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.
7:30pm The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! '10538 Overture', 'Evil Woman', 'Living Thing', 'Diary of Horace Wimp', Don't Bring me
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
We are delighted to bring back the Halifax Winter Parade this year after it's huge success in 2023. This year the STAR LIGHT Winter parade has been commissioned by Halifax BID, produced by Handmade Productions CIC in partnership with Culturedale. Be part of the event by joining this fun lantern making workshop to make a
1pm - 3.30pm In a small friendly group we will explore creative ways use calligraphy to create Christmas cards, address and embellish festive envelopes and personalise gift tags. We will experiment with white and gold inks on colour card and look for simple, yet effective ways to add some sparkle to our calligraphy work. You
7:30pm Bringing his successful sell out and highly praised show back to The Victoria Theatre Halifax. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro on social media) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders. The Universe has never been so much fun! Using amazing big screen visual effects. The
7:30pm With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits, rare gems from their extensive back catalogue along with a few new surprises. Squeeze are one of rock's vital institutions, a band who carved out a
Doors 7pm Following the release of their acclaimed number one album ‘A Matter of Time', Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special 30th-anniversary tour, including a date at the Victoria Theatre Halifax this November ! The tour promises to be Shed Seven’s biggest yet, as they revisit cities and towns that have been instrumental
7:30pm JOHN BARROWMAN, LAID BARE is his newest show, unwavering and uncensored about his passion for life and his profound love of song and story. In LAID BARE, every song, whether a Broadway classic or a contemporary hit, showcases John’s inimitable style and his dazzling voice. His stories and personal anecdotes burst with his keen wit,
Doors 7pm. Start: 7.30pm A talk by Mike Gray showcasing the mill’s people, processes and technology. All are welcome. Free entry to members of Calderdale Industrial Museum Association, £4 to visitors. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available for a small donation. Entrance fee: £5 per adult. (Free for CIMA members). Refreshments available by donation. Payment can be
Evenings 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2pm Sweet Charity explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in 1960s New York City With hit musical numbers “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “I’m a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream”, and made famous
8pm BAFTA nominee and star of Taskmaster, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. With off-beat stories, unusual anecdotes, and bizarre journeys through modern day womanhood, life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine. Lucy Beaumont is co-host of chart-topping podcast Perfect Brains with
7:30pm An Evening With Kevin Sinfield Kevin Sinfield, is one of the most successful players in rugby league history. Having won many championships and Challenge Cup successes as part of great teams he also earned individual accolades as winner of the Lance Todd Trophy the Harry Sunderland Trophy and he is one of only five