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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
02

02 Jan 2024 - 21 Dec 2025
Bankfield Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

50 Years of Calderdale

10am - 4pm FREE admission Calderdale is celebrating its Year of Culture in 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding as a Borough, a period which has seen

Sat
17

17 Aug 2024 - 29 Sep 2025
Dean Clough
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Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

Barry De More: The Artist & His Studio

A retrospective exhibition of works by the late Barry De More, one of the North’s greatest expressive artists, and a pop-up replica of his studio.   When: Sat 17th August – Sun

Fri
06

06 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2025
Dean Clough
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Culture & Heritage, Family, Free Entry, Walking & Guided Tours

Dean Clough Children’s Heritage Trail

A brand-new children’s heritage trail around Dean Clough, designed exclusively for the Halifax Heritage Festival. Where: Around the Dean Clough site  How Much: Free from D Mill reception  For more

Wed
01

01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Dean Clough
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Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

The Lost Workers

10am - 4pm The ‘Lost Workers’ was originally an installation created by the renowned French artist Christian Boltanksi as part of a 1994 exhibition at the Henry Moore Studio in

Sat
04

04 Jan 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
Bankfield Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

The World of Chris Mould

Graphic art from the illustrator of The Iron Man and War of the Worlds. Chris Mould is an award-winning illustrator from West Yorkshire who has worked on some of the

Sat
08

08 Mar 2025 - 13 Sep 2025
Bankfield Museum
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Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

Let’s Go Shopping Exhibition

A nostalgic look at the Halifax shopping streets of yesteryear for the whole family to enjoy. Reminisce about some of your favourite shops and products, with a selection of photos

Sat
19

19 Apr 2025 - 25 May 2026
Dean Clough
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Culture & Heritage, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums

Northern Towns and Their People

10am - 4pm An exhibition of artworks by Peter Stanaway and Kevin Haynes – northern artists whose subject matter is primarily concerned with the industrial landscapes and people of the

Sat
28

28 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025
Wharf Street
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Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Family, Food & Drink, Free Entry, Music

Sowerby Bridge Festival 2025

Experience a vibrant weekend in Sowerby Bridge! Join us on the 28th and 29th of June for Sowerby Bridge Festival 2025 with Live Music, DJs, Arts Trail, Activities, Games, Stalls,

Wed
02

02 Jul 2025 - 02 Jul 2025
The Old Chapel
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Free Entry, Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Shot Down in Flames – The Battle of Britain, The Story of one of ‘The Few’- An Illustrated Talk by David Glover

11am Entry by free advance ticket - Book on 07775 593949 or by emailing graham@gsgpianos.co.uk Refreshments served - Donations welcome. Held at The Old Chapel, (Formerly St. Andrew's Church) Beechwood

Sun
06

06 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025
Manor Heath Park
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Family, Free Entry, Theatres & Entertainment, Wildlife & Nature

K9 Party In The Park 2025

11am K9 Party in the Park 2025 – Celebrating 25 Paw-some Years! Join us on Sunday, 6th July for the 25th Anniversary of our beloved RSPCA K9 Party in the

Fri
01

01 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Brighouse
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Culture & Heritage, Family, Free Entry, Wildlife & Nature

Brighouse Dino Family Fun Trail

Throughout August Brighouse Business improvement District are running the popular Dino Trail which is free to enter – just find the clues around town. Plus the Dinosaur Experience will be

Sat
09

09 Aug 2025 - 09 Aug 2025
St. Mary’s Church
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Food & Drink, Free Entry, Music

Hymms and Pimms

Pimm’s & Hymns - a light hearted event, singing some of those well known classic hymns, such as Jerusalem, Amazing Grace and Love Divine. You can also nominate and request a