1 July 2023
Legend – the Music of Bob Marley
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street,
Manchester
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. £31.75 - £38.75.
7:30 pm.
bridgewater-hall.co.uk
1 July 2023
Pinked Floyd
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
The Northwest’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
£15.
7:45 pm.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk
1 July 2023
Steve Harley and his Acoustic Band
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood, and with the latest release of the all-acoustic CD, “Uncovered”, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.
£32.
8:00 pm.
https://bwdvenues.com/
2 July 2023
INTRODUCTION TO BREAD BAKING
Deerstones Bakery, 10 The Arcade, Market St,,
Colne
Learn bread baking skills, have some fun and take tasty breads home. An enjoyable workshop, providing you with the skills and confidence to bake a range of breads at home. Lunch and refreshments included. 10am. £85.
£85.
10:00 am.
2 July 2023
Wildlife Photography Workshop at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough,
Nr Ormskirk
Heather Beckett is delighted to offer this beginner-friendly photography workshop at Martin Mere. Book your place on this one-day workshop today to take your photography to the next level!
£75.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
wwt.org.uk
2 July 2023
Mini Meet
Lytham Hall, Ballam Rd,,
Lytham St Annes,
Around 14 Mini Car Clubs from all over the country will be descending on Lytham Hall. There will be a mix of over 250 classic Minis and BMW Minis on display for you to come and marvel at!
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
lythamhall.org.uk
2 July 2023
Ormskirk Artisan Market 2023
Ormskirk Artisan Market, Moor Street,,
Ormskirk
Choosing something special for yourself or loved ones is made simple at Ormskirk Artisan Market… The first Sunday of every month.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
visitlancashire.com
2 July 2023
Jeremy Corbyn- Reflection On Geneva
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from Jeremy Corbyn as he reflects on his historic speech at the UN’s headquarters in Geneva in 2017.
£9.
2:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
2 July 2023
Lenny Henry and Lemn Sissay in Conversation
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Sir Lenny Henry, one of the nation’s best-loved actors and comedians, is joined by multi award-winning author and poet Lemn Sissay. Part of Bradford Literature Festival.
£9.
5:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
2 July 2023
The Elton John Show
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
The Elton John Show is the UK’s newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage.
£26.50.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
3 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading out on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and Coronation Street‘s Faye Brookes! 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £30 - £55.
3 July 2023 to 8 July 2023.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
3 July 2023 to 5 August 2023
In Dreams
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill,
Leeds
Roy Orbison's iconic music creates the backdrop in this brand-new musical about a contemporary love story. 7.45pm. Wed & Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £14 - £32.
3 July 2023 to 5 August 2023.
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
3 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
The Rink – The Musical
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre,
Bingley
From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this wonderful musical focuses on Anna, the owner of a dilapidated roller skating rink in a decaying seaside resort, who has decided to sell it to developers.
£15.
3 July 2023 to 8 July 2023.
bingleyartscentre.co.uk
4 July 2023 to 7 July 2023
Quality Street by JM Barrie
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
From the writer of Peter Pan, this delicious farce was such a sensation in its day that it gave its name to the UK’s most loved chocolates. 730pm, Wed mat 2.30pm. £18 - £23.
4 July 2023 to 7 July 2023.
https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
4 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
Titanic The Musical
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays,
Salford
This new production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2pm. Various prices.
4 July 2023 to 8 July 2023.
manchestertheatres.com
5 July 2023
FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS
Colne Library
If you're searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have volunteers available in the Library each week to answer your questions, help you with your family history and local research and show you family history and local history resources available that we've paid for so you don't have to. Every Wed 10am - 12pm. Drop in. Tel: 0300 123 6703.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
www.lancashire.gov.uk
6 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
We Will Rock You
The Dukes, Moor Lane,
Lancaster
Join Morecambe Youth Theatre for their 2023 production, We Will Rock You Young@Part. Featuring chart-topping Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Killer Queen”, “We Will Rock You”, and many more. 7pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
£10.
