8 December 2023
Santa’s Grotto & Family Film ‘Arthur Christmas’
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
Join us for a fun, festive family night out. Visit Santa in his grotto, where every child will receive a gift. Then settle down for animated Christmas family favourite 'Arthur Christmas'. Grotto 5pm, film 6pm. £6 - £7.50. 5:00 pm. gicac.org.uk

8 December 2023
Brockholes Winter Fayre
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.
Step into a winter wonderland filled with Christmas lights, artisan markets, delicious food and drink stalls, and even a chance to meet Santa himself. Get into the festive spirit with live music and traditional fairground games, Brockholes Winter Fayre is the perfect way to kickstart your seasonal celebrations. 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. brockholes.org

8 December 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band Christmas Concert
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
The multi award-winning British Open Champions will play a mix of traditional Christmas pieces, medleys and carols to get you into the Christmas spirit this December. £22 & £18. 7:30 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023
A Christmas Carol
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
The award-winning Dyad Productions, (A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story. £17.60. 8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

9 December 2023 to 6 January 2024
Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the River Ouse
Grand Opera House , York
York legend Berwick Kaler returns with all of the gang for his hilarious take on the classic story of the sailor from York who finds himself marooned on a desert island, but he’s not alone! Various times and  prices. 9 December 2023 to 6 January 2024. .atgtickets.com

9 December 2023 to 30 December 2023
Peter Pan – The Pantomime
Bradford Playhouse, 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,, Bradford.
Set sail this Christmas and join the swashbuckling pantomime adventures of Peter Pan in this high-flying pantomime for all the family! Various times & prices. 9 December 2023 to 30 December 2023. bradfordplayhouse.org.uk

9 December 2023 to 21 January 2024
Cinderella
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Billy Pearce, as the loveable Buttons, Emmerdale star Samantha Giles as The Wicked Stepmother and celebrity baker and Strictly Come Dancing finalist John Whaite as Dandini. Dale Mathurin will play Prince Charming and Yorkshire local Sarah Pearson will perform as the title role of Cinderella. Various times & prices. 9 December 2023 to 21 January 2024. bradford-theatres.co.uk

9 December 2023 to 2 January 2024
Jack & The Beanstalk
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Paul Holman Associates present Jack & The Beanstalk! This Christmas, join our hero on the adventure of a lifetime as he climbs the beanstalk to fame, fortune and true love! Various times & prices. 9 December 2023 to 2 January 2024. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

9 December 2023
Craven Museum Make & Take: Christmas Crafts
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Join us for a relaxed, Christmas themed family craft session in the Concert Hall, suitable for children of all ages. 10am - 11am & 1pm - 2pm. Free. Just drop in. All day. skiptontownhall.co.uk

9 December 2023
BRING ON TOMORROW
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Basics Junior Theatre School present 'Bring On Tomorrow', with some amazing dancing and singing. Showing at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. £16. 2:00 pm. pendlehippodrome.com/whats-on/bring-on-tomorrow

10 December 2023
PAC SANTA CYCLE AND CHRISTMAS FAIR
Steven Burke Sports Hub, Cravendale Avenue, Barrowford, Barrowford
Enjoy a day filled with fun and festiveness! It's a great idea for a family day out, Christmas present shopping or just to have a giggle with food, beverages, stalls and the PAC Santa Cycle. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. p-a-c.org.uk/santa-cycle

10 December 2023
The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Experience epic and inspirational music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and stunning choir, in this unmissable concert featuring the greatest movie music of all time.£30 - £50. 3:00 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

10 December 2023
The Albion Christmas Band
The Met, Market Street, Bury
An evening of traditional English Christmas songs, music and lighthearted fun from folk stars Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Kellie While and Simon Care. £27. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

12 December 2023 to 30 December 2023
I Should Be So Lucky: The Official Stock, Aitken & Waterman Musical
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken and Waterman musical. All the Hit Factory songs you know and love – finally on stage in an all-new, feel-good musical!  7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£22 - £53. 12 December 2023 to 30 December 2023. leedsheritagetheatres.com

