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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.

Tue
13

13 May 2025 - 17 May 2025
Halifax Playhouse
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Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

The Ghost Train

Halifax Thespians present THE GHOST TRAIN directed by Ian Byfield Tue 13 to Sat 17 May at 7:30pm and 2:30pm Sat. matinee Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy-thriller, The Ghost Train, was

Price: £12

Sun
18

18 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Halifax Symphony Orchestra: Curtain Up

3pm Halifax Symphony Orchestra: Curtain Up - songs from the musicals An afternoon of music from the Musicals: Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, Chicago and many more. Featuring Soprano: Victoria Darvill Baritone:

Price: £21.25

Wed
21

21 May 2025 - 21 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Paul Chowdhry: Englandia

7:30pm “It’s a rare and joyous thing to see a stand up so vibrant and imperiously on top of his game.” ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday “The greatest British Asian comedian

Price: £27.25

Thu
22

22 May 2025 - 22 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Menopause The Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause

7:30pm Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, Eastenders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Daniele Coombe (West End Star), we present the final UK tour of the smash-hit Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious

Price: £32.25

Fri
23

23 May 2025 - 23 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature, Theatres & Entertainment

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal

7:30pm Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will

Price: £21.75

Sat
24

24 May 2025 - 24 May 2025
Centre Vale Park, Todmorden
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Todmorden Carnival 2025

From 12.30pm A day out providing fun and entertainment for all the family! The theme for this year's Carnival is still to be confirmed as are admission prices. the prices

Price: £2 – £5

Sat
24

24 May 2025 - 24 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Killer Queen

7:30pm Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993 and are back for another fab live performance at The Victoria Theatre, Halifax. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary

Price: £30.75

Sun
25

25 May 2025 - 25 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Sports & Leisure, Talks, Poetry & Literature, Theatres & Entertainment

An Evening with Lord Ian Botham

7:30pm Lord Ian Botham, the former England captain, was one of the most impactful all-rounders of his generation with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in a career that spanned over

Price: £34.25

Mon
26

26 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
Heptonstall
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Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Pennine Spring Music Festival 2025

Image by Maria Doherty 26th - 31st May 2025 Pennine Spring Music takes place each year in the beautiful village of Heptonstall. Singers and players from the local area and

Price: Various

Wed
28

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

The Enchanted Princess Ball

1pm Once upon a time, in the land of fairytales, Chester the Castle Jester has muddled up all invitations to The Royal Ball Join him as he goes on an

Price: £20.25

Fri
30

30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Dick & Liddy’s Comedy Club May 2025

8:30pm Laugh your way into the weekend with the return of the Victoria Theatre Halifax's regular and hugely popular Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club. One of West Yorkshire's premier live comedy

Price: £14

Sat
31

31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Bing’s Birthday

10am Get ready for an amazing celebration with Bing’s Birthday, a brand-new live stage show packed with fun, laughter and surprises! Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma,

Price: £18.25