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
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
11 January 2024 to 21 March 2024
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
£75.
11 January 2024 to 21 March 2024.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
13 January 2024 to 30 April 2024
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays,
Salford
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free.
13 January 2024 to 30 April 2024.
thelowry.com
27 January 2024 to 13 April 2024
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street,
Blackburn
We are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.
27 January 2024 to 13 April 2024.
http://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/
30 January 2024 to 3 February 2024
Calendar Girls
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
The story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time! Various times & prices.
30 January 2024 to 3 February 2024.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
1 February 2024
Bowie Experience
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
£31.50.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
1 February 2024
Steve Bate MBE presents Wild Tracks
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square,
Leeds
Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro, with fellow Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke MBE. £17.50, concs £14.50.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
carriageworkstheatre.co.uk
1 February 2024
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
£23.50.
7:30 pm to 9:45 pm.
theatkinson.co.uk
2 February 2024 to 23 February 2024
Opera North’s Così fan tutte
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
It’s difficult to think of an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte – or has a libretto that is more unsettling. Tim Albery’s beautiful, thoughtful, 18th Century styled production is set firmly in a pitiless Age of Reason. 7pm, various prices.
2 February 2024 to 23 February 2024.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
2 February 2024
BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Experience the unforgettable sound of a generation with Barry Steele alongside an extraordinary ensemble of talented musicians and singers as together they pay homage to the timeless music of Roy Orbison.
£27.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
2 February 2024
Nearly Elton – Ultimate Tribute To Elton John
Marine Hall, The Esplanade,,
Fleetwood
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Eltonand an outstanding full live band. £22 - £24.
7:30 pm.
wyretheatres.co.uk
2 February 2024
The World According to Kaleb
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street,
Bradford
Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper, Chipping Norton's finest celebrity farmer and Sunday Times bestselling author, who shot to fame starring in Prime Video series, Clarkson's Farm, has decided to conquer his fear of the unknown and embark on his first ever theatre tour with The World According To Kaleb - Kaleb Goes On Tour. £29.50 - £39.50.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
2 February 2024
Adele by Candlelight
Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill,
Bradford
Experience an evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we present " The Music of Adele by Candlelight," an exclusive concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin. £15-£42.50.
7:30 pm to 9:45 pm.
visitbradford.com
3 February 2024
Family Antics at the Museum
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road,
Rossendale
Come along and celebrate Chinese New Year in our monthly family antics as we celebrate the year of the Dragon! 11am & 1pm. Recommended for age 6+
£3.
All day.
thewhitaker.org
3 February 2024
UK Foo Fighters
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street,
Clitheroe
This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 28 years of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
£20.
7:00 pm.
thegrandvenue.co.uk
3 February 2024
Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am?
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars.
£20.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
3 February 2024
THE ROLLING STONES STORY
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays,
Salford
The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. £30 - £32.
7:30 pm.
thelowry.com
3 February 2024
American Wrestling
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Awesome Family Spectacular!! Featuring: 10 fall KO challenge, Explosive Rumble and tag team thriller. £12 - £15.
7:30 pm.
bwdvenues.com
3 February 2024
YOU’RE BARD
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
Shakespeare like you’ve never seen. Four actors. Four Shakespeare shows. Endless possibilities. You – the audience – decide everything, from the play to the performance style. Even which actor plays which part.
£20.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
4 February 2024
La bohème
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
La Bohème, is Puccini’s passionate story of love at first sight set in 19th century Paris, in Bohemian district where students and upcoming artists live. £26 - £46.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgran.co.uk
4 February 2024
Omid Djalili: Work in Progress
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Come and see Omid Djalili work in new material. Legendary festival favourite, stand-up comedian, film and television star Omid Djalili guarantees you an evening of experimentation.
£18.
8:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
5 February 2024
Clash of the Titans
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
An Evening with Snooker Greats: Seven-times World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry takes on his arch rival Steve Davis with your host and referee for the evening the Dennis Taylor.
£39.75.
7:30 pm.
victoriatheatre.co.uk
6 February 2024 to 7 February 2024
Diversity – Supernova
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street,
Bradford
Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, bring their brand-new show Supernova to St George's Hall. £32 - £127.
6 February 2024 to 7 February 2024.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
7 February 2024
The Royal Ballet: Manon (12A)
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
The heroine’s struggle to escape poverty make Manon one of the most dramatic and devastating of ballets, emphasized by Nicholas Georgiadis’ evocative designs that reflect the juxtaposition between Manon’s impoverished origins and the lavish world she longs to inhabit. Running time 195 minutes (including two intervals)
£15.
7:15 pm.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
7 February 2024
ROYAL ARMOURIES INTEREST GROUP
Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive,,
Leeds
If you have a special interest in arms and armour, why not consider joining a group of like-minded people to take part in discussions about arms and armour, and enjoy talks about the collection. Age 18 and over. Free.
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
royalarmouries.org
7 February 2024
Clitheroe Concert Society presents Flutes and Frets
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, York Street,
Clitheroe
Beth Stone is an avid player of all flutes. She is currently principal flautist of the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra and the London Baroque Orchestra. Daniel Murphy studied Classical Guitar at the Junior Guildhall Music Department for 4 years before starting Undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music. As a soloist Daniel was recently the only lute finalist in the New Elizabethan Award 2022. The programme will include music by Hans Neusidler, John Dowland, Tobias Hume, Henry Eccles, Giacobbe Cervetto, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Faure, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Chick Corea.
