12 April
Create with Caroline: Ink drawing & mark making
The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery, Haslington Road,
Rossendale
Come and learn the art of inky drawing, exploring mark making and drawing inspired by people and places, and create a masterpiece to take home with you. 11am & 1.30pm. Activities recommended for age 6+.
£8.
All day.
https://www.thewhitaker.org/
12 April to 13 April
A MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road,
Burnley
This concert is not just a celebration of Burnley Light Opera Society's remarkable legacy but also a tribute to the enduring spirit of musical theatre itself. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm.
£18.
12 April to 13 April.
https://blcgroup.co.uk/
12 April
Endless Lionel – Lionel Richie & Motown tribute night
Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill,
Barrowford
Join us for a night of soulful melodies and timeless classics at Park Hill Barn with "Endless Lionel" & Motown tribute night.
£20.
8:00 pm.
parkhillbarn.co.u
13 April
Nick Cope’s Family Show
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Nick Cope is a children's musician and songwriter who ignites children’s imaginations with his songs and animations. His CBeebies show Nick Cope’s Popcast has won him fans across the UK. Ages 3+. 11am & 2pm.
£18.
All day.
https://themet.org.uk/
13 April
Spring Food, Home and Garden Show 2024
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road,
Ripon
Get ready to indulge in a delightful celebration of all things spring. Come along to the stunning Ripon Cathedral for a day filled with incredible food, inspiring home furnishings, and stunning garden plants and accessories.
£5.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://riponcathedral.org.uk/
13 April
Lindisfarne
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street,
Clitheroe
Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder- member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
£28.
7:00 pm.
https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/
13 April
Steeton Male Voice Choir & Bradford Concert Band
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
In a first-time collaboration, Steeton Male Voice Choir joins forces with Bradford Concert Band to present "A Spring Celebration" - An evening of music and song that promises something for everyone. £10 & £15.
7:00 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
13 April
Thin Lizzy Night
Barnoldswick Music & Art Centre, Rainhall Road,
Barnoldswick
Thin Lizzy's Black Rose: A Rock Legend is the ninth studio album by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. Released in 1979, it has been described as one of the band's "greatest, most successful albums". Dizzy Lizzy will recreate a large selection of the songs. Dizzy Lizzy are regarded as one of the best live Lizzy bands around.
£15.
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
https://www.barnoldswickmusicandartscentre.com/
13 April
Nearly Elton
Settle Victoira Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time. Starring Lee Brady as Elton and an outstanding full live band.
£21.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
https://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/
15 April
ART & CRAFTS
Colne Citadel, Market Street,
Colne.
Arts and Crafts at Colne Citadel, Mondays 12pm - 1.30pm. All are welcome. Mondays 12pm – 1.30pm. Further details contact Jolene: 07742883312 or Jolene@colnecitadel.co.uk.
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
https://colnecitadel.co.uk/
16 April to 19 May
Wicked
The Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street,
Bradford
"One of the most successful musicals of all time" (BBC News), Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades. Various times & prices.
16 April to 19 May.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
17 April to 18 April
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs. Various times. Adult £15, child £13.
17 April to 18 April.
https://lancastergrand.co.uk/
17 April
Early Years Explorers: April 2024
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Through these explorative play sessions, we aim to foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for our rich cultural heritage. By engaging in hands-on activities, our little ones will develop a deeper understanding of different cultures, traditions, and artistic expressions from around the world. Ages 5 and under.
£3.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
17 April
Open Event – Nelson and Colne College
Nelson & Colne College, Scotland Road,
Nelson
Get ready for our Year 8, 9 and 10 Open Event, where you’ll get a taste of the incredible opportunities awaiting you at Nelson and Colne College! Mark your calendar for Wed 17th April, and dive into an immersive experience where you can engage with our enthusiastic tutors. They’ll guide you through an array of options tailored to your unique talents and ambitions.
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
https://www.nelson.ac.uk/
17 April
Ensemble Renard-Wind Quintet
Clitheroe Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, York Street,
Clitheroe
Ensemble Renard was founded in 2018 by musicians and friends from the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School. This wind quartet will put on an exciting and varied programme for audiences of all backgrounds
£20.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
www.clitheroeconcerts.org
18 April to 28 April
Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
Based on her hit BBC show, The Syndicate is a new stage play by the legendary Kay Mellor. Various times. £27 - £49.
18 April to 28 April.
https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/
18 April
WEDDING OPENING EVENING
Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill,
Barrowford
Come and join us at Park Hill Barn and see the barn dressed and decorated as it would be for a wedding day. (No appointment required but please order a free ticket so we have an idea of attendance).
