27 September 2025 to 3 January 2026
Katharine Holmes and Three Generations of Painting and Living in a Malham Cottage
The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle BD24 9EY, The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle
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 27 September 2025 to 3 January 2026. https://thefolly.org.uk/event/katharine-holmes-and-three-generations-of-painting-and-living-in-a-malham-cottage/

22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026
Snow White – Christmas Pantomime 2025
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Tom Rolfe Productions are thrilled to be back with a brand new production bursting with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, sensational singing, beautiful scenery, and the coolest Magnificent Seven ever! Various times & prices. 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. blackburnempire.com

28 November 2025 to 11 January 2026
Aladdin: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
This isn’t your average Christmas pantomime – this is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime! Imagine the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud audience participation, hilariously cheesy jokes, and a high-energy jukebox bursting with iconic rock anthems and chart-smashing hits. And the best part? Every note is performed live on stage by a showstopping cast of multi-talented actor-musicians. It’s a festive extravaganza like no other!  Various times. £20.50 - £40. 28 November 2025 to 11 January 2026. https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

3 January 2026 to 18 January 2026
Aladdin
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Join our hero Aladdin, his mother Widow Twankey and his brother Wishee Washee as they embark on a magical adventure and try to defeat the evil Abanazar and his plan to become master of the world. Various times. From £16.50. 3 January 2026 to 18 January 2026.

4 January 2026
MEET FRANCES TEMPEST AT BOLLING HALL
Bolling Hall Museum, Bowling Hall Rd, Bradford
English Civil War, 1642 – 1649. Bolling Hall was the temporary Royalist Headquarters after winning a great battle against the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell, the Battle of Adwalton Moor in June 1643. Frances, as mistress of the house, would protect herself & her family by always having 2 Flintlock Pistols at the ready, “keeping her powder dry” under her apron. Every Sunday. Free. 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. bradfordmuseums.org

6 January 2026 to 14 February 2026
WINTER LIGHTS YORK
York City Centre
The Winter Lights adorn more than 50 streets in York. Miles of swags add yet more fairy-tale whimsy to this enchanting city. The Tree of Light captivates with its ever-changing display, using the latest Twinkly LED technology. Free. 6 January 2026 to 14 February 2026. theyorkbid.com

7 January 2026
IN LOVING MEMORY
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Halifax
Death is something that affects us all, and the need to remember those we have lost is an important part of being human. Featuring displays of mourning wear, jewellery and imagery, this exhibition explores our changing attitudes towards death and the ways in which we cope with loss. Free. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. museums.calderdale.gov.uk

8 January 2026
TROUBLE AT MILL: THE RADICAL WORLD OF ETHEL CARNIE HOLDSWORTH EXHIBITION
Queen St Mill Textile Museum, Harle Syke, Burnley
Don't miss a truly unique and beautifully presented exhibition celebrating local writer Ethel Carnie Holdsworth and the Rickard Sisters’ new graphic novel adaptation of her radical story, This Slavery. £5. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

9 January 2026
LITTLE SCIENTISTS
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Discover Abbey House Museum's three Victorian streets in a new way using the magic of science! Explore Abbey Fold, Harewood Square and Stephen Harding Gate and learn some simple science on the way. This discovery session is perfect for under-5s. £7.15. 10:00 am to 11:15 am. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

10 January 2026
WINTER ILLUMINATIONS
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Ln,, Doncaster
Discover the magic Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Winter Illuminations, the most magical winter lantern trail. Winter Illuminations is one of the UK's most magical Christmas light experiences and perfect for all the family or a festive date idea! 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. yorkshirewildlifepark.com

14 January 2026
BRONTË BABIES – THORNTON
South Square Centre, Thornton, Bradford
These relaxed sessions for little ones aged 0-walking feature sensory play, song, and stories and a chance to meet other parents and carers. Each session draws inspiration from the Brontë Parsonage Museum’s collection and the lives of the Brontës. Free. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. bronte.org.uk

14 January 2026
HAROLD GOSNEY: MATERIALS AND MAKING
York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York
This retrospective celebrates over six decades of creative work by Yorkshire sculptor Harold Gosney (born 1937), an artist renowned for his inventive use of materials and his deep connection to the region. £8.50. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. yorkartgallery.org.uk

