13 December to 20 December
Tea with Santa
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Hale, Milnthorpe
Create christmassy enrichment for our meerkats, join in on animal handling, watch our snow leopards being fed and return inside for high tea and drinks. Get the chance to have a private chat with Santa, and get an early Christmas present. Prices are available on our website. Pre-booking essential. 13 December to 20 December. wildlifeoasis.co.uk

13 December
Christmas with Giggleswick and Settle Brass Band
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive music as Giggleswick & Settle Brass Band fill Victoria Hall with the magic of Christmas! £12. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

14 December
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Encore Screening from The Royal Ballet. Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages. £17. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

19 December
THE REINDEER WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Narrated by Father Christmas himself, this touching story takes a closer look at the beloved tale of a very special Red-Nosed Reindeer. When a cold-hearted villain named Jack Frost threatens to ruin Christmas with a massive snowstorm, this special little reindeer shows everyone that kindness and inclusion can warm even the coldest hearts. 11 am, 2.30 pm and 6 pm. 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

20 December
The Man Who Was Magic
The Muni Theatre , Colne
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. You’re invited to a night of wonder where secrets unravel and you’re left aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. £31.50. 7:30 pm. themuni.co.uk/

20 December
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – A ghost story for a winter’s night
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
Marley has been dead for seven years, but on Christmas Eve his ghost will offer Ebeneezer Scrooge once last chance to change his ways and avoid his own terrible fate. £19. 7:30 pm. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

21 December
All Together Now Choir: Wonderful Christmas Time
Bingley Arts Centre, Main Street, Bingley
Come and join the fabulous All Together Now Community Choir for their traditional Family Christmas Concert that is guaranteed to get you feeling festive. 2pm & 5pm. £12.00 each All profits go to local Yorkshire charities. All day. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

21 December
Mayors Charity Christmas Concert Blackburn with Darwen Band
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen
Come along  for the Annual Christmas Sing-a-long with Darwen Brass for the Mayor of Darwen's Charity which is Dementia UK. 2 hours of Carols and traditional Christmas songs. £7.70. 1:00 pm. bwdvenues.com

21 December
DEAR SANTA LIVE!
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn't get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect', just in time for Christmas Eve. £18.50. 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

21 December
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
The fabulous Muppets band together to teach Scrooge (Michael Caine) the meaning of Christmas in this charming adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. £4. 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

29 December to 30 December
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
This year, Same Difference invites you on a festive adventure like no other. Jack and his mum is busy preparing their annual Christmas offering to keep the Giant away from the village—but disaster strikes when the cupboards are bare! £9. 29 December to 30 December. skiptontownhall.co.uk

31 December
The HAPPA Café and HAPPA Direct Shop
Happa, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe,, Burnley
The HAPPA Café, open seven days a week including until 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, serves a selection of food and drinks, including Walling’s Ice Cream and a variety of cakes and treats. The onsite tack and gift shop offers a fantastic selection of toys, second-hand and new equipment for your horse, and gifts for your dog. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. https://www.happa.org.uk

31 December
LANCASHIRE READING TRAIL BOOK CLUB
Burnley Library, Grimshaw Street, Burnley
Children ages 6 - 12 are invited to join the book club, where they will be challenged to read a book by a specific author every four weeks, then meet up to chat, share reviews, craft, and become one step closer to completing the Lancashire Reading Trail. Free. 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

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

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
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

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