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 (Europe/London) | 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.

Northern Ballet's Jane Eyre
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-22 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
With choreography by Cathy Marston, and live music, Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors bring this tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm. £23 – £68.

Legends of Steam with Tornado
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Climb aboard for the first large scale steam event of the year. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind a strong line-up of express steam locomotives.

Chicago Blues Brothers: Respect
2025-03-14 19:30 - 2025-03-15 22:00 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
This multi-award-winning show is backed by one of the hottest live bands in the business, the beautiful, sweet soul sisters, and of course, the incomparable Jake and Elwood, in this all-singing, all-dancing high-octane musical mash-up with all The Chicago Blues Brothers classics.

The Waiting Room - Lancaster Footlights
2025-03-14 19:30 - 2025-03-22 22:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
In this gripping original play, a group of strangers find themselves in a deserted railway station waiting room. Initially believing it to be just another stop on their journeys. As they settle in and wait for a train that never arrives, they soon realise something unsettling – none of them can remember where they’re going or where they’ve come from

Pink Floydian
2025-03-15 19:30 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Pink Floydian, the premier Pink Floyd tribute band, prepares to captivate audiences with their mesmerizing live performance.

McBREEN'S MUSIC BINGO
2025-03-15 20:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Get ready for a night like no other…. bingo, but without numbers; instead, song titles! A lively celebration of the greatest hits of all time….everything from the 1950s to the present day….

Science Museum The Live Stage Show
2025-03-16 12:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family £62.

Art Of Andalucia – Flamenco Dance
2025-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Following the success of his first two productions, which have captivated over 80,000 audience members across the UK, Ireland, and Germany in the last two years, Daniel Martinez returns with a new show that places flamenco dance at the forefront.

Gordon Buchanan: Lions and Tigers and Bears
2025-03-17 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Join Gordon Buchananaward winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

Run for your Wife
2025-03-17 19:30 - 2025-03-22 22:00 | Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Comedy by Ray Cooney. A London taxi driver named John Smith secretly has two wives living in different parts of the city, maintaining a carefully planned schedule to juggle both lives.

Blackadder Goes Forth
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-22 | Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax
Presented by The Halifax Thespians – It’s 1917 and waiting in fear of the dreaded order to go ‘over the top’ from the patently insane General Melchett, Captain Edmund Blackadder devises several attempts to escape the banality of the trenches. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £6/£12.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-22 | Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Nightly 7.30pm, Saturday mat 2pm. Adults £15, Under 19’s & Seniors £12.

How to Beat Scammers
2025-03-18 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Nick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and for over a decade he’s delved into the shadows, unravelling scams, frauds, and unethical practices. In this unique evening, audiences can expect a revealing exploration of the murky world of scams and fraud, as Nick shares some essential strategies to make sure your money stays where it should, in your pocket.

Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast
2025-03-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
‘Dogger, Fisher, German Bight’: bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly brings the shipping forecast vividly to life in his hilarious and moving celebration of an iconic cultural institution.

Su Pollard - Still Fully Charged
2025-03-19 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories!

Blackadder 2
2025-03-19 19:30 - 2025-03-22 19:30 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
A stage adaptation by Fylde Coast Players based on the original BBC Television Series created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. £10 – £15.

THE STEAM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-23 | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
Over the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind the guest locomotives and home fleet, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. During the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains. Various prices.

NB Jane Eyre Over 55's Workshop
2025-03-20 09:15 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Taking place on stage, Northern Ballet’s workshops are suitable for those with dance experience or beginners with a secret desire to dance. Whatever your age or ability, ex-Premier dancer Pippa Moore MBE* will guide you through the session, leaving you feeling fresh, inspired and empowered!

Marvin Gaye Songbook
2025-03-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Brand new for 2024 from hit producers Entertainers – the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
2025-03-21 19:00 | St. George’s Hall, Bradford
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr will be back in Bradford with an extension to his current tour, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.

Country Hits Live
2025-03-21 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Performed by a cast of multi-award-winning musicians and singers, prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs. £29 – £34.

COLDPLACE
2025-03-21 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Coldplace – The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

Brain Tumour Charity Fundraiser
2025-03-21 19:30 - 23:30 | Colne Legion Club, Keighley Road, Colne
Evening fundraiser with LA BAMBA BAND and pie and peas supper, lucky ticket number and grand raffle. Supper at 9.15 pm.
Tickets on sale now at £10.

Death By Fatal Murder
2025-03-21 19:30 - 2025-03-24 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
A comedy by Peter Gordon, presented by Preston Drama Club. £11/£12.

Pinsuti Chamber Choir
2025-03-22 19:30 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Pinsuti Chamber Choir is delighted to return to Skipton Town Hall with an evening of inspiring music to feed the soul, and to celebrate the beauty of nature. Under 18s free.
