10 September 2023
YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton,
Wakefield
YSP is fantastic for families. You can explore and play together in 500 acres of beautiful landscape with contemporary sculpture throughout. Cafe and restaurant open. We are pleased to offer baby changing facilities, family friendly food and buggy friendly paths.. Open daily. £9, concs £6, under 18s free.
10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
ysp.org.uk
10 September 2023
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
The Varnishing Days is the heart-stopping, glasses-dropping, hard-rocking, wig-shaking, levothyroxine-taking, knee-knocking, bootlicking, justifying, teeth rattling, digressing new show from stand-up comedian to the stars John Kearns.
£18.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
10 September 2023
Some Guys Have All The Luck
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart, and takes you on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R ‘n B clubs of the 1960’s to world-famous rock sensation. £26 - £30.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
10 September 2023
Perfect Fourth Saxophone Quartet
St Mary’s Church, Kirk Lane, Embsay,
Skipton
The ensemble will be presenting a varied programme of music from all eras, ranging from Baroque and Classical pieces, through jazz to modern popular songs. Adult £12.50. under 18s £5. Chariety event for St Mary’s Church and the church’s Carbon Zero Project.
7:30 pm.
welcometoskipton.com
12 September 2023 to 16 September 2023
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliet
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
A masterful re-telling of an ageless tale of teenage discovery and the madness of first love, Romeo and Juliet garnered universal critical acclaim when it premiered in 2019, and now returns to the New Adventures repertoire alongside the very best of Bourne’s world renowned dance theatre. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £18.50 - £48.
12 September 2023 to 16 September 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
14 September 2023
AN EVENING WITH HENRY BLOFELD
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
In My Dear Old Things, Blowers reflect on a truly extraordinary life, filled with such scrapes and near misses. There are hilarious tales of Johnners, Arlott and other larger than life characters in the box and on tour with England.
£25.
7:30 pm.
victoriatheatre.co.uk
14 September 2023
An Evening with Bradley Wiggins
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2001 and 2016. The only rider to have won both World and Olympic championships on both the track and the road as well as winning the Tour De France. Join The Tour De France & Olympic Medallist as he discusses his fantastic career, what brought him to cycling and everything in-between! From £32.
8:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
15 September 2023 to 17 September 2023
HARROGATE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW
Newby Hall & Gardens ,
Ripon
Attracting a combined audience of up to 90,000 visitors each year, our spring and autumn shows stage the very best in gardening and horticulture. From spectacular plant nursery displays and stunning floral features to talks and demonstrations plus great garden shopping, the show makes the perfect day out for gardeners.
£24.50.
15 September 2023 to 17 September 2023.
flowershow.org.uk
15 September 2023
Led Into Zeppelin
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road,
Accrington
Led Into Zeppelin are the UK’s most accurate and authentic tribute show to the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin. They are acclaimed by many.
7:30 pm.
civictheatreevents.com
15 September 2023
Tom Allen: Completely
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Tom Allen is back on the road with his brand new show Completely.
£26.50.
8:00 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
16 September 2023 to 18 September 2023
Lancashire Encounter Festival
Harris Museum ,
Preston
Lancashire Encounter brings a fusion of dance, music, theatre, food and community to Preston this Sept, to celebrate the inspiring creativity and diversity of Lancashire. Over three days and across eight locations, the festival offers an eclectic mix for everyone to encounter and enjoy.
16 September 2023 to 18 September 2023.
16 September 2023
500 Years of Garstang
Garstang ,
Preston
A guided walk around the tracks and fields of Garstang to discover the history of the town and surrounding area. 5 miles. Uneven ground, fields, lanes and tracks with some moderate slopes. Expect stiles. Packed lunch required. Free. Booking essential. greatoutdoors@wyre.gov.uk
10:30 am.
visitlancashire.com
16 September 2023
Patsy Cline & Friends 60th Anniversary
Marine Hall, The Esplanade,,
Fleetwood
The Music of Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves & Hank Williams, The Velvet Country voice of Patsy Cline caught the imagination of Sue Lowry, who has been a lifelong fan of Patsy Cline and Country Music.
£19.50.
7:30 pm.
wyretheatres.co.uk
16 September 2023
The Rocket Man – a Tribute to Sir Elton John
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
A journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. The Rocket Man – a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John.
£27.
7:30 pm.
lancastergrand.co.uk
16 September 2023
MURDER MYSTERY – Aboard All
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
All Aboard! The Mystery Cruise. Where anything can happen, Join Captain Mendoza and his not so delightful crew of misfits and massive egos below deck in this zany, satire style, parody, comedy, Murder Mystery.
£25.
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
theatkinson.co.uk.
17 September 2023
Lancaster Krazy Races Soapbox Derby
Williamson Park ,
Lancaster
Come and join thousands of spectators from across Lancaster and beyond to cheer on our krazy, wacky and outrageous soapbox downhill racers at Lancaster Krazy Races will be launching themselves from the very highest point of Williamson Park.
