Northern Life Magazine

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.

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.

THE GREAT CHAMBER SING-OFF
2025-02-07 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
A brand-new event from the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Picture this, top business leaders and employees from across East Lancashire swapping their boardrooms and offices for the Burnley Mechanics stage and belting out their favourite tunes, all for charity.

PURE PRESLEY -ELVIS BY PAUL LARCOMBE
2025-02-07 20:30 | Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford
One of the world’s best Elvis tribute acts, Paul Larcombe, brings his dazzling Pure Presley show to Barrowford. Known for his spot-on likeness to the King, Paul has performed on ITV, BBC, and even entertained the Queen and The Royal Family.

GUIDED WALK: SPOT THE HARE
2025-02-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Marsden Moor, Marsden
A nine-mile moderate hike to spot hares in their white winter coats.

BEN PORTSMOUTH: THIS IS ELVIS
2025-02-08 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, you’ll be taken on a trip down memory lane with many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras, including the 1950s, the iconic ’68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.

STREISAND
2025-02-08 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstuck, The Greatest Star Barbra Streisand Tribute Show takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back and relax.

AN EVENING OF STEELY DAN
2025-02-09 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Reelin’ in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980.

THE BLACKPOOL TOWER CIRCUS
2025-02-11 00:00 - 2025-11-05 00:00 | Blackpool Tower Circus, Blackpool
Experience stunts, comedy, and legendary clowns Mooky and Mr Boo at this historic circus.

CLAUDE BOURBON
2025-02-13 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.

CELEBRATING CELINE, THE ULTIMATE CELINE DION TRIBUTE SHOW
2025-02-14 18:30 | Viva Blackpool, Church Street, Blackpool
Starring award-winning vocalist January Butler as Celine and featuring an incredible live band led by musical director Andy Mudd.

BOO HEWARDINE AND BROOKS WILLIAMS - STATE OF THE UNION
2025-02-14 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams aka State of the Union, create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere with two guitars and two voices. Their performances are consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining.

DARK SKIES FESTIVAL
2025-02-15 00:00 - 2025-02-22 00:00 | Forest of Bowland, Various places, Forest of Bowland
A week-long festival showcasing the night skies of the Forest of Bowland.