£20.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
www.clitheroeconcerts.org
7 February 2024 to 10 February 2024
A Bunch Of Amateurs – Broughton Players
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village.
£12.
7 February 2024 to 10 February 2024.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk
8 February 2024 to 28 March 2024
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street,
Leyland
The Museum generates a unique atmosphere with its wonderfully preserved and presented vehicles, and its showcases full of memorabilia and artifacts related to transport history. Open Thurs - Sun. 10am - 4.30pm. Adult £10, child £5, under 4s free, family ticket £18/£23.
8 February 2024 to 28 March 2024.
britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com
8 February 2024
Crooners UnCaged
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
Superbly original, utterly hilarious & thoroughly entertaining, Crooners is the original comedy music show combining hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and a splendiferous injection of Big Band swing.
£29.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
9 February 2024 to 25 February 2024
Dark Skies Festival
Yorkshire Dales National Park, Duncombe Place,
York
Local businesses in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park are hosting various events to help visitors get under the starry skies and experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales by night. Events and activities that took place as part of the 2023 Festival were stargazing talks with expert astronomers at some of the best locations in the Park, night-time fell running, astro-photography and canoeing in the dark. There are also plenty of family friendly fun such as rocket making, nocturnal wildlife talks, planet trails and dark skies crafts.
9 February 2024 to 25 February 2024.
yorkshiredales.org.uk
9 February 2024 to 10 February 2024
Love Folk Festival 2024
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
Come along to The Atkinson for Love Folk Festival; a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music.
£50.
9 February 2024 to 10 February 2024.
theatkinson.co.uk
9 February 2024
Craven Museum Store Tour February 2024
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Book one of our behind the scenes tours at Craven Museum and find out how we look after all our amazing collections.
£2.
10:00 am to 11:00 am.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
9 February 2024 to 10 February 2024
Ilkley Beer Festival
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
The festival offers over 20,000 pints of cask ales, craft beers and ciders, as well as wine, Prosecco and a popular gin bar. A full line-up of breweries and beers on show will be released in the days before Ilkley Beer Festival. £17.50 - £20.
9 February 2024 to 10 February 2024.
ilkleybeerfestival.org.uk
9 February 2024
The King Returns: An Exclusive Audience with Alan Shearer
King George’s Hall, Northgate,
Blackburn
Join us for an electrifying event as we bring the legendary Alan Shearer to the stage, in conversation with Sky Sports host Pete Graves. From £38.
8:00 pm.
bwdvenues.com
9 February 2024
The Peter Kay Experience
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Carlton Entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UK’s most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.
£30.50.
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
10 February 2024
Aladdin
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road,
Glusburn
Hop on board the flying carpet with Glusburn Youth Theatre as they present the magical tale of Aladdin! 3pm & 7pm.
All day.
gicac.org.uk
11 February 2024
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM – Skipton Community Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane,
Keighley
Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
bradfordmuseums.org
12 February 2024
Yorkshire Dales by day and by night
Yorkshire Dales National Park, Duncombe Place,
York
Join Mountain Goat for a tour of the Yorkshire Dales most famous areas around Wensleydale and Swaledale. Hawes, a picturesque and peaceful village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Aysgarth Falls, picture perfect waterfalls, Stargazing event, travel through many of the "Dales" on this scenic tour and historic landmarks such as Castle Bolton. This tour will start opposite Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place next to York Minster.
£75.
12:45 pm to 9:00 pm.
mountain-goat.com
13 February 2024 to 17 February 2024
THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
This is a funny, touching, and beautifully moving portrait of the mechanics of a family through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond the love and expectations of their parents. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £10.
13 February 2024 to 17 February 2024.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
14 February 2024 to 17 February 2024
Babes in the Woods
Bradford Playhouse, 4 – 12 Chapel St,Little Germany,,
Bradford.
Come along to this fantastic family pantomime and help Maid Marion, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, Nursie and Bugsy thwart Prince John’s evil plans. 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm.
£10.
14 February 2024 to 17 February 2024.
bradfordplayhouse.org.uk
14 February 2024
Board Game Session
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road,
Rossendale
Drop into our board game session during the half-term holidays. There will be lots of games for you to try - or even bring your own and play with friends! Ages 6 plus.
£4.
11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
thewhitaker.org
14 February 2024
The Classic Rock Show 2024
Royal Hall, Harrogate, Ripon Road,
Harrogate
The Classic Rock Show is back in the UK for the first leg of its 2024 tour. Bigger and even better, and celebrating, once again, the very best of Classic Rock. £33 - £82.
7:30 pm.
harrogatetheatre.co.uk
14 February 2024
The Makings of a Murderer
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen St,
Huddersfield
With more than 34 years as a senior detective, David Swindle shares his unique insight into the minds of the murderers, the famous cases that were never solved, and how the murderer got away with it. . . from someone on the inside.
£28.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
thelbt.org
15 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
Frankenstein
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill,
Leeds
Mary Shelley’s classic novel is a psychological thriller which dares to ask the question – what is it to be human? 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £35.
15 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
leedsplayhouse.org.uk
15 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
Opera North’s Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
Enjoy twice the thrill with this double bill of the ever-popular Cavalleria rusticana and Rachmaninov’s rarely heard Aleko. In both gritty blood-soaked dramas, jealous love triangles plummet to violent ends. From £16.
15 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
15 February 2024
Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
This show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. He had a job at Bolton General Hospital for 32 years before throwing caution to the wind and leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do!
£25.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
15 February 2024
Adam Rowe – What’s Wrong With Me?
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word and star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand-up tour.
£22.
8:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk