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.

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 (Europe/London) | 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.

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.

Bradford on Foot
2025-09-06 - 2025-12-31 | 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.

Woven Through Time: Bradford’s Textile Industry – Past and Present
2025-09-10 10:00 - 2025-11-13 16:00 | 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.

A Good Yarn
2025-09-13 - 2025-11-26 | Bradford Industrial Museum,, Moorside Road, Bradford
A Good Yarn is quite the sight – a gigantic yarn ball, three metres high and wide. It was created by 2,500 residents of BD10, who plaited vast quantities of found and donated fabric into a kilometre-long rope and then wound it into a ball. After following its rolls through the streets of BD10 the yarn ball which was the brainchild of Luke Jerram, is now on display at Bradford Industrial Museum.

Katharine Holmes and Three Generations of Painting and Living in a Malham Cottage
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2026-01-03 17:00 | The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle BD24 9EY, The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle, BD24 9EY
This exhibition explores Katharine Holmes’s stunning modern paintings alongside the work of her mother and grandmother, Phillipa Holmes and Constance Pearson. Selected works by Katharine Holmes will be for sale. Runs until Sat, 3 January 2026

CUTE & CREEPY HALLOWEEN CREATIONS
2025-10-01 11:00 - 2025-10-31 16:00 | Clitheroe Castle, Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Make something spooktacular this month! Your little monsters can decorate a Wicked Wooden Halloween tealight (£3.50) or a Frightfully Fun Treat Bag (£2.50).

BRITISH TEXTILE BIENNIAL
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | Various Venues, Knareborough
British Textile Biennial (BTB) is a free festival of contemporary art, commissioning artists and designers from all over the world to make work inspired by the context and legacy of the textile industry in East Lancashire and its global impact, often in the places that were created by it.

Ilkley Literature Festival
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-18 | Various venues in Ilkley
Ilkley Literature Festival, established in 1973, is the longest-standing literature festival in the north of England. Running for 17 days every October, the festival features over 100 events, including talks, panel discussions, poetry readings, performances, writing workshops, and interactive experiences.

Spiders Web by Agatha Christie
2025-10-03 19:30 - 2025-10-11 22:00 | The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL
Clarissa, married to a top diplomat, loves to spin tales just like a spider spins a web. However, when someone is murdered right in her drawing room, that’s another matter! Live drama is so much harder to cope with! Presented by Lancaster Footlights.

Opera North's Susanna
2025-10-04 19:00 - 2025-10-22 22:00 | Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Opera and dance combine in this story with a dark heart and strong contemporary resonance. This collaboration between Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre is set against some of Handel’s most memorably melodic music. Various prices.

LOVE LANCASTER LIVE
2025-10-09 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | Town Centre, Lancaster, Lancaster
A weekend of live music taking place throughout Lancaster city centre. Over 50 venues will host performances alongside a packed schedule of live local acts performing a free show in Market Square to ensure the festival is accessible to all.

HAWORTH STEAMPUNK WEEKEND
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | Butt Lane, Haworth, Haworth
Set against the backdrop of the historic town of Haworth, home of the Brontë Sisters, this event brings together vibrant steampunk culture and a great cause, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder’s Manorlands Hospice
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OFF THE SHELF FESTIVAL OF WORDS
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-11-10 17:00 | Sheffield City Centre
The month-long celebration of books, words and ideas will bring leading literary voices, cultural figures and performers to venues across the city.

WINE TASTING EVENING
2025-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Trawden Community Centre
Hosted by Byrnes Fine Wines. Fabulous appetisers and nibbles to pair with the wines. Tickets are available at the Community Shop.

Pendleside Abseil
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Pendleside Hospice, Colne Road, Burnley
An unforgettable abseil down Burnley College in support of Pendleside Hospice. £50 per person. Minimum sponsorship of £150 per participant. Places are limited. Register online.

BACK TO THE 1940S
2025-10-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Eden Camp, Malton
Set within the atmospheric surroundings of an original WWII prisoner of war camp, the event recreates the sights and sounds of wartime Britain with re-enactments, vintage vehicles, authentic uniforms, and live 1940s entertainment.

ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIR TASTER DAY
2025-10-11 09:30 - 15:00 | Sabden, Clitheroe
A fantastic chance to try out an all-terrain wheelchair on this autumn guided walk above the village of Sabden.

PONY SQUAD
2025-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
If your child loves horses and wants to learn more about them in a fun and interactive environment, the Pony Squad at HAPPA is the perfect opportunity. Tailored for children of all experience levels, this program offers a chance to develop equine skills while making new friends and having fun! 10 am – 12 pm for ages 6-10. 1 pm – 3 pm for ages 11-16.

CBEEBIES PANTO - CINDERELLA
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Featuring a host of CBeebies’ stars and specially adapted by Bradford’s own Chris Hannon, expect singing, dancing and laughs for the whole family. Various times and prices.

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Blackpool Centre
Over the years, the firework events have become one of the resort’s biggest draws with the displays, all synchronised to music, being launched from the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower.

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY LEEDS MEMORY WALK 2025
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds
People across Yorkshire & Humber are being invited to take part in this year’s Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walks, joining thousands across the UK walking together to help fund vital dementia support and groundbreaking research.

LOUISE JAMESON PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S MISTRESS
2025-10-12 19:45 - 22:00 | Harrogate Studio Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Shakespeare’s Mistress is Louise Jameson’s ‘desert island disc’ choices from Shakespeare’s canon, which she shares with you alongside her very personal memories of the last 50 years. From Shakespeare to TV Soaps, from the National to stand-up – a life in performance…
