Week of Events
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
This breathtaking stage show of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel returns to Leeds Playhouse following a successful West End and UK tour. With magical storytelling, bewitching stagecraft and incredible puppets, it is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Various times & prices.
84/85 – THE LONGEST YEAR
84/85 – THE LONGEST YEAR
84/85 – The Longest Year is a yearlong exhibition and programme of events, held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England. Opened on 6th March 2024, it marks the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. This exhibition considers the strike through memories and stories of miners and their families. Uniquely positioned at a former working colliery, the Museum addresses the broader picture of the strike and gives a voice to those who experienced it. Free. Open Wed - Sun.
HENRY BARD
HENRY BARD
Performances of English songs and broadside ballads from the 16th and 17th centuries, paired with stories of old England.
UK City of Culture 2025
UK City of Culture 2025
Bradford district’s year of culture is set to deliver more than 1,000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals and major national and international collaborations. Visit the website for further details.
ENGINEERY EXHIBITION
ENGINEERY EXHIBITION
On the 300th anniversary of John Smeaton, dubbed the Father of Civil Engineering, our new exhibition celebrates civil engineering in its many forms! Uncover unique objects that were central to Smeaton’s journey and an accompanying exhibition by our Young Smeatonians group which poses challenging questions about the subject. The exhibition is on until 28th Sept 2025.
Nature Inspired
Nature Inspired
Exhibition of art and craft, all inspired by nature, with shots from landscape photographers Gunther Walker and Will Lake.
Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS Oklahoma!
Buttershaw St Paul’s AODS Oklahoma!
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.
CARDINALS
CARDINALS
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.
LYR
LYR
Experimental sounds and spoken word collide when poet laureate Simon Armitage's genre-splicing supergroup LYR play the Phil's Music Room in January!
ROCK THE GARDENS FESTIVAL 3
ROCK THE GARDENS FESTIVAL 3
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.
DAN OWEN
DAN OWEN
Known for his arresting, husky vocals and gritty, blues-infused pop/rock, Dan Owen is a British alternative singer/songwriter from Shropshire, England.
MR WILSON’S SECOND LINERS PRESENT… BLOW OUT
MR WILSON’S SECOND LINERS PRESENT… BLOW OUT
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.
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair
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.
SALTAIRE VINTAGE HOME & FASHION FAIR
LEEDS KIRKGATE VEGAN MARKET
LEEDS KIRKGATE VEGAN MARKET
A vegan-friendly market with bakers, craft brewers, artists, and environmental charities.
SCARS ON 45
SCARS ON 45
Yorkshire band Scars On 45 return to play their only UK show of 2025 at Belgrave Music Hall.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
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).
THE MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT
THE MUSIC OF COLDPLAY BY CANDLELIGHT
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!
An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing
An Afternoon of Bublé & Swing
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.