28 September
Songs From The Rat Pack – The Northern Swing Orchestra
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
It’s all systems go for Yorkshire’s premier Big Band, The Sixteen Piece Northern Swing Orchestra, as they gear up for an electrifying performance. £27. 7:30 pm. https://blackburnempire.com

28 September
KIM CARNIE
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Award-winning singer and composer, Kim Carnie, has featured not only on some of the UK’s biggest stages, but across the world via film and computer game soundtracks, including Netflix’s Outlaw King, Black Mirror and The Bard’s Tale. £19.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

28 September
TOM HICKOX
The Trades Club , Hebden Bridge
Tom Hickox is a singer, songwriter and composer specialising in the art of storytelling through music. £15. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. thetradesclub.com

1 October
SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE® HAMLET
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Featuring a cast of professional Shakespearean actors, this unique production takes an unpredictable twist each night as one performer is chosen to be deliberately intoxicated for up to four hours before showtime. £26.25. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

1 October
SANDI TOKSVIG: FRIENDS OF DOROTHY
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Come and join the comedian, broadcaster, campaigner (and tiny Danish beacon of hope) for an evening celebrating her love and passion for writers and books. £32. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

1 October
ABBAMANIA
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
One of Europe's leading ABBA tributes continues to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and live musical performance on stage. £30.50. 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

1 October
FILEY FOLK NIGHT
The Imperial, 14 Hope St, Filey
An evening of traditional and modern folk music, with performances from local musicians. Free. 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

2 October
JOHN GRANT
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
The incomparable singer-songwriter performs his first headline show in the city – exclusively live for Bradford 2025. £18. 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

3 October to 18 October
Ilkley Literature Festival
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. 3 October to 18 October. ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

3 October
SECRET SHIBDEN TOUR AT SHIBDEN HALL
Shibden Hall, Lister's Road, Halifax
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

3 October
OKTOBERFEST SHEFFIELD
OEC Sheffield, Penistone Road, Sheffield
With a high-energy live oompah band, hilarious on-stage antics and plenty of opportunities to sing along, this lively event promises laughs, dancing, and plenty of stein swinging. £32. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. oecsheffield.co.uk

3 October
TALON – THE BEST OF EAGLES 25
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado and many more.   £33. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

3 October to 11 October
Spiders Web by Agatha Christie
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
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. £13. 3 October to 11 October. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

4 October to 22 October
Opera North’s Susanna
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. 4 October to 22 October. leedsheritagetheatres.com

5 October
WOOF SHACK
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
On the first Sunday of every month there is a monthly dog socialisation group – Woof Shack! Enjoy group walks around one of the local dog-friendly routes at HAPPA, games, specialist talks, advice and much more! Free. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. happa.org.uk

6 October
HAYSEED DIXIE
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, , Barnoldswick
Creators of their own musical genre, "Rockgrass", Hayseed Dixie initially formed in 2000, covering classic AC/DC tracks in their own unique style, and hitting the road soon after to play some live shows, chase some women, and drink some beer. And they haven't stopped since. £40. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com

6 October
Hello Again: The Neil Diamond Songbook
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash-hit show Hello Again is back in 2025 with a brand-new, mind-blowing production – it’s the world’s greatest celebration and tribute to the life and work of Neil Diamond. £30.50. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

6 October
An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, £35.00. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

7 October
BOWLAND LECTURE
Cow Ark , Ribble Valley
In this lecture, “Are You Lost? The past, present and future of Bowland", Dr Rob St John explores a series of historical moments over the last 150 years to narrate a story of the invention of contemporary Bowland, including, significantly, the designation of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964. £5. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. forestofbowland.com

7 October
THE DRESSER
Colne Little Theatre, River Street, Colne
Based on the author's own experiences as dresser to Sir Donald Wolfit, this bracing, heartbreaking drama is an elegy to a by-gone era. £10.78. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. facebook.com/ColneLittleTheatre

8 October
TALK ON: WITCHES, DARK ARTS AND DEMONOLOGY
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
Popular speaker Dr Colin Penny is back with a new talk about why there was a moral panic about witches and what were the horrors of the supernatural in the 1600s? £8. 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. nationaltrust.org.uk

9 October to 12 October
LOVE LANCASTER LIVE
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. 9 October to 12 October. lancasterbid.org

10 October to 12 October
HAWORTH STEAMPUNK WEEKEND
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 . Free. 10 October to 12 October. facebook.com/haworthsteampunkweekend

10 October
WINE TASTING EVENING
Trawden Community Centre
Hosted by Byrnes Fine Wines. Fabulous appetisers and nibbles to pair with the wines. Tickets are available at the Community Shop. £16. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. trawdenforest.com

11 October
Pendleside Abseil
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. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. pendleside.org.uk

11 October
BACK TO THE 1940S
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. £19. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. edencamp.co.uk

11 October
ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIR TASTER DAY
Sabden , Clitheroe
A fantastic chance to try out an all-terrain wheelchair on this autumn guided walk above the village of Sabden. £5. 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. forestofbowland.com

