3 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
The Rink – The Musical
Bingley Little Theatre, Bingley Arts Centre, Bingley
From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, this wonderful musical focuses on Anna, the owner of a dilapidated roller skating rink in a decaying seaside resort, who has decided to sell it to developers.           £15. 3 July 2023 to 8 July 2023. bingleyartscentre.co.uk

4 July 2023 to 7 July 2023
Quality Street by JM Barrie
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
From the writer of Peter Pan, this delicious farce was such a sensation in its day that it gave its name to the UK’s most loved chocolates. 730pm, Wed mat 2.30pm. £18 - £23. 4 July 2023 to 7 July 2023. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

4 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
Titanic The Musical
The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford
This new production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board. 7.30pm. Wed & Sat mat 2pm. Various prices. 4 July 2023 to 8 July 2023. manchestertheatres.com

5 July 2023
FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY VOLUNTEERS
Colne Library
If you're searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have volunteers available in the Library each week to answer your questions, help you with your family history and local research and show you family history and local history resources available that we've paid for so you don't have to. Every Wed 10am - 12pm. Drop in. Tel: 0300 123 6703. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. www.lancashire.gov.uk

6 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
We Will Rock You
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster
Join Morecambe Youth Theatre for their 2023 production, We Will Rock You Young@Part. Featuring chart-topping Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Killer Queen”, “We Will Rock You”, and many more. 7pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £10. 6 July 2023 to 8 July 2023. dukeslancaster.org

6 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
Shrek The Musical JR.
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street, Clitheroe
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. 7pm. Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm. £15. 6 July 2023 to 9 July 2023. thegrandvenueco.uk

6 July 2023 to 9 September 2023
Amore Amor Amour: Hot Ice Show
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard Promenade, Blackpool
2023’s production ‘Amore Amor Amour’ is set to be a spectacular fast-moving live performance, which promises to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. Various times and prices. 6 July 2023 to 9 September 2023. blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

6 July 2023
Elkie Brooks
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including “Pearl’s A Singer”, “Lilac Wine”, “Fool (If You think It’s Over)”, as well as many more featured on her recent hit album “Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of” £33. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
PBFA Book Fair
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston.
Organised by the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association, thousands of second-hand, antiquarian and rare books will be for sale from dealers around the UK. Enjoy a day of perusing our book stalls in fabulous natural surroundings. Fri - 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm.         7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023. lancswt.org.uk

7 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
Hebden Bridge Open Studios
Open Studios , Hebde Bridge
By opening the doors to let people in to our creative spaces we open up the possibility of art, culture and beauty enriching everybody’s lives. The spirit of community is incredibly strong here; events like Open Studios weave the fabric of those bonds together. 7 July 2023 to 9 July 2023. hebdenbridgeopenstudios.org

7 July 2023
Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story – It’s all About the Music! 30th Anniversary Tour. £36. 7:30 pm. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
An Evening of Burlesque
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
A scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment, the UK’s longest running Burlesque show is back touring the nation and it’s bigger than ever. £28 - £36. 7 July 2023 to 8 July 2023. leedsheritagetheatres.com

7 July 2023
Friday Night Laughs
Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Friday Night Laughs, part of the Blackpool Comedy Festival, promises to bring you a star-studded line-up that will leave you in stitches. This unmissable event will feature performances from four of the UK’s top comedians: Jojo Sutherland, Angelos Epithemiou, Tom Stade, and the legendary Eddie Izzard. £34.50. 8:00 pm. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

8 July 2023 to 3 September 2023
WYCOLLER COUNTRY PARK
Wycoller Country Park , Trawden
Wycoller Country Park is one of the prettiest country parks in Lancashire. The area is famous for its association with the Brontë sisters who referred to many of the nearby landmarks in books such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. There is many footpaths leading to local beauty spots which include Bank House and Wycoller Beck. Car park and cafe. 8 July 2023 to 3 September 2023. lancashire.gov.uk

8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
The Big Harewood Garden Party
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds
Bring your checked blankets and wicker baskets and eat, drink and come together as part of the Harewood community, enjoying special activities, pop-up street food and live entertainment as we appreciate the way that food crosses divides. 8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023. harewood.org

8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023
Garstang Scarecrow Festival
Moss Lane Playing Fields, Moss Lane, Garstang
A wonderful scarecrow trail along with family funfair, face painting, Punch and Judy shows, sand art, storytime sessions and lots of ice cream. There will also be free entertainment & live music including morris dancers, Lancaster Batala Band, Blackpool Brass Band, Rock Bands and more.         8 July 2023 to 9 July 2023. garstangscarecrowfestival.wordpress.com

