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.

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 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.

THE DUNWELLS
2025-02-15 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The Dunwells are a successful Leeds-based Indie-folk / Americana band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their debut album “Blind Sighted Faith” was released in 2012 following which they have released a further six albums / EPs.

Teach Rex LIVE!!
2025-02-16 | Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am & 1.30pm. £13.50. Family £46.

THE FORTUNES
2025-02-16 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The Fortunes has members of The Dakotas and Marmalade within their Ranks. Eddie Mooney Fronted The Dakotas for years as well as being in Billy J Kramer’s Band. Both The Dakotas and Billy J Kramer played many times at The Cavern.

AN AUDIENCE WITH SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS
2025-02-16 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Sir Bradley Wiggins shares tales of his career as a professional cyclist.

Megaslam Wrestling
2025-02-17 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Experience the Magic of Megaslam in our all-new 2025 show featuring the biggest names from Team Nasty battling it out with Team Megaslam in a one-night tournament to crown the undisputed winner. Adult £17, child £12, family £47.

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE
2025-02-18 15:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

SING THE MUSICALS
2025-02-18 19:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, a giant screen with singalong lyrics make this the must-see show of 2024/25.

TAYLORMANIA: TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
2025-02-18 19:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’, with an incredible live band and dancers, will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
2025-02-19 19:30 | Barbican, York
The 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival stars top athletes and explorers with breathtaking films of extreme expeditions and stunning landscapes.

THE ALAN HULL SONGBOOK
2025-02-20 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
When Alan Hull, frontman and songwriter of legendary band Lindisfarne, died, his widow, Pat asked their son-in-law Dave Hull-Denholm to sort through Alan’s home studio. Dave discovered dozens of demo tapes of previously unheard material.

Town and Country
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-22 | Northlight Art Studios, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge
Light, mood and moments captured by two local photographers.
Fri 21st Feb – Opening Night 7pm to 9pm
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Feb 11am to 5pm
Will Lake
It’s the overall mood of an everyday scene that really catches my eye, and I love to capture natural light – or the lack of it. I shoot on the move and keep things simple and naturalistic, preferring not to use a tripod or filters and doing little or no processing once the image is taken.
John Linney
I photograph both landscape and towns/streets. I’m as interested in a stunning view as I am a person or townscape captured in a moment. Light, form and movement shape my photography. This collection is based on my street, urban, human work.

BAYLIGHT '25
2025-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Morecambe Promenade, Marine Road Central, Morecambe
A free two-day light art trail featuring fun light artworks, hands-on activities, and an exciting parade to kick off the festival.

JAY LEWIS
2025-02-21 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
At age 8, James picked up his first guitar and embarked on a lifelong journey in music. Self-taught, honing his craft through countless hours of listening to the likes of Hendrix, Zeppelin, Floyd, Nick Drake, and many more.

AN EVENING WITH JIMMY WHITE, KEN DOHERTY & JOHN VIRGO
2025-02-21 19:30 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
A snooker-themed evening hosted by John Virgo, featuring Ken Doherty and Jimmy White with an exclusive trick shot masterclass.

THE REAL PEOPLE
2025-02-22 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The Real People, or “The Realies” as they are known to their fans, formed in 1987 and over the following four years were as pivotal as The La’s and The Stone Roses in reinventing rock & roll, after the synth-led new wave music which had dominated the 80s.

Defying Gravity-West End Women
2025-02-22 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bradford
Defying Gravity – West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible vocalists and an all female band. £26.75 – £32.75.

MONTHLY PUB MEET AT THE SCARBROUGH HOTEL
2025-02-22 19:30 | The Scarborough Hotel, Leeds
Take A Hike’s monthly social pub meeting for members and newcomers.

GRAINNE DUFFY
2025-02-24 19:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
The release of “Test of Time” and the accompanying official video to the title song further marked the development in a short time of Duffy’s reputation in the U.K. During 2012 she became an artist in high demand on the summer festival circuit in UK and began extensively touring in England.

The Take That Experience
2025-02-26 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