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
https://parkhillbarn.co.uk/
19 April to 24 April
Annual Flower Festival
Lytham Hall, Ballam Rd,,
Lytham St Annes,
A wonderful event that encourages everyone to enjoy this heritage attraction filled with the floral joys of spring. Adult £12, child £7. No need to book, pay on entrance.
19 April to 24 April.
https://www.lythamhall.org.uk/
19 April
The Brontës And The 19th Century Art World
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Church Street,
Haworth
This talk looks at what art was being made during the 19th century, specifically by female artists. We’ll discuss how important art was to the Brontës' lives, and how the Brontës utilised art in the novels Jane Eyre and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm.
https://www.bronte.org.uk/
19 April
ROH Live: Swan Lake
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate,
Settle
Cinema - Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon. Live Broadcast from the Royal Opera House stage. £11.00 - £17.00.
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
https://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/
19 April
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square,
Leeds
Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way! You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. £17/£15.
6:00 pm.
spectacularscienceshow.com
19 April
Two Pianos
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street,
Halifax
Join the sensational David Barton and Al Kilvo, along with their top-class band as they battle it out to deliver the best rock 'n' roll piano experience audiences have seen. £18/£16/£10.
7:30 pm.
http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/
20 April
Spring Showcase – Elements
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, New Market Street,
Colne
Imogen Gibson School of Dance presents Spring Showcase – Element. 6pm. £10.
£10.
6:00 pm.
https://www.pendlehippodrome.com/
20 April
The Greatest Star – The Barbra Streisand Tribute Show
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, ‘The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show’ takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back & relax enjoy the sounds of this fabulous ‘concert style’ production. £25, concs £23.
7:30 pm.
https://lancastergrand.co.uk/
20 April
Show of Hands – Full Circle Tour
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street,
Halifax
This is a farewell tour, the last time to see Steve Knightley and Phil Beer performing together. It will be an opportunity to reconnect with their loyal supporters, and a chance to inspire a new generation of folk musicians. Adult £37.25, under 21s £19.75.
8:00 pm.
20 April
The Voice of Whitney – Michelle Lawson
Park Hill Barn, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill,
Barrowford
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate the incredible legacy of one of the greatest voices in music history. Don't miss this enchanting evening of nostalgia and homage to the iconic Whitney Houston!"
8:00 pm.
https://parkhillbarn.co.uk/
20 April
An Audience with Niamh Kavanagh
Silsden Town Hall, Main Street,
Silsden
Voice to one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time, The Commitments, Niamh Kavanagh is one of Ireland’s national treasures. Having won the Eurovision Song Contest for her country in 1993 and represented them a second time in 2010, Niamh’s international success has seen her perform worldwide. £20 - £28.
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://silsdentownhall.org.uk/
21 April
Colne Daffodil and Spring Flower Show
North Valley Community Centre.
Have you got any spring flower shoots peeping through? You can enter your daffodils, hyacinths or tulips in the Colne Daffodil and Spring Flower show. Novice classes for first timers and championship classes for experienced growers. Sunday 21st April at North Valley Community Centre. www.facebook.com/colne.horticulture
All day.
https://www.facebook.com/colne.horticulture
21 April
Farmer’s Market
Hoghton Tower, Hoghton,
Preston
Explore the finest produce Lancashire has to offer within the ground of our historic, iconic Hoghton Tower, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Lancashire countryside. Admission on the door (cash only) £2 per car, £2 per pedestrian group (up to 6).
10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
https://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/
21 April
Fleetwood Town Wedding Show
Fleetwood Town Football Club, Highbury Stadium, Park Ave,
Fleetwood
Lots on offer wedding dresses, cars, cakes, florist, venue styling. Bridal catwalk and prize draw at 1.30pm. Free entry.
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
https://www.visitlancashire.com/
23 April to 27 April
2:22 A Ghost Story
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Winner of Best New Play at the Whatsonstage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist. 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £15.50 - £40.50.
23 April to 27 April.
https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/
23 April to 27 April
Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street,
Halifax
Katrina Lyons only visited Cresdon Green for the weekend to see her parents, unfortunately, this happened to be the weekend when aliens launched an invasion of the village and put a force-field around it. Katrina is determined to stop it and sets up a resistance movement. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £6 - £12.
23 April to 27 April.
http://www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/
24 April to 27 April
Careless Murder
Preston Playhouse, Market Street West,
Preston
The Hall Players present Careless Murder. A comedy whodunit by Andy Bennison. Is there a killer on the loose or is this a case of careless murder?
£12.
24 April to 27 April.
https://www.prestonplayhouse.co.uk/
25 April to 28 April
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road,
Harrogate
This prestigious event features stunning show garden features, live talks and demonstrations, great garden shopping, and the biggest exhibition by florists and flower arrangers in the country. A great family day out. £22 - £25.
25 April to 28 April.
https://www.flowershow.org.uk/
25 April
The Cavern Beatles
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
The Cavern Beatles, a band fully endorsed and licensed by the same club, The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon.
£29.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
25 April
The Peter Kay Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Rd,
Blackburn
Carlton entertainment presents an evening of comedy with 2 of the UKs most in demand comedians… Simon Marks as Peter Kay and the outstanding comedy vocalist Marc Bolton.
£25.50.
7:30 pm.
https://blackburnempire.com/
26 April
Newton Faulkner – Feels Like Home Tour 2
The Grand Theatre, 18 York Street,
Clitheroe
Newton’s going old school, solo, mainly acoustic with the occasional splash of something of the beaten track, maybe a cassette sting part, who knows. It’s been 2 years since Feels Like Home part 1, who’s ready for Feels Like Home part 2, this time it’s personal.
£28.50.
7:00 pm.
https://www.thegrandvenue.co.uk/
26 April
Lets Move To The Groove – Dance Party
Linden Road Community Centre, Linden Road,
Earby
Linden Road Centre presents Lets move to the Groove. Line dancing and disco inferno. So why not come along and dance the night away, we can guarantee you a great evening,
£3.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2269703783208840/
26 April
Luther
Albert Halls, Victoria Square,
Bolton
“The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 8 piece band.
£26.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/
26 April
Geoff Norcott
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.
£20.25.
8:00 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres
27 April
SECRET GARDEN – Dance Anthems Takeover
Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton in Craven,
Barnoldswick
DFC will be joing us in The Secret Garden at Thornton Hall Country Park for a night of classic Dance Anthems! Fully licensed bar and food available. £7.50 per person or 2 for £10.
7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
https://thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk/
27 April
Halle
St. George’s Hall, Bridge Street,
Bradford
The Hallé close the 155th Orchestral Music Season at St George's Hall. £17.75 - £34.75.
3:00 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
27 April
Showaddywaddy – 50th Anniversary Tour
The Grand Theatre, St. Leonardsgate ,
Lancaster
This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!
£28.50.
7:30 pm.
https://lancastergrand.co.uk/
29 April to 4 May
Twelve Angry Men
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
Following a recording-breaking West End season, this powerful production of Twelve Angry Men is back in session! A life in the balance. Twelve men. One verdict. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £17.50 - £44.
29 April to 4 May.
https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/
30 April to 11 May
Come From Away
Leeds Grand Theatre, New Briggate,
Leeds
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway. 7.30pm. Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm. £25 - £60.
30 April to 11 May.
30 April to 2 May
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square,
Leeds
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
£18.
30 April to 2 May.
https://www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/
1 May to 30 June
Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Road,
Preston
Samlesbury Hall is the perfect events venue for families and history lovers. Events include regular free tours around the hall and entertainment throughout school breaks. The medieval hall also hosts an array of workshops and special events throughout the year. Closed Mon & Sat.
1 May to 30 June.
https://www.samlesburyhall.co.uk/
1 May to 30 June
LANCASTER CASTLE
LANCASTER CASTLE, Castle Parade,
Lancaster
See history come alive in the heart of Lancaster. England's dark history, with tales of persecution, incarceration, punishment and execution, has been lived out over the centuries within the confines of Lancaster Castle. aDULT £8,concs £6.50, family £22.50.
1 May to 30 June.
https://www.lancastercastle.com/
1 May
CRAFT GROUP AT TRAWDEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Trawden Community Centre
Craft group held every 1st Wednesday of the month. All are welcome. 1pm - 3pm. Further details contact Angela Hargreaves 07891714228.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
www.trawdenforest.com
2 May
Toddlers Retreat
Trinity Baptist Church ,
Colne
This is a service providing mums and dads with a safe play environment, where toddlers can be left for up to two hours, while appointments, jobs, and shopping can be done. Anyone with a baby or child not yet walking can come along to stay and play. £1.00 per child per session. All our staff are full CRB checked and on site first aider is at hand. Mon & Thurs 9.15am - 11.15am. More Details contact John & Linda Caddy Tel: 01282 866579.
9:15 am to 11:15 am.
http://www.trinitybaptistchurch.org.uk/