A beautiful and varied collection of contemporary art from across the UK, Open Gallery doesn’t merely offer free exhibitions but also regularly runs workshops for anyone (novice or old hand) to get stuck into.
Their regular exhibitions are both seasonal and thematic, always worth visiting to see what is new when walking through the centre of Halifax.
An annual celebration of the life and work of poet, artist and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Free entry
The guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the brewhouse and state-of-the-art packaging plant, giving visitors a full sense of what “real Yorkshire beer” means today.
From £15.00
Fantasy meets punk with a Teesside twist. A joyfully chaotic celebration of youth expression and identity at The Warehouse.
From £0.00
Musical brutalism is having a moment – and Mandy, Indiana are right in it, bringing URGH’s raw force to Brudenell.
From £15.00
Northern Monk, one of Leeds’ best breweries, is kicking off the weekend with a brewery tour to kick start your Saturday afternoon.
From £20.00
YSP presents ‘The Pull of Gravity’ an exhibition of sculpture and film from the legendary artist William Kentridge.
From £0.00
A bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms.
From £16.50
‘Plant Dreaming’ gathers the work of seven contemporary artists and their thoughts on plant knowledge and ecopolitics, at Leeds Art Gallery.
Free entry
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.
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.
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.
The White Swan Hotel offers an ideal location for those looking to explore West Yorkshire – its arts and culture, and its shopping.
The bar itself is small but you’ll find it a friendly place where you can get a lovely drink in a unique setting.
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.
One of West Yorkshire’s leading venues for live theatre.
Think Somerset House meets one of the great historic squares of Europe for the North. The Piece Hall is the beating heart of Halifax.
This engrossing Museum houses a four-floor collection of industrial machinery and artefacts, some of which are the only authentic models in the country.
With a mix of shows, family theatre, films, events and workshops, this arts centre is a vital part of Halifax’s new and thriving cultural quarter.
Closer, riskier, more immediate. Our small-scale theatre picks stretch from unsettling fables about nationhood to the inner workings of a mind trying to hold itself together.
Across Manchester and Salford, exhibitions are thinking hard about how things are made – and how materials carry stories.
There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.
Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.
This month’s live music picks move between ambitious new work, grassroots celebrations and a few memorable settings.
Spring has arrived, bringing with it al fresco dining and a rush of high-profile food and drink-related events in Manchester.
Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.
