Northern Life Magazine

THE STYLISTICS – GREATEST HITS AND MORE 2025
2025-11-28 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
With their charisma, style and harmony The Stylistics evolved into one of the best-selling Phili groups ever. Don’t miss this brilliant show packed with back-to-back hits and more.

The Christmas Orchestra
2025-11-28 18:15 - 20:45 | Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
This winter, The Christmas Orchestra is bringing an enchanting live performance to new towns and cities across the UK.
The audience will enjoy a 16-piece chamber orchestra, arranged by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conductor, Patrick Bailey. Performing festive favourites and timeless film soundtracks from classics such as Home Alone, Love Actually, The Holiday, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, The Grinch, Polar Express, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Elf, the evening will also feature a dazzling light show for an unforgettable festive experience.

NT Live – The Fifth Step
2025-11-27 19:00 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.£13.20 – £16.50.

MUSEUMS FOR PLAY & GROWTH
2025-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

The Black Ball Final
2025-11-26 19:30 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation – the 1985 World Snooker Final. A record-breaking 18.5m TV viewers stayed up to watch the legendary match and this is your chance to see the rematch with snooker royalty as we recreate the final frame from that special night.

FESTIVE CRAFT FAIR
2025-11-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Trawden Community Centre
Local crafters and creators will be featured, with gift shopping available. Enjoy refreshments and mulled wine, plus a raffle with prizes contributed by all our stallholders!

MINCE PIE SPECIALS
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
Travel in toasty Yuletide carriages as the festive journey continues into the New Year. The stations are transformed with a Christmas display, creating a magical glow as your train rolls in.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK – MAGICAL FAMILY PANTOMIME
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Harrogate Studio Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Times are hard for Dame Trott. She has no money, and her only child Jack isn’t much help either. When Dame Trott decides to sell their precious cow Buttercup at market, they are tricked into exchanging her for just a handful of beans – and that’s when the magic really begins!

STEELEYE SPAN IN CONCERT
2025-11-25 19:30 - 22:00 | King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years.

Royal Ballet: Cinderella
2025-11-25 19:15 - 21:15 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Live Screening from The Royal Ballet. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

The Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender Gala Show
2025-11-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Come along for the highlight of the Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender — packed with world-class performers, laughter, and the unmistakable sound of the ukulele.

The Night Sky Show
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | St George’s Hall, Bridge St, Bradford
Bringing his successful sell out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders.

VIKING DRAGON FIRE
2025-11-22 19:00 - 23:50 | The Axe Imperium, The Fun House, Colne
It’s Viking fancy dress, we will be throwing our Patented Dragon Axes® and then partying into the night. There are limited spaces, and it won’t happen again this year! Book online. Over 16s only.

SWITCH ON SATURDAY
2025-11-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Barnoldswick Town Centre, Barnoldswick
Christmas street market, food stalls, lantern making, Santa’s grotto, live performances, lantern parade around town centre streets, marching bands, Christmas lights switch on, live music, dancing in the town square and fireworks.

MENSTON ART CLUB EXHIBITION
2025-11-22 10:30 - 2025-11-23 16:30 | Kirklands Community Centre, Menston
The next exhibition takes place on the 22nd and 23rd November 2025 in Kirklands Main Hall. Members’ paintings and crafts will be available to admire and purchase.
The café will be open during the exhibition, serving warming drinks and homemade cakes. The exhibition will be open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm on both days. Admission is free. There will be a cafe selling beverages, lunches and homemade cakes. This year, funds will be raised towards a new hut for the Menston Scouts & Guides.

FESTIVE STORYTELLING CLAUS
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.
Families can join Mrs Claus for storytelling in the Great Hall this year, take a seat and enjoy a festive tale. Visit the letter-writing station in the Discovery Room, write down all of your Christmas wishes for Mrs Claus to take home to the North Pole.

FOREST FAMILY FUN
2025-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Harwes Farm, Foulridge, Colne, BB8 7QH
Qualified Forest School practitioners will lead Forest Family Fun and will flow along a Forest School approach. This event is for families, children are 0-18 years and grown-ups get a chance to play out for free too!

A CHRISTMAS MURDER MYSTERY
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:30 | The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
A brand-new crime-solving show in Southport. Brush off your best suit and bring your feather boa!

Rhinestone Cowboy -The Story of Glen Campbell
2025-11-21 19:30 | Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Rhinestone Cowboy: The Story of Glen Campbell is a dynamic live music experience that celebrates the extraordinary life and timeless music of one of country music’s most beloved legends.

ADAM ANT
2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00 | York Barbican, Paragon St, York
Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK this November.

NELL BRYDEN
2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre,, Barnoldswick
Audience favourite Nell Bryden is back with a new and deeply personal album: “I Love You So Much I’m Blind.”

A Twelfth Colour-Rail Journey - A Spotters Story'
2025-11-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Giggleswick Railway Circle (GRC) is a voluntary group that holds regular meetings for anyone interested in railways. In this presentation, Paul Chancellor charts his life as a spotter and how its twist and turns brought about his ownership of Colour-Rail. There are many stories of what he got up to that today’s generation would think could impossible in today’s world.

THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS
2025-11-15 20:00 - 23:00 | The Muni Theatre, Colne, BB8 0AE
The ultimate party starters The Lancashire Hotpots are back to give you the biggest night out of the year. For more years than they care to remember, the Hotpots have built up a solid reputation as THE go to band for a good night out.

Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair
2025-11-15 11:00 - 2025-11-23 18:00 | Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street, Colne
Each year, the theatre is transformed into a major exhibition hall and regularly features over 70 local crafters and artists. There are always new and unusual crafts to see, along with all our regular exhibitors.

MUTTON
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | West Park United Reform Church, West Park, Harrogate
Mutton is a new dark comedy from Brave Words, exploring the life and times of the Yorkshire Witch. How the desperation of ordinary folk in the early 1800s is paralleled today.

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, Eagles and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few!

SUZY HOMEMAKER
2025-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Suzy Homemaker was a line of miniature functional toy household appliances produced by Topper Toys, and launched in 1966, teaching girls how to be the perfect housewife. In this performance we see women throughout history trapped in a role they did not ask for, and had no choice in.

THE NUTCRACKER
2025-11-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Royal Hall, Harrogate, Ripon Road, Harrogate
Following last year’s phenomenal success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker.

THURSDAY TALK: THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ELIZABETH GASKELL AND CHARLOTTE BRONTË
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth
This Thursday Talk will be delivered by Libby Tempest, Vice-Chair of the Elizabeth Gaskell Society and a dedicated advocate for literary access across communities.

YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
2025-11-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Parliament Street, York
York’s award-winning Christmas Market is back from 13th November to 21st December 2025, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city. Support local businesses while enjoying a magical Christmas!
