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

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

21 February 2026
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Limehouse Lizzy continues to deliver their unique and irresistible tribute to Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy, ensuring the band’s timeless hits remain a staple in rock music for years to come. £26. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. themuni.co.uk

24 February 2026
A CREATIVE WORKSHOP: EXPLORE KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds
Explore Kirkstall Abbey, your feelings and experience of it, using textures, nature and words to make an artist's book. With artist Lynette Willoughby and poet Clare Wigzell. £15. 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

24 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
TIME AT BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn
Time will transform the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time. £10. 24 February 2026 to 28 February 2026. blackburncathedral.com

25 February 2026
THE WEIRD WILL OF WILLY WILLIAMS
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The late William Harold Williams – former plumber and keen amateur thespian – had occasionally been known to be a tad eccentric. So when his only surviving relatives, Tim and Jacky, attended the reading of his will, they may well have expected the odd surprise here and there. £12. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

26 February 2026
THE BLACKHEART ORCHESTRA
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, , Barnoldswick
The Blackheart Orchestra is officially the smallest orchestra in the world. Two people playing 13 instruments. £15. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com

28 February 2026
FRANKLY, THE SMITHS
The Muni Theatre , Colne
The band has a dedicated, ever-increasing following; their fans agree that this is the tribute act to see for the definitive Smiths experience. Come and see what all the fuss is about! £14. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. themuni.co.uk