8 July 2023
Pendle Threads
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
Meet our embroidery experts and discover some fascinating and beautiful embroidery techniques. Included in normal admission. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. visitlancashire.com

8 July 2023
Northern Live
King George’s Hall, Northgate, Blackburn
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11 piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits. £28. 7:00 pm. bwdvenues.com

8 July 2023
Echoes of The North with Brighouse & Rastrick Band
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Made from more than a hundred fragments of archive film, Echoes of the North is a new silent film with a live brass band score.  Travel down the highways and byways of northern life a century ago - its industries and rural life, its wartimes and festivals, its holidays, family excursions and huge, city-wide occasions.  £22.25 - £24.25. 7:30 pm. https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/

8 July 2023
CHRIS CONNOR – The World Famous Elvis Show
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Direct from the West End, The World Famous Elvis Show starring and created by the world renowned Chris Connor with his 12 piece band and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies. £29.50. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

8 July 2023
SATURDAY LIVE!
Opera House, Winter Gardens , Blackpool
An unforgettable evening of comedy at the Blackpool Comedy Festival! The incredible line-up features four outstanding comedians: Scott Bennett, Nina Gilligan, Tez Ilyas, and Seann Walsh. £34.50. 8:00 pm. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

9 July 2023
Family Fun Day
Alkincoats Park , Colne
Come along to Colne's popular Alkincoates Park  for a wide variety of family fun including fun fair rides, inflatables, free face painting, visit from Lancashire Fire & Rescue, free climbing wall, free dinosaur experience, a huge market, live music plus so much more!             11:00 am.

9 July 2023
Cinderella
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
The Dance Arena Ballet and Stage School present a dance and musical theatre spectacular from students young and old. £16.25 - £20.25.           4:15 pm. www.victoriatheate.co.uk

9 July 2023
The Proclaimers
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate, Leeds
The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. £45. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

9 July 2023
Tony Christie: A Life in Music
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
A life of music celebrating 80 years. The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch. £32. 7:30 pm. leedsheritagetheatres.com

10 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Annie
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
The smash- hit production of Annie comes to Bradford for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! 7.30pm, Wed mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £24 - £49.50. 10 July 2023 to 15 July 2023. bradford-theatres.co.uk

10 July 2023
BASIC Photographic Session July 2023
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Love photography or want to take up a new skill? Why not join internationally renowned photographer Sean Conboy for one of our unique Photographic Sessions at the recently celebrated 125-year-old Blackpool Grand. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. blackpoolgrand.co.uk

10 July 2023 to 11 July 2023
The Little Mermaid Jr
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road, Accrington
Act One Beginners present the junior version of the smash hit musical and Disney film "The Little Mermaid". So come and join us under the sea in this colourful and spectacular show! £12. 10 July 2023 to 11 July 2023. civictheatreevents.com

11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
SIX THE MUSICAL
Opera House, Winter Gardens , Blackpool
Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message. Various times & prices. 11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023. wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Avenue Q
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
The zany, unconventional, laugh-out-loud musical has been a hit around the world and now you get the chance to be part of the phenomenon. Presented by Preston Musical Comical Society. £14. 11 July 2023 to 15 July 2023. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Ribble Valley International Piano Festival
The Croston Theatre, Westholme School, Meins Rd, Blackburn
Ribble Valley International Piano Week is a festival of piano related musical events. The festival is keenly anticipated by piano music lovers, not only throughout the North West of England, but much further afield, many of whom return year after year. All concerts take place in the easily accessible Croston Theatre.   12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023.

12 July 2023
History Wardrobe
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham
The Gentlewoman's Wardrobe: Fashion in the age of Anne Lister. A beautifully intimate exploration of fashion in the era of celebrated Yorkshire diarist Anne Lister, from corsets to sleeve puffs, to boots and bonnets, with unique original garments. Tel: 01282 771004 to book. £12. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. lancashire.gov.uk

12 July 2023
Anton Du Beke & Giovanni Pernice
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke and 2021 champion Giovanni Pernice join forces for their spectacular tour - Him & Me! Joined by a world class cast of dancers and singers, Anton and Giovanni are coming together to put on the show to end all shows - the ultimate entertaining night out! The Ballroom King and the Jive Master bring you Him & Me! Tickets from £40.     7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023
Absent Friends
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham St, Annes
Fylde Coast players present this classic Ayckbourn comedy. A tea party where not only the cups are broken. £10 - £14. 12 July 2023 to 15 July 2023. lowtherpavilion.co.uk

