12 January
Sleeping Beauty 2024
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
The critically acclaimed Varna International Ballet returns with Sleeping Beauty, every child’s favourite fairy tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. £26 - £53. 7:30 pm. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

12 January to 13 January
Stranger Sings!
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Tune in, children of the 80s! Join us in the upside-down for this award-winning, smash hit new parody musical; Stranger Sings! £30 - £38. 12 January to 13 January. bradford-theatres.co.uk

12 January
Limehouse Lizzy
The Met, Market Street, Bury
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide. £24. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

13 January to 14 January
Herbs And The 17th Century Household
East Riddlesden Hall, Bradford Road,, Riddlesden, Keighley.
Hear how herbs and spices were used in food, medicine and the house at East Riddlesden Hall. Find out what remedies people used for coughs and colds. How could herbs make winter food more interesting? How did the 17th century housewife use plants and herbs to keep her house fresh and clean? 12pm & 2pm. 13 January to 14 January. nationaltrust.org.uk

13 January to 30 April
L.S LOWRY EXHIBITION
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
The Lowry is named after Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) – an artist who spent much of his life in Salford and whose work is strongly associated with the city. The largest L.S Lowry collection in the world on permanent display. Daily 10-minute L.S.Lowry talks on weekdays at 2pm. Free. 13 January to 30 April. thelowry.com

13 January
Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day
Heywood Model Railway Group, Unit 1, River Street,, Heywood
Model Railway Group Open Day - Features Club test track in 'N', 'OO', 'O' and 'G' gauges, club shop and refreshments.         £2. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

13 January
Ultimate Coldplay
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by adult). £20. 7:00 pm. thegrandvenue.co.uk

14 January
The East Lancashire Hospice 10k Race & 2 k Race
The Vella Group, , Great Harwood BB6 7UF
The East Lancashire Hospice 10k and 2k race is organised by hospice supporters The Vella Group, Great Harwood, and has raised over £100,000 for patient care over the years! Starting and finishing at The Vella Group, Great Harwood (BB6 7UF) the 10k race will start at 11am, with the 2k fun run starting just after.     All day. facebook.com/events

14 January
Music at the Museum – Craven Accordion Orchestra
Cliffe Castle Museum, Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley
Join us inside the Bracewell Smith Hall and enjoy music from local bands. A season of monthly Sunday afternoon concerts. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. bradfordmuseums.org

15 January
The Magic of Motown
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines, and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £31 - £41. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

15 January to 20 January
Home I’m Darling – Bingley Little Theatre
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
Home I’m Darling’s writer, Laura Wade, is an award-winning playwright with productions for the stage and films including The Riot Club. £10. 15 January to 20 January. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

16 January to 20 January
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm.£30 - £45. 16 January to 20 January. leedsheritagetheatres.com

17 January
Masterclass: Special Effects Make-Up with Rebecca Cawthra
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen's Square, Queen St, Huddersfield
After last year’s sold out session, Rebecca Cawthra is back for another interactive workshop! Find out how to make actors look everything from gorgeous to gruesome in this introductory workshop. £8. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. thelbt.org

17 January
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. £27.50. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

18 January to 27 January
The Haunting
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley
Shakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.         18 January to 27 January. ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk

18 January
TOP SECRET – The Magic of Science
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colorful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense and heaps of mess! Adult £13.50, child £11.50, family £31.50.     2:30 pm. https://blackburnempire.com/

19 January to 27 January
Jack and the Beanstalk
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
This ‘GIANT’ adventure is the pantomime you’ve BEAN waiting for! Join the award-winning LIDOS as they take you on an adventure like no other. It promises to be Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! Various times & prices. 19 January to 27 January. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

19 January
Martin Kemp – Back to the 80s DJ set
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The hottest 80s club night is coming back to Bolton - when actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade! £27. 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

20 January to 21 January
DANCEWORKS SHOWCASE
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
‘Simply The Best’ is The Danceworks Ballet and Theatre School’s ninth spectacular showcase of talent featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles. Various times. 20 January to 21 January. thelowry.com

20 January to 21 January
BRITISH HOMING WORLD SHOW OF THE YEAR
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Located at Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens, the show is the largest gathering of pigeon fanciers in the UK. The event attracts over 15,000 visitors to the town every year. Sat £10, Sun £8, weekend ticket £15, under 18s free. 20th - 21st Jan. rpra.org 20 January to 21 January. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

20 January to 21 January
Charity Model Railway Exhibition
Mill Hill Community Centre, New Chapel Street, Blackburn
Organised by East Lancashire Model Railway Charitable Organisation. Adult £5, child £3, family £12.         20 January to 21 January. railwaymodels.uk

20 January
Goofus Theatre presents ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road, Rossendale
A new non-verbal theatre experience for all to enjoy with clowning, puppetry, soundtrack and encounters, ‘Me, the Snow and Old Man Crow’ will take you on a fantastical journey where magic, nonsense, heart and play abound and all is possible! £8. 1:30 pm. thewhitaker.org

20 January
St Cecilia Orchestra – The Magic of Music
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon
Hold on to your seats and let St Cecilia Orchestra take you on a magical, musical journey in a family-friendly programme filled with fun (and a few vacuum cleaners)! With local children’s choirs and in association with Ripon Cathedral. Under 18’s Free of charge. £18. 6:30 pm. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

20 January
Dirty Dusting
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
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. £25.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

20 January
The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, 50’s Jump Jazz and more! £11.50 - £13.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

