9 July 2023
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park ,
Colne
Come along to Colne's popular Alkincoates Park for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!
11:00 am.
9 July 2023
Cinderella
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
The Dance Arena Ballet and Stage School present a dance and musical theatre spectacular from students young and old. £16.25 - £20.25.
4:15 pm.
www.victoriatheate.co.uk
9 July 2023
The Proclaimers
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit.
£45.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
9 July 2023
Tony Christie: A Life in Music
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
A life of music celebrating 80 years. The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.
£32.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
10 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Annie
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
The smash- hit production of Annie comes to Bradford for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £24 - £49.50.
10 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
10 July 2023
BASIC Photographic Session July 2023
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Love photography or want to take up a new skill? Why not join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for one of our unique Photographic Sessions at the recently celebrated 125-year-old Blackpool Grand.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
10 July 2023 to 11 July 2023
The Little Mermaid Jr
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road,
Accrington
Act One Beginners present the junior version of the smash hit musical and Disney film "The Little Mermaid". So come and join us under the sea in this colourful and spectacular show!
£12.
10 July 2023 to 11 July 2023.
civictheatreevents.com
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
SIX THE MUSICAL
Opera House, Winter Gardens ,
Blackpool
Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message. Various times & prices.
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Avenue Q
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
The zany, unconventional, laugh-out-loud musical has been a hit around the world and now you get the chance to be part of the phenomenon. Presented by Preston Musical Comical Society.
£14.
11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
prestonplayhouse.co.uk
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Ribble Valley International Piano Festival
The Croston Theatre, Westholme School, Meins Rd,
Blackburn
Ribble Valley International Piano Week is a festival of piano related musical events. The festival is keenly anticipated by piano music lovers, not only throughout the North West of England, but much further afield, many of whom return year after year. All concerts take place in the easily accessible Croston Theatre.
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
12 July 2023
History Wardrobe
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road,
Padiham
The Gentlewoman's Wardrobe: Fashion in the age of Anne Lister. A beautifully intimate exploration of fashion in the era of celebrated Yorkshire diarist Anne Lister, from corsets to sleeve puffs, to boots and bonnets, with unique original garments. Tel: 01282 771004 to book.
£12.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
lancashire.gov.uk
12 July 2023
Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke and 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice join forces for their spectacular tour - Him & Me! Joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers, Anton and Giovanni are coming together to put on the show to end all shows - the ultimate entertaining night out! The Ballroom King and the Jive Master bring you Him & Me! Tickets from £40.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Absent Friends
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
Fylde Coast players present this classic Ayckbourn comedy. A tea party where not only the cups are broken. £10 - £14.
12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
13 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Beat Herder Festival
Dockber Farm, Gisburn Rd, Sawley,
Clitheroe
Head into the trees and enjoy a fantastic festival like no other. Beat-Herder is a reggae, dubstep, house and dance festival. Started in 2006 Beat Herder attracts over 12,000 guests to the valley and the Forest of Bowland. Various prices.
13 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
beatherder.co.uk
13 July 2023 to 14 July 2023
THE ASHLEY CAMPBELL TRIO
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre, Rainhall Road,
Barnoldswick
Ashley Campbell with guitarist Thor Jensen and bassist Richard Anderson. Daughter of multi-award winner Glen Campbell.
£20.
13 July 2023 to 14 July 2023.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
14 July 2023
MindBreaker – A Night of Wonders
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road,
Accrington
With MindBreaker, expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the human mind and the darkest corners of your imaginations. £12.50 - £17.50.
7:00 pm.
civictheatreevents.com
14 July 2023
Sounds of the Rat Pack Era
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
Vocalists will take you on a journey through time that Mr Bojangles, Leroy Brown and a certain gentleman by the name of Mack would be proud of. Backed by the fabulous Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, from Chicago to New York New York these guys will certainly do it their way.
£23.50.
7:30 pm.
lancastergrand.co.uk
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Heysham Viking Festival
Main Street, Heysham ,
Morecambe
The fantastic Heysham Viking Festival will return to Heysham Village on the weekend of July 15th and 16th. Family fun day out. 10am onwards.
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
1940 Weekend Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane,
Chorley
Exhibits & displays, military vehicles, reenactors , stalls , live entertainment & our Cafe at the Manor plus Garden terrace beer garden. Free entry & parking.
