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.

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.

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 Dino Adventure
2025-04-10 - 2025-05-28 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Join our intrepid explorers (10th April and 28th May) on an adventure of Jurassic proportions as we give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our baby dinosaurs. Your adventure includes a steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour dino experience with our professional dinosaur handlers, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities. Various times. £17.50/£20.

Saltaire Farmers Market
2025-04-13 10:00 - 2025-12-14 15:00 | Roberts Park, Higher Coach Road, Saltaire
The Saltaire Farmers Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month It offers a wide variety of products from local and independent traders, including hot food and drinks, baked goods, cheese, cakes, pies, , brownies, chocolates, charcuterie, fish, fruits, vegetables, jewellery, candles, clothes, gifts, and treats.

Monthly Classic Car Rally at Heskin Hall
2025-04-20 10:30 - 2025-10-19 15:00 | Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
Monthly classic vehicle (all types welcome) rally on a Sunday. Prize for winner. £3.00 to enter. Free for those visiting to look around.Cafe at the Manor & bar are open! See website for dates.

Den of Dragons and Fiery Dragon Crafts at Clitheroe Castle
2025-05-01 11:00 - 2025-05-31 16:00 | Clitheroe Castle & Museum, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Join us at the museum throughout May to search for our friendly toy dragons hiding in the museum galleries. How many will your young museum explorers find? With ten galleries to explore there’s lots to see and do.
The dragon hunt runs daily and all entries go into a prize draw for a chance to be the lucky winner of a goody bag of great souvenirs from our shop. There’s fiery dragon crafts too. Choose from dragon glider’s (£1.50), ceramic dragon decorations (£2.50) and wooden dragon windmills (£3.99). There’s free activity sheets and a cosy reading corner to enjoy too.
The dragon hunt is free with museum admission. All kids and young people 18 years or younger go free. Museum admission does not apply to join in with crafts. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Mary Poppins
2025-05-21 - 2025-06-29 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the classic multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins. The story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Various times & prices.

Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
2025-05-24 12:00 - 2025-05-25 23:00 | East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
Unite with like-minded music lovers and celebrate the iconic and timeless tunes of yesteryear, the music that shaped countless generations and influenced everything we know today. From the frenetic energy of Northern Soul to the vibrant energy of 1970s pop, this festival will be the largest live music event the ELR has ever held.

Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway
2025-05-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-31 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Leeds Grand Theatre by public demand and is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £27 – £50.

The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others
2025-05-27 19:30 | St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street, Bradford
Experience the unique and best film scores from Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar and many more top productions in a fascinating concert featuring film orchestra, choir, guest soloists, a special guest from the films, and selected film clips! £37.65 – £80.65.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-31 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is an award-winning hit musical for today. This funny, fabulous musical sensation has thrilled audiences and critics alike since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield in 2017. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm. £20 – £39.

Danny Lee Grew: 24K Magic
2025-05-30 19:30 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Join top magician Danny Lee Grew in his brand new mind boggling one man show 24K Magic – no rabbits, no top hats and most importantly, no ‘magic tricks’… just miracles. Expect a spellbinding evening of jaw dropping magic, illusion, laughs, gasps, and stunning sleight of hand sorcery – all performed live, in the flesh and under the most impossible conditions. £10 – £15.

Adele The Candlelight Concert
2025-05-30 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Experience the magic of Adele’s music like never before with Adele – The Candlelight Concert, an immersive candlelit tribute concert brought to you by Xperience Live. Talented tribute artist Natalie Black will perform Adele’s greatest hits, delivering the emotion, soul and captivating presence of her iconic sound.

MEDIEVAL REVIVAL
2025-05-31 10:30 - 2025-06-01 16:00 | Hoghton Tower, Hoghton, Preston
Visit this authentic encampment, with Sir John Savile’s Household and take a glimpse back into medieval times. Living history displays and demonstrations will include weapons and trades from the medieval period. Activities will be taking place throughout the day. Adult £10, children free but must be accompanied by an adult.

QWEEN UK – The Live Experience
2025-05-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
QWEEN UK are the premier UK Queen tribute band consisting of four experienced and professionally seasoned musicians.

An Audience with Kevin Keegan
2025-06-02 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Hosted by Sky Sports presenter Peter Graves, join Kevin for an evening of chat about his spectacular career. £34.75 – £102.75.

ADHD – Unmasked
2025-06-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Join ADHD speaker, coach, former Wright Stuff TV presenter and late diagnosed ADHD Hester Grainger live on the road with ADHD – UNMASKED. The evening promises open conversation, laughter and a refreshingly honest look at life with ADHD.

Abigail’s Party
2025-06-04 19:30 - 2025-06-07 22:00 | Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
At the height of 1970s suburbia, social class and ambition, Beverly Moss, the Hostess with the Mostess, is inviting you to her cocktail party. The latest tracks are on the record player, the drinks are flowing and there’s even a bowl of olives

ALL HAIL HYENA
2025-06-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Lancashire’s own ALL HAIL HYENA, the cult-favourite trio with a global fan base, over a million streams on Spotify, and more than 60 million views on social media, are set to play their biggest headline show to date at the iconic Muni Theatre in Colne. Celebrating eight years of musical innovation, the band promises a wild, high-energy, and unpredictable live experience that fans won’t want to miss.

Black Dyke Band
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 350 recordings and growing every year, in October 2020 the band’s recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1 in the classical music chart.

Murder: Staged
2025-06-05 19:30 - 22:00 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour, research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time Murder Staged. This is an unmissable evening for any true crime fan.

Flook: Celebrating 30 years in 2025!
2025-06-05 20:00 | The Met, Market Street, Bury
The iconic, ground-breaking Irish/English folk group returns to Bury. Thirty years after their first gig together, they continue to inspire and enchant audiences of all ages. £24-£26.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE
2025-06-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
The ELO Experience – The world’s foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time.