20 January to 21 January
GHOST HUNT
Colne Town Hall, Albert Road, Colne
Built in 1894 as a meeting place for the town council. This is a very creepy place at night where the sound of screaming has been heard and ringing noises that sound like a servant’s bell. People have noticed things move behind them and seen figures going up and down the stairs. In the basement, the door to the old building attendant’s apartment has been seen to close on its own, giving people a chilling feeling that they are not welcome there. £36. 20 January to 21 January. spiritseekers.info

22 January to 27 January
Waiting for God
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
A comedy by Michael Aitkens. At Bayview retirement village, battle-axe extraordinaire Diana Trent conspires with new resident Tom Ballard to give the conniving manager his comeuppance through hilarious conspiracy - with unexpectedly heart warming results. £10, concs £9. 22 January to 27 January. keighleyplayhouse.co.uk

23 January to 27 January
THE TIME MACHINE – A COMEDY
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
H G Wells’ comic deadly serious masterpiece will never be the same again as this hapless highly skilled group of actors embark on a journey of a lifetime! 8pm. Thurs mat 2.30pm. From £21. 23 January to 27 January. thelowry.com

23 January
Wilson and Wakeman
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Adam Wakeman is best known as the keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and Damian Wilson is a songwriter and vocalist who has appeared on over 70 separate album releases. £21.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. victoriahall.org.uk

24 January to 27 January
The Three Musketeers
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
A comedy adventure by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete. Presented by The Hall Players. £12. 24 January to 27 January. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

25 January
National Theatre: DEAR ENGLAND (15)
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play. £13.50. 7:00 pm. dukeslancaster.org

26 January
Madama Butterfly
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. £27.50 - £42.50. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

26 January
CROONERS – THE SHOW
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage. £29.50. 7:30 pm. harrogatetheatre.co.uk

27 January to 13 April
Art Open 2024 Exhibition
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn
We are pleased to announce we will be kicking off our 2024 exhibition programme with our second ever Art Open. This is an open call to all artists, amateur and professional, to get ready to submit their work for what promises to be an exciting and diverse show.           27 January to 13 April. http://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/

27 January
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,, Saltaire
Come and enjoy the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair in the beautiful setting of Victoria Hall, in the heart of the World Heritage Village of Saltaire. Full of original vintage finds and not to be missed! Dedicated to true vintage since December 2007. £3, children free. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. roseandbrownvintage.co.uk

27 January to 28 January
Pontefract Model Railway Exhibition
New College,, Park Lane,, Pontefract
A model railway exhibition hosted by Normanton and Pontefract Model Railway Society.  Layouts, trade support, demonstrations, refreshments and disabled access. Adult £10, children free.               27 January to 28 January. www.facebook.com/people/Normanton-and-Pontefract-RMS

27 January
A Golden Age – Bolton Symphony
Victoria Hall, Bolton
Matinee concert for all the family from the golden age of Hollywood. Conductor Bean Crick, Leader Anita Levy. Under 19s free. £13. 3:00 pm. victoriahallbolton.co.uk

27 January
Roger Davies & His Band
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
A great night of live music (along with some laughter) is guaranteed, featuring brand new songs along with a selection of old favourites such as 'Brighouse On Saturday Night', 'The Ghost Of Lily Fogg', 'Into The Sun', 'Percy Shaw' and 'Time Goes By'. £17.25. 7:30 pm. victoriatheatre.co.uk

27 January
Pinked Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd, Blackburn
The Northwest's premier Pink Floyd tribute band offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. £19.50. 7:30 pm. blackburnempire.com

27 January
Resurrection: Indie Disco & Rave
Glusburn Community & Arts Centre, Colne Road, Glusburn
All your favourite classic hits of the 80’s 90’s and beyond. A melting pot of Brit Pop, Madchester and fine quality indie tunes punctuated with rave anthems. £15. 7:30 pm. gicac.org.uk

27 January
The American Four Tops
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s American Four Tops Show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences. £26. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

27 January
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
The Met, Market Street, Bury
Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits. £21. 8:00 pm. themet.org.uk

27 January
Blackburn Soul Night
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Annual return for the ever popular Soul Night. Featuring two rooms of music: Northern in the concert hall and classic and modern in the windsor suite. £13. 8:30 pm. bwdvenues.com

28 January
A Beautiful Noise – music and tribute to Neil Diamond
Lancaster Grand Theatre, St Leonardgate, Lancaster
Fisher Stevens celebrates the music and tribute to Neil Diamond. £25.50. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

30 January to 3 February
Calendar Girls
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
The story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth which coined the term "craughing" - the act of crying and laughing at the same time! Various times & prices. 30 January to 3 February. bradford-theatres.co.uk

30 January
National Theatre: Skylight (Screening)
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy (Living) and Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman) feature in the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience). £13 - £18. 7:00 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

31 January
Celtic Fiddle Festival
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Fiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Yuna Léon (Brittany, France) and Capercaillie’s own Charlie McKerron showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles. £21,50. 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

1 February
Bowie Experience
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. £31.50. 7:30 pm. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

1 February
Steve Bate MBE presents Wild Tracks
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Paralympic gold medal-winning cyclist Steve Bate MBE shares the incredible journey of riding to ascend the iconic mountain of Kilimanjaro, with fellow Paralympic gold medallist Karen Darke MBE. £17.50, concs £14.50. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. carriageworkstheatre.co.uk

1 February
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! £23.50. 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm. theatkinson.co.uk