2 December 2023
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Join us for a family concert of Christmas classics, carols to sing, and a heart-warming Yorkshire Christmas tale written by Ian McMillan and narrated by actress Claire Marie Seddon, accompanied by the lively Huddersfield University Brass Band. £7.50. 2:00 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

2 December 2023
Carols & Brass
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Halifax Choral Society, and the legendary Black Dyke Band with their conductor Nicholas Childs, combine to present a joy-filled evening of festive fun and rich harmony. £18 - £32. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

2 December 2023
Soul Train Experience
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
This is a predominantly standing gig. Whilst some seats will be available, they are not guaranteed. £15. 8:00 pm. gicac.org.uk

2 December 2023 to 23 December 2023
Rapunzel – Adult Panto
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
The Adult Panto team are catapulting crazy Christmas chaos back into Lancaster Grand Theatre with a hair-raising tale of panto pandemonium that’s a cut above the rest! £22. 2 December 2023 to 23 December 2023. lancastergrand.co.uk

2 December 2023
BINGO THAT’S BONKERS!
Earnies of Colne, Colne
They’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls! Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes! The Bingo Revolution starts here. Your Hosts and DJ's for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hits from the 80's & 90's and today! Expect everything from ABBA to Spice Girls to Beyonce, and bingo with great prizes! So expect prizes and surprises and a great night out for all. £15. 8:30 pm. bingothatsbonkers.co.uk

2 December 2023
FANDJANGO
The Dressers, 2-4 Hall Street, Colne
A brilliant local favourite bringing their own unique jazzy style that never fails to get people on their feet. Free entry. 10:00 pm. fandjango.co.uk

4 December 2023 to 9 December 2023
Dead of Night
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Thriller by Peter Whalley - Jack has just been acquitted of manslaughter, and regales his girlfriend Maggie and their neighbours with a disparaging account of the trial. £10. 4 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

4 December 2023 to 9 December 2023
When We Are Married
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
This play by Bradford's own genius, J.B. Priestley, was the very first production by the company which became Bingley Little Theatre, in 1943. £10. 4 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

5 December 2023 to 30 January 2024
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds
Industrial heritage with collections of textile machinery, railway equipment and heavy engineering.  Learn about the industrial heritage of Leeds, the city of 1000 trades, in the Grade II* listed Armley Mills. Open Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 12pm - 5pm. Free. 5 December 2023 to 30 January 2024. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

5 December 2023 to 6 December 2023
Dear Santa Live!
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
This show is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged two and over. The Christmas cheer continues, with the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where every child will receive an extra special gift! Tues 2pm, Wed 10.30pm & 1pm. £16. 5 December 2023 to 6 December 2023. bradford-theatres.co.uk/

5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023
Cat’s Cradle (Thriller) by Leslie Sands
Skipton Little Theatre, Clifford Street,, Skipton
In an effort to revive his faltering career, Detective Inspector Jack Frost revisits a haunting, unsolved case from his past – a kidnapping and potential murder. £12, under 16s £6. 5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk

6 December 2023
Eco-friendly Wreath Workshops
Bolton Abbey Estate , Skipton
Join us at our festive Christmas village in Strid Wood to enjoy a half-day workshop with Vanessa Wellock (RHS Chelsea silver medallist and florist to The Devonshire Arms Hotel) to create your own Christmas eco-friendly wreath. 9.30am & 1pm. £60. All day. boltonabbey.com

6 December 2023
The Dan Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
You are invited to join the ever-popular afternoon variety show. It's a fun, relaxed afternoon show, featuring: ​​​​James Loynes, back by popular demand. Kevin Cookson, song writing guitarist.Dawn, a fabulous vocalist,  Johnny Wedgewood, playing 60s and 70s country/pop favourites. £5.50. 2:00 pm. bwdvenues.com

7 December 2023 to 10 December 2023
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise is the fifth show in the series written by Iain Lauchlan for the preschool audience. It will offer just as much fun, interaction and great songs to sing as all the others and the show will, of course, have a great storyline that the children can get involved in.Various times. 7 December 2023 to 10 December 2023. victoriatheatre.co.uk

7 December 2023 to 31 December 2023
Aladdin
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Meet Aladdin, his brother Wishee Washee & his mother Widow Twankey as they battle against the evil Abanazar to stop his evil plan to become Master Of The World! Various times. £15- £21. 7 December 2023 to 31 December 2023. bwdvenues.com

7 December 2023 to 31 December 2023
Jack and the Beanstalk – Christmas Pantomime
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Join our hero Jack Trott as he embarks on an extraordinary journey up the beanstalk to an enchanted land above the clouds. With hilarious antics, loveable characters, and a handful of magic beans, this traditional family panto will captivate audiences of all ages. Various times & prices. 7 December 2023 to 31 December 2023. theatkinson.co.uk

7 December 2023
Dave Spikey “Life In A Northern Town”
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
This show is all about Dave’s life in ….. well…. a northern town so no surprise there.   £25. 7:30 pm. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023
Santa Rocks – A magical family Santamime
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Santa Rocks….. Oh yes he does in our magical family Santamime! Free gift for every child ticket purchased! 10am & 6.30pm. £12. 8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023. blackburnempire.com

8 December 2023 to 26 December 2023
Aladdin
The Met, Market Street, Bury
Aladdin falls for young princess Jasmin but will they ever make it to the altar? Not if evil Abanazar has anything to do with it…don’t miss your chance to join us for the most magical pantomime yet. Various times. Adult £17, child £14. 8 December 2023 to 26 December 2023. themet.org.uk

8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place, York
With stunning sets, hilarious comedy and breath-taking special effects, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be our most spectacular pantomime ever! This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family… Various times and prices. 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

8 December 2023 to 20 December 2023
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Presented by Preston Musical Comedy Society.  Allow the magic of pantomime to transport you to a land far, far away, the land of make-believe, as we present this much loved and classic fairy tale. Various times.  From £11.     8 December 2023 to 20 December 2023. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

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