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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.

Fri
11

11 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

The Haunting of Blaine Manor

7:30pm The Haunting of Blaine Manor Winner of The Salford Star Best Play of the Year Award  Written & Directed by Joe O'Byrne England, 1953. Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend a seance in Blaine Manor, said to be the most haunted building

Price: £27.25

Sat
12

12 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

The Smartest Giant in Town

1pm A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now

Price: £17.75

Sat
12

12 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024
Inspire Centre
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Accessible, Family, Sports & Leisure

Basketball – Bradford Dragons vs Milton Keynes Breakers

5.30pm Bradford Dragons Basketball Club is Bradford’s premier basketball club, providing opportunities to play competitive basketball at all levels of the sport, from beginners through to senior National Division 1 at the Inspire Centre Calderdale College, Halifax (Francis Street HX1 3UZ). Our national Division 1 team play all their home games at the Inspire Centre

Price: £5

Sun
13

13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

The Smartest Giant in Town

1pm A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now

Price: £17.75

Sun
13

13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
St James the Great
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Accessible, Heritage, Music

Pull Out All the Stops!

11am - 4pm A celebration of our wonderful Wood Wordsworth organ, including free workshops provided by the Halifax Organ Academy thanks to a grant from CultureDale. Programme "Have a go" Organists are invited to play this organ. Time slots can be booked between 11 am and 1:30 pm using email below. Workshops from 2pm to

Sun
13

13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
Holdsworth House Hotel & Restaurant
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Accessible, Family, Heritage, Weddings & Celebrations

Wedding Open Day at Holdsworth House Hotel & Restaurant

12 Noon-3.30pm Free tickets: Visit to discover why Holdsworth House in Halifax was crowned the North's Best Wedding Venue 2023, as well as the endless possibilities for large and small weddings in the heart of West Yorkshire. * Venue styling ideas from Pink Blossom Weddings. * Tour the 33 elegant bedrooms. * Explore our ceremony

Sun
13

13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

The Smartest Giant in Town

1pm A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now

Price: £17.75

Sun
13

13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024
Hollins Mill
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Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Ryburn 3 Step Folk Club – Alistair Anderson

7pm - 10pm Alistair Anderson internationally known virtuoso concertina player, composer & Northumbrian Piper. Venue: Hollins Mill, Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX62QG Admission £9

Price: £9

Mon
14

14 Oct 2024 - 14 Oct 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Sports & Leisure, Theatres & Entertainment

An Evening with Paul Gascoigne

7:30pm An Evening with Paul Gascoigne In conversation with compere Jed Stone Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne is described by the National Football Museum, and widely recognised as "the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation". Born and raised in Gateshead, Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with Newcastle United, before turning professional with the club in 1984. Three years later, he

Price: £37.25

Tue
15

15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2024
NXT LVL
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Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Halifax Comedy Festival 2024 ‘On Tour’ Presents: Comedy Stand Up Competition at Nxt Lvl Bar Dean Clough

8pm Halifax Comedy Festival 2024 'On Tour' Presents Stand Up Open Mic Comedy Competition at Nxt Lvl Bar, Dean Clough FREE EVENT Tuesdays have never been more fun! Head to Nxt Lvl Bar at Dean Clough on Tuesdays in October for our FREE Stand Up Comedy Competition heats and watch some up and coming comedians

Price: Free

Wed
16

16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024
Halifax Borough Market
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Markets & Shopping

Halifax Borough Market Antiques & Collectibles Fair

Every Wednesday, starting 3 July! Join us at the historic Halifax Borough Market Antiques & Collectibles Fair every Wednesday. Step into a world of timeless treasures and vintage wonders in the enchanting Albany Arcade, nestled within the 128-year-old market. Explore a curated collection of antiques, each with its own story to tell. From vintage pieces

Wed
16

16 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2024
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

The Life of Laura Annie Willson, MBE – Suffragette, Housebuilder and Engineer

Doors 7pm. Start: 7.30pm A talk by Anne Kirker. Laura Annie Willson is soon to be celebrated with a Blue Plaque by Halifax Civic Trust. Calderdale MBC have named the new canal bridge connecting A629 to new roundabout on Stainland Road the ‘Laura Annie Willson Bridge.’ All are welcome. Free entry to members of Calderdale

Price: Free – £5