14 January 2026
The Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Join us on a nostalgic journey down memory lane back to those good old days for an afternoon of uplifting songs, stories and laughter. £5/£6. 2:00 pm. bwdvenues.com

16 January 2026
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Show
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
50 plus years In Entertainment/comedy , Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong , entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country , Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy. £28. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

17 January 2026 to 25 April 2026
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds
Come down to Leeds City Museum for our Rory’s Saturday Club craft sessions for families with children of all ages. Drop-in, no need to book. Until 25th April. Give what you can. 17 January 2026 to 25 April 2026. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

17 January 2026 to 28 February 2026
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Halifax
The Victorian art of hairwork involved meticulously weaving together the hair of loved ones into flowers or wreaths. Free. 17 January 2026 to 28 February 2026. museums.calderdale.gov.uk

17 January 2026
Women in Rock
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the power for Women in Rock, the electrifying live show dedicated entirely to the trailblazing women who shattered the ceilings and redefined rock music forever. £27. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk/

19 January 2026
HOME EDUCATION: AMAZING ANIMALS WORKSHOP
Leeds Discovery Centre, Carlisle Rd, Leeds
Get up close to animals from around the world. In this workshop, you'll learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a variety of birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons. Then you'll take a look at the purpose-built collection store, which houses over 800,000 natural science specimens. £5. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026
BLT: Folk
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
“A hilarious story of hope and a celebration of the different forms that love can take.” Presented by Bingley Little Theatre. £12. 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

21 January 2026
WHAT WE WORE
Bankfield Museum, Akroyd Park, Halifax
A collaborative exhibition with Calderdale Dementia Hub and Bankfield Museum exploring fashion memories. Free. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. museums.calderdale.gov.uk

22 January 2026
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Live screening from National Theatre Live.  Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. £17. 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

23 January 2026
Waiting Room: Footlights on Tour at Settle Victoria Hall
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
In this gripping original play, a group of strangers find themselves in a deserted railway station waiting room. Initially believing it to be just another stop on their journeys. As they settle in and wait for a train that never arrives, they soon realise something unsettling – none of them can remember where they’re going or where they’ve come from. £15. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk/

26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
Educating Rita
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Set in the 1980's in Liverpool, Rita, a young hairdresser, seeks to break away from her working-class roots and pursue an education.  Comedy drama by Willy Russell. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

30 January 2026
MONTHLY KIRKSTALL ABBEY TOURS
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
Explore how different parts of the Abbey were used, touching on how the monks of Kirkstall Abbey lived and a potted history of one of Britain’s most complete Cistercian monasteries from foundation to dissolution and beyond. £5. 10:30 am to 11:30 am. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

31 January 2026
Richard Blackwood Unfiltered
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
No gimmicks. No filter. Just Richard Blackwood at his realest. In this brand-new hour, Richard delivers sharp, fearless comedy with raw honesty - tackling fatherhood, fame, race, ageing and mental health. £22. 7:30 pm. bwdvenues.com

31 January 2026
Beatles Complete
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. £23.50. 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

1 February 2026
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS: COMEDY DRAG SHOW
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these “ladies” deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other. £25. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

2 February 2026
THE POPPY HOLIDAY SHOW
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Get ready for a feel-good, toe-tapping afternoon as Poppy & Friends deliver timeless, unforgettable songs direct to your seat! £7.50. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. blackburnempire.com

3 February 2026 to 7 February 2026
THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY 2026
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Buddy tells the enduring story of the musical icon’s meteoric rise from his Southern rockabilly beginnings to international stardom. In just 18 short months, the bespectacled boy from Lubbock, Texas, revolutionised the face of contemporary music and would influence everyone from The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones. £15. 3 February 2026 to 7 February 2026. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

4 February 2026
MACBETH ALONE
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
A scintillating new version of one of Shakespeare’s bloodiest plays. Macbeth Alone is a thrilling and visceral reimagining of Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy — performed by one man alone. £20. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

5 February 2026
STUDY AFTERNOON: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
Get up close with crime and punishment-related collections, including truncheons, a police lamp, and some of the ephemera collections, with a focus on crime and punishment in Leeds. Why not try out fingerprinting or learning about other crime-fighting techniques? Includes tea, coffee and cake. £12.50. 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

5 February 2026
RED GIANT
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, , Barnoldswick
Red Giant are one of the most formidable, emerging blues rock bands from the UK. Don't believe it? Then come and see them. You'll soon change your mind. £15. 7:00 pm to 10:45 pm. barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com

