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/
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
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
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
20 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
The Woman in Black
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black returns to the Alhambra Theatre direct from London's West End, after an incredible 33 year run at the Fortune Theatre. 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm & Sat mat 2.30pm. £20 - £40.
20 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
20 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
Guys and Dolls – Presented by MAODS
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate,
Lancaster
This musical comedy takes us from the centre of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong!
£16.
20 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
lancastergrand.co.uk
21 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
The Yeomen of the Guard
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Blackburn G&S proudly present a fully staged version of this operatic classic with an orchestra under the baton of a renowned and respected interpreter of the music of G&S. 7.30pm. Sat mat 3pm.
£14.
21 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
blackburnempire.com
21 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
Enchanted April
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
Preston Drama Club presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim.
£12.
21 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk
22 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
Oh What a Lovely War
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street,
Harrogate
A cornerstone of modern musical theatre and one of the very greatest stage satires, Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £17 - £96.
22 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
harrogatetheatre.co.uk
23 February 2024 to 24 February 2024
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this spring as they bring the haunting marshes of Kent and the bustling streets of Victorian London to theatres and cathedrals around the country in a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ enduring masterpiece. Adullt £21.50, child £14, family £64/£56.
23 February 2024 to 24 February 2024.
blcgroup.co.uk
24 February 2024
AMERICAN FOUR TOPS MOTOWN SHOW
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction appear live in concert performing the AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Motown Show bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.
£29.50.
7:30 pm.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
24 February 2024
Totally Tina!
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular. Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast.
£25.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
theatkinson.co.uk
24 February 2024
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
A high energy 6-piece folk, roots and rock & roll band based in West Yorkshire, they have been described as “a cross between The Pogues and The Oyster Band, with a bit of The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors and the Bruce Springsteen Seeger Sessions Band thrown in”.
£10.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
24 February 2024
Undivided: A Tribute to Boybands of the Noughties
Silsden Town Hall, Main Street,
Silsden
Performing the hits of Westlife, Boyzone, NSYNC, 5ive and the Backstreet Boys, Undivided is the ultimate tribute to boybands of the noughties.
£17.50.
8:00 pm to 10:10 pm.
silsden.live
25 February 2024
Humpty Dumpty – Half Term Panto
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Once upon a time in Storybrooke all was going well until the evil Queen of Hearts caused misery and corrupted all the nursery rhymes in the land. Various prices.
1:00 pm.
blackburnempire.com
26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024
BLT presents: Blackbird
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre,
Bingley
Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, Blackbird is a deeply complex portrayal of two people whose ruined lives are inextricably intertwined.
£10.
26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024.
bingleyartscentre.co.uk
27 February 2024
THE GREATEST MAGICIAN: AN EVENING OF WONDERS
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
James Phelan, the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicted the lottery, presents an all new show for 2023. £18, concs £14.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
27 February 2024
Queen Extravaganza
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street,
Bradford
Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced by Roger Taylor and Brian May, returns to the UK in 2024, following a triumphant 2023 tour and sell out shows across the globe. £30.50 - £48.50.
7:30 pm to 9:45 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
28 February 2024 to 3 March 2024
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
Empowering pop musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. From explorers to artists, scientists to secret agents, hear the stories of some of history’s strongest mothers, sisters and daughters; all independent icons who really did change the world. Various times & prices.
28 February 2024 to 3 March 2024.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
28 February 2024
Whitney – Queen of the Night
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate,
Lancaster
Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.
£28.
7:30 pm.
lancastergrand.co.uk
28 February 2024
THE GLENN MILLER & BIG BAND SPECTACULAR
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK.
£24.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
28 February 2024
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.
£34.75.
8:00 pm.
victoriatheatre.co.uk
29 February 2024 to 2 March 2024
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,,
Saltaire
Bradford CAMRA is proud to present the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024. There will be over 110 real ales, real ciders and perries, wines, global beers, and craft keg beers, as well as great food, live music and our world-famous tombola.
29 February 2024 to 2 March 2024.
bradfordcamra.org.uk
29 February 2024
CROONERS – Uncaged
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.
£27.50.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
29 February 2024
Dire Streets
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out as the Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
£28.50.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
29 February 2024
Jon Courtenay: Bigger
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
The winner of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent comes to The Met with his brand-new show! Join Jon for his biggest show yet jam-packed with the very best in music, comedy and entertainment.
£19.50.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024
Oh What A Lovely War
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Oh What A Lovely War is an extraordinary theatrical journey bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. £15 - £29.50.
1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
1 March 2024
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Celebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
£29.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
1 March 2024
The Best of Queen – Majesty
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.
£31.50.
7:30 pm.
theatkinson.co.uk
1 March 2024
Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel.
£22.
7:30 pm.
https://lancastergrand.co.uk/
1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024
AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Starring Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo. Back by popular demand, professional Argentine Tango dancers, Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo, return to stage - An Evening in Buenos Aires.
£15.
1 March 2024 to 2 March 2024.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
2 March 2024 to 3 March 2024
Keighley Model Railway Club Exhibition 2024
Woodbank Garden Centre and Nurseries, Harden Rd, Harden,
Bingley
A model railway exhibition hosted by the Keighley Model Railway Club. Features: 15 layouts, trade support, refreshments and parking. Adult £10, child £5, family £20.
2 March 2024 to 3 March 2024.
keighley-mrc.org.uk
2 March 2024
Bootleg Blondie
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street,
Clitheroe
Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB’s in New York City before it’s demise in 2006.
£20.
7:00 pm.
https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/
2 March 2024
Killer Rhapsody – A Night of Queen
Marine Hall, The Esplanade,,
Fleetwood
For over a decade, Killer Rhapsody have been blowing people’s minds with the hottest and most riveting tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
£18.
7:30 pm.
wyretheatres.co.uk
2 March 2024
Clare Teal & The Clare Teal Four
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road,
Glusburn
She’s back! Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 and Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal and her marvellous band.
£28.
7:30 pm.
gicac.org.uk
2 March 2024
Something About George
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
2 March 2024
The Illegal Eagles
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more…
£34.75.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
2 March 2024
EMMA HORNSBY – Vocalist
Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road,
Colne
A welcome return for this great female vocalist. Members free, Guests £1
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm.
https://colnelegionclub.co.uk/
3 March 2024
TABLE TOP SALE
Kelbrook & Sough Village Hall, Dotcliffe Road,
Kelbrook
Table top sale. Come along and sell your unwanted items in the village hall - perfect for your 'Spring Clean'.
All day.
www.kelbrookvillagehall,org.uk
3 March 2024
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin, Coach Street,
Skipton
Skipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sun of the month on the Canal Basin. The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://www.welcometoskipton.com/
3 March 2024
Ireland The Show
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
'Ireland The Show' is back! Featuring an all-star Irish cast of the Emerald Isle's most talented award-winning performers including Gary Gamble, Ritchie Remo, Elaine Boyle, Keltic Storm and the Gael Force Irish dancers with their high energy jigs and reels!
£27.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
3 March 2024
American Wrestling
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
The world’s greatest family spectacular, featuring the people’s champion Tiny Iron, king of the ring rumble. The show of a lifetime, plus free meet and greet. £13.75 £15.75.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/
5 March 2024 to 23 March 2024
Macbeth
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill,
Leeds
Corruption and an insatiable greed for power, lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Various times & prices.
5 March 2024 to 23 March 2024.
leedsplayhouse.org.uk