One of West Yorkshire’s leading venues for live theatre. Home of the Halifax Thespians, who bought and began to convert an Old Chapel in 1945 into what is now known as the Playhouse, this theatre has had actors walking the boards since their first production of ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ in September 1949.
Kids will be giggling in their seats and tapping their toes in this shark-tacular, fin-tastic production!
from £15.25
Famously Kurt Cobain’s favourite songwriters and among the best of the ’80s pop underground, The Vaselines play in Hebden Bridge.
from £20.00
Widescreen Weekend returns with a programme of cinematic classics and exciting modern films.
from £60
The Saltaire Living Advent Calendar has been a staple of the village since 2006, with community buildings and houses lighting up their windows with intricate illuminations.
free entry
Old Chapel Music studio in Holdback, Leeds is offering an interactive historical music tour that opens its doors and ears to the public.
free entry
Join the Radical Reading Book Group to discuss a book from The Reading Room Library – which you can find at Left Bank Leeds in collaboration with Pluto Press.
free entry
Brudenell Social Club Present Pianos Become The Teeth plus guests. Experience for yourself the genre-defying band performing their latest work.
from £17.00
Among an exciting crop of British bands huddled loosely under the post punk banner, Do Nothing bring their debut record to Brudenell.
from £12.50
The Victorian Craft Beer Cafe is a beautifully independent pub that stocks beer from some of the most progressive breweries in the UK.
Built in 1901 as a concert hall, the Victoria Theatre is steeped in history and still retains many of its original features. Today the theatre is used for a wide range of events and prides itself on an exciting and varied programme.
A beautiful and varied collection of contemporary art from across the UK. Their regular exhibitions are both seasonal and thematic and always worth visiting…
An independent live music venue and bar within the town of Halifax, West Yorkshire.
This grand and historic market was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1896 and has been at the heart of Halifax life ever since.
The Grayston Unity is an independent bar owned by folks who live in Halifax. The bar itself is small but you’ll find it a friendly place where you can get a lovely drink in a unique setting. Local suppliers are used often. Live music takes place in the back room (the UK’s smallest music venue) and in the backyard in the summer months. There are also regular talks nights (on social, cultural, history, sport and music topics).
Trading for over 30 years, the iconic shop prides itself on stocking an eclectic selection of vinyl records – the latest new releases alongside second-hand vinyl.
Situated in the heart of Halifax town centre, the White Swan Hotel offers an ideal location for those looking to explore West Yorkshire – its arts and culture, and its shopping.
Owned by the folks who run the award-winning Grayston Unity, the Meandering Bear is a great little independent bar and eatery in Halifax.
Bookshop that is located on the rustic level of The Piece Hall in the northwest corner.
This hidden gem can be found tucked away in Horton Street’s Piece Mill and is an artisan lover’s delight. Think cheese, charcuterie, local hand cooked crisps, chocolate, craft beers and a fabulous selection of wines and that’s your weekend all sorted.
Think Somerset House meets one of the great historic squares of Europe for the North. The Piece Hall is the beating heart of Halifax.
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With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
