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Film, Theatre, Music, Events & Activities
A calendar of upcoming events in and around Calderdale, all carefully chosen to appeal to our readers and to provide a varied and, hopefully, inspiring guide to the best of local culture, one-off events and indoor and outdoor activities. Event organisers – submit an event here
- 3 JANUARY: Fix It, Don’t Fling It! Visit Elland Repair Café on the first Saturday of every month. Where: Project Colt, …
- 23-27 NOVEMBER – Light Up The Valley returns to the Calder Valley with two events: Sunday 23 November 2025 Light …
- 23 NOVEMBER – This market, hosted by R.S.H Artisan Markets, promises to bring you a fine selection of …
- 3 NOVEMBER: Local historian David Glover tells the story of The Bottesford Wise Women and the Earl of Rutland. …
- 26 NOVEMBER: Archaeology from the Staffordshire Hoard to Hebden Bridge: a talk of two halves Work on the Hebden Bridge …
- 28-29 NOVEMBER: Calderdale’s rail links are great for festive trips from Leeds or Manchester, as well as providing a …
- 28-30 NOVEMBER: A Christmas Market over six weekends showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent food and …
- 28 NOVEMBER: The Wassail with Jon Boden & Eliza Carthy in 12th Century Candlelit Halifax Minster, 7.30pm Tickets …
- 29-30 NOVEMBER – The famous Hebden Bridge Christmas Market returns with stalls of food, gifts, jewellery and …
- 29-30 NOVEMBER – Get festive and ready for Christmas with the popular Brighouse Christmas Market on Saturday 29th …
- 29 NOVEMBER: Enjoy festive fun, crafts, and refreshment at a Thriftmas Community Event in Ovenden. Join Staying Well …
- 30 NOVEMBER TO 6 DECEMBER: Bethel Chapel’s 7th Charity Christmas Tree Festival is back in Shelf. Come and see …
- 30 NOVEMBER: A candlelit service of hymns, readings and carols for Advent. Music performed by the Minster Choirs …
- 30 NOVEMBER – A stroll along part of the main road through Shelf where we’ll investigate a murder, a missionary, …
- 30 NOVEMBER – Halifax Choral Society present Carols and Brass. Step into Christmas with Halifax Choral Society’s …
- 1 to 3 DECEMBER: Nothing says Christmas quite like the warm tones of a brass band playing festive favourites. Audience …
- 2 DECEMBER: Falls Factors – a talk around the various factors which contribute to falls and how to avoid them. A …
- 3 – 6 DECEMBER – The Viaduct Theatre presentS a brand-new inhouse production of A Christmas Carol, A …
- 3 DECEMBER: A Voyage around My Father. Richard Millington revisits some of his father’s presentations to the …
- 4 DECEMBER: The Orchestra of Opera North perform a selction of classical pieces including Prokofiev’s Romeo & …
- 5 – 7 DECEMBER – Art and craft fairs at the Town Hall, Methodist Church and the Making Mill and lots of …
- 05 – 08 DECEMBER: The Festival is open to the public from 10-4pm daily from Friday 5th December. (On Sunday 7th, …
- 5 DECEMBER: Halifax Philharmonic Club host an evening of piano music at The Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough Pianist Ariel …
- 5 DECEMBER: Mytholmoyd Community Centre brings you “A Winter Union”, a pre-Christmas knees- up for folk …
- 6 DECEMBER – Join the Challengers for some fantastic festive fun at their Christmas Fayre – Saturday 6th …
- 6 DECEMBER: Elland Phone Box Bookswap welcomes you to join them to celebrate Christmas on Saturday 6th of December! …
- 6 DECEMBER: Fix It, Don’t Fling It! Visit Elland Repair Café on the first Saturday of every month. Where: Project Colt, …
- 6 DECEMBER – Join the NHGS Parents Association at the Winter Fayre on Saturday 6th December, 11am-2pm. There will …
- 7 DECEMBER – The Victorian legacy in Halifax is second to none, and the town is fortunate in that so much has …
- 7 DECEMBER: Listen, perform, discuss at the monthly piano club at Dean Clough Mills. Organised by composer and teacher …
- 9 – 10 DECEMBER – True North presents: Barrie Rutter OBE – Jingle Bells. Enjoy a deliciously festive …
- 10 DECEMBER: The story of how a few small hamlets strung along the River Calder grew into a milltown that was at the …
- 11-13 DECEMBER – Something Magical This December Winter Tales at the Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden. As frost …
- 11-14 DECEMBER – Halifax Thespians present Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story adapted by Mark …
- 11 DECEMBER – Hebden Royd Christian Aid hosts a Big Christmas Sing at St. Michael’s Church, Mytholmroyd. …
- 12 DECEMBER – 04 JANUARY: Experience the magic of Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning family pantomime at the …
- 12 DECEMBER: Hear the fabulous sound of Handel’s Messiah in the beautiful surroundings of Halifax Minster. Join …
