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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.

Tue
07

07 Nov 2023 - 07 Nov 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – Mill Bank the Story of a West Yorkshire Village

7.30pm Mill Bank’s centuries of association with the textile trade was brought to a sudden and disastrous end in 1901. Fifty years later, the village was scheduled for demolition and was only saved by the strenuous efforts of a few local champions. Now a Conservation area, the village has been revived to become ‘The Best

Price: Free – £3
Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – Mill Bank the Story of a West Yorkshire Village

Wed
08

08 Nov 2023 - 08 Nov 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature, Theatres & Entertainment

Warren Gatland in Conversation

Warren Gatland in Conversation Come and meet one of the most successful coaches of the modern era, if not of all time. Who says so ? This unique event at the Victoria Theatre Halifax features one of the Head Coaches involved in the 2023 World Cup. Fresh from France he will give you his thoughts

Price: £29.50
Warren Gatland in Conversation at the Victoria Theatre Halifax on November 8

Thu
09

09 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023
Mytholmroyd
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Accessible, Arts & Crafts

Creative Knitting Workshop

Join Kate Buller, bestselling author of 'The Knitters Bible' and ‘Style your own Kid Knits’ to develop your knitting skills and make new friends. Learn how to make a bobble heart, a 3D flower, cable heart and lace border through the making of a cushion or baby blanket. The workshop is designed for intermediate knitters

Price: £60
Creative Knitting Workshop

Thu
09

09 Nov 2023 - 09 Nov 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature, Theatres & Entertainment

Psychic Sally

7:30pm The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour and heading to the Victoria Theatre Halifax! Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you

Price: £27.50
Psychic Sally at the Victoria Theatre Halifax Novermber 2023

Fri
10

10 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

The Sensational 60’s Experience

7:30pm THE SENSATIONAL 60’s EXPERIENCE 60th ANNIVERSARY TOUR 1963 TO 2023 With a brand-new production for 2023.  Join us at the Victoria Theatre Halifax for the musical phenomenon the sixties at 60 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the

Price: £29.75
The Sensational 60's Experience at the Victoria theatre Halifax

Sat
11

11 Nov 2023 - 11 Nov 2023
Dean Clough
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Dance, Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Annapurna Indian Dance: Lights of Hope

1.30pm-3.3pm Crossley Gallery, D Mill A wonderfully rich afternoon of traditional dances, music and storytelling to celebrate the Festival of Indian Lights, including  a special project on climate change 'A Tree in Time'. Tickets £3  

Price: £3
Annapurna Indian Dance: Lights of Hope

Sun
12

12 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Bowie Experience

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production at the Victoria Theatre features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie

Price: £28
Bowie Expeirence at Victoria theatre Halifax 12 November

Wed
15

15 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

The Mikado

7.30pm & 2.30pm Saturday matinee Halifax Gilbert & Sullivan Society present THE MIKADO - Star-crossed lovers, institutional corruption and an unlikely tyrant all come together in an imaginary Japanese setting; leading to a series of thwarted advances, misunderstandings and desperate cover-ups, all set to some of Sullivan's most memorable music. Songs like "A Wandering Minstrel",

Price: £6 – £14
The Mikado

Thu
16

16 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

2016 Olivier Award Winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - direct from the West End and now heading to the Victoria Theatre Halifax! With twelve years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award

Price: £25.25
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical coming to the Victoria Theatre on 16 November

Fri
17

17 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint to the People

7:30pm Extended following two sold out runs! Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, announces the final leg of his hit show, Powerpoint To The People. The 'high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk' (The Times) is touring again

Price: £29.75
Dave Gorman Powerpoint to the People

Sat
18

18 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
Bankfield Museum
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Accessible, Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums

Creating a Watercolour Nest – Free Artist Demonstration

1pm - 3pm Join watercolour artist Jane Austin in the Bankfield Museum gallery for a free demonstration on mark making with both watercolour paint, the freedom of brushstrokes, laying colour on colour and the use of masking fluid – liquid latex used to retain white paper. Using the image of a bird’s nest and the

Creating a Watercolour Nest – Free Artist Demonstration

Sat
18

18 Nov 2023 - 18 Nov 2023
Halifax
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Halifax Christmas Parade 2023

Starting at Woolshops at 4:30 pm Join us for the Halifax Christmas Parade, a spectacular event presented by Discover Halifax and brought to you by Halifax BID! Unlike traditional 'static' switch-on events, this walking parade promises an immersive and inclusive experience for everyone. Starting at Woolshops, the parade features whimsical lanterns such as reindeer on

Halifax Christmas Parade 2023