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UK City of Culture 2025
UK City of Culture 2025
Bradford 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.
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
The 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.
Axe-Throwing
Axe-Throwing
Axes to Ashes is coming to The Fun House, Colne. Inject some spontaneity, some excitement, some togetherness! Reconnect with your partner, your children, your friends. Do something that makes you feel alive. Release that inner Viking Lose your pent-up frustration It's therapy. It's fun. It's addictive. Axes to Ashes isn't an ordinary axe throwing venue with very limited equipment; it has Tomahawks, Angel Axes, Throwing Knives and its very own Axes to Ashes Dragon Axe®. Plus there is an Axelings™ Range which is suitable for children and those with physical impairments which may limit their ability to throw regular projectiles. Various times and prices.
Life Goes On – Exhibition
Life Goes On – Exhibition
An exhibition featuring Ian Beesley, a celebrated Bradford-born photographer. Known for his powerful images of Northern England, Beesley will showcase a collection of previously unseen works from his extensive archive. Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm. Free.
Bradford on Foot
Bradford on Foot
Discover 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.
Katharine Holmes and Three Generations of Painting and Living in a Malham Cottage
Katharine Holmes and Three Generations of Painting and Living in a Malham Cottage
This exhibition explores Katharine Holmes’s stunning modern paintings alongside the work of her mother and grandmother, Phillipa Holmes and Constance Pearson. Selected works by Katharine Holmes will be for sale. Runs until Sat, 3 January 2026
Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025
Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025
Tom Rolfe Productions are thrilled to be back with a brand new production bursting with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, sensational singing, beautiful scenery, and the coolest Magnificent Seven ever! Various times & prices.
Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
This isn’t your average Christmas pantomime – this is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime! Imagine the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud audience participation, hilariously cheesy jokes, and a high-energy jukebox bursting with iconic rock anthems and chart-smashing hits. And the best part? Every note is performed live on stage by a showstopping cast of multi-talented actor-musicians. It’s a festive extravaganza like no other! Various times. £20.50 - £40.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
The celebrity and West End cast will leave you believing in the power of magic in this perfect festive treat that features all the best elements of a traditional pantomime. Various times. £18 - £22.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
This year, Same Difference invites you on a festive adventure like no other. Jack and his mum is busy preparing their annual Christmas offering to keep the Giant away from the village—but disaster strikes when the cupboards are bare!
10 events,
11 events,
The HAPPA Café and HAPPA Direct Shop
The HAPPA Café and HAPPA Direct Shop
The HAPPA Café, open seven days a week including until 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, serves a selection of food and drinks, including Walling’s Ice Cream and a variety of cakes and treats. The onsite tack and gift shop offers a fantastic selection of toys, second-hand and new equipment for your horse, and gifts for your dog.
LANCASHIRE READING TRAIL BOOK CLUB
LANCASHIRE READING TRAIL BOOK CLUB
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join the book club, where they will be challenged to read a book by a specific author every four weeks, then meet up to chat, share reviews, craft, and become one step closer to completing the Lancashire Reading Trail.
4 events,
Aladdin
Aladdin
Join our hero Aladdin, his mother Widow Twankey and his brother Wishee Washee as they embark on a magical adventure and try to defeat the evil Abanazar and his plan to become master of the world. Various times. From £16.50.
4 events,
MEET FRANCES TEMPEST AT BOLLING HALL
MEET FRANCES TEMPEST AT BOLLING HALL
English Civil War, 1642 – 1649. Bolling Hall was the temporary Royalist Headquarters after winning a great battle against the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell, the Battle of Adwalton Moor in June 1643. Frances, as mistress of the house, would protect herself & her family by always having 2 Flintlock Pistols at the ready, “keeping her powder dry” under her apron. Every Sunday.
2 events,
Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
Aladdin
3 events,
WINTER LIGHTS YORK
WINTER LIGHTS YORK
The Winter Lights adorn more than 50 streets in York. Miles of swags add yet more fairy-tale whimsy to this enchanting city. The Tree of Light captivates with its ever-changing display, using the latest Twinkly LED technology.
4 events,
IN LOVING MEMORY
IN LOVING MEMORY
Death is something that affects us all, and the need to remember those we have lost is an important part of being human. Featuring displays of mourning wear, jewellery and imagery, this exhibition explores our changing attitudes towards death and the ways in which we cope with loss.
