19 June to 22 June
THE DIESEL GALA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
Save The Date for when the Diesel’s take over for four traction-packed days in the Worth Valley! Various times & prices. 19 June to 22 June. https://kwvr.co.uk/

20 June
Oh What a Night!
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Oh What a Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. £27. 7:30 pm. themuni.co.uk

21 June
TODMORDEN COUNTRY SHOW
Centre Vale Park, Burnley Rd, Todmorden
As well as events going on in the main ring, there will be trade stands, food stands, ferrets, sheep tent, donkeys, camels, llamas, fairground, dog show & Agility, Vintage Cars & Tractors, Handicraft & Produce Competition, Arts & Craft Marquee and Much More. A great family day out. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. todmordencountryfair.com

23 June
Milton Jones – HA!MILTON
King’s Hall, Station Road, Ilkley
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it.  A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense. £35.25. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

23 June
The Girl on the Train
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street, Keighley
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated. £12. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. http://www.keighleyplayhouse.co.uk/

27 June to 6 July
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre, Various venues, Bradford
Bradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme. Encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, cultural discussions, lectures and family events. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms. 27 June to 6 July. visitbradford.com

29 June
Bradford Brick Festival – Lego
Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre,, Low Moor, Bradford
A Lego fan event dedicated to all things brick! This will be a great day for families, collectors, adult builders and every other kind of Lego fan. With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, new Lego sets, retired lego sets, plus a dedicated building area. £5 - £18. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk

2 July
Living the Life of Riley
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Starring Vicky Entwistle - Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma. £26.75. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

4 July
VOULEZ VOUS – THE DINNER PARTY
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Voulez Vous - The Dinner PartyPresented by LaughlinesLove the sensational music of ‘ABBA’, combined with good food, drink and a great fun night out then the smash hit show - Voulez Vous. £39.50. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

8 July to 12 July
Picture You Dead
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead, which has opened to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Various times & prices. 8 July to 12 July. bradford-theatres.co.uk

9 July to 12 July
Little Shop Of Horrors
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West, Preston
Little Shop of Horrors is the ever popular dark comedy from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, produced by the award-winning Preston Musical Comedy Society. Various prices. 9 July to 12 July. prestonplayhouse.co.uk

16 July to 7 September
The Railway Children
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth
The show begins when you board a steam train at Keighley and then travel the full length of this historic railway. When you reach the end of the line at Oxenhope, you’ll find a purpose-built auditorium within the station’s Engine Shed - and a new version of the production, which tells the story of three children forced to move from London to Yorkshire after their father is falsely imprisoned. 1pm & 6.3opm. From £15. 16 July to 7 September. https://kwvr.co.uk/

17 July
Rhythm of the Dance
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Featuring world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography performed at lightning speed. £30.25 - £37.75. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

20 July to 21 July
Dragon Boat Festival
Roberts Park, Higher Coach Road, Saltaire
The event promises to be a fun filled family festival with dragon boat racing on the river and landside attractions for all to enjoy including children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar, live acts and much, much more. Great family day out. 20 July to 21 July. bradforddragonboatfestival.co.uk

24 July
Sky Full of Stars – A Tribute to Coldplay
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at A Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay! Join us for an unforgettable evening that captures the exhilarating essence of one of the world's most iconic bands!   £32.75 - £34.75. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

26 July
Bouncers By John Godber
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
The play has become an international sensation, gathering awards from around the globe. Bouncers is eye-wateringly funny, celebratory and as relevant today as it ever was. £16.50 – £20.00.         7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

27 July
Ministry of Science Live – Science Saved the World
The Muni Theatre , Colne
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!  Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family £62.       12:30 pm. themuni.co.uk

2 September to 6 September
Calamity Jane – Musical
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford
Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Various times & prices. 2 September to 6 September. bradford-theatres.co.uk

3 September
The Makings Of A Murder 2
St. George’s Hall , Bradford
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin Sutton, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers. £32.75. 7:30 pm. bradford-theatres.co.uk

5 September
The Fleetwood Mac Legacy – Go Your Own Way
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. £26.50. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

10 September
THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. £32. 7:30 pm. blcgroup.co.uk

12 September to 14 September
Railway 200Yrs Celebration Weekend
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St, Bury
East Lancashire Railway is celebrating the 200th anniversary and the birth of the modern railway. There will be intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel trains full length of the 12-miles between Heywood, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, including additional attractions up and down the line. Various prices. 12 September to 14 September. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

12 September
Oh What a Night!
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Oh What a Night  takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands! £26. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

27 September to 28 September
Festival of History
Heskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley
Festival of History is our annual celebration of all things in our country’s history. A multi period event featuring living history displays and exhibitions. These are from various eras presented by some friendly and knowledgeable re-enactors. There will be stalls, live entertainment, cafe & bar. 27 September to 28 September. heskinhall.com

27 September
Jive Talkin’ perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! £26. 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. alberthalls-bolton.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