12 December 2023 to 16 December 2023
Fantastic Mr. Fox – By Roald Dahl
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Presented by Halifax Thespians. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12. 12 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. halifaxplayhouse.org.uk

13 December 2023 to 24 December 2023
Rapunzel
Square Chapel Arts Centre, 10 Square Road, Halifax
Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this exciting and fun tangled musical adventure. With a wicked witch, a feisty heroine, a tap-dancing horse and a host of adventures, Rapunzel promises to be a vibrant take on a classic and much-loved story. Various times and prices. 13 December 2023 to 24 December 2023. squarechapel.co.uk

15 December 2023 to 17 December 2023
Robin Hood Christmas Panto!
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
This inclusive show promises festive fun for all the Family with silliness, songs and a good old showdown between the goodies and the baddies.  11am & 2pm. Adult £12.50. child £7.50. 15 December 2023 to 17 December 2023. skiptontownhall.co.uk

15 December 2023
The Bon Jovi Experience
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Looking for the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute? Look no further than The Bon Jovi Experience, official tribute band to Bon Jovi, endorsed by the man himself! £21. 7:30 pm. lowtherpavilion.c.uk/

15 December 2023
CRASH! LIVE AT THE MORRIS DANCERS
Morris Dancers Sizzling Pub, Byron Road, Colne
Join in for a pre-crimbo boogie in true CRASH style! You know it's going to be epic! 9:00 pm.

16 December 2023 to 6 January 2024
Cinderella
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Cinderella is presented once again by our pantomime production company Imagine Theatres. Come and join us for everyone's favourite rags to riches tale. Various times and prices. 16 December 2023 to 6 January 2024. victoriatheatre.co.uk

16 December 2023 to 17 December 2023
The Big Christmas Day Out
Williamson Park , Lancaster
Williamson Park will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland. The ticket price includes all activities (except the food, drink and meeting Santa) with a huge range of festive activities for all the family from fairground rides to Christmas crafting through to the festive cinema and face painting and lots more. 9am - 1pm & 2.30pm - 6.30pm. 16 December 2023 to 17 December 2023. visitlancashire.com

16 December 2023 to 3 January 2024
12 Days of Christmas – Festive Trail
Bolton Abbey Estate , Skipton
As you enjoy a walk through Strid Wood, clues connected to the popular ‘12 Days of Christmas’ carol will help you to solve the festive mystery on the trail sheet. This event is included in the car park entry fee. 16 December 2023 to 3 January 2024. boltonabbey.com

16 December 2023
FATHER CHRISTMAS VISITS THE CITADEL
Colne Citadel, Market Street, Colne.
Includes Turkey dinosaurs and chips and beans/peas, cordial, mince pies. There are rumours that the Grinch may be there... £7.50. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

16 December 2023
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre presents Frank Capra’s 'It’s A Wonderful Life', starring James Stewart & Donna Reed. Admission free but donations most welcome. 7:00 pm. pendlehippodrome.com/whats-on/its-a-wonderful-life

16 December 2023
Voices of Craven and Settle and Giggleswick Brass Band
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
The Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band and Voices of Craven are delighted to come together to bring you a selection of your favourite musical Christmas Crackers! £13.50. 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

16 December 2023
The Music of the Jersey Boys
Silsden Town Hall, Main Street, Silsden
Performing the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, including Sherry, December 1963 and Can't Take My Eyes Off You and many more. £16. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. silsden.live

18 December 2023
Bublé by candlelight with Josh Hindle
Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowfod, Colne
Experience the magic of Christmas as Josh takes you through the Christmas catalogue of the Canadian crooner that is Mr Bublé! 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. pendleheritage.co.uk

22 December 2023
Swing Into Christmas – The Northern Swing Orchestra
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Yorkshire's premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional festive favourites. It guarantees to have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats! £25. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

23 December 2023
Film night at The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery
The Whitaker, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall
Christmas Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol - Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the gang for a tasty hot chocolate and film matinee as the Muppets universe re-tell Charles Dickens’ immortal classic “A Christmas Carol”. £6. 1:30 pm. thewhitaker.org