6 July 2023 to 8 July 2023.
dukeslancaster.org
6 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
Shrek The Musical JR.
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street,
Clitheroe
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. 7pm. Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm.
£15.
6 July 2023 to 9 July 2023.
thegrandvenueco.uk
6 July 2023
Elkie Brooks
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including “Pearl’s A Singer”, “Lilac Wine”, “Fool (If You think It’s Over)”, as well as many more featured on her recent hit album “Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of”
£33.
7:30 pm.
lancastergrand.co.uk
7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
PBFA Book Fair
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road,
Samlesbury, Preston.
Organised by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association, thousands of second-hand, antiquarian and rare books will be for sale from dealers around the UK. Enjoy a day of perusing our book stalls in fabulous natural surroundings. Fri - 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm.
7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023.
lancswt.org.uk
7 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
Hebden Bridge Open Studios
Open Studios ,
Hebde Bridge
By opening the doors to let people in to our creative spaces we open up the possibility of art, culture and beauty enriching everybody’s lives. The spirit of community is incredibly strong here; events like Open Studios weave the fabric of those bonds together.
7 July 2023 to 9 July 2023.
hebdenbridgeopenstudios.org
7 July 2023
Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story – It’s all About the Music! 30th Anniversary Tour.
£36.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
An Evening of Burlesque
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
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. £28 - £36.
7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
7 July 2023
Friday Night Laughs
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Friday Night Laughs, part of the Blackpool Comedy Festival, promises to bring you a star-studded line-up that will leave you in stitches. This unmissable event will feature performances from four of the UK’s top comedians: Jojo Sutherland, Angelos Epithemiou, Tom Stade, and the legendary Eddie Izzard.
£34.50.
8:00 pm.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
The Big Harewood Garden Party
Harewood House, Harewood,
Leeds
Bring your checked blankets and wicker baskets and eat, drink and come together as part of the Harewood community, enjoying special activities, pop-up street food and live entertainment as we appreciate the way that food crosses divides.
8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023.
harewood.org
8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
Garstang Scarecrow Festival
Moss Lane Playing Fields, Moss Lane,
Garstang
A wonderful scarecrow trail along with family funfair, face painting, Punch and Judy shows, sand art, storytime sessions and lots of ice cream. There will also be free entertainment & live music including morris dancers, Lancaster Batala Band, Blackpool Brass Band, Rock Bands and more.
8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023.
garstangscarecrowfestival.wordpress.com
8 July 2023
Pendle Threads
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road,
Padiham
Meet our embroidery experts and discover some fascinating and beautiful embroidery techniques. Included in normal admission.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
visitlancashire.com
8 July 2023
Northern Live
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11 piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.
£28.
7:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
8 July 2023
Echoes of The North with Brighouse & Rastrick Band
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
Made from more than a hundred fragments of archive film, Echoes of the North is a new silent film with a live brass band score. Travel down the highways and byways of northern life a century ago - its industries and rural life, its wartimes and festivals, its holidays, family excursions and huge, city-wide occasions. £22.25 - £24.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
8 July 2023
CHRIS CONNOR – The World Famous Elvis Show
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Direct from the West End, The World Famous Elvis Show starring and created by the world renowned Chris Connor with his 12 piece band and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies.
£29.50.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
8 July 2023
SATURDAY LIVE!
Opera House, Winter Gardens ,
Blackpool
An unforgettable evening of comedy at the Blackpool Comedy Festival! The incredible line-up features four outstanding comedians: Scott Bennett, Nina Gilligan, Tez Ilyas, and Seann Walsh.
£34.50.
8:00 pm.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
9 July 2023
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ,
Colne
Come along to Colne's popular Alkincoates Park for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!
11:00 am.
9 July 2023
Cinderella
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
The Dance Arena Ballet and Stage School present a dance and musical theatre spectacular from students young and old. £16.25 - £20.25.
4:15 pm.
www.victoriatheate.co.uk
9 July 2023
The Proclaimers
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit.
