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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
18-30 MAY: As part of Dementia Action Week, this is a FREE and fun sculpture trail based at Dean Clough in Halifax. …
2 AUGUST: Our Place Community Cinema Morning at Elland Rex. A chance to see the film Brassed Off in this free …
25-30 MAY: Get ready for Golden Daze Carry on Camping Festival. Here’s what the organisers have to say: Venue: …- 26-31 MAY: The Pennine Spring Music festival takes place each year in the beautiful village of Heptonstall. Singers and …
26 MAY – Suzi Ruffell in conversation about her book, Am I Having Fun Now? Hebden Bridge Town Hall Tuesday 26th …
27 MAY: David Glover tells the story of 19th century music in Halifax with William Priestley and Mrs Sunderland and …- 28 MAY: On Thursday 28th May, Memory Lane Cafe is hosting an information fair with a wide range of organisations who …
- 29 MAY – What is so unusual about the Whit Friday Band Contests? The day is unlike any other, with 11 Brass Band …
- 30 MAY: An evening of Beatles music at this new live venue in Brighouse. Expect iconic melodies, feel good energy, and …
- 30 MAY: Come along and take part in our Market Treasure Hunt, complete with a fun quiz, exciting clues, and prizes to …
- 30 MAY – Meet the Tudor Estate manager! Shibden hall is transported back to the end of the 16th Century, where …
- 30 MAY – The Anne Lister Guidebook Revisited or The Perils of Writing a Short Book about a Long Diary is a free …
31 MAY – We’ll explore from the Bradford boundary to Shelf Moor Road for evidence of Shelf Iron Works. This is an …- 2 JUNE: Enjoy the classic movie “It’s a mad mad mad mad world” plus a community lunch with …
- 3 JUNE: This event welcomes older people and disabled people (including people with sensory, mobility, learning …
- 4 JUNE – Look forward to an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music as Xperience Live proudly …
- 6 JUNE: A chance to see a 45 minute film of the November 2025 National Emergency Briefing to Westminster MPs on climate …
6 JUNE: Fix It, Don’t Fling It! Visit Elland Repair Café on the first Saturday of every month. Where: Project Colt, …- 6 JUNE – A concert to celebrate the foundation of the Hammonds Sauce Works Band 80 years ago. Ticket details via …
6 JUNE: Join Tai Chi Tigers for a Tai Chi workshop for all levels and abilities. No experience needed for this powerful …- 7 JUNE: Join our afternoon tea cabaret and help raise funds for the annual ‘Concert for the Young at …
- 7 JUNE: A day out aboard “Savile”, with the Calder Navigation Society. Sunday 7 June 2026, …
- 7 JUNE: Visit Brighouse town centre for a Vintage Day celebrating all things from a bygone era. A big part of the day …
- 7 JUNE – Enjoy live music from the 1500s to the 1700s while you look round Shibden Hall. Tenor David Simcock and …
- 7 JUNE: Listen, perform, discuss at the monthly piano club at Dean Clough Mills. Organised by composer and teacher Dave …
10 JUNE: Let’s Question Ageism Together. On Wednesday 10 June 2026, people across the country will come together for …- 11 JUNE: Heptonstall Hilltoppers Community Choir will be singing a summer concert to support Shared Harmonies in a …
- 11 JUNE: Thursday @ One – An organ recital by Sebastian Johansson at Halifax Minster. A chance to hear the …
11 JUNE – The Queen of Folk Rock, Maddy Prior has spent a lifetime singing, largely traditional songs, and …
12 JUNE: A Taste of Halifax: Borough Market Food Tour (Veggie/Vegan Version) Halifax Borough Market, Halifax Friday, …- 12 JUNE – A Saxophone Extravaganza comes to St Mary’s Church, in the centre of Todmorden (postcode OL14 …
- 13 JUNE – A fun cake baking competition with lots of prizes, held at the Boothtown and Southowram Methodist …
- 13 JUNE: Gala day for the Halifax Charity Gala 2026 is Saturday 13th June, as always at Manor Heath Park! This is the …
- 13 JUNE: Join the world-famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band at the Central Methodist Church in Brighouse for their …
- 14 JUNE – Many different denominations and congregations have worshipped in Todmorden over the centuries. This …
- 14 JUNE: Celebrate the passing of the seasons with Vivaldi’s famous quartet of concertos. When: 4pm on Sunday 14 June. …
