19 August
Twelfth Night
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, Viola disguises herself as a man and becomes entwined in a hilarious love triangle. Serving Duke Orsino, who secretly loves Countess Olivia, Viola finds herself in a twist when Olivia falls for her in disguise!
£16.50.
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
22 August to 25 August
Charity Jigsaw Festival
St. Martin’s Church,, Church Lane,,
Brighouse.
View the magnificent display of 1,850 pre-owned and new jigsaw puzzles, as one is sold another replaces it. Fri, Sat, Mon - 10am to 5pm, Sun - 12noon to 5pm. Entry £2, aqcompanied children free.
22 August to 25 August.
charity.jigsaw.festival.brighouse.org.u
22 August to 24 August
THE GREAT BRITISH RHYTHM & BLUES FESTIVAL
Colne Town Centre ,
Colne
Taking place for the 34th time in 2025, prepare yourselves for three incredible days of live music across the beautiful little town of Colne in East Lancashire. £100 for early bird weekend tickets.
22 August to 24 August.
bluesfestival.co.uk
23 August
SUMMER OF PLAY: FREE ENTRY DAY
East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,,
Riddlesden, Keighley.
Hear about the exciting summer programme and join in with special free entry day events, including: dance lessons with Bingley Dance Studio, outdoor fun with Get Out More, a henna stand, with Kashmala, inflatable courses and bouncy castles, with play in the park funded by Keighley Town Council.
Free.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
nationaltrust.org.uk
23 August
THE YORKSHIRE HIGHWAYMAN
Skipton Castle ,
Skipton
Come and meet John Nevison, one of Britain's most notorious highwaymen, a gentleman rogue supposedly nicknamed Swift Nick by King Charles II after a renowned 200-mile dash from Kent to York to establish an alibi for a robbery he had committed earlier that day.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
skiptoncastle.co.uk
24 August
FISHWICK & RIBBLE BUS MEET
The British Commercial Vehicle Museum, King Street,
Leyland
Organised by the Preservation Societies who lovingly restore and preserve coaches and double-deckers previously operated by Fishwick and Ribble bus companies. Plus, vintage and classic buses from other operators too! Take a memorable ride on a vintage bus
Free.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
britishcommercialvehiclemuseum.com
24 August
ROBIN HOOD
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring open air throughout summer 2025! Set against the enchanting backdrop of the eerie Sherwood Forest, this whimsical production sees King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham trying to thwart the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood and his band of merry men as they steal from the rich to give to the poor.
£16.50.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
26 August
Kilnsey Show & Sports
Kilnsey Agricultural Show Ground Field,, Kilnsey,
Skipton
As the Yorkshire Dales’ premier agricultural show, Kilnsey Show has been marking the end of summer in the Dales since 1897. Showcasing country life, farming, and traditions which have stood the test of time, alongside a taste of local cuisine and retail, the exciting annual show offers an enjoyable day out for families and friends of all ages.
9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
kilnseyshow.co.uk
27 August
The Amazing Bubble Science Show
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
The Amazing Bubble Science Show is an engaging and interactive performance that explores the fascinating world of bubbles through fun experiments, scientific explanations, and creative demonstrations. 11am & 2pm.
£8.
All day.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
28 August
MUSEUMS FOR PLAY & GROWTH
Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane,
Keighley
The session includes some of the “50 Things to Do Before You’re Five” activities and a creative play zone to spark imagination, offering you and your child up to two hours of quality time spent in the museum. Just drop in.
Free.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
bradfordmuseums.org
29 August
Outdoor theatre – Jane Eyre
Rufford Old Hall, 200 Liverpool Road,
Rufford
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring the windswept moorland of Brontë’s masterpiece to life in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall. Adult £20, child £14, family £60. Tel: 0344 249 1895.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
nationaltrust.org.uk
30 August
HAPPA WILD WEST FUNDAY
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,,
Burnley
The farm will be transformed into a lively Wild West frontier, brimming with exciting activities, games, competitions, and themed entertainment for all ages. £6 per adult. £1 per child.
£6.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
happa.org.uk
30 August
Family Silent Disco
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,,
Burnley
Round off the summer holidays with a silent disco suitable for the whole family. Choose from three music channels and dance the night away!
