Northern Life Magazine

Family Fun At Ilkley Manor House
2024-08-10 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Ilkley Manor House, Ilkley
Come along and participate in the Ilkley Manor House Olympics, inspired by Paris 2024! Free.

Blackpool Air Show
2024-08-10 10:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool
The programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with a whole host of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots. The world-famous Red Arrows display team will return l this summer to perform on both days of the annual Blackpool Air Show.

Alice in Wonderland
2024-08-09 11:00 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Step into the enchanting world of Alice in Wonderland as Same Difference Arts presents a lively theatre performance Join us as we follow Alice on her whimsical journey down the rabbit hole, where she encounters a host of unforgettable characters.

The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
2024-08-07 14:00 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Join us on a journey full of uplifting songs, stories and laughter as we celebrate our 21st year of what has now become a permanent fixture on the Darwen entertainment calendar. £4.50/£5.50.

The Ultimate Bubble Show
2024-08-07 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Join Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. 11am & 2pm.

Cliffe Castle Park Bandstand Concert
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Cliffe Castle Park, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley
Come and enjoy traditional music from a large mix of bands in the beautiful and relaxed surroundings of Cliffe Castle. 4th August – Haworth Band..

Squeeze
2024-08-03 18:30 | King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
A special one off show celebrating 50 years of Squeeze. With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. Various prices.

Brierfield Bridge Club Open Day
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | 2 Clitheroe Road Brierfield BB9, 2 Clitheroe Road, Brierfield, BB9 5PT
The club will be holding an Open Day for anyone who is thinking of taking up bridge.
Come along and have a look around our club and see what is involved.

Garstang Show 2024
2024-08-03 | The Garstang Showfield, Off Green Lane East, Garstang, Preston
Watch the action in the Main Ring, shop delicious local produce in the Food Hall and see beautiful floral displays and handmade crafts in the Horticulture Marquee. Immerse yourself in agriculture with a packed timetable of livestock classes and trade stands showcasing the best of our local businesses.

Dan Hadfield As Gary Barlow In Concert
2024-08-02 19:30 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Dan Hadfield is, without doubt, the go-to Gary Barlow tribute artiste in the entertainment world. He has sung with Gary, appeared as his lookalike on several TV shows, including the Xtra Factor and Miranda

Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-03 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Various times. Adult £16, child £14, family £48.

YORKSHIRE DAY CELEBRATION
2024-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Skipton High Street, Skipton
Join us on Thurs Aug 1st, Yorkshire Day, to celebrate the magnificence of God’s Own County! There will be plenty of fun activities taking place on the High Street to mark the day.

Summer Outdoor Theatre: Pinocchio
2024-07-31 | 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.

The ‘Lancashire Vehicle Club Rally’
2024-07-28 | 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.

Man I Feel Like a Woman – Shania Friends & Legends Tour
2024-07-27 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.

The Hallé – Disco Dynamite
2024-07-27 19:30 | 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.

Calling Planet Earth
2024-07-27 19:30 | 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.

Declan McKenna
2024-07-27 19:00 | 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.

Baildon Farmers Market
2024-07-27 09:00 - 13:00 | 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!

The Giant Killers
2024-07-26 19:30 | 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.

Cirque- The Greatest Show
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-26 | 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.

The Coiner's Wife
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-27 | 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.

Cillian O'Connor: My World of Magic
2024-07-22 19:30 | 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.

FARMERS’ MARKET
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

The Country Music Experience
2024-07-20 20:00 | 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.

SPANDESQUE BALLET
2024-07-20 19:30 - 22:00 | 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!

Fish and Chip Special at East Lancashire Railway
2024-07-20 - 2024-07-21 | 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.

The Giant Killers
2024-07-19 19:30 - 2024-07-20 22:00 | 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.

GENESIS CONNECTED - Top UK Tribute Band
2024-07-19 19:30 | 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.

Sarah Millican : Late Bloomer
2024-07-17 20:00 | 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.