15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
heskinhall.com
15 July 2023
Sense and Sensibility
Harewood House, Harewood,
Leeds
Welcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint. Please bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seating. 7.00pm. Adult £19.80, child £12.10, family £53.50.
7:00 pm.
ents24.com
15 July 2023
Hallé – The Best of British Pop with Ken Bruce
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street,
Manchester
Radio and broadcasting legend Ken Bruce, Mr Pop Master himself, presents and introduces a concert of iconic British pop performed by The Hallé. £15.50 - £42.50.
7:30 pm.
bridgewater-hall.co.uk
15 July 2023
The Straits UK
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Founded in 2018, The Straits UK are made up of six musicians all with a passion for delivering quality music and performance every time.
£15.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
16 July 2023
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, Gillians Lane,
Barnoldswick
On these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe. Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15. Free parking.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://bancroftmill.org.uk/
18 July 2023 to 22 July 2023
Heathers The Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
Following two smash hit West End seasons, a record-breaking run at The Other Palace and winning the WhatsOnStage award for best new musical, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour. 7.30pm. Wed & Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £19.50 - £47.
18 July 2023 to 22 July 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
18 July 2023
SUMMER TEA DANCE
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the summer edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Refreshments included.
£8.
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
19 July 2023 to 22 July 2023
Cats The Musical
Yeadon Town Hall, High Street,
Yeadon
Much loved by all generations, Cats features an incredible score with toe tapping numbers, sensational dancing, and mesmerizing singing- a purrfect production! Presented by Futurist Theatre Productions. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. £18 - £22.
19 July 2023 to 22 July 2023.
yeadontownhall.co.uk
21 July 2023 to 25 July 2023
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. 21st - 25th July. Various times.
£16.
21 July 2023 to 25 July 2023.
www.victoriatheatre.co.uk
21 July 2023 to 23 July 2023
THE YORKSHIRE DALES FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Funkirk Farm ,
Skipton
The UK's biggest Food & Drink Festival takes place at Funkirk Farm, Skipton, with a fabulous line-up of celebrity chefs, life music from tribute acts & artists, plenty of delicious street food and drinks, so much festival fun for all the family.
21 July 2023 to 23 July 2023.
https://www.yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com/
21 July 2023 to 27 July 2023
Lancaster Art Fair
The Storey, Meeting House Lane,
Lancaster
Art fair in Lancaster with workshops and free activities for all ages. Closed Sun.
21 July 2023 to 27 July 2023.
visitlancashire.com
21 July 2023 to 27 August 2023
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Williamson Park ,
Lancaster
The Dukes outdoor theatre extravaganza returns with an epic adventure for the whole family! Join us on this incredible race around the world - by trains, boats, elephants and balloons! In an epic whirlwind adventure in the beautiful setting of Lancasters Williamson Park. Adult £22m child £16.
21 July 2023 to 27 August 2023.
dukeslancaster.org
21 July 2023
One Night of Elvis – Lee ‘Memphis’ King
Grand Opera House ,
York
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. £26 - £62.
7:30 pm.
atgtickets.com
21 July 2023
The Jerseys Live!
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen St,
Huddersfield
Join The Jerseys and celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. £21 - £23.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
thelbt.org
22 July 2023
BARNOLDSWICK KITE FESTIVAL
Victory Park ,
Barnoldswick
Magnificent kite displays, market, street food, creative activities. Fun for all the family. Free.
All day.
www.barnoldswick.uk
22 July 2023 to 24 July 2023
The Snail and the Whale
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square,
Leeds
Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved picture book. Various times. £13.50 - £15.50.
22 July 2023 to 24 July 2023.
carriageworkstheatre.co.uk
22 July 2023 to 20 August 2023
VINTAGE TRAINS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road,
Haworth
On successive weekends in 2023, Vintage Trains will operate using a selection of our collection of historic older coaches, many of which date back to Victorian times and rarely see public use. These carriages form part of the Railway’s museum collection. Every weekend from 22nd July - 20th Aug.
22 July 2023 to 20 August 2023.
kwvr.co.uk
22 July 2023 to 1 September 2023
DINOSAURS HAVE LANDED!
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park, Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Rd,,
Blackburn.
Join the explorers, using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to life. Step into the world of Brassica - DinoLAND, and discover immersive storytelling, friendly baby dinosaurs, a huge Stegosaurus, and the menacing T-Rex - plus all the fun of the farm park. Adult £12.79, child £14.96.