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
happa.org.uk
30 August
Bat Night
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Hale,
Milnthorpe
Discover the zoo in another light, whilst learning about native and exotic bats. Join Conservation Dan on native bat tours around site, with the ability to listen in to the bats with a native bat detector. Fuel your evening with tasty bat themed snacks as you see our animals by night. Normal entrance rates apply, members receive 20% discount on entry.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
https://wildlifeoasis.co.uk
31 August
Whalley Monthly Artisan Market
Swan Pub & Hotel, 62 King Street,
Whalley
Within this bustling market, you'll uncover a plethora of premium handcrafted treasures. Local artisans, passionate creators, and innovative makers display everything from intricate ceramics and bespoke textiles to gourmet delights. Amplifying lively ambience, relish in the melodies of gifted musicians and DJs spinning vinyl classics.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
craftyvintage.com
31 August
Brighouse and Rastrick Band
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
Regarded by many as the best and most consistent ‘public subscription band’ in the world, the fabled brass band presents a highly entertaining concert suitable for both the general public and brass band connoisseur.
£19.25.
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
victoriatheatre.co.uk
1 September to 6 September
WAR HORSE
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, and directed by Tom Morris, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.
1 September to 6 September.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
1 September to 6 September
MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street,
Keighley
A drama by Charlotte Keatley.
1 September to 6 September.
keighleyplayhouse.co.uk
1 September
PIRATES! AT SEWERBY HALL AND GARDENS 2025
Sewerby Hall, Church Ln,
Sewerby
Sewerby Hall and Gardens will host the ‘Iconic Bricks: Pirates!’ exhibition. This family-friendly event features a collection of pirate-themed sculptures crafted from LEGO® bricks, offering an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
£10.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
sewerbyhall.co.uk
1 September
FESTIVAL OF BOWLAND – GARSTANG SHORT WALK
Garstang ,
Preston
Join Wyre Coast & Countryside Service volunteer walk leaders for a relaxed walk along the footpaths and tracks of Garstang’s countryside and historic Market Town. Take in fresh air and enjoy the views of the River Wyre, Lancaster Canal and the Bowland hills.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
forestofbowland.com
1 September
ALEX HART
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, ,
Barnoldswick
Alex Hart is not only a talented vocalist, but an accomplished musician too, 2025 is set to be her most successful and exciting year yet.
£10.
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
2 September to 6 September
Calamity Jane – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Various times & prices.
2 September to 6 September.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
2 September
THE MAN WHO WAS MAGIC
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
Dare to believe in magic and step into a world where the impossible comes alive! James Phelan is The Man Who Was Magic in a completely new show for 2025.
£31.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
3 September
The Makings Of A Murder 2
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin Sutton, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.
£32.75.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
3 September
A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE: A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY EVENING WITH ADAM KAY
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
Join BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight into the British healthcare system as he takes the audience behind the blood-splattered blue curtain.
£34.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
3 September
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
The Palace Theatre ,
Manchester
Set in Paris, 1899, a world of indulgent beauty and unparalleled extravagance, of bohemians and aristocrats, of boulevardiers and reprobates, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the story of a lovesick American writer, Christian, and Satine, the dazzling star of the Moulin Rouge nightclub.
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
manchestertheatres.com
4 September
LEEDS INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall,
Leeds
Discover the world of craft beer at Leeds International Beer Festival, featuring breweries, live music, and street food in a lively setting.
12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
leedsbeer.com
4 September
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: INTER ALIA
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Live screening from National Theatre Live. A new play by Suzie Miller. Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
£17.
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
settlevictoriahall.org.uk
4 September
JAKE XERXES FUSSELL
The Trades Club ,
Hebden Bridge
Jake Xerxes Fussell is a singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings – incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work.
£14.50.
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
thetradesclub.com
5 September
SECRET SHIBDEN TOUR
Shibden Hall, Lister's Road,
Halifax
Discover the hidden treasures of Shibden Hall with the exclusive ‘Secret Shibden’ tour. This unique guided tour offers a rare glimpse into the historic and often unseen parts of the hall, including ornate wall paintings and the Tower Library.
£20.
10:00 am to 11:00 am.
museums.calderdale.gov.uk
5 September
The Fleetwood Mac Legacy – Go Your Own Way
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
£26.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
alberthalls-bolton.co.uk
6 September to 31 December
Bradford on Foot
Bradford on Foot ,
Bradford
Discover Bradford on Foot, a collection of themed walks and tours exploring hidden streets, scenic countryside, and local heritage. Curated for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, these routes have been selected by walking groups, historians, schoolchildren, artists, and locals. All available to download or pick up in paper format at Bradford libraries.
