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.

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.

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.

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.

Nature Inspired
2025-01-20 11:00 - 2025-03-23 16:00 | Heart Gallery, The Arts Centre, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6AA
Exhibition of art and craft, all inspired by nature, with shots from landscape photographers Gunther Walker and Will Lake.

Mindgame
2025-01-27 19:30 - 2025-02-01 22:00 | Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
The story unfolds as Mark Styler, a renowned author of ‘true crime’ sensationalist novels, attempts to secure an interview with Easterman, a famed serial killer. £10/£12.

PRETTY VACANT
2025-01-29 19:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Not many musical explosions define a generation and change music for ever. There was Rock and Roll in 1956, Beatlemania in 1963, Flower Power in 1967, The birth of Rock in 1970 and then there was Punk and New Wave.

HAYDEN THORPE & PROPELLOR ENSEMBLE
2025-01-29 19:30 | NCEM, Walmgate, York
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane.

Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
2025-01-30 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bradford
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar’.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
2025-01-30 19:30 | Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road, Hebden Bridge
Films featuring extreme expeditions and stunning landscapes from top athletes and explorers.

WARD THOMAS
2025-01-30 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Hampshire country music duo Ward Thomas has announced an intimate, acoustic UK tour for early 2025.

LIONEL - THE MUSIC OF LIONEL RICHIE
2025-01-31 19:30 | The Platform, Morecambe
Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night at The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high-octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.

THE BEE GEES LIVE IN CONCERT
2025-01-31 19:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee…

N.M.E (NINETIES MUSIC EXPERIENCE)
2025-01-31 19:30 | Tan Hill Inn, Richmond
Having crafted their performance for many years, this 90’s tribute band, NME, perform faithful recreations of classic 90’s tracks, by the likes of indie bands Blur and Oasis.

COUNTRY ROADS
2025-01-31 19:30 | Barbican, York
Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight, and many, many more.

80S MANIA
2025-01-31 19:30 - 20:00 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Europe’s official 1980s multi-tribute concert, featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.

BUT DADDY I LOVE HER
2025-01-31 20:00 | The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Sophie Duker is back! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.

From Haworth To Eternity: The Enduring Legacy Of The Brontës
2025-02-01 - 2025-12-31 | Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth
The Brontës’ enduring popularity is largely explained by the power and originality of the stories they created, but the story of the Brontës’ own lives is as compelling as their fictions. The family’s home at Haworth Parsonage, and the moorland surrounding it, were a profound influence on the Brontës, and became part of the irresistible draw of Haworth for visitors from all over the world.

THE STADIUM ROCK EXPERIENCE
2025-02-01 18:00 | Viva Blackpool, Church Street, Blackpool
Huge hits from Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Queen, Status Quo, Kiss, Journey, ABBA, Guns N Roses and many more.

Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees
2025-02-01 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin’ performed live on Heart FM withThe Bee Gees and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.

Nearly Elton - The Ultimate Tribute Show to Elton John
2025-02-01 19:30 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.

JIVE TALKIN’ PERFORM THE BEE GEES
2025-02-01 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin’ performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Gees and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.

FLEETWOOD MAC BY CANDLELIGHT
2025-02-01 19:30 | Opera House, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join a ‘landslide’ concert, jam-packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before.

TAYLOR FEVER
2025-02-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift! In a show that is packed full of the icons most popular songs including ‘Karma’ ‘Shake it off’ ‘Cruel Summer’ and many more – audiences of all ages will be up on their feet dancing and singing along!

JASON FOX: LIFE AT THE LIMIT
2025-02-02 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Ex-special forces soldier Jason Fox shares stories from his career in the UK Special Forces.

BOWLING FOR SOUP
2025-02-05 19:00 | Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Pop punk legends, the Grammy-nominated Bowling For Soup, are delighted to announce their February 2025 UK tour, celebrating 20 years of one of their most successful albums, the fantastic A Hangover You Don’t Deserve.

LAURENCE JONES & BAND
2025-02-06 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Laurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter born in Liverpool released his 8th studio album ‘Bad Luck & The Blues’, which charted #1 in The Official Jazz & Blues Charts in The UK.

SAM GREENFIELD
2025-02-06 19:30 | Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Sam Greenfield has made a name for himself in the music industry playing alongside some of the biggest names in the biz. He has toured extensively with Vulfpeck’s Cory Wong, Joss Stone, Dave Koz, and Thank You Scientist.

STREISAND - The Greatest Star
2025-02-07 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, ‘The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show’ takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back & relax, enjoy the sounds of this fabulous ‘concert style’ production.

Giovanni: The Last Dance
2025-02-07 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance. Various prices.