11 October
PONY SQUAD
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. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. happa.org.uk

11 October
CBEEBIES PANTO – CINDERELLA
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. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

11 October
WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKPOOL
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. Free. 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. visitblackpool.com

12 October
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY LEEDS MEMORY WALK 2025
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. Free. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. alzheimers.org.uk 

12 October
LOUISE JAMESON PRESENTS SHAKESPEARE’S MISTRESS
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… £16. 7:45 pm to 10:00 pm. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

13 October
An Audience with cricketing legend Sir Alastair Cook
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
An Audience with cricketing legend Alastair Cook. Hosted by ex England cricketer & England cricket selector Geoff Miller. One of the leading Test run scorers of all time, Alastair played in 161 test matches scoring 12,472 runs. £32.50. 7:30 pm. https://lancastergrand.co.uk/

13 October
Dirty Dusting
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash. Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner) alongside Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn. £26.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

14 October to 15 October
Cirque Éloize iD Reloaded
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Dance Consortium presents Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded. Directed and curated by Jeannot Painchaud. Mixing urban dance, daring stunts and dazzling acrobatics. iD Reloaded, inspired by iD, Cirque Eloize’s ground-breaking and breath-taking West End and international hit, is an intoxicating blend of circus arts and urban dance music; b-boying/b-girling, breakdance, hip hop and more. £20. 14 October to 15 October. bradford-theatres.co.uk

15 October
KING OF POP
The Muni Theatre , Colne
This incredible production stars the world ’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined on stage by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist – Jennifer Batten. £26. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. themuni.co.uk

16 October
GILL LANDRY
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, , Barnoldswick
Gill Landry is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Gill's latest album, 'Cinnamon Canyon Blues,' is out now. £15. 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com

16 October
CALENDAR GIRLS
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Based on the incredible true story of eleven lovable and brave WI members in Knapley, Yorkshire, Calendar Girls is a sensitive, emotional, beautiful and heartwarming story about life, loss, aging, true friendships, and the power of a community. £33. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

16 October
FUNNY STUFF
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Sue Ryding is one half of the legendary comedy duo LipService. In 2022, her comedy partner Maggie Fox died, and Sue was left with a shipping container full of stage props, costumes, wigs, hats, shoes, sheep, you name it. £15. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. themuni.co.uk

18 October
CAR RAFFLE 2025
Pendleside Hospice, Colne Road, Burnley
One lucky winner will have the choice between a brand-new 25-plate Hyundai i10 Advance or a £10,000 cash prize! Entries close: Monday, 29th Sept 2025. Raffle tickets available online. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. pendleside.org.uk

18 October
Guided Walk: Five Rise Locks
Bingley Railway Station , Bingley
Join us for our free guided circular walk from Bingley train station to the Five Rise and back as part of Bradford on Foot.  Tel: 07771030334 to book.  10:30 am to 12:00 pm. visitbradford.com

18 October
Dirty Dusting
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Production company Entertainment Unlimited have embarked on another UK wide tour in 2025 with the laugh out loud comedy, Dirty Dusting. THIS IS AN EVENING OF PURE THEATRICAL VIAGRA Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three “vintage style” cleaning ladies who, threatened with redundancy, chance on an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra cash. A wrong number requiring a Sex Chat Line rings into the office and gives them a great idea… “Why not start their own Sex Chat Line?” After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone and providing they can keep this a secret from Dave, their boss…they could be onto a winner! What could possibly go wrong???? Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and lively approach coupled with her own unique comedic style. £27. 7:30 pm. www.themuni.co.uk

18 October
Songs From The Rat Pack
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
It’s all systems go for Yorkshire’s premier big band, The Northern Swing Orchestra, as they gear up for an electrifying performance. With their sensational Songs From The Rat Pack show, this will be an event to remember! £30. 7:30 pm. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

19 October
CLASSIC CAR RALLY AT HESKIN HALL
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
Monthly classic vehicle (all types welcome) rally. Prize for winner.  £3 to enter.  Free for those visiting to look around. £3. 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. heskinhall.com

19 October
HEATHER FINDLAY
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, , Barnoldswick
Known for her magical, evocative voice and an ability to interpret and inhabit a range of styles with a mix of power and feeling, Heather Findlay is one of the finest vocalists working in music today. £17.50. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com

20 October
EQUINE CARE & CAKE CLUB
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
Are you passionate about horses or eager to learn equine care basics? HAPPA’s Equine Care & Cake Club is the perfect opportunity to gain essential knowledge about horse care in a welcoming, social setting. £12.50. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. happa.org.uk

21 October
SU POLLARD
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged celebrates Su’s 50 years in show business in a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters. £31.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. themuni.co.uk

21 October
THE PHANTOMS STARRING LEE MEAD
St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take you on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera. £38. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

21 October
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. £21.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

22 October
KERRY ELLIS: QUEEN OF THE WEST END
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Misérables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards. £30. 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. theatkinson.co.uk