6 September to 31 December.
bradford2025.co.uk
6 September
OKTOBERFEST AT PLEASURE BEACH RESORT
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard Promenade,
Blackpool
Included with your eticket, Oktoberfest will be in the Hub every Saturday in September and will offer everything you’d expect, from traditional Bavarian sausages, pretzels, and steins of beer to the resident oompah band, The Amazing Bavarian Stompers.
8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
6 September
Keighley & District Agricultural Show
KEIGHLEY & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Marley Fields, Aireworth Road,
Keighley
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Keighley & District Agricultural Show! There are traditional Cattle and Sheep classes, over 100 classes will be available in the Horticulture section for novices and experienced gardeners alike. A wide range of Equestrian, Driving and Donkey classes will also be running throughout the day, from Heavy Horses to Shetlands and everything in between. Also it’s non-stop, thrill-a-minute with this year’s Special Attraction, Dangerous Steve’s Quad Bike and Motorbikes.
8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
keighleyshow.co.uk
6 September
THE BURNING HELL
The Trades Club ,
Hebden Bridge
The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators.
£17.60.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
thetradesclub.com
7 September
BACKYARD CINEMA’S ROMEO + JULIET
Albert Hall Manchester, 27 Peter St,
Manchester
A live choir will perform stunning interpretations of iconic songs from the soundtrack, including Young Hearts, Everybody’s Free, Kissing You, and Doves Cry.
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
alberthallmanchester.com
7 September
THE BAY CITY ROLLERS
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, ,
Barnoldswick
Come on down to Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre for an amazing Retromania trip that you won’t forget.
£32.50.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
7 September
BBC Proms: Angelique Kidjo: African Symphony
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo presents a special concert in Bradford as part of BBC Proms. £11 - £31.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
8 September
Tony Christie – The Great Farewell Tour
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
The legendary crooner continues his great farewell unplugged tour, entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation, and a set list that packs a punch. £29/£36.
7:30 pm.
https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/
9 September to 13 September
THE GOOD LIFE – Bingley Little Theatre Production
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street,
Bingley
When Tom and Barbara Good decide to exchange the pressures of the rat race for an alternative, more sustainable way of living, they set about turning their suburban home in Surbiton into a model of self-sufficiency. It’s the good life for them – but not for Margo and Jerry Leadbetter, who live next door, and are desperately trying to maintain the Surbiton status quo. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
£12.
9 September to 13 September.
bingleyartscentre.co.uk
9 September
Autumn Tea Dance
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the Autumn edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler.
£10.
1:30 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
10 September to 13 November
Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
Bradford Industrial Museum,, Moorside Road,
Bradford
Born and raised in Bradford, Ian Beesley is an award winning and internationally acclaimed artist and photographer. During the 1970s and 80s, Ian was given the opportunity to photograph inside the working mills of Bradford. For this exhibition, Ian has revisited Bradford’s textile industry once again, capturing how it has changed in the decades since. Closed Mon. Exhibition ends 16th Nov.
10 September to 13 November.
bradfordmuseums.org
10 September
THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present.
£32.
7:30 pm.
blcgroup.co.uk
10 September
BLACK TIE BALL
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street,
Harrogate
By turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp. Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight.
£19.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
harrogatetheatre.co.uk
10 September
MILITARY WIVES: THE MUSICAL
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
A joyous celebration of female friendship, courage and ‘unsung’ heroes. Get ready for the inspirational story of the Military Wives choir as they change the world one song at a time.
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
11 September to 20 September
Nigel Slater’s Toast
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Toast is the story of Nigel Slater’s childhood; told through the tastes and smells he grew up with. From making the perfect sherry trifle to waging a war over cakes, from the pressured playground politics of sweets to the rigid rules of restaurant dining, this is a story of love, loss and toast. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £14.
11 September to 20 September.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
11 September
The Greatest Love of All Starring Belinda Davids
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talen
£35.25.
7:30 pm.
victoriatheatre.co.uk
11 September
Cloudbusting – The Music Of Kate Bush
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Featuring material from across Kate’s hugely successful catalogue of albums, all delivered with breath-taking vocals from Mandy Watson and superb musicianship from the live band.
£28.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
11 September
ROSIE JONES: I CAN’T TELL WHAT SHE’S SAYING
The Studio, Morley Street,
Bradford
Join star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs.
£21.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
12 September to 14 September
Railway 200Yrs Celebration Weekend
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
East Lancashire Railway is celebrating the 200th anniversary and the birth of the modern railway. There will be intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel trains full length of the 12-miles between Heywood, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, including additional attractions up and down the line. Various prices.
12 September to 14 September.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk