26 June 2024
Kate Fox – Where there’s Muck there’s Bras
Wave Of Nostalgia, 74 Main Street, Haworth
Enjoy an evening with comedian and author Kate Fox as she reads from, signs and discusses her book Where there’s muck there’s Bras, an entertaining and eye-opening journey through the lives of these extraordinary Northern women whose lives and achievements have too long been hidden. £5. 7:00 pm. https://www.waveofnostalgia.co.uk/

26 June 2024
Megan McCubbin – Stopping Extinction
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Around the world there are scientists, rangers and indigenous communities fighting to protect wildlife and their habitats. In this show, we will hear to stories from the front line of conservation and find out what it takes to pull a species back from the brink, from parrot sperm helmets to embryo freezing and everything in between!                         £16.50. 7:30 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

28 June 2024 to 7 July 2024
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre, Various venues, Bradford
Bradford Literature Festival is regarded as one of the most inspiring festivals in the United Kingdom. Over 300 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days, celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms. 28 June 2024 to 7 July 2024. https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/

28 June 2024
Status Faux
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Fast, loud and in your face, Status Faux deliver a high octane tribute to the music of Status Quo. Covering the early albums up to present day, you will be rocked and rocked hard! £18. 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

28 June 2024
Fleetwood Bac
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Fleetwood Bac and guests A Foreigners Journey. £27.25. 8:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

29 June 2024
Festival of Culture 2024
Various Venues in Nelson , Nelson
A major annual event celebrating art and culture. A family fun-day which will celebrate people, environment and culture through music, arts and crafts, food stalls, fun fair rides, community conversations and much more. All day. https://www.buildingbridgespendle.org.uk/

29 June 2024
The Pendle Peace Walk
Colne & Nelson
The Pendle Peace Walk brings people together from different towns, faiths, cultures and social status to walk together in a show of solidarity and unity as citizens of Pendle. This involves two groups of people from our Pendle community who will follow routes along main roads and scenic countryside paths.  One group setting off from Colne Town Centre and the second group from a central base in Brierfield. Both Peace Walk groups will converge at the Nelson Shuttle marking the beginning of the Festival of Culture. All day. https://www.buildingbridgespendle.org.uk/

29 June 2024
Global Rhythms
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
A global voyage of song and dance presented by Encore Dance School. 2pm & 7.30pm. £12. All day. https://www.pendlehippodrome.com/

29 June 2024
Judy & Liza
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
West End stars Emma Dears and Helen Sheals belt out their most famous hits with an uncanny resemblance, bursting with elusive star quality. Featuring live performances of Cabaret, Maybe This Time, The Trolley Song and The Man That Got Away to name but a few. £29.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

29 June 2024
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
From the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock, this brand-new show features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers, dancers and 7 piece live band. £37. 7:30 pm. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

29 June 2024
The Halle – The Best of Bond
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Prepare to be propelled into 007’s world of intrigue and danger with the electrifying music of the James Bond movies. Experience the powerhouse vocals of Alison Jiear and Matthew Ford as they belt out the iconic themes as well as the astonishing sound and spectacle of Manchester’s orchestra, the Hallé, live on stage. £16-£43. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

29 June 2024
George Michael Tribute
Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford
George Michael tribute night featuring the amazing Ross Petty. Doors open 7pm, show 8.15pm. 8:15 pm. https://parkhillbarn.co.uk/

30 June 2024
CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Organised by Great British Motor Shows - Classic Cars, Club Stands, Motorcycles, Light Commercials, Ex - Army and Classic 4×4’s. Trade stands, auto jumble plus show arena on display on the event field. Adult £10, child £5, family £25. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://events.justbookitnow.com/

30 June 2024
Colne Super Soapbox Challenge
Albert Road , Colne
First cart is released from the top of the 4 metre-high ramp by our mystery guest at 11am. It’ll be another great day out for all the family with continual commentary and all the action visible on large format screens again. In addition to the races, there will be the Artisan Fair, the funfair and live music to make it another great, fun-packed family day out. Free event. 11:00 am. https://supersoapboxchallenge.co.uk/

30 June 2024
The Four Wonders of Soul
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
This show boasts of having the UKs finest Northern Soul vocalists appearing all together on one stage playing live with Soul Brothers Syndicate! Featuring proms stars Darrell Smith & Frida Touray as seen on the Northern Soul BBC Proms! £34. 7:30 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