22 July 2023 to 1 September 2023.
mrsdowsons.co.uk
22 July 2023 to 3 September 2023
PIRATES & MERMAIDS
Mother Shipton’s Cave, Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge,
Knaresborough
Take a trip under the sea to meet our very own magnificent mermaid and swashbuckling pirate! Explore the little mermaid’s enchanted cavern filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty, whozits and whatzits galore. It’s time to shell-abrate at Mother Shipton’s Pirates & Mermaids event this summer.
22 July 2023 to 3 September 2023.
mothershipton.co.uk
22 July 2023 to 23 July 2023
LOWTHER’S ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
Come along to the Lytham Ice Cream Festival for a fourth year in a row. The free to enter event will bring together over a dozen local, well-loved vendors for a weekend of ice cream and free family entertainment.
22 July 2023 to 23 July 2023.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
22 July 2023
Wizard of Oz Outdoor Theatre
Harewood House, Harewood,
Leeds
You are invited to click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre proudly presents a brand new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end! Adult £16, child £14, family £56
6:30 pm to 8:20 pm.
harewood.org
22 July 2023
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE BARN
Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowfod,
Colne
Our MC for the evening 'Big Lou' from Manford's Comedy Club, Adam Hughes (Frog & Bucket Manchester competition finalist) Middle act - TBA, Joe Zalias (Headline act).
£16.
8:00 pm.
ticketsource.co.uk.
22 July 2023 to 23 July 2023
Tony Christie: 80th Birthday Tour
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.
£27.
22 July 2023 to 23 July 2023.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
23 July 2023
THE DRIFTERS
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
Following their phenomenally successful recent tour, which included dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall and arenas around the UK, The Drifters are back on tour with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.
£31.75.
7:30 pm.
alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
23 July 2023
The Very Best of Tommy Cooper
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
The Very Best of Tommy Cooper includes many of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.
£23.50.
7:30 pm.
blackpoolgrand.co.uk
24 July 2023
Festival of Archaeology
East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,,
Riddlesden, Keighley.
Archaeology is all about the objects that people from the past have left behind. They show us how they lived and help us to work out where we came from too. Free event (Admission applies).
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
nationaltrust.org.uk
25 July 2023 to 29 July 2023
42nd Street
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
42nd Street is a larger-than-life, massively entertaining celebration of musicals and the irrepressible spirit of Broadway that’s guaranteed to lift anyone’s spirits. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £29 - £50.
25 July 2023 to 29 July 2023.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
25 July 2023
Afternoon Dance
Marine Hall, The Esplanade,,
Fleetwood
Whether you are an experienced dancer or it's Strictly for fun, the Afternoon Dances in the beautiful Marine Hall ballroom are a great way to exercise and socialise. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are usually available on the day. 25th July, 15th Aug & 12th Sept.
£5.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
wyretheatres.co.uk
25 July 2023
COLNE GRAND PRIX CYCLE RACE
Colne Town Centre ,
Colne
The race is part of the British Cycling Elite National Circuit Series and takes place on a closed-road 800m circuit around Colne’s one-way system, making for a fast, exciting spectacle. As a round of the National Elite Series, the top riders in the country take part. It is wonderful to see so many people here in Colne enjoying the thrilling cycle racing in the centre of town each year.
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
colnetowncouncil.org.uk.
26 July 2023
Dick Whittington – Outdoor Theatre
Lowther Gardens ,
Lytham St. Annes
With Fairy Tinkle Bells watching over them Dick, Alice, Tommy the cat and Sarah the cook set sail in pursuit of King Rat to the island of Treasure. 12pm & 2.30pm.
£8.
All day.
lowtherpavilion.co.uk
27 July 2023
Rapunzel
Accrington Market Hall, Peel Street,
Accrington
Civic Arts Centre and Theatre - Back by popular demand free children's shows at Accrington Market. This event is free to attend but we are asking that people 'book' online so that we know how many people to expect. Please bring cushions & blankets to sit on. 10.30am & 1pm.
All day.
civictheatreevents.com
27 July 2023 to 28 July 2023
CIRQUE: The Greatest Show!
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Musical theatre meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular as showstoppers from everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling trapeze artistes. Fun for all the family. 7.30pm, Fri mat 2pm. £30 - £37.
27 July 2023 to 28 July 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk