20 December 2024
Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
The world-renowned immersive phenomenon is currently celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary as the world's most sought-after tribute to the BBC sitcom. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is an unmissable, highly interactive comedy spectacular, where audiences enjoy a 3-course meal alongside 5-star comedy.
£62.75.
7:30 pm.
21 December 2024
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Join us for a family concert of Christmas classics, carols to sing accompanied by the lively Huddersfield University Brass Band.
1:30 pm.
23 December 2024 to 24 December 2024
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of hope and redemption this Christmas. Mon 7.30pm, Tues 12pm. Various prices.
23 December 2024 to 24 December 2024.
https://blcgroup.co.uk/
23 December 2024
MEET BUDDY THE ELF
Affinity Lancashire, Anchorage Road,
Fleetwood
Meet Buddy the Elf and enjoy face painting.
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
affinitylancashire.com
26 December 2024
Reach for the pie!
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Keen to find a way to unwind after a hectic Christmas? We’ve got you covered with our relaxing Mince Pie Train. Every visitor travelling on a heritage train along the Irwell Valley on this date will be given their very own mince pie, compliments of the ELR.
All day.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
28 December 2024
PETE WYLIE
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, ,
Barnoldswick
This will be a very special, intimate gig with one of the most charismatic personalities in the British Music Scene.
£30.
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
28 December 2024
An evening of Madonna
Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill,
Barrowford
An electrifying Madonna Tribute Night featuring the fabulous Laura King! Get ready to dance the night away to all the iconic hits from the Queen of Pop, including "Like a Virgin," "Material Girl," and many more!
£16.50.
8:00 pm.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/
30 December 2024
THE SOUTHERN ROCK ANTHOLOGY SHOW
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, ,
Barnoldswick
Bronx formed in the late 70s played gigs for 40 years. Southern Rock artists have always influenced them, from the Allman Bros through to more modern bands such as Blackberry Smoke and the Bros Landreth.
£15.
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
2 January
DC BLUES
The Three Tuns, 12 Coppergate,
York
Monthly residency.
9:00 pm.
bandsintown.com
4 January to 19 January
Sleeping Beauty
The Muni Theatre ,
Colne
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime featuring great songs from our live band, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and spectacular special effects. Various times. Adult £17, child £16, family £59.
4 January to 19 January.
https://www.themuni.co.uk/
4 January
Teach Rex LIVE
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Bolton after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts. 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm.
£12.
All day.
https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/
4 January
Live Forever – The Rise of Oasis
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Celebrate the story of one of the greatest rock-n-roll bands Britain has ever seen... Oasis! £24.75 - £30.25.
.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
10 January to 19 January
PETER PAN
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
The award-winning Burnley Pantomime Society are set to thrill audiences once again with one of the most popular tales ever told. Packed with comedy, great music, stunning scenery, wonderful costumes, heroes, villains, audience participation that only pantomime can provide. Various times & prices.
10 January to 19 January.
https://blcgroup.co.uk/
10 January
MUSIC IN THE ROUND
Crucible Playhouse, Norfolk Street,
Sheffield
Music in the Round gives you the very best musicians performing the very best chamber music. At our home in Sheffield, and many of the venues we visit around the country, you are closer to the performers, sitting just metres away from amazing artists performing spine-tingling live classical music with their heart and soul.
£22.
7:00 pm.
musicintheround.co.uk
11 January
THE OASIS EXPERIENCE
Viva Blackpool, Church Street,
Blackpool
The world's no.1 tribute to the infamous Gallagher brothers and the band Oasis. Recreating an intimate concert experience with the icons of rock 'n' roll.
£15.
6:00 pm.
vivablackpool.com
11 January
GARY AS NEIL DIAMOND LIVE AT MYTTON FOLD
Mytton Fold Hotel, Whalley Road,
Langho
Forget the January Blues at Mytton Fold Hotel for an evening of the classics - Gary as Neil Diamond live.
£7.
7:00 pm.
ticketsource.co.uk/mytton-fold-hotel
11 January
DARKHER
The Trades Club ,
Hebden Bridge
The sinister yet beguiling images that DARKHER paints with her ethereal vocals, layered guitars, and atmospheric strings reflect her mostly eerie, sonic storytelling.