£45.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
9 July 2023
Tony Christie: A Life in Music
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
A life of music celebrating 80 years. The legendary crooner continues to entertain 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.
£32.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
10 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Annie
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
The smash- hit production of Annie comes to Bradford for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £24 - £49.50.
10 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
10 July 2023
BASIC Photographic Session July 2023
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Love photography or want to take up a new skill? Why not join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for one of our unique Photographic Sessions at the recently celebrated 125-year-old Blackpool Grand.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
10 July 2023 to 11 July 2023
The Little Mermaid Jr
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road,
Accrington
Act One Beginners present the junior version of the smash hit musical and Disney film "The Little Mermaid". So come and join us under the sea in this colourful and spectacular show!
£12.
10 July 2023 to 11 July 2023.
civictheatreevents.com
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
SIX THE MUSICAL
Opera House, Winter Gardens ,
Blackpool
Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message. Various times & prices.
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Avenue Q
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
The zany, unconventional, laugh-out-loud musical has been a hit around the world and now you get the chance to be part of the phenomenon. Presented by Preston Musical Comical Society.
£14.
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Ribble Valley International Piano Festival
The Croston Theatre, Westholme School, Meins Rd,
Blackburn
Ribble Valley International Piano Week is a festival of piano related musical events. The festival is keenly anticipated by piano music lovers, not only throughout the North West of England, but much further afield, many of whom return year after year. All concerts take place in the easily accessible Croston Theatre.
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
12 July 2023
History Wardrobe
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road,
Padiham
The Gentlewoman's Wardrobe: Fashion in the age of Anne Lister. A beautifully intimate exploration of fashion in the era of celebrated Yorkshire diarist Anne Lister, from corsets to sleeve puffs, to boots and bonnets, with unique original garments. Tel: 01282 771004 to book.
£12.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
lancashire.gov.uk
12 July 2023
Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke and 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice join forces for their spectacular tour - Him & Me! Joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers, Anton and Giovanni are coming together to put on the show to end all shows - the ultimate entertaining night out! The Ballroom King and the Jive Master bring you Him & Me! Tickets from £40.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Absent Friends
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
Fylde Coast players present this classic Ayckbourn comedy. A tea party where not only the cups are broken. £10 - £14.
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
13 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Beat Herder Festival
Dockber Farm, Gisburn Rd, Sawley,
Clitheroe
Head into the trees and enjoy a fantastic festival like no other. Beat-Herder is a reggae, dubstep, house and dance festival. Started in 2006 Beat Herder attracts over 12,000 guests to the valley and the Forest of Bowland. Various prices.
13 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
beatherder.co.uk
13 July 2023 to 14 July 2023
THE ASHLEY CAMPBELL TRIO
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre, Rainhall Road,
Barnoldswick
Ashley Campbell with guitarist Thor Jensen and bassist Richard Anderson. Daughter of multi-award winner Glen Campbell.
£20.
13 July 2023 to 14 July 2023.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
14 July 2023
MindBreaker – A Night of Wonders
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road,
Accrington
With MindBreaker, expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the human mind and the darkest corners of your imaginations. £12.50 - £17.50.
7:00 pm.
civictheatreevents.com
14 July 2023
Sounds of the Rat Pack Era
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
Vocalists will take you on a journey through time that Mr Bojangles, Leroy Brown and a certain gentleman by the name of Mack would be proud of. Backed by the fabulous Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, from Chicago to New York New York these guys will certainly do it their way.
£23.50.
7:30 pm.
lancastergrand.co.uk
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Heysham Viking Festival
Main Street, Heysham ,
Morecambe
The fantastic Heysham Viking Festival will return to Heysham Village on the weekend of July 15th and 16th. Family fun day out. 10am onwards.
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
1940 Weekend Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane,
Chorley
Exhibits & displays, military vehicles, reenactors , stalls , live entertainment & our Cafe at the Manor plus Garden terrace beer garden. Free entry & parking.
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
heskinhall.com