4 events,
TROUBLE AT MILL: THE RADICAL WORLD OF ETHEL CARNIE HOLDSWORTH EXHIBITION
TROUBLE AT MILL: THE RADICAL WORLD OF ETHEL CARNIE HOLDSWORTH EXHIBITION
Don't miss a truly unique and beautifully presented exhibition celebrating local writer Ethel Carnie Holdsworth and the Rickard Sisters’ new graphic novel adaptation of her radical story, This Slavery.
4 events,
LITTLE SCIENTISTS
LITTLE SCIENTISTS
Discover Abbey House Museum's three Victorian streets in a new way using the magic of science! Explore Abbey Fold, Harewood Square and Stephen Harding Gate and learn some simple science on the way. This discovery session is perfect for under-5s.
4 events,
WINTER ILLUMINATIONS
WINTER ILLUMINATIONS
Discover the magic Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Winter Illuminations, the most magical winter lantern trail. Winter Illuminations is one of the UK's most magical Christmas light experiences and perfect for all the family or a festive date idea!
2 events,
Aladdin
WINTER LIGHTS YORK
2 events,
5 events,
BRONTË BABIES – THORNTON
BRONTË BABIES – THORNTON
These relaxed sessions for little ones aged 0-walking feature sensory play, song, and stories and a chance to meet other parents and carers. Each session draws inspiration from the Brontë Parsonage Museum’s collection and the lives of the Brontës.
HAROLD GOSNEY: MATERIALS AND MAKING
HAROLD GOSNEY: MATERIALS AND MAKING
This retrospective celebrates over six decades of creative work by Yorkshire sculptor Harold Gosney (born 1937), an artist renowned for his inventive use of materials and his deep connection to the region.
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Join us on a nostalgic journey down memory lane back to those good old days for an afternoon of uplifting songs, stories and laughter. £5/£6.
2 events,
3 events,
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Show
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Show
50 plus years In Entertainment/comedy , Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong , entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country , Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.
5 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Come down to Leeds City Museum for our Rory’s Saturday Club craft sessions for families with children of all ages. Drop-in, no need to book. Until 25th April. Give what you can.
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
The Victorian art of hairwork involved meticulously weaving together the hair of loved ones into flowers or wreaths.
Women in Rock
Women in Rock
Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the power for Women in Rock, the electrifying live show dedicated entirely to the trailblazing women who shattered the ceilings and redefined rock music forever.
5 events,
WINTER LIGHTS YORK
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
BLT: Folk
BLT: Folk
“A hilarious story of hope and a celebration of the different forms that love can take.” Presented by Bingley Little Theatre.
HOME EDUCATION: AMAZING ANIMALS WORKSHOP
HOME EDUCATION: AMAZING ANIMALS WORKSHOP
Get up close to animals from around the world. In this workshop, you'll learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a variety of birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons. Then you'll take a look at the purpose-built collection store, which houses over 800,000 natural science specimens.
5 events,
WHAT WE WORE
WHAT WE WORE
A collaborative exhibition with Calderdale Dementia Hub and Bankfield Museum exploring fashion memories.
5 events,
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Live screening from National Theatre Live. Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
5 events,
Waiting Room: Footlights on Tour at Settle Victoria Hall
Waiting Room: Footlights on Tour at Settle Victoria Hall
In 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.
4 events,
WINTER LIGHTS YORK
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
Educating Rita
Educating Rita
Set in the 1980's in Liverpool, Rita, a young hairdresser, seeks to break away from her working-class roots and pursue an education. Comedy drama by Willy Russell. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
5 events,
MONTHLY KIRKSTALL ABBEY TOURS
MONTHLY KIRKSTALL ABBEY TOURS
Explore how different parts of the Abbey were used, touching on how the monks of Kirkstall Abbey lived and a potted history of one of Britain’s most complete Cistercian monasteries from foundation to dissolution and beyond.
6 events,
Richard Blackwood Unfiltered
Richard Blackwood Unfiltered
No gimmicks. No filter. Just Richard Blackwood at his realest. In this brand-new hour, Richard delivers sharp, fearless comedy with raw honesty - tackling fatherhood, fame, race, ageing and mental health.
Beatles Complete
Beatles Complete
Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.
4 events,
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS: COMEDY DRAG SHOW
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS: COMEDY DRAG SHOW
The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these “ladies” deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other.