The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
2024-11-18 - 2025-01-25 | Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
This breathtaking stage show of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel returns to Leeds Playhouse following a successful West End and UK tour. With magical storytelling, bewitching stagecraft and incredible puppets, it is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Various times & prices.

Northern Lights Leeds: A Festive Light Trail at Temple Newsam
2024-11-21 - 2024-12-31 | Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds
Temple Newsam in Leeds is set to host West Yorkshire’s newest festive attraction: the immersive light trail known as Northern Lights. Following its sell-out success in Newcastle, this acclaimed event is expected to draw over 100,000 visitors to its debut in Leeds. Northern Lights promises a spectacular journey through a myriad of illuminations and unique musical compositions. Various prices.

The Borrowers
2024-11-22 - 2024-12-31 | The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Prepare for a tiny adventure at the Dukes this Christmas! Hidden beneath the floorboards of an empty house you’ll find a peculiar miniature world that belongs to brave Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. These clever Borrowers make use of anything they find “upstairs”, from buttons to biscuits and baubles. Various times. Adults £22, child £18, family £76.

Jack and the Beanstalk
2024-11-23 - 2025-01-05 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Fe Fi Fo Fun for all the family! Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this giant new adaptation of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk! Various times. £13 – £19. Family £54.

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto
2024-11-29 - 2025-01-12 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
A very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians. Various times & prices.

Rapunzel
2024-11-30 - 2024-12-31 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Get ready for a hair raising adventure about the girl with the magical golden hair as Polka Dot Pantomimes and the Albert Halls proudly present RAPUNZEL – A Tangled Tale! Various times & prices.

84/85 – THE LONGEST YEAR
2024-11-30 10:00 - 2025-03-03 17:00 (Europe/London) | National Coal Mining Museum, New Road, Wakefield
84/85 – The Longest Year is a yearlong exhibition and programme of events, held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Opened on 6th March 2024, it marks the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. This exhibition considers the strike through memories and stories of miners and their families. Uniquely positioned at a former working colliery, the Museum addresses the broader picture of the strike and gives a voice to those who experienced it. Free. Open Wed – Sun.

Snow White
2024-12-02 - 2025-01-04 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Come and see the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil queen’s plans. Don’t miss this spectacular pantomime from Paul Holman Associates, featuring breathtaking scenery, dazzling costumes, spectacular singing and plenty of traditional pantomime shenanigans. Various times & prices.

Cinderella
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-31 | King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
This magical pantomime features great songs, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, lots of laughs and amazing special effects – so come along, we promise you will have a ‘ball’! Various times & prices.

CINDERELLA
2024-12-05 19:00 - 2024-12-31 22:00 | King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
A magical pantomime with songs, dance, costumes, and laughs for the entire family. Various times and prices. Runs until 31 Dec.

Pinocchio
2024-12-07 - 2025-01-19 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Comedy sensation and Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce leads the cast as toymaker Geppetto, with his prize creation Pinocchio transforming from the famous puppet to a real boy, whose nose grows every time he tells a lie. Joining Billy is Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne who will take on the role of the evil Stromboli, and Drag Superstar, Singer and Television Personality Courtney Act as the Blue Faerie. Various times & prices.

PINOCCHIO
2024-12-07 00:00 - 2025-01-19 00:00 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Panto legend Billy Pearce stars as Geppetto in this magical production of Pinocchio. Runs until 19 Jan.

HENRY BARD
2024-12-11 00:00 - 2025-02-21 00:00 | East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.
Performances of English songs and broadside ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries, paired with stories of old England.

Peter Pan
2024-12-14 - 2025-01-05 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Peter Pan will be packed full of all the ingredients necessary to make The Victoria Theatre’s panto the best panto in Calderdale – lots of hilarious slapstick comedy, stunning scenery and costumes, magical musical numbers and a plenty of audience interaction. Various times & prices.

Northern Ballet's A Christmas Carol
2024-12-17 - 2025-01-04 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
One magical night. Three mysterious ghosts. Dickens’ timeless tale is reimagined through dance, music and storytelling which will transport you to Victorian England and leave your heart aglow. 7pm, mat 2pm. £20 – £72.

Reach for the pie!
2024-12-26 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Keen to find a way to unwind after a hectic Christmas? We’ve got you covered with our relaxing Mince Pie Train. Every visitor travelling on a heritage train along the Irwell Valley on this date will be given their very own mince pie, compliments of the ELR.

PETE WYLIE
2024-12-28 12:30 - 16:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
This will be a very special, intimate gig with one of the most charismatic personalities in the British Music Scene.

An evening of Madonna
2024-12-28 20:00 | Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford
An electrifying Madonna Tribute Night featuring the fabulous Laura King! Get ready to dance the night away to all the iconic hits from the Queen of Pop, including “Like a Virgin,” “Material Girl,” and many more!

THE SOUTHERN ROCK ANTHOLOGY SHOW
2024-12-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Bronx formed in the late 70s played gigs for 40 years. Southern Rock artists have always influenced them, from the Allman Bros through to more modern bands such as Blackberry Smoke and the Bros Landreth.

UK City of Culture 2025
2025-01-01 - 2025-12-31 | Various venues Bradford
Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Visit the website for further details.

DC BLUES
2025-01-02 21:00 | The Three Tuns, 12 Coppergate, York
Monthly residency.

Sleeping Beauty
2025-01-04 - 2025-01-19 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring great songs from our live band, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and spectacular special effects. Various times. Adult £17, child £16, family £59.

Teach Rex LIVE
2025-01-04 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Bolton after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts. 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm.

Live Forever - The Rise of Oasis
2025-01-04 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bradford
Celebrate the story of one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands Britain has ever seen… Oasis! £24.75 – £30.25.

PETER PAN
2025-01-10 - 2025-01-19 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation that only pantomime can provide. Various times & prices.

MUSIC IN THE ROUND
2025-01-10 19:00 | Crucible Playhouse, Norfolk Street, Sheffield
Music in the Round gives you the very best musicians performing the very best chamber music. At our home in Sheffield, and many of the venues we visit around the country, you are closer to the performers, sitting just metres away from amazing artists performing spine-tingling live classical music with their heart and soul.

ENGINEERY EXHIBITION
2025-01-11 10:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds
On the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject. The exhibition is on until 28th Sept 2025.

THE OASIS EXPERIENCE
2025-01-11 18:00 | Viva Blackpool, Church Street, Blackpool
The world’s no.1 tribute to the infamous Gallagher brothers and the band Oasis. Recreating an intimate concert experience with the icons of rock ‘n’ roll.

GARY AS NEIL DIAMOND LIVE AT MYTTON FOLD
2025-01-11 19:00 | Mytton Fold Hotel, Whalley Road, Langho
Forget the January Blues at Mytton Fold Hotel for an evening of the classics – Gary as Neil Diamond live.

DARKHER
2025-01-11 19:30 | The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
The sinister yet beguiling images that DARKHER paints with her ethereal vocals, layered guitars, and atmospheric strings reflect her mostly eerie, sonic storytelling.