1 July 2024 to 3 July 2024
Voices Together 2024
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Calderdale Music presents “Voices Together”, showcasing over 1300 young people and 42 schools across 3 evenings. 1 July 2024 to 3 July 2024. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

1 July 2024
Ruby Wax: I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was is Ruby’s first tour show in four years following her critically acclaimed, sell-out tour, How To Be Human. £28. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

3 July 2024 to 7 July 2024
Lytham Festival
Lytham Green, Lytham St. Annes
2024 Headliners - Day Tickets · Hozier · Shania Twain · Courteeners · Madness · James UK Festival Exclusive Orchestral Performance. Various prices. 3 July 2024 to 7 July 2024. https://www.lythamfestival.com/

4 July 2024
Film Night – Priscilla
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama gives us insight into the intriguing and complex relationship between Elvis Presley and his wife Priscilla. Based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoire Elvis and Me. £7.50, concs £6. 7:30 pm. https://www.thewhitaker.org/

5 July 2024
10CCLO – The Greatest Hits of 10CC and ELO
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
10CCLO are the world’s only tribute to both the legendary 10CC and ELO in one incredible hit packed 2 hour show. £20, under 16s £17, 7:30 pm. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

6 July 2024
Pendle Pub Walk 2024
Pendle Countryside , Pendle
Annual charity walk around the stunning Pendle countryside - using its finest hostelries as way-points. The sponsored walk, raising money for Pendleside Hospice, is a combination of countryside and road-walking which provides epic views of the Pendle area. See website for details.     All day. www.pendlepubwalk.co.uk

6 July 2024
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS: NON STOP SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Bernard and the boys are back to give you a fun filled evening packed with silly songs and the humour that that made the Hotpots famous throughout the land. £21, concs £19. 7:30 pm. https://blcgroup.co.uk/

6 July 2024
The Hallé – Stars & Stripes
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Celebrate Independence Day with the Hallé and join us on an American musical odyssey. £16 - £43. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

6 July 2024
ELVIS ‘UP CLOSE & PERSONAL’
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Lee Newsome  has been performing his tribute to the King for 4 years and currently tours the UK in various theatres and clubs. The show is an unforgettable jaw-dropping experience from start to finish. £12. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/

7 July 2024
Oxenhope Charity Straw Race
Waggon and Horses Inn , Oxenhope
A fantastic charity race through Oxenhope. To date this event has raised over £450,000 with funds donated to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, Haworth Riding for the Disabled and other local worthy causes. All day. https://oxenhopestrawrace.com/

7 July 2024
Science Museum Live on Tour
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Science Museum brings you this brand-new production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fueling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. 12.30pm & 3.30pm. £22. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

9 July 2024 to 14 July 2024
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Adam Garcia (Wicked, Kiss Me Kate, Coyote Ugly) as Caractacus Potts, Liam Fox (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts and Charlie Brooks (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, EastEnders)as the Childcatcher.  2pm & 7pm. Various prices. 9 July 2024 to 14 July 2024. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

11 July 2024
Beyond The Barricade
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for 25 years. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

12 July 2024 to 14 July 2024
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs. Various times. £11 - £16. 12 July 2024 to 14 July 2024. https://bwdvenues.com/

12 July 2024
HISTORIC GRAFFITI & SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS – SPECIAL TOUR
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Let us transport you back over four hundred years, to a time when King James I, and the people of that time, held firm beliefs about and against witches and witchcraft. £11. 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. https://www.hoghtontower.co.uk

13 July 2024 to 14 July 2024
The Yorkshire Highwayman
Skipton Castle , Skipton
Come and meet John Nevison one of Britain's most notorious highwaymen, a gentleman rogue supposedly nicknamed Swift Nick by King Charles II after a renowned 200 mile dash from Kent to York to establish an alibi for a robbery he had committed earlier that day. Adults: £12, children £8, under 5s free, over 65s £11. 13 July 2024 to 14 July 2024. https://www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/

15 July 2024 to 20 July 2024
THE HOMECOMING
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
Often regarded as Harold Pinter’s most enduring play, Bingley Little Theatre presents The Homecoming. £10. 15 July 2024 to 20 July 2024. https://www.bingleyartscentre.co.uk/