- 12 DECEMBER – Come celebrate the holiday season with the Mayor’s Christmas Concert featuring live music, …
- 13 DECEMBER: Ryburn Folk Club are hosting their Christmas Party at Hollins Mill, Sowerby Bridge. Seasonal songs, carols …
- 14 DECEMBER: Browse the antiques, vintage accessories and collectibles at Tod College’s Antiques Fair. Tod …
- 14 DECEMBER – Out of the Box Singer’s Christmas Concert. A festive concert of seasonal songs, poetry and …
- 14 DECEMBER: Halifax Film Society present French film “Oh my Goodness” at The Maurice Jagger Centre, …
- 17 DECEMBER: A lunchtime Carol service with carols sung by the Council Choir and readings by the Public Sector. When: …
- 21 DECEMBER – Halifax Minster hosts a traditional Christmas Carol Service, candle-lit, with readings, carols and …
- 21 DECEMBER – This market, hosted by R.S.H Artisan Markets, promises to bring you a fine selection of …
- 23 DECEMBER – The Christmas Jumper Ride – Brighouse to the Piece Hall is run by Colne Valley Cycle Therapy …
- 23 DECEMBER – A showing of the classic film The Snowman with live music performed by Elland Silver Band A treat …
- 2 to 6 JANUARY: A free and spectacular Mummer’s Play organised by Ryburn 3 Step in 4 outdoor locations across …
- 4 JANUARY 2026 – The Fielden family left its mark on Todmorden in many ways including work, religion, …
- 4 JANUARY: New Year Viennese Gala Concert with the Orchestra of Square Chapel Polkas, waltzes and marches from the …
- 7 JANUARY: Brighouse Bridge Club is starting a 12-week course of beginner Bridge lessons. Details: Bridge Lessons for …
- 11 JANUARY: Halifax Film Society present International film “My Favourite Cake” at The Maurice Jagger …
- 11 JANUAR: Ryburn 3 Step Folk Club welcome The Bromleys for Sunday night folk at Hollins Mill, Sowerby Bridge. Powerful …
- 16 JANUARY: Halifax Philharmonic Club present Isidore String Quartet – the fourth of a series of seven concerts in the …
- 17 JANUARY – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy, feel-good rock and soul, brought to life by a …
- 18 JANUARY: Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd Bring out your repairs! Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd will be up and running from 1pm to …
- 22 JANUARY: The Orchestra of Opera North perform Saint-Saëns ‘Organ’ Symphony in Huddersfield Town Hall. …
- 25 JANUARY: Halifax Film Society present International film “The Room Next Door” at The Maurice Jagger …
- 25 JANUARY – Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with …
- 28 JANUARY: From Westerman to Website: a story of Pennine Horizons Digital Archive Speaker: Ann Kilbey A …
- 30 and 31 JANUARY – Folklore Tapes collective present The Watchers at Tod Hippodrome. Folklore Tapes collective …
- 31 JANUARY: Photography exhibition – Jim Souper – Encounters with the Calder Jim Souper is a landscape and nature …
- 5 FEBRUARY – Get ready for a night at Halifax Minster that brings the spirit, sound and stories of The Boss to …
- 20 to 22 FEBRUARY: Another chance to catch a family panto when Brighouse Theatre Productions bring Rapunzel to the …
- 20-22 MARCH: The Hebden Bridge Film Festival’s 6th edition will take place from 20-22 March 2026 in Hebden …
Venues & Event Info Links
Cinemas
- Elland Rex elland.nm-cinemas.co.uk/
- Hebden Bridge Picture House www.hebdenbridgepicturehouse.co.uk/
- Vue Halifax www.myvue.com/latest-movies/cinema/halifax
- Odeon Huddersfield Odeon Huddersfield.
- Dean Clough (Film, Theatre, Music, Gallery) www.deanclough.com/
Theatres
- Halifax Playhouse/Halifax Thespians www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/
- Hebden Bridge Little Theatre Website
- Viaduct Theatre, Dean Clough theviaducttheatre.co.uk/shows-tickets/
- Victoria Theatre, Halifax. www.victoriatheatre.co.uk
- The Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden Visit the website.
Music and other venues
- The Grayston Unity Bar/Music See their Facebook page for event details.
- The Blind Pig bar and Music Venue at Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge
- Hebden Bridge Trades Club club, bar and music venue in Hebden Bridge
- Halifax Symphony Orchestra Find out more or become a supporter.
- Halifax Philharmonic Club See their programme.
- Todmorden Orchestra at Todmorden Town Hall. See more.
- Halifax Minster. See the Minster website for more details.
- Calderdale Industrial Museum, Halifax
- The Piece Hall Busy events venue Find events
Calderdale Council’s Leisure & Culture Services
What’s on in Calderdale
Sport & Fitness classes & activities
Museums & Galleries
Venues in Calderdale
Library events Find out more
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