All day.
krazyraces.co.uk
17 September 2023
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSEUM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, Gillians Lane,
Barnoldswick
See the engines and looms in operation, plus guided tours of the museum. The engine starts at 1pm. Adult £6, concs £5, children 6 – 14yrs £3, under 6s free, family £15.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
bancroftmill.org.uk
17 September 2023
Patsy Cline and Friends – 60th Anniversary Show!
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre,
Bingley
Patsy Cline was a record-breaking artist spending 251 weeks in the Country Music Album Charts in the U.S.A. With all the wonderful recordings she left behind, this will be an evening to celebrate the power of her music!
£18.50.
7:30 pm.
bingleyartscentre.co.uk
17 September 2023
Jeff Dayton: A Salute to Glen Campbell
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Jeff and the band perform all the hits the same way they were done live. You'll hear stories behind the songs, Glen's country upbringing, his country humor and more.
£18.
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
18 September 2023 to 23 September 2023
Greatest Days
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
Relight Your Fire with this sensational new production of Take That’s smash hit musical Greatest Days. Featuring more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart shine. Various times & prices.
18 September 2023 to 23 September 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
19 September 2023 to 23 September 2023
THE CROWN JEWELS
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays,
Salford
The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history. Charismatic and unpredictable Colonel Blood is planning the greatest heist of all time: stealing the Crown Jewels in plain sight. 7.30pm. Wed, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £22.50 - £55.
19 September 2023 to 23 September 2023.
thelowry.com
19 September 2023
Skipton Town Hall Tea Dance
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the autumn edition of our ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Price includes sweet treats and refreshments.
£8.
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
19 September 2023
Skipton Town Hall Tea Dance
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the spring edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Refreshments included in price.
£8.
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
20 September 2023
Here Come the Girls
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road,
Padiham
A fascinating guided tour of Gawthorpe Hall focussing on the women of the Shuttleworth family. Linked to the Remarkable Women exhibition discover more about the lives of the women who lived at the Hall, covering everything from education and social reform to girl guiding and aeroplanes. Included in normal museum admission charges.
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
ancashire.gov.uk
20 September 2023
CODEBREAKERS – THE STORY OF ENIGMA
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
This show, by Dr Mark Baldwin, is one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories. That of the Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence so gained to hasten Allied victory.
£18.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
20 September 2023 to 23 September 2023
The Nightingales
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
A romantic comedy by Peter Quilter. From £11.
20 September 2023 to 23 September 2023.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk
21 September 2023
‘Take That’ – Cancer!
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
A fabulous evening of 90's entertainment from "Rule the World" one of the best Take That tribute act in the world. All proceeds go to Jacqui's Million for the care of patients at Leeds Cancer Centre.
£20.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
22 September 2023 to 24 September 2023
Morecambe Poetry Festival
Morecambe Winter Gardens, ,
Morecambe
A poetry festival featuring Carol Ann Duffy, Roger McGough, Henry Normal, Atilla the Stockbroker and many many more. Individual shows available. Various prices.
22 September 2023 to 24 September 2023.
22 September 2023
PINK FLOYDIAN
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street,
Bingley
A Pink Floydian show is much more than a gig, it is a faithful recreation of Floyd at their finest. Comprising some of the country’s finest musicians, close your eyes and Pink Floydian will take you back. 2023 will see them perform a full rendition of Dark Side of the Moon to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
£22.50.
7:30 pm.
bingleyartscentre.co.uk
23 September 2023 to 24 September 2023
Artisan Market at Holden Clough
Holden Clough Nurseries ,
Bolton-by-Bowland
Come and meet some of the favourite local craftspeople, designers and food and drink producers to our "Apple" Artisan Market. It's a wonderful chance to meet the talented makers and find out what goes into creating their unique products. Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm. Free.
23 September 2023 to 24 September 2023.
visitlancashire.com
23 September 2023 to 24 September 2023
DogFest Yorkshire
Harewood House, Harewood,
Leeds
DogFest is the ultimate dog’s day out; you can try your hand (or paw) at a variety of have-a-go activities, enter the Fun Dog Show for the chance to win Best in Show or take part in the Big Dog Walk, a group dog walk around the stunning stately home and grounds at Harewood. Plus, there’s loads of stalls, festival food and drink, and more dogs than you can ever imagine!
23 September 2023 to 24 September 2023.
harewood.org
23 September 2023 to 24 September 2023
Festival of History
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane,
Chorley
A celebration of British History with reenactors and displays for different parts of of our history, stalls, entertainment, our cafe at the manor & bar.