13 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Beat Herder Festival
Dockber Farm, Gisburn Rd, Sawley, Clitheroe
Head into the trees and enjoy a fantastic festival like no other. Beat-Herder is a reggae, dubstep, house and dance festival. Started in 2006 Beat Herder attracts over 12,000 guests to the valley and the Forest of Bowland. Various prices.             13 July 2023 to 16 July 2023. beatherder.co.uk

13 July 2023 to 14 July 2023
THE ASHLEY CAMPBELL TRIO
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre, Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick
Ashley Campbell with guitarist Thor Jensen and bassist Richard Anderson. Daughter of multi-award winner Glen Campbell. £20. 13 July 2023 to 14 July 2023. barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com

14 July 2023
MindBreaker – A Night of Wonders
Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, 155 Union Road, Accrington
With MindBreaker, expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the human mind and the darkest corners of your imaginations. £12.50 - £17.50. 7:00 pm. civictheatreevents.com

14 July 2023
Sounds of the Rat Pack Era
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate , Lancaster
Vocalists will take you on a journey through time that Mr Bojangles, Leroy Brown and a certain gentleman by the name of Mack would be proud of.  Backed by the fabulous Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, from Chicago to New York New York these guys will certainly do it their way. £23.50. 7:30 pm. lancastergrand.co.uk

15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Heysham Viking Festival
Main Street, Heysham , Morecambe
The fantastic Heysham Viking Festival will return to Heysham Village on the weekend of July 15th and 16th. Family fun day out. 10am onwards.     15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.

15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
1940 Weekend Heskin Hall
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
Exhibits & displays, military vehicles, reenactors , stalls , live entertainment & our Cafe at the Manor plus Garden terrace beer garden.  Free entry & parking. 15 July 2023 to 16 July 2023. heskinhall.com

15 July 2023
Sense and Sensibility
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds
Welcome to 1810 as Chapterhouse Theatre Company invites you to take a step back in time, and lose yourself in this magical story of romance, recklessness and restraint.  Please bring your own picnic blankets or low-backed seating. 7.00pm. Adult £19.80, child £12.10, family £53.50.       7:00 pm. ents24.com

15 July 2023
Hallé – The Best of British Pop with Ken Bruce
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
Radio and broadcasting legend Ken Bruce, Mr Pop Master himself, presents and introduces a concert of iconic British pop performed by The Hallé. £15.50 - £42.50.   7:30 pm. bridgewater-hall.co.uk

15 July 2023
The Straits UK
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle
Founded in 2018, The Straits UK are made up of six musicians all with a passion for delivering quality music and performance every time. £15. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. settlevictoriahall.org.uk

16 July 2023
STEAMING DAY AT BANCROFT MILL ENGINE MUSUEM
Bancroft Mill Engine Museum, Gillians Lane, Barnoldswick
On these days you can see our Engines and looms in operation, we have guided tours which explain the history of the mill, and the museum, and we aim to answer as many of your questions as we can. Gift shop and cafe.  Adult £6, concs £5, child £3, Family £15. Free parking. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. https://bancroftmill.org.uk/

18 July 2023 to 22 July 2023
Heathers The Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Following two smash hit West End seasons, a record-breaking run at The Other Palace and winning the WhatsOnStage award for best new musical, Heathers The Musical, the black comedy rock musical based on the eponymous 1988 film, embarks on a new national tour. 7.30pm. Wed & Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £19.50 - £47.     18 July 2023 to 22 July 2023. bradford-theatres.co.uk

18 July 2023
SUMMER TEA DANCE
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the summer edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Refreshments included. £8. 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. skiptontownhall.co.uk

19 July 2023 to 22 July 2023
Cats The Musical
Yeadon Town Hall, High Street, Yeadon
Much loved by all generations, Cats features an incredible score with toe tapping numbers, sensational dancing, and mesmerizing singing- a purrfect production! Presented by Futurist Theatre Productions. 7.30pm, Sat mat 2pm. £18 - £22. 19 July 2023 to 22 July 2023. yeadontownhall.co.uk

21 July 2023 to 25 July 2023
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. 21st -  25th July. Various times. £16. 21 July 2023 to 25 July 2023. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk

21 July 2023 to 23 July 2023
THE YORKSHIRE DALES FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Funkirk Farm , Skipton
The UK's biggest Food & Drink Festival takes place at Funkirk Farm, Skipton, with a fabulous line-up of celebrity chefs, life music from tribute acts & artists, plenty of delicious street food and drinks, so much festival fun for all the family. 21 July 2023 to 23 July 2023. https://www.yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com/

21 July 2023 to 27 July 2023
Lancaster Art Fair
The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster
Art fair in Lancaster with workshops and free activities for all ages. Closed Sun.     21 July 2023 to 27 July 2023. visitlancashire.com