£22.
7:30 pm.
thetradesclub.com
15 January
FYLDE ICE FESTIVAL
St Annes Town Centre ,
St Annes
A free festival featuring ice sculptures and activities in the heart of St Annes.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
discoverfylde.co.uk
15 January
MUDFEST 2025 AT WWT MARTIN MERE
WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough,
Nr Ormskirk
Hands-on activities celebrating the importance of mud for nature and play.
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
wwt.org.uk
15 January to 18 January
Something To Hide
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
A thriller by Leslie Sands. Set in the country getaway home of successful novelist Howard Holt, who is visited each weekend by his wife and publisher Karen. £11/£12.
15 January to 18 January.
https://www.prestonplayhouse.co.uk/
16 January to 18 January
Opera North’s Love Life
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
This musical was a Broadway hit in 1948, brilliantly inventive yet laced with familiar American styles and traditions. Its hummable tunes and biting satire will be brought back to life in this brand-new production. Various times & prices.
16 January to 18 January.
https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/
16 January to 18 January
OPERA NORTH’S LOVE LIFE
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
This musical was a Broadway hit in 1948, brilliantly inventive yet laced with familiar American styles and traditions. Its hummable tunes and biting satire will be brought back to life in this brand-new production. Various times & prices.
16 January to 18 January.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
16 January
A Country Night In Nashville
Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace,
Lytham St, Annes
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Adult £31, child £15.
7:30 pm.
https://lowtherpavilion.co.uk/
17 January
OPEN DECKS NIGHT
Horse + Bamboo, Waterfoot,
Rossendale
Bring your vinyl and go down to sign up for half an hour to an hour set, playing your music. Open to experienced DJs and beginners. If this is your first time using decks, don't worry, the team will be on hand to help you out.
£7.
7:00 pm.
horseandbamboo.org
18 January
Whitney: Queen of the Night
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
Experience the ultimate tribute to the remarkable musical repertoire of Whitney Houston in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
£22.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
18 January
FROM KYIV TO THE KOSMOS
Seven Arts ,
Leeds
Originally from Leeds, Cossack folk-punk pioneers The Ukrainians have brought Ukrainian music and culture to the attention of the West.
£12.
7:30 pm.
ticketsource.co.uk
18 January
THE BIG COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW
Boston Spa Village Hall ,
Wetherby
Starring The Wild Murphys Band with live fiddle, male and female lead vocals, stunning harmonies and great showmanship.
£25.
8:00 pm.
entertainmentinthespa.com
19 January
ANTIDOTE
The Trades Club ,
Hebden Bridge
Antidote is The Victoria Theatre’s programme of artistes that see things from a slightly different point of view, for audiences who like to challenge their understanding of live music.
£10.
7:00 pm.
thetradesclub.com
19 January
The Class of 55
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
The producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present their brand-new production - The Class of 55 as the show explores the history of Rock n Roll.
£27.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
20 January to 23 March
Nature Inspired
Heart Gallery, The Arts Centre,
Hebden Bridge
Exhibition of art and craft, all inspired by nature, with shots from landscape photographers Gunther Walker and Will Lake.
Free.
20 January to 23 March.
22 January
CARDINALS
The Trades Club ,
Hebden Bridge
Blending Ireland’s musical beating heart with a swell of contemporary frisson, the six-piece are tied to making music they enjoy whilst being perpetually kept outside of their comfort zone.
£8.
7:30 pm.
thetradesclub.com
23 January to 25 January
Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS Oklahoma!
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
One of West Yorkshire’s leading amateur theatre groups are bringing the ‘golden age of Broadway musicals’ to the 2025 City of Culture with their latest production, Oklahoma. 7.15pm. Sat mat 2.15pm.
£25.
23 January to 25 January.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
23 January
LYR
Philharmonic Hall ,
Liverpool
Experimental sounds and spoken word collide when poet laureate Simon Armitage's genre-splicing supergroup LYR play the Phil's Music Room in January!
7:00 pm.
