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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.

Thu
23

23 May 2024 - 23 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Fri
24

24 May 2024 - 24 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Fri
24

24 May 2024 - 24 May 2024
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Music Masters present: 50s & 60s Atlantic Hits

7.30pm Music Masters are a 5 piece vocal/instrumental group with a wealth of experience behind them, performing the length and breadth of the UK over many years. They have put together a show featuring some of the best songs and instrumental pieces from the 50s and 60s both from the UK and the USA; a

Price: £17
Music Masters present: 50s & 60s Atlantic Hits

Fri
24

24 May 2024 - 24 May 2024
The Grayston Unity
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Splint & Martial Arts at The Grayston Unity

8pm Splint is made of Self Scribed tattoos, dissatisfaction and no taxi fare walks home, and have gained praise from the likes of Steve Lamacq and Deb Grant on BBC 6 Music. This Manchester/Hebden Bridge formed band will play hard and heavy tunes, packed with delicate guitar riffs- embracing both urgent and circumstantial vibes at

Price: £6 – £7
Members of the band Splint playing guitars and rums on stage under spotlights in a darkened room

Sat
25

25 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Bankfield Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums, Theatres & Entertainment

Mr. Darcy’s ‘Wet Shirt’ Exhibition

The iconic ‘wet shirt’ worn by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen will be on display at Bankfield Museum. The classic 1995 television scene saw Mr. Darcy dive into a lake and emerge with his shirt wet and clinging to him, only to be unexpectedly confronted by the

Mr. Darcy’s ‘Wet Shirt’ Exhibition

Sat
25

25 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Sat
25

25 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Eltonesque (as seen on Channel 4s The Last Leg and Virgin Radio)

Saturday 25 May 2024 at 7.45pm Pete Gallagher's voice is as close to Elton John as it gets, with an energetic performance playing all the hits such as Candle In The Wind, Rocket Man, Your Song, Benni & The Jets plus many, many more. Uncanny and with breath-taking virtuosity, for the most faithful Elton John

Price: £15 – £18
Eltonesque (as seen on Channel 4s The Last Leg and Virgin Radio)

Sat
25

25 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
The Grayston Unity
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

John Bramwell (solo) at The Grayston Unity

8pm John Bramwell, formerly the frontman of the three piece alternative rock band “I Am Kloot” is a singer/songwriter, who now explores strings and four part harmonies and a dozen gloriously exhilarating, beautifully crafted observed songs about life, humanity, the universe and everything else. Entry £25 Accessibility Information We are wheelchair accessible via a platform.

Price: £25
Black and white photo of Joh Bramwell sat on a stool on stage playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone

Sun
26

26 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Sun
26

26 May 2024 - 26 May 2024
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

7:30pm Following sold-out performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. This show is currently the biggest and the most successful theatre show celebrating the lives and career of Folk/Rock sensation

Price: £29.25
Simon & Garfunkel

Mon
27

27 May 2024 - 27 May 2024
Rochdale Canal and Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

This event is part of Culturedale – a jam-packed programme of events and activities from April 24 – April 25 celebrating Calderdale’s Year of Culture!  Follow Opal's Comet, a waterborne production by the outdoor arts company Mr Wilson's, taking place along the Rochdale Canal and Calder and Hebble Navigation as part of CultureDale, Calderdale’s Year of Culture

Price: Free
Culturedale: Opal’s Comet by Mr Wilson’s

Wed
29

29 May 2024 - 29 May 2024
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Trams of Halifax and District – A David Glover Historical Talk

2pm Red Brick Auditorium A pageant of photos of old Halifax trams, from their origin in 1898 through to their demise in 1939.  They came in many shapes and sizes, and from time to time there were serious accidents, especially on steep slopes, and we have photos of several.  See how chaotic the streets appeared

Price: £6
Trams of Halifax and District –  A David Glover Historical Talk