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7pm - 10pm Presented in association with the Minster's Summer Festival, Paradox Orchestra performs a groundbreaking adaptation of the timeless hits of rock legends, Fleetwood Mac. Reimagined for a live orchestra, Paradox Orchestra invites you to join them as part of their Yorkshire Tour ("We wanna be with you everywhere…!")   Accessibility Information: Halifax Minster

2pm - 4pm FREE event - but please book, see below This event is aimed at older people, especially those who may be isolated and lonely, those with dementia, and those who love to dance too. The event includes afternoon tea with music and dance.  Dancing arranged by Helen O'Hara, Dance in Elegance, Boothtown HX3 6ED

11am - 2pm Come & join Halifax Opportunities Trust’s ESOL & Integration learners for this year’s ‘Culture Fair’. An opportunity to learn about and celebrate the vibrancy of diverse cultures, world food, music, fashion heritage and traditions. An array of splendid delicacies to enjoy with people from all walks of life. FREE event with a

1pn - 2pm Our concerts have free admission with a retiring collection towards the maintenance of our two historic organs. Buffet lunches are available before each recital from 12.15pm for £6. Programme Bach arr D Battiwalla: Chaconne Marianne Martinez: Allegro brillante Cesar Franck: Prelude, Fugue and Variation Fela Sowande: Go Down, Moses Philip Glass; Mad

6.30pm - 8.30pm A beautiful evening of orchestral and choral music from some of our Halifax primary schools and the fantastic young choristers of Halifax Minster. This concert will feature the award-winning choir of Bradshaw School and their wonderful new wind band. It will also be a chance to hear the ground-breaking work of Music

6.30pm - 9.30pm This annual celebration brings together some of the most beautiful poetry and song from Islamic culture which flourish in our local communities. It will feature performances from renowned Nasheed artist Hussnain Hanif, the exquisite harmonies of Anaya and Laiba Khan, young Nasheed groups from Beech Hill School,  Halifax, Todmorden Mosque, Feversham School,

‘Green noise’ is a specific frequency of noise thought to emulate the sounds of nature. Green abounds. It is overhead and underfoot. The poet, Pablo Neruda, only wrote in green ink because he considered it the colour of hope. In this four-week workshop with Gaia Holmes, we’ll be using the broad and verdant theme of

6.30pm - 9.30pm The concert will feature music by Bob Chilcott, "a contemporary hero of British choral music", folk songs from around Britain arranged by Guy Turner and some surprises as well! We will be conducted by Anthony Gray and accompanied by a jazz trio including the Choral Society's own brilliant pianist, Philip Voldman. Bring

4pm - 6pm A concert given by The Minster Choir with music for their International Tour to France including Parry's I was Glad, Handel's Zadok the priest, James MacMillan's Radiant Dawn, and Elgar's The Spirit of the Lord. Tickets: £10. Accompanied Children aged under 18 FREE Accessibility Information: Halifax Minster has a toilet with disabled

We are delighted to invite master stained glass craftsman Keith Kemp back to the museum after his very interesting sessions last year.  On Saturdays 13th and 20th July 2024, he will be demonstrating how to make a stained glass window. Keith has been making stained glass panels for 39 years, mainly new commissions and repairs

1:30pm ‘No matter your size, we all have a mouse and a lion inside.’ A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And

4:30pm ‘No matter your size, we all have a mouse and a lion inside.’ A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And