23 December 2023
Wonka inspired afternoon tea at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel, 28 Church Street, Padiham, Burnley
Welcome to the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and this inspired afternoon tea.         £25. 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. tickettailor.com

23 December 2023
SWING INTO CHRISTMAS
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre presents 'Swing Into Christmas' featuring The Swing City Big Band & Guests. Adults £10, Under 16’s £1. £10. 7:30 pm. pendlehippodrome.com/whats-on/swing-into-christmas

23 December 2023
Christmas Conga Party with Black Lace
Silsden Town Hall, Main Street, Silsden
Black Lace perform some of their biggest party hits including Agadoo, Superman and Do The Conga in the ultimate Christmas Conga Party. Joined by a DJ playing Christmas classics into the night, what better way to see in the festive season. £17.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. silsden.live

30 December 2023 to 31 December 2023
VIKING YULE
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
The Vikings are returning to spend the Yule festival at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds again this mid-winter. Join us for an action-packed programme of demonstrations, have-a-go activities, battle stories and much more. 30 December 2023 to 31 December 2023. royalarmouries.org

31 December 2023
New Year’s Eve at Park Hill Barn
Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowfod, Colne
Experience a magical night with a piper and drummer welcoming you to our sparkling prosecco arrival. Indulge in a gourmet hog roast, festive roast potatoes, salads, and a tasty vegetarian option. Get mesmerized by our incredible live singers: Josh Hindle Singer, Jess McGlinchey - Vocalist, and Jack Clarke Jazzman! £49.50. 6:30 pm. pendleheritagecentre.co.uk

31 December 2023
New Year’s Eve: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, a brand-new concert featuring some of the most iconic and soulful tunes ever written, recorded by some of the era’s most legendary performers.  £38.50 to £58.50. 8:00 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

1 January 2024
Guided walk – Funny Hat and Wig Walk
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
Meet 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. 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. visitbradford.com

3 January 2024
Light Organ at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Exhibition
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield
Yorkshire 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.           £9. All day. sp.org.uk

3 January 2024
On Track Exhibition – Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Now and until 31st January 2024 - On Track Exhibition – A glimpse into Lancashire’s railways past and present. Daily from 12pm - 4pm. Free event.   12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

4 January 2024
Traditional Christmas Food at Craven Museum
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
What 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. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

4 January 2024
Get It On: One Night of Glam Rock
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more. £31 - £41. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

5 January 2024 to 10 March 2024
Ruby Tingle – Afterlife Exhibition
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Ruby 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. 5 January 2024 to 10 March 2024. thewhitaker.org

5 January 2024 to 31 March 2024
FLOTILLA: 100 years of getting our ships together.
Lancaster Maritime Museum, St George’s Quay, Laqncaster
  FLOTILLA: 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.   5 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. visitlancaster.org.uk

5 January 2024 to 21 January 2024
Jack And The Beanstalk
The Muni Theatre , Colne
A 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! £14. 5 January 2024 to 21 January 2024. themuni.co.uk

6 January 2024 to 2 March 2024
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel,, 28 Church Street, Padiham, Burnley
Join a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.             £29.95. 6 January 2024 to 2 March 2024. tickettailor.com

6 January 2024 to 31 March 2024
RA/ID ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,, Leeds
Explore 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. 6 January 2024 to 31 March 2024. royalarmouries.org

6 January 2024
The Absolute Abba Brunch
Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowfod, Colne
Join 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. £22.50. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. pendleheritagecentre.co.uk

6 January 2024
Changes – The David Bowie Years
Tapestry Arts,,  Unit 9 Factory Street, Bradford
A 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!         £8. 7:30 pm. visitbradford.com

7 January 2024
Halle
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Celebrating 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. 3:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

9 January 2024 to 13 January 2024
Life of Pi
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Winner 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. 9 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. leedsheritagetheatres.com

10 January 2024
BASIC Photographic Session January 2024
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Love photography or want to take up a new skill? Join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for a Photographic Sessions at the Grand. £49. 10:00 am. blackpoolgrand.co.uk