17 July 2024
Sarah Millican : Late Bloomer
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her. £35.25. 8:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

19 July 2024
GENESIS CONNECTED – Top UK Tribute Band
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour. £26. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

19 July 2024 to 20 July 2024
The Giant Killers
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
The Long Lane Theatre Company’s The Giant Killers presents the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest underdog. £16.50 - £19. 19 July 2024 to 20 July 2024. https://bwdvenues.com/

20 July 2024 to 21 July 2024
Fish and Chip Special at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
You can enjoy a slap-up meal of fish n’ chips served to you on-board a heritage train, between Bury, Heywood and Rawtenstall. Your ticket covers a whole day of travel to explore the line and nearby Bury Transport Museum. Adult £31, child £16.50. 20 July 2024 to 21 July 2024. https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/

20 July 2024
SPANDESQUE BALLET
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Spandesque Ballet will take you straight back to the '80's as they recreate that distinctive sound of the New Romantics era with their amazing performance of Spandau hits! £15. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/

20 July 2024
The Country Music Experience
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
The Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to the ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades! £27.50 - £31. 8:00 pm. https://bwdvenues.com/

21 July 2024
FARMERS’ MARKET
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer in the grounds of our historic, iconic Hoghton Tower, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lancashire countryside. Gates open 10am. Last entry 1:30pm. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. https://www.hoghtontower.co.uk

22 July 2024
Cillian O’Connor: My World of Magic
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Cillian Connor is bringing his first ever live stage show on tour to the UK.  Cillian literally burst onto an unsuspecting world during Britain's Got Talent in 2023 and immediately captivated the hearts of the entire nation, reaching the top three in the final. £22.25. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

23 July 2024 to 27 July 2024
The Coiner’s Wife
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
From a remote weaver’s cottage in the bleak Yorkshire moors, a gang of counterfeiters (the ‘Cragg Vale Coiners’) launch a nefarious scheme that threatens to unsettle the currency of 18th century England. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2pm. £6 - £12. 23 July 2024 to 27 July 2024. http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/

25 July 2024 to 26 July 2024
Cirque- The Greatest Show
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Welcome to a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into kaleidoscopic colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking circus artistes performing thrilling feats of agility and flair. 3pm & 7pm. Various prices. 25 July 2024 to 26 July 2024. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

26 July 2024
The Giant Killers
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
The Long Lane Theatre Company’s The Giant Killers – the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest underdog - Darwen FC. £15. 7:30 pm. https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/

27 July 2024
Baildon Farmers Market
Lower Ian Clough Car Park,, Browgate, Baildon
Baildon Farmers Market is a monthly food market that’s rated one of the finest in the UK, and the best in Yorkshire! 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. https://baildonfarmersmarket.org/

27 July 2024
Declan McKenna
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Declan McKenna is kicking off in Halifax on 27th July the tour follows on from his hugely successful UK & European tour earlier this year. £37.25. 7:00 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

27 July 2024
Calling Planet Earth
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Relive the best years of your life - to the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD, The Human League, Tears for Fears, The Police, Soft Cell, Japan and many more. £30.75 - £32.75. 7:30 pm. https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/

27 July 2024
The Hallé – Disco Dynamite
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Follow the call of the disco ball and join Stephen Bell, the Hallé and four sensational singers for this dazzling devotion to disco. £16 - £43. 7:30 pm. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/

27 July 2024
Man I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Friends & Legends Tour
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Europe’s Premier Shania Twain tribute show, the exclusive touring theatre show in the UK and internationally, starring Liza Rebecca Walsh and live band of the UK’s top musicians. £27. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

28 July 2024
The ‘Lancashire Vehicle Club Rally’
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland
Non-members are also invited to enter ! A great day to see many rare classic cars, buses & trucks and a chance to seek out stunning historical exhibits in the museum. Free to enter. All day. https://www.britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com/

31 July 2024
Summer Outdoor Theatre: Pinocchio
Lowther Gardens , Lytham St. Annes
This show from “The Storytellers Theatre Company” is bright, colourful and full to the brim with toe tapping action. The hour long performance is sure to captivate all who listen and watch. 12pm & 2.30pm. £8. All day. https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/