING WITH ADAM KAY
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsJoin BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight into the British healthcare system as he takes the audience behind the blood-splattered blue curtain.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
The Palace Theatre ManchesterSet in Paris, 1899, a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and reprobates, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the story of a lovesick American writer, Christian, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.
LEEDS INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL
Kirkstall Abbey Kirkstall, LeedsDiscover the world of craft beer at Leeds International Beer Festival, featuring breweries, live music, and street food in a lively setting.
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: INTER ALIA
Settle Victoria Hall Kirkgate, SettleLive screening from National Theatre Live. A new play by Suzie Miller. Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
JAKE XERXES FUSSELL
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeJake Xerxes Fussell is a singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings – incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work.
SECRET SHIBDEN TOUR
Shibden Hall Lister's Road, HalifaxDiscover the hidden treasures of Shibden Hall with the exclusive ‘Secret Shibden’ tour. This unique guided tour offers a rare glimpse into the historic and often unseen parts of the hall, including ornate wall paintings and the Tower Library.
The Fleetwood Mac Legacy – Go Your Own Way
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonGo Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
Bradford on Foot
Bradford on Foot BradfordDiscover Bradford on Foot, a collection of themed walks and tours exploring hidden streets, scenic countryside, and local heritage. Curated for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, these routes have been selected by walking groups, historians, schoolchildren, artists, and locals. All available to download or pick up in paper format at Bradford libraries.
OKTOBERFEST AT PLEASURE BEACH RESORT
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ocean Boulevard Promenade, BlackpoolIncluded with your eticket, Oktoberfest will be in the Hub every Saturday in September and will offer everything you’d expect, from traditional Bavarian sausages, pretzels, and steins of beer to the resident oompah band, The Amazing Bavarian Stompers.
Keighley & District Agricultural Show
KEIGHLEY & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW Marley Fields, Aireworth Road, KeighleyGet ready for a fun-filled day at the Keighley & District Agricultural Show! There are traditional Cattle and Sheep classes, over 100 classes will be available in the Horticulture section for novices and experienced gardeners alike. A wide range of Equestrian, Driving and Donkey classes will also be running throughout the day, from Heavy Horses to Shetlands and everything in between. Also it’s non-stop, thrill-a-minute with this year’s Special Attraction, Dangerous Steve’s Quad Bike and Motorbikes.
THE BURNING HELL
The Trades Club Hebden BridgeThe Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators.
BACKYARD CINEMA’S ROMEO + JULIET
Albert Hall Manchester 27 Peter St, ManchesterA live choir will perform stunning interpretations of iconic songs from the soundtrack, including Young Hearts, Everybody’s Free, Kissing You, and Doves Cry.
THE BAY CITY ROLLERS
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, BarnoldswickCome on down to Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre for an amazing Retromania trip that you won’t forget.
BBC Proms: Angelique Kidjo: African Symphony
St. George's Hall BradfordFive-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a special concert in Bradford as part of BBC Proms. £11 - £31.
Tony Christie – The Great Farewell Tour
City Varieties Music Hall 46 New Briggate, LeedsThe legendary crooner continues his great farewell unplugged tour, entertaining 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. £29/£36.
THE GOOD LIFE – Bingley Little Theatre Production
Bingley Arts Centre Main Street, BingleyWhen Tom and Barbara Good decide to exchange the pressures of the rat race for an alternative, more sustainable way of living, they set about turning their suburban home in Surbiton into a model of self-sufficiency. It’s the good life for them – but not for Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, who live next door, and are desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
Autumn Tea Dance
Skipton Town Hall High Street, SkiptonBring your dancing shoes to the Autumn edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler.
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
Bradford Industrial Museum, Moorside Road, BradfordBorn and raised in Bradford, Ian Beesley is an award winning and internationally acclaimed artist and photographer. During the 1970s and 80s, Ian was given the opportunity to photograph inside the working mills of Bradford. For this exhibition, Ian has revisited Bradford’s textile industry once again, capturing how it has changed in the decades since. Closed Mon. Exhibition ends 16th Nov.
THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
Burnley Mechanics Manchester Road, BurnleyDust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present.
BLACK TIE BALL
Harrogate Theatre Oxford Street, HarrogateBy turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp. Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight.
MILITARY WIVES: THE MUSICAL
York Theatre Royal St. Leonard's Place, YorkA joyous celebration of female friendship, courage and ‘unsung’ heroes. Get ready for the inspirational story of the Military Wives choir as they change the world one song at a time.
Nigel Slater’s Toast
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyToast is the story of Nigel Slater’s childhood; told through the tastes and smells he grew up with. From making the perfect sherry trifle to waging a war over cakes, from the pressured playground politics of sweets to the rigid rules of restaurant dining, this is a story of love, loss and toast. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £14.
The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids
The Victoria Theatre Fountain Street, HalifaxWhitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talen
Cloudbusting – The Music Of Kate Bush
King's Hall Station Road, IlkleyFeaturing material from across Kate’s hugely successful catalogue of albums, all delivered with breath-taking vocals from Mandy Watson and superb musicianship from the live band.
ROSIE JONES: I CAN’T TELL WHAT SHE’S SAYING
The Studio Morley Street, BradfordJoin star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs.
Railway 200Yrs Celebration Weekend
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryEast Lancashire Railway is celebrating the 200th anniversary and the birth of the modern railway. There will be intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel trains full length of the 12-miles between Heywood, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, including additional attractions up and down the line. Various prices.
The Story Behind Motown
Blackburn Empire Theatre Aqueduct Rd, BlackburnStep into the world of Motown and experience the magic behind the music that defined an era. The Story Behind Motown, founded by the legendary Mr Berry Gordy Jr., takes you on an unforgettable journey back to Detroit City, famously known as Hitsville USA.
The Return of the Legends
St. George's Hall BradfordBrendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian together with a supporting cast are back to create another evening of spectacular dancing, hilarious camaraderie, great music and a huge amount of laughter! £32.50 - £58.00.
Oh What a Night!
Albert Halls Victoria Square, BoltonOh What a Night takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands!
Northern Ballet’s Merlin
Leeds Grand Theatre New Briggate, LeedsThe man, the myth and the legend are brought to life through spectacular sets and costumes, mind-boggling special effects and Northern Ballet’s signature blend of world-class dance and storytelling. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £23 - £68.
Heritage Open Day 2025
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate LancasterCome along for a free behind-the-scenes experience at Lancaster Grand Theatre as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival! Whether you're a history enthusiast, architecture lover, or just curious about what lies behind the scenes, this is an event not to be missed. 10am, 12pm & 2pm. Each tour last 90 mins. Free.