24 January
ROCK THE GARDENS FESTIVAL 3
Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens,
Blackpool
Winter Gardens Blackpool and Killing Time Events Ltd proudly present Rock The Gardens 3. Sponsored by Dirty Blondes Blackpool & Meridian Media. Hosted by DJ Leggy. Winter Gardens are thrilled to have friends from The Sophie Lancaster Foundation joining them again. 5 pm. Also Sat 25th. Two-day ticket £34.75. Friday day ticket £18.25. Saturday day ticket £23.75.
5:00 pm.
wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
24 January
DAN OWEN
Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, ,
Barnoldswick
Known for his arresting, husky vocals and gritty, blues-infused pop/rock, Dan Owen is a British alternative singer/songwriter from Shropshire, England.
£17.50.
7:00 pm.
barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com
24 January
MR WILSON’S SECOND LINERS PRESENT… BLOW OUT
The Trades Club ,
Hebden Bridge
Blending Ireland’s musical beating heart with a swell of contemporary frisson, the six-piece are tied to making music they enjoy whilst being perpetually kept outside of their comfort zone.
£16.50.
8:00 pm.
thetradesclub.com
25 January
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,,
Saltaire
Brought to you by Rose & Brown Vintage, the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair is now in its 17th year. You will find 45 brilliant stalls, all selling beautiful, genuine vintage.
£3.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
www.roseandbrownvintage.co.uk
25 January
LEEDS KIRKGATE VEGAN MARKET
Kirkgate Market, Vicar Lane,
Leeds
A vegan-friendly market with bakers, craft brewers, artists, and environmental charities.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
veganmarkets.co.uk
25 January
SALTAIRE VINTAGE HOME & FASHION FAIR
Victoria Hall, Victoria Road,,
Saltaire
Featuring 45 stalls selling genuine vintage items.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
roseandbrownvintage.co.uk
25 January
SCARS ON 45
Belgrave Music Hall ,
Leeds
Yorkshire band Scars On 45 return to play their only UK show of 2025 at Belgrave Music Hall.
£15.40.
7:00 pm.
dice.fm
25 January
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
Jason Manford is back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. His iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
£37.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/
25 January
THE MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close,
Blackburn
Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and an epic live band, prepare for ‘Paradise’, as you experience Coldplay’s biggest hits, like never before!
£20.
7:30 pm.
blackburncathedral.com
26 January
An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Josh Hindle and his swing band bring the timeless hits of Michael Bublé and classic swing to life. "An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing" promises to be a spectacular celebration of the smooth sounds and irresistible rhythms that have captivated audiences for decades.
£23.
2:00 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
27 January to 1 February
Mindgame
Keighley Playhouse, Devonshire Street,
Keighley
The story unfolds as Mark Styler, a renowned author of ‘true crime’ sensationalist novels, attempts to secure an interview with Easterman, a famed serial killer. £10/£12.
27 January to 1 February.
http://www.keighleyplayhouse.co.uk/
29 January
PRETTY VACANT
The Atkinson, Lord Street,
Southport
Not many musical explosions define a generation and change music for ever. There was Rock and Roll in 1956, Beatlemania in 1963, Flower Power in 1967, The birth of Rock in 1970 and then there was Punk and New Wave.
7:30 pm.
theatkinson.co.uk
29 January
HAYDEN THORPE & PROPELLOR ENSEMBLE
NCEM, Walmgate,
York
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane.
£18.
7:30 pm.
ncem.co.uk
30 January
Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
St. George’s Hall ,
Bradford
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway, all played on the 'bonsai guitar'.
£32.75.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
30 January
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Hebden Bridge Picture House, New Road,
Hebden Bridge
Films featuring extreme expeditions and stunning landscapes from top athletes and explorers.
7:30 pm.
banff-uk.com
30 January
WARD THOMAS
City Varieties Music Hall, 46 New Briggate,
Leeds
Hampshire country music duo Ward Thomas has announced an intimate, acoustic UK tour for early 2025.
£30.
7:30 pm.
leedsheritagetheatres.com
31 January
LIONEL – THE MUSIC OF LIONEL RICHIE
The Platform ,
Morecambe
Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s ‘Sunday Night at The Palladium’ and the ‘Graham Norton Show’ for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high-octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.
£27.50.
7:30 pm.
lancaster.gov.uk/sites/the-platform