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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.

Sat
27

27 May 2023 - 24 May 2024
Heptonstall Museum
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Cragg Vale Coiners & The Gallows Pole, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums, Heritage

Criminal Coiners: Life and Death in Wild West Yorkshire

Heptonstall Museum is open Thursday to Sunday 11am till 4:30pm. Our opening exhibition explores the lives of the Cragg Vale Coiners, the notorious band of local counterfeiters who produced fake gold coins in the late 18th century to supplement their small incomes from weaving. On entering the 17c building, the first room brings to life

Price: £3

Sat
24

24 Jun 2023 - 30 Nov 2024
Bankfield Museum
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Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Galleries & Museums

History Wardrobe Presentations

Linked to the ‘Opening the Wardrobe’ exhibition at Bankfield Museum in 2023, you can enjoy four evening presentations by History Wardrobe.   The Frock Shop Thursday 20th April 2023 Fashion shopping in the sixties. Celebrate the decade’s brilliant designs - from mini to maxi - in a riot of Lurex, Bri-nylon, crisp cottons and Crimplene!

Price: £20

Wed
06

06 Mar 2024 - 01 Jun 2024
The Everybody Gallery, Everybody Arts
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Culture & Heritage

New Creatives: Everybody Arts Exhibition

Over the past 6 months, 2 artists have been trainees at Everybody Arts. This exhibition acts as a showcase for their work. Afe Bi Yε Esan, 'The Year of Great Misfortune', is an immersive multisensory installation by the artist and lived experience storyteller Adelle A'asante and invites participants to delve deep into the heart of

Sat
23

23 Mar 2024 - 19 May 2024
Folklore Centre
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Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Galleries & Museums

Tzipporah Johnston – The Museum of Monotropism

Door in the Wall Arts Access CIC presents The Museum of Monotropism - an exhibition exploring autistic experience, by embroidery and mixed-media artist Tzipporah Johnston. Booking is required for the artist talk and private view. Please note that the exhibition will be open to the public from 10am on Saturday 23rd March. The Museum of

Thu
18

18 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2024
The Grayston Unity
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Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

The Grayston Unity Music Quiz

8.15pm It’s back! for the first time since pre Covid. Remember that? The Grayston Music Quiz returns. Expect a mix of music rounds & questions such as ‘Is Ed Sheeran rubbish yes or no’ & a random points scoring. So if you expect a serious quiz this ain't it. Free entry & will throw in

Fri
19

19 Apr 2024 - 19 Apr 2024
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Ria Lina: Riawakening

Doors 7pm. 7.30pm Start. Red Brick Auditorium In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital

Price: £16 – £18

Fri
19

19 Apr 2024 - 19 Apr 2024
Halifax Playhouse
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Theatres & Entertainment

Two Pianos – The Rock & Roll Experience

Feel the energy and witness the foot stomping performance of Two Pianos as they bring you to your feet and have you dancing in the aisles, singing hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Everly Brothers and more! "Two Pianos are truly awesome rockers!" -

Price: £18

Fri
19

19 Apr 2024 - 19 Apr 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Comedy, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment, Theatres & Entertainment

Hayley’s Comic

8pm After the sell-out success of her “The Invisible Mam” show in 2022, and four sell out dates at The Frog and Bucket, Hayley Ellis is back with a brand new show for “Hayley’s Comic”. It's a show full of silly stories, observations and audience interactions. Including body confidence when ageing, family holidays, and dinosaurs.

Price: £14.25

Sat
20

20 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
Halifax Minster
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

St. George’s Day Concert at Halifax Minster

Doors: 7pm. Start 7.30pm The Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment are a military wind band based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and provide musical support to The Royal Yorkshire Regiment and the British Army both at home, and abroad. The Band was formed in 2008 and is one of 19 UK-based Army Reserve Bands. We

Sat
20

20 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
Halifax Playhouse
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Theatres & Entertainment

The definitive tribute to Queen – DON’T STOP QUEEN NOW

After four consecutive sold out shows, 'Don't Stop Queen Now' is bringing the UK's largest Queen stage production back to the Halifax Playhouse for a fifth year! With this smash hit show, relive the magic of Queen or discover it for the first time as they play all of the hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody,

Price: £26

Sat
20

20 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Show of Hands: Full Circle Tour

8pm In the spring of 2024, music enthusiasts and folk fans across the nation are in for a treat as Steve Knightley and Phil Beer prepare to embark on a journey back to where it all began. With a rich history spanning three decades the duo are renowned for their unique ‘hands-on' cottage industry approach

Price: £37.25

Sun
21

21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024
Brighouse
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Sports & Leisure

Brighouse 10k

Registration from 8.20am. Start time 9.30am. Presentations 11am Welcome to the Brighouse 10k, one of the most exciting and exhilarating races in the UK! ​ With a beautiful and scenic course that takes you from the heart of Brighouse into the surrounding countryside and back, this race is not just a physical challenge, but a

Price: £20 – £30