18 – 20 SEPTEMBER – the Anne Lister Memorial Weekend is a three-day celebration of her life, legacy, and community. From walks and talks to picnics, and the moving memorial service, it’s a weekend full of history, remembrance, and connection.
Anne Lister Memorial Weekend Events
Museum/Costume Display
Shibden Hall, Lister’s Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG
Friday 18th – Tuesday 22nd September
£10.00 (£7.50 concession)
Exhibitions are included in the Shibden Hall admission price.
Visit Shibden Hall – home of Anne Lister where you can see the costumes of Gentleman Jack, including new items added to the collection last year. In addition, especially for September, Shibden is showing the Codification of Stitch by Royal School of Needlework trained embroiderer Charlotte Farrant.
The Gentleman Jack costumes are on display at Shibden Hall from 25th July to 4th October 2026. Codification of Stitch by Charlotte Farrant runs from 3rd to 27th September 2026.
Tea at the Minster and Memorial Service
Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax, HX1 1QL
Friday 18th, 6pm onwards
£12 per head, all you can eat.
Tea at the Minster: Enjoy a hot & cold buffet with friends before the Memorial Service, whether you are travelling with company or alone. Bar also open.
A formal memorial service at Halifax Minster to remember Anne Lister and to celebrate her legacy. The service will involve members of the Anne Lister community, and be led by Revd Sam Crook.
Poetry Workshop
Shibden Hall, Lister’s Rd, Halifax, HX3 6XG,
Saturday 19th, 1pm-3pm
Tickets £40
Concessions £30 (Students & over 65s)
Join poet Christine Sanders for a fantastic day doing what Anne Lister did best – write! In a relaxed, positive and encouraging atmosphere, you will be guided to write poetry/prose in the form of a dramatic monologue. The focus will be on the relationship of Anne Lister and Ann Walker. This workshop is perfect whether you are just putting pen to paper or a published writer. Be like Anne – walk her floorboards, be where Anne and Ann were, these walls saw it all.
ALHQ Community Evening
ALHQ, Unit 2, Northgate House, Halifax, HX1 1UR
Saturday 19th, 7-9.30pm
Donations for upkeep of the space welcome. Come along to ALHQ for some Community time with friends, old and new! Bring along some food – for yourself, or to share.
Flower Laying at the Sculpture of Anne Lister
The Piece Hall, Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1RE
Sunday 20th, 9.30-10.30am (gates open at 9am)
Join the Anne Lister community and others at the Anne Lister sculpture to remember Anne on the 184th anniversary of her death. ‘Petals of Grace’ flower seller will be on site in the courtyard for you to purchase flowers. (Please lay unwrapped or cellophane-free flowers only).
Anne Lister Community Bring-your-own picnic
Meet outside Shibden Hall main entrance, Lister’s Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG Sunday 20th, 12-1.15pm
Free – just turn up!
Community picnic in the grounds of Shibden Park: bring your own food and drinks and have a good catch up with friends old and new! This will take place in the grounds of Shibden Park.