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.

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.

Axe-Throwing
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | The Axe Imperium, The Fun House, Colne
Axes to Ashes is coming to The Fun House, Colne. Inject some spontaneity, some excitement, some togetherness! Reconnect with your partner, your children, your friends. Do something that makes you feel alive.
​Release that inner Viking
Lose your pent-up frustration
It’s therapy. It’s fun. It’s addictive.

Axes to Ashes isn’t an ordinary axe throwing venue with very limited equipment; it has Tomahawks, Angel Axes, Throwing Knives and its very own Axes to Ashes Dragon Axe®. Plus there is an Axelings™ Range which is suitable for children and those with physical impairments which may limit their ability to throw regular projectiles.

Various times and prices.

Life Goes On - Exhibition
2025-03-29 - 2025-12-31 | Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley
An exhibition featuring Ian Beesley, a celebrated Bradford-born photographer. Known for his powerful images of Northern England, Beesley will showcase a collection of previously unseen works from his extensive archive.
Wed – Sun 10am – 5pm. Free.

Exhibition - Ilkley Art Club
2025-03-29 11:00 - 2025-04-06 16:00 | Ilkley Manor House,, Castle Yard, Ilkley
Ilkley Art Club is an inclusive and welcoming group whose members have varying styles and approaches to their art, enjoying practical sessions, including working from the figure, lectures, discussions and demonstrations. Exhibition Sat & Sun. Free.

Mark Smith: The Story of the Victoria Cross
2025-03-31 19:30 | City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Witness Mark’s extensive knowledge live as he explores and details the instigation of the Victoria Cross, expels some of the myths, and presents some of the breathtaking stories of those men who have been awarded this country’s highest award for bravery.

CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
2025-03-31 20:00 - 2025-04-01 22:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Comedy – You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.

My Fair Lady
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-04 | The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
My Fair Lady is a beautiful musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalion. Presented by All Souls’ Operatic Society. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.

An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s
2025-04-02 - 2025-11-02
An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family. Various opening times.

Day Of Reckoning
2025-04-02 19:30 - 2025-04-05 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Comedy drama by Pam Valentine. £12, concs. £11.

21st Century Tennessee
2025-04-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show.

BOUNCERS & SHAKERS
2025-04-03 19:30 - 2025-04-05 22:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Lancaster Footlights Presents: Bouncers & Shakers by John Godber and Jane Thornton.

Train to Save a Dragon Trail
2025-04-04 10:00 - 2025-04-20 16:00 | Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
Follow the trail and complete the tasks to learn how to save a dragon. Those who complete the trail will receive a special Ready to Save a Dragon Certificate.

Talk on The Civil Wars in Lancashire 1642 to 1651
2025-04-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
This talk is an in depth look at one of the most turbulent times in English History- the Civil Wars of the 1640s, with a focus on events in Lancashire and their wider effects. £10 Booking essential (includes refreshments and admission to the Hall).

Harry Baker: Wonderful
2025-04-04 19:30 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive. £15, concs £12.

Walk Like A Man
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Walk Like A Man is the ultimate celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, recreating the iconic powerful falsetto with perfection.

Woof Shack
2025-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
Bring your dogs to this free, social event, to enjoy a talk by Alan Cope from Ginger Pig Pet Services. Talk on predatory motor pattern and Premack principle. Understand your dog’s natural drive and how to work with it, not against it.

Trial By Jury
2025-04-05 14:00 - 2025-11-01 16:00 | Bradford Police Museum,, City Hall, Centenary Square,, Bradford
Experience the drama and intrigue of a Victorian-era courtroom like never before! Join us for an immersive reenactment where you become part of the story. First Saturday of each month. £15/£20.

The Choral Pilgrimage 2025
2025-04-05 14:30 - 17:00 | Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
In an age of resurgent conflict and frenetic demands on our attention, the 2025 Choral Pilgrimage: Angel of Peace offers a slice of tranquility in many forms courtesy of luminous, purifying music traversing six centuries.

Haworth Haddock
2025-04-05 19:15 - 23:00 | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
The Haworth Haddock returns for 2025, serving the best local Fish & Chips while travelling through the Worth Valley behind a steam locomotive. For full details about this special train, and what is included in the price of your ticket, please visit the Haworth Haddock page on our main website. Adult £31, child £20.

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
2025-04-05 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
In a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you re-live the story lines and all the brilliant music of both classic films of The Commitments and the The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience, where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. £26, concs £22.

The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective
2025-04-05 19:30 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective! feature some of the region’s hottest gypsy jazz and swing players live at the Ilkley Playhouse.

Prince, Princess and Dragon Day
2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
An epic adventure in a world filled with fire and legends. Prepare for tales of bravery and magic. Dress up and enter the fancy dress competition, meet the mythical dragon in the Dragon Show and then have your face painted or get a glitter tattoo, also enjoy crown or sword making in the activity room.

Build a Chocolate Bar with Jacqueline’s Chocolates
2025-04-07 10:00 - 2025-04-14 16:00 | Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
Build a 100g bar of handmade chocolate in the HAPPA Café and add toppings of your choice. All bars made will raise funds for the Charity.

Breathing Corpses - A dark comedy by Laura Wade
2025-04-07 19:30 - 2025-04-12 22:00 | Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
This black comedy opens with a hotel chambermaid’s discovery of a dead body; and, as the play tracks back in time, each scene explains its predecessor.

Six - Musical
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-12 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Vaious times and prices.

Handbagged
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-12 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
The Iron Lady vs. The Crown: It’s a handbag-off for the ages! Moira Buffini’s clever and fiercely funny comedy is a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 – £43.

Easter Half Term Family Activities
2025-04-08 | Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford
Families are invited to enjoy a variety of free activities during the Easter holiday, including crafts, colouring, trails, quizzes, and plenty of fun for all ages. 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm. Family-friendly guided tours will be held at 11am, and 2pm, or visitors can explore the Cathedral on their own with a self-guided tour.
