Northern Life Magazine

ADHD – Unmasked
2025-06-02 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SKIPTON BEER FESTIVAL
2025-05-22 11:00 - 2025-05-24 22:00 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
An event not to be missed! Keighley & Craven CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) is delighted to present the 17th Skipton Beer Festival.
There will be approx. 68 real ales on traditional gravity service, plus real ale on KeyKeg, and a range of cider and perry. Wine and soft drinks will be available for non-beer drinkers. Excellent pies will be available, supplied by local butchers, Stanforth.

£4 payable on the door. CAMRA Members £1 on production of a valid membership card.

Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show
2025-05-18 10:00 | The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street, Leyland
If you are a biker or classic enthusiast, don’t miss this show. The biggest in the North West ! Rare machines by Triumph, Norton, BSA, Villiers,…. A real bikers’ and enthusiasts’ day out. Free Vehicle Entry.

Lancashire Hotpots: Definitely Gravy Tour
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Get ready for a big Saturday night with The Lancashire Hotpots. Bernard and the boys are back to give you a fun filled evening packed with silly songs and the humour that that made the Hotpots famous throughout the land. £19.75 £21.75.

1940s Weekend
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
Come along and experience a journey into the past as we bring the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1940s to life on the railway! This unforgettable weekend will transport you to a bygone era with authentic displays, entertainment, and much more.

Dave Spikey
2025-05-15 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Comedy – This show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town, so no surprise there.

Kate McDonnell - UK Tour 2025
2025-05-15 19:30 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Singer, guitarist, songwriter and recording artist from Albany, NY, USA, Kate McDonnell has captivated audiences around the globe for decades with her award-winning songwriting skills, unique and jaw-dropping “upside down and backwards” guitar style, her infectious personality and stunning voice. £12.50, under 18s £8.

KILLER COUPLES
2025-05-14 19:30 | Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant ‘The Serial Killer Next Door’ tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of “Killer Couples.”

Conservation In Action
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.
Come along and watch the Collections Team clean and care for the historic items in the Hall, find out more about the techniques they use and how they help. Free with entryto the hall.

An Audience with Alastair Cook
2025-05-12 19:30 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
An Audience with Alastair Cook – England’s leading Test Run scorer of all time. Hosted by ex England cricketer & England cricket selector Geoff Miller. VIP Meet & Greet available. Various prices.

Simon Reeve - To The Ends of The Earth
2025-05-12 19:30 | The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Simon Reeve is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world.

Brontë
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-17 | Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
In a collision of dreams, imaginings and memories, playwright Polly Teale shows how three great writers emerged, three sisters, three landmarks of the Yorkshire moors, entwined by ties of family, isolation and a passion for the written word. 7.30pm. Adult £10, concs £6.

Menston Art Club Exhibition
2025-05-10 10:30 - 2025-05-11 16:30 | Kirklands Community Centre, Menston
Come and join us for our next exhibition on 10th & 11th May 2025 in Kirklands main hall. Members paintings and crafts will be available to admire and purchase. Free entry. Cafe open during exhibition for drinks & cakes.

And Finally… Phil Collins
2025-05-09 19:30 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Chris O’Connell brings the charisma and style of the man who fronted Genesis and sold over 150 million albums world-wide in his magnificent solo career.

All Things McCartney - Unplugged
2025-05-09 19:30 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles. Steve Littlewood’s performance is pivotal and engaging as he hosts and charms with his captivating portrayal of the great man.

The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
2025-05-07 14:00 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Come along on a nostalgic journey down memory lane back to those good old days for an afternoon of uplifting songs, stories and laughter. £4.50/£5.50

The Thrill of Love
2025-05-05 19:30 - 2025-05-10 22:00 | Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
True drama by Amanda Whittingham. Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Great Britain in 1955 after being convicted of shooting her lover David Blakely in cold blood.

Levison Wood: Walking The World - A Life Of Exploration And Adventure
2025-05-05 19:30 | Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
This brand-new show will celebrate Levison’s remarkable adventures from the past 20 years from the icy landscapes of the Himalayas to the scorching deserts of Arabia.

Ilkley Carnival 2025
2025-05-05 11:00 | Ilkley Town Centre, Ilkley Town Centre, The Grove, Ilkley
Ilkley Carnival 2025 starts at 11am on Monday 5th May with its spectacular parade beginning on The Grove and finishing at East Holmes Field showground which will be home to headline acts. With all profits made from ticket sales going back into the local community. Adult £8/£6, child £2.

Real Food Ilkley Market
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | The Grove, Ilkley
Real Food Ilkley offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sun of every month.
