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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
25

25 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
The Grayston Unity
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

John Bramwell (solo) at The Grayston Unity

8pm John Bramwell, formerly the frontman of the three piece alternative rock band “I Am Kloot” is a singer/songwriter, who now explores strings and four part harmonies and a dozen gloriously exhilarating, beautifully crafted observed songs about life, humanity, the universe and everything else. Entry £25 Accessibility Information We are wheelchair accessible via a platform.

Price: £25
Black and white photo of Joh Bramwell sat on a stool on stage playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone

Sun
26

26 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Sun
26

26 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

7:30pm Following sold-out performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. This show is currently the biggest and the most successful theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation

Price: £29.25
Simon & Garfunkel

Mon
27

27 May 2024 - 27 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Wed
29

29 May 2024 - 29 May 2024
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Trams of Halifax and District – A David Glover Historical Talk

2pm Red Brick Auditorium A pageant of photos of old Halifax trams, from their origin in 1898 through to their demise in 1939.  They came in many shapes and sizes, and from time to time there were serious accidents, especially on steep slopes, and we have photos of several.  See how chaotic the streets appeared

Price: £6
Trams of Halifax and District –  A David Glover Historical Talk

Thu
30

30 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024
Northlight Art Studios
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Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Culturedale: Arvon Festival of Writing, Writers Under the Lens Exhibition

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Arvon North’s Festival of Writing is a celebration of creative writing, imagination, and the power of storytelling. This isn’t a literature festival. Instead, the Festival of Writing is a unique opportunity for

Price: Free
Culturedale: Arvon Festival of Writing, Writers Under the Lens Exhibition

Thu
30

30 May 2024 - 30 May 2024
Halifax Minster
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Organ Recital at Halifax Minster

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     "A programme of English and French organ music to commemorate the 'Entente Cordial' (1904) Prelude in C - Edward Bairstow Meditation (Symphony

A close up of the Halifax Minsyter organ, showing metal pipework and dark wood with golden carvings

Thu
30

30 May 2024 - 30 May 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

7:30pm Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you. There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.   “Mesmerically funny and original…consistently eye-wateringly hilarious” ★★★★ Rachel Aroesti, The I “A

Price: £27.25
Ed Gamble Hot Diggity Dog at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Sun
02

02 Jun 2024 - 02 Jun 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

An Adult Evening with Billy Pearce

7:30pm National treasure, and without doubt one of Britain’s most talented and best loved comedians & performers, Billy Pearce emerged from the fertile talent fields of Butlins in the mid 1970’s. Multi Award winner, Billy has won just about every comedy award going, including a British comedy award, Solo comedian of the year, and Best

Price: £22.25
An Adult Evening with Billy Pearce

Tue
04

04 Jun 2024 - 04 Jun 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Shalamar Greatest Hits Tour plus Special Guest Gwen Dickey

7:30pm Shalamar - "Greatest Hits” Tour plus Special Guest Gwen Dickey – The Voice of Rose Royce “The hottest ticket in town at present is not for ABC, Yazoo or any other of the leading lights of the British "new pop" movement but for the Los Angeles based group Shalamar. “ The Guardian – November 1982 Shalamar

Price: £31.75
Shalamar plus special guest Gwen Dickey

Wed
05

05 Jun 2024 - 05 Jun 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

7:30pm When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind, The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the

Price: £32.25
Legend the Music of Bob Marley

Fri
07

07 Jun 2024 - 07 Jun 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Dance, Theatres & Entertainment

English Youth Ballet Presents Swan Lake

7:30pm Award-winning English Youth Ballet makes it’s debut at the Victoria Theatre with an exquisite production of SWAN LAKE. International principal dancers will lead an impressive cast of 100 local, young dancers selected for their skill and potential. Set in Russia in at the time when the Maryinsky Ballet was popular with the Tsar and

Price: £23.25
English Youth Ballet at the Victoria Theatre Halifax