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Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Calderdale. Browse our events guide to discover what’s on today, what’s on this weekend, and more things to do this month.

Sat
30

30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Various Locations in Halifax
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry

Halifax Starlight Parade

Daytime Entertainment 12 Noon - 6pm. Parade 4pm-5pm. This year, we’re going BIG! With a brand-new route through the heart of Halifax Town Centre, you’ll experience the magic of the parade like never before! Join us for a day filled with dazzling performances, festive music, and a joyful atmosphere! We’re excited to once again be

Halifax at night .peope carrying a ginat illuminated paper lantern of a fox, snowman and angel

Sat
30

30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Lost in Music

7:30pm The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back at the Victoria Theatre Halifax! Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight

Price: £32.25
Lost in Music at the Victoria Theatre Halifax 2024

Sun
01

01 Dec 2024 - 01 Dec 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Halifax Choral Society: Carols and Brass

6:30pm Halifax Choral Society present Carols and Brass Step into Christmas with Halifax Choral Society’s annual opening to the festive season. Featuring the world-famous Black Dyke Band, Conductor: Nicholas Childs and the talented pupils of Bradshaw Primary School Choir with Conductor: Julia Baker. Concert compère & conductor: ANTHONY GRAY   Accessibility Information: Wheelchair access Following recent improvements to the stalls seating area, we now offer

Price: £19.75
Halifax Choral Society: Carols and Brass

Thu
05

05 Dec 2024 - 05 Dec 2024
Holdsworth House Hotel & Restaurant
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Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Christmas in Calderdale, Food & Drink, Heritage

Christmas Door Ring Workshop with Afternoon Tea

Thursday 5th December 2024 £80 per person Join award-winning floristry tutor Karen Longbotton at Holdsworth House Hotel for an afternoon or evening of craft and cakes! In the workshop you’ll learn how to make a festive door ring with all the foliage, baubles and ribbons you need included in the price. The event also includes

Price: £80
Painting of a mistletoe and holly Christmas door ring, tied with a red ribbon, hung on a wooden door

Fri
06

06 Dec 2024 - 06 Dec 2024
Elland
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Markets & Shopping

Elland Christmas Lights Switch On & Artisan Market

Taking place at Southgate, Elland Over 30 stalls, music, gifts , food and Santa's Grotto. Artisan Market 1pm - 7pm 10am-4pm School Carols 4.30pm Adult Choirs

Elland Christmas Lights Switch On & Artisan Market

Sat
07

07 Dec 2024 - 07 Dec 2024
Halifax
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Markets & Shopping

Halifax Christmas Market

9am - 4pm Southgate Precinct, Halifax Enjoy a fabulous selection of local independent traders including wood crafts, clothes, cakes, Christmas gifts, olives, candles, international pottery and gin at the Southgate Precinct, in Halifax town centre, with festive music and lots of Christmas goodies to discover!

Halifax Christmas Market

Sat
07

07 Dec 2024 - 07 Dec 2024
Elland Community Hub
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Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Markets & Shopping

Elland Community Hub Christmas Market

10am - 2pm Get into the festive spirit and join us for our Christmas Market on December 7, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Elland Community Hub! This enchanting event promises to be a wonderful celebration of the season, featuring over 20 stalls filled with unique gifts, handmade crafts, and festive treats. Warm

Elland Community Hub Christmas Market

Sat
07

07 Dec 2024 - 07 Dec 2024
Bankfield Museum
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums, Markets & Shopping

Bankfield Museum Christmas Craft Fair

10am - 4pm FREE admission Bankfield Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair will be returning on Saturday 7th December 2024 with the venue welcoming a range of traders from across the region for a day of shopping and festive fun. The Museum will be filled with stalls selling a range of local produce including artisan crafts, just

Brightly-coloured Christmas cards, lights and decorations set out on a table

Sat
07

07 Dec 2024 - 08 Dec 2024
The Old Bridge Inn
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Culture & Heritage, Family, Markets & Shopping

Ripponden Christmas Market 2024

11am-5pm The countdown has begun for the sixth Ripponden Christmas Market. The Ripponden Food Christmas Market will be located once again on the car park opposite the church, outside the church and in The Old Bridge Inn car park to ensure safety for all visitors and to keep the event centrally located in Ripponden. The

Ripponden Christmas Market 2024

Wed
11

11 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

The Wind in the Willows

7.30pm evenings. 2.30pm weekend Matinees Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he befriends the resourceful Ratty, the gruff Badger and the infamous Toad of Toad Hall (Poop-poop!). Together they explore the Wide World, and the Wild Wood, and try to keep Toad out of trouble…!

Price: £6 – £12
A cartoon illustration of Mr Toad driving his red car at speed

Thu
12

12 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2024
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Candlelight Christmas Carols

Doors 7pm Performance 7:30pm (approx. 2 hours including interval) Paradox Orchestra presents Candlelight Christmas Carols The orchestra will be joined by musicians from the wider community to bring an evening of Christmas magic by candlelight and support local charities including Overgate Hospice, Hive Community Café and Unmasked Mental Health. Over the last year Paradox Orchestra has donated

Price: Free – £25
Several lit candles in soft focus in a dark space.

Sat
14

14 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2024
Dean Clough
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Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Dean Clough

9.30am Tempted to try modern calligraphy, but not sure where to start from?  Join me in this 2.5 hours beginner class and I will guide you through the basics of modern calligraphy with a pointed pen. Not only will you learn how to write beautifully, but you will find an amazing way to unwind. Spaces

Price: £60
A hand holding a black calligraphy pen, writing the letter A on white paper