- 14 JUNE: David Glover and Stuart Wilkinson will guide you around the site, with tales from Halifax’s amazing past. From …
- 19 JUNE: Come along to a wine tasting at St Mary’s in the centre of Todmorden (postcode OL14 7BD) Entry is £18. …
- 20 JUNE – A fun afternoon of fund-raising with cake and hot drinks at the Boothtown and Southowram Methodist …
- 20 JUNE: An evening Gala concert with Elland Silver Band, including the BBCA conducting competition final Gala Concert …
- 20 JUNE – Horses, trade stands, crafts, vintage vehicles and lots more. Full details on their website: …
- 21 JUNE: Concert by Orchestra of Square Chapel At this afternoon concert, the Orchestra of the Square Chapel will be …
- 21 JUNE – The Todmorden Agricultural Show returns on Sunday 21st June from 10am – 4pm at the Riverside Centre, , …
- 24 JUNE: Join historian David Glover to take a look back in time at King Cross in this entertaining slide show and …
- 26 JUNE: Taste your way around Todmorden on this brand-new walking tour! Incredible Edible Todmorden have teamed up …
27-28 JUNE: One town, two days, lots to see and do! Live music, DJs, arts trail, activities, games, stalls, a duck race …- 27 JUNE: Todmorden Orchestra perform a Summer concert in the glorious surroundings of Todmorden Town Hall Music …
- 27 JUNE – The Brighouse Charity Gala returns on Saturday 27th June 2026 at Lane Head Recreation Ground, Bradford …
- 27 JUNE: Urban Sketching arrives in Halifax- bring your sketchbooks for a fun, informal couple of hours’ drawing …
- 27 JUNE: Vintage Fair featuring independent vintage fashion & homeware sellers with a café and live music! Saturday …
- 27 JUNE – “When Saturday Comes,” is based on the 1996 Sean Bean film. Timed to celebrate the fiLm’s 30th …
- 28 JUNE – This market, hosted by R.S.H Artisan Markets, promises to bring you a fine selection of high-quality, …
- 2 JULY – Wallace and Gromit: A Grand Day Out is at Halifax Minster on Thursday, 2nd July and runs 7:30pm – …
- 3-5 JULY: Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity to visit a wide range of artists and makers, working in many …
- 3 JULY: A jam-packed day cruising along the spectacular Calder and Hebble Navigation. Full details & tickets …
- 4-5 JULY – “I went into prison a rebel and I came out a regular terror,” said Halifax suffragette and activist, …
- 10 JULY: Northern Soul Evening with the Halifax Soul Crew at Southwood! Details: Southwood presents an evening of …
- 14 JULY – A free event open to all, run by Disability Partnership Calderdale and being held at an accessible …
- 18 JULY – An incredible night of Abba anthems, performed in the beautiful Halifax Minster by Candlelight. …
- 19 JULY: Repair Cafe Mytholmroyd The regular Mytholmroyd Repair Cafe takes place at St Michael’s Church Hall HX7 …
- 21 – 25 JULY – Next To Normal is a contemporary musical with an unflinching look at how one suburban …
- 22 JULY – The Music of James Bond – The Candlelight Concert at Halifax Minster. From the moment the first …
- 26 JULY – Exploring medieval and later histories of the area and its houses. It includes a Halifax vicar and his …
- 31 JULY: Taste your way around Todmorden on this brand-new walking tour! Incredible Edible Todmorden have teamed up …
- 1 & 2 AUGUST: Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend returns over the weekend of 1st and 2nd August 2026. An event that …
- 7 AUGUST: The Mayor of Todmorden’s Charity Quiz Night for 2026 is in aid of Todmorden Age Concern and Tod Support …
- 08 AUGUST: The Halifax Agricultural Show is the largest of its kind in the local region and offers something for …
- 09 AUGUST – Visit the lost settlement of Todd Bottom. Various Shibden Valley properties seen from Northowram …
- 9 AUGUST: Rock, Roll and Jive afternoon at Southwood, Halifax. Southwood presents an afternoon of boogie with classic …
- 13-16 AUGUST: Stage at the Lake is a new cultural festival marking 100 years of Shibden Park, bringing together …
- 21 AUGUST: Southwood presents live music from Calderdale’s very own Land Lubbers. When: Doors open at 19:00 until late. …
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
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