23 September 2023 to 24 September 2023.
heskinhall.com
23 September 2023
Songs from the Northern Powerhouse
Queen St Mill Textile Museum, Harle Syke,
Burnley
Bard Company perform a collection of rousing anthems. What happens when a group of middle-aged activists and Socialist performers decide to bond together in Solidarity? Bard Company is born.
£10.
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
lancashire.gov.uk
23 September 2023
Haworth Haddock
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road,
Haworth
Start your evening at Oxenhope Station, where plenty of parking spaces are available. The fish and chips will be delivered to you at Keighley Station. Music and dancing at Keighley platform. Bar will be opened throughout. Adult £29.50, child £19.50.
7:15 pm to 11:00 pm.
kwvr.co.uk
23 September 2023
Hepworth Band
St David’s Hall, Holmbridge Church,, Woodhead Rd,,
Holmfirth
The band is to perform a specially selected programme reflecting the 2023 Holmfirth Arts Festival theme "Forces of Nature". Adults £10, concs £8 & £5.
7:30 pm.
23 September 2023
The Sixteen’s Choral Pilgrimage: A Watchful Gaze
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close,
Blackburn
Our 2023 Choral Pilgrimage celebrates the legacy of one of choral music's most treasured composers, William Byrd. £10 - £25.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
thesixteen.com
24 September 2023
THE RIBBLE & FISHWICK JOINT BUS RALLY
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street,
Leyland
Open to ALL bus & coach owners. Take a free ride on a bus from times past. And don’t miss the horse-drawn bus and many other veteran vehicles (all in immaculate condition) to be seen in the museum. Plus model buses, coaches and bus books to be found in the museum shop.
10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com
24 September 2023
THINK, GREEN
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton,
Preston
Explore how you can apply a more sustainable and biodiverse approach to everyday living. Come and discover a selection of stalls featuring eco-friendly alternatives, natural goods and artisan craftsmanship. Listen to some of our interesting talks from local experts and wildlife specialists.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
hoghtontower.co.uk
24 September 2023
Washpit and Mill Circular Heritage Walk
Washpit Mills, Carding Shed Car Park, Green Lane,
Holmfirth
Discover hidden gems on this four mile circular heritage walk from Washpit to Holmfirth and back. Listen to stories of what it was like to work in the mills and enjoy the music and entertainment as you walk along the Ribble, which is England’s shortest river.
£10.
11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
26 September 2023
Skipton Music Presents: Bibi Heal & Amanda Cook
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Skipton-based soprano Bibi Heal and guitarist Amanda Cook explore the universal influences of human nature and Mother Nature. £25, Under 30 £10,Under 19 £2.
7:30 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
28 September 2023
LEGEND: THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship.
£28.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
28 September 2023
The Bon Jovi Experience
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
In tribute to this incredible musical talent, The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself.
£23.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
theatkinson.co.uk
29 September 2023
Life with the Judges
Judges Lodgings,, Church Street,
Lancaster
From chilly winters to grisly cases, find out what life was like for the judges staying at the house and get an insight into some of the famous offenders. Penny Blackburn uses historical resources to uncover life at the Judges' Lodgings. £4 per person to include a cup of tea or coffee and admission to the museum. Church Street, Lancaster
£4.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
lancashire.gov.uk
29 September 2023
Afternoon Tea with Kitty LaMare
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street,
Bingley
A delicious afternoon tea, served with large dollops of good music and a plateful of friendship.
£9.
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
bingleyartscentre.co.uk
29 September 2023
Skipton Camerata: Once Upon a Time
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Psycho, Death in Venice, folk tales, waltzes and blues. Mariam Adam and Linton Stephens are the soloists in this concert of music relating to stories, cinema and dance. Adults £22, over 60s £20, under 25s £5.
7:30 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
29 September 2023
The Jerseys Live
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Join The Jerseys and celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
£20.50.
7:30 pm.
blackburnempire.com
29 September 2023
An Evening of Bublé
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street,
Colne
An Evening of Bublé - Featuring Josh Hindle and his live band. £16.50, concs £14.
7:30 pm.
pendlehippodrome.com
29 September 2023
A Promz Party
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road,
Accrington
A Promz party - Classic Pop to popular classics, performed by The Mike James Orchestra.
£24.
7:30 pm.
civicartscentre.co.uk
29 September 2023
Jason Byrne – The Bionic Man
The Dukes, Moor Lane,
Lancaster
Born with a cock eye (then straightened), his lung collapsed (it was blown back up and sealed with metal pins), appendix removed, cartilage replaced in his knee from a poo-on-the-loo accident, arm dislocated by a wave, heart now functioning on six stents. Don’t miss The Ironic Bionic Man as he brings us through his one-man, half-machine show. It’s painfully hilarious.
7:30 pm.
dukeslancaster.org
29 September 2023
ROY CHUBBY BROWN LIVE
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again!! 30 totally different DVDs in 30 years, thousands of live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the face that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy"
£25.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
alberthalls-bolton.co.uk