5 February 2026
Beauty and The Beast – Adult Panto
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Beauty’s looking for love — but instead finds herself trapped in a castle with a beast with a very big… personality. Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candle stick at. This is a laugh-out-loud, adults-only twist on the fairy tale you thought you knew. £31.50. 7:30 pm. themuni.co.uk/

6 February 2026
BEATLES COMPLETE
The Muni Theatre , Colne
This show is not to be missed by all Beatles fans, performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess, boundless energy and easy Liverpool wit. The Beatles were a phenomenon in musical history, Beatles Complete remind you why. £25. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. themuni.co.uk

7 February 2026
THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! £26. 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

7 February 2026
THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES
King’s Hall & Winter Gardens, Station Rd, Ilkley
Complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

8 February 2026
JUSTIN LIVE – JUSTIN TIME TO ROCK
King’s Hall & Winter Gardens, Station Rd, Ilkley
Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles. £26.15. 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

8 February 2026
Ultimate Eagles
The Muni Theatre , Colne
£31.50. 7:30 pm. themuni.co.uk/

10 February 2026 to 12 February 2026
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY
Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds
A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty is a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience. 10 February 2026 to 12 February 2026. leedsplayhouse.org.uk

11 February 2026
YORKSHIRE GAMES FESTIVAL
The National Science and Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford
An extravaganza of games, culture, design, and production as the museum celebrates all things gaming across two weeks of exciting activity, including a packed half-term of gaming fun. From developer talks to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

11 February 2026
PRIVATE LIVES
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
On their honeymoons with new spouses, divorced couple Elyot and Amanda unexpectedly meet, rekindle their passion, and impulsively run away together. £12. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

12 February 2026
TURNER PRIZE
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Lister Park,, Bradford
The shortlisted artists – Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami and Zadie Xa – were announced on 23 April 2025, 250 years to the day since the birth of Turner. Free. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. bradford2025.co.uk

12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
The Muni Theatre , Colne
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colours. £17. 12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026. themuni.co.uk

13 February 2026
ILKLEY BEER FESTIVAL 2026
King’s Hall & Winter Gardens, Station Rd, Ilkley
Kings Hall & Winter Gardens for two days of amazing beer, food and entertainment. £20. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ilkleybeerfestival.org.uk

14 February 2026
FYLDE ICE FESTIVAL
Clifton Square, Lytham
Come and have a go on the ice carving wall in Clifton Square, see a number of pre-carved ice sculptures around town on the ice trail with themes linked to Lytham, plus watch a live carving demonstration take place in front of your very eyes with ice experts Glacial Art Ice Sculptors. Free. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. discoverfylde.co.uk

14 February 2026
ARMLEY PRINT FEST 2026
Leeds Industrial Museum, Armley Mills, Canal Rd, Leeds
From family fun activities to craft workshops with local printmakers and live letterpress printing demonstrations, there’s a whole load of inky greatness to suit every age and interest. Browse the curated print fair to fill your home with beautiful and unique prints from independent local makers. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

15 February 2026 to 22 February 2026
DARK SKIES FESTIVAL
Forest of Bowland, Various places, Forest of Bowland
The festival features exciting events such as a live moon watch, bat talk, star gazing, forest moon bathing, smartphone astrophotography, and crafts. Until 22nd Feb. Various times and prices. 15 February 2026 to 22 February 2026. forestofbowland.com

16 February 2026
JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL 2026
Jorvik, Jorvik Viking Centre, 19 Coppergate Walk
Travel back to AD 866. Eoforwic has fallen to the Great Heathen Army. Dine with the victors and enjoy a three-course feast worthy of a Jarl as they celebrate their conquest and regale you with tales of their battles and glory. £100. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk

17 February 2026
JOURNEYS TO THE MATCH
Lancashire Archives, Bow Lane, Preston
Journeys to the Match is a community-focused exhibition, exploring the everyday traditions of football fans and what makes their match day special. Free. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

20 February 2026
LIVING THE LIFE OF RILEY
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
A nationally acclaimed stage play that is heartwarming, heartbreaking, and hilarious. Serious laughter combined with serious issues brings the Riley Family to life in front of your eyes. £28. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. blcgroup.co.uk