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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.

Sun
17

17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023
West Vale
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Walking & Guided Tours

West Vale from 1300 to Present – A Calderdale Heritage Walk

It went from almost nothing to being a major village in 50 years thanks to improved roads, railways and a bridge. Textiles declined later and new roles have evolved. Dogs on leads welcome, powered wheelchairs possible. Meet Ian Philp in the car park off Rochdale Road by the traffic lights on the Stainland Road.  

Price: £4
West Vale from 1300 to Present – A Calderdale Heritage Walk

Sun
17

17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Ida Slapter, International Caberet Show

8pm Tickets £15 Experience the sensational Ida Slapter's International Caberet Show. Prepare to be captivated as she takes the UK, Spain, Greece, and France by storm, lighting up cities with her electrifying performances. With 25 breathtaking costume changes and a medley of hits from your favourite Musicals, as well as all time hits you ALWAYS

Price: £15
Ida Slapter, International Caberet Show

Tue
19

19 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – The Real King Arthur

7.30pm The Real King Arthur: A Sixth Century North British Hero The Arthur of legend can be revealed as the Arthur of fact. Analysis shows him as a North British warrior (not a king) who fought during the terrible "volcanic winter" of 536-7, and was killed in 537 at Castlesteads, near Carlisle. After centuries, the

Price: Free – £3
Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – The Real King Arthur

Wed
20

20 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Grease

Various Times,  20 September, 7:15 pm, 21 September 7:15 pm, 22 September 7:15 pm, 23 September 1:30 pm and 6pm After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life

Price: £14.25
Grease the Musical presented by HAOS at Victoria Theatre 20-23 September

Sat
23

23 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Pinked Floyd – A tribute to Pink Floyd

7.45pm The northwest’s premium Pink Floyd tribute band cross the Pennines again for a return visit to Halifax’s Playhouse Theatre, with an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spanning the entire output of the Floyd,

Price: £15 – £18
Pinked Floyd – A tribute to Pink Floyd

Wed
27

27 Sep 2023 - 27 Sep 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

An Evening With… Barrie Rutter

Join us at the Calderdale Industrial Museum for a fascinating evening with Barrie Rutter OBE. The renowned English actor, founder and former artistic director of the Northern Broadsides theatre company has offered his time to help raise funds for our "Full Steam Ahead" project which is aiming to return steam power back to the museum.

Price: £12
An Evening With… Barrie Rutter

Sat
30

30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
Square Chapel Arts Centre
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

London Afrobeat Collective

7.30pm Having cut their teeth on the London scene, and a regular hit on the UK & Europe touring circuit since 2017, London Afrobeat Collective’s high-energy live set is not to be missed! Expect infectious, vibrant grooves and crowds that literally wouldn’t let them leave the stage. With a fourth studio album in the works this year,

Price: £15
London Afrobeat Collective

Sat
30

30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

Two Pianos (The Rock ‘n’ Roll Experience)

7.30pm Feel the energy and witness the foot stomping performance of Two Pianos, as they bring you to your feet and have you dancing in the aisles, singing hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Elvis, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Everly Brothers and more! "TWO PIANOS ARE TRULY AWESOME ROCKERS" -

Price: £10 – £18
Two Pianos (The Rock ‘n’ Roll Experience)

Tue
03

03 Oct 2023 - 03 Oct 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – The Wittiest Vicar of Halifax

7.30pm The Wittiest Vicar of Halifax who saved the Parish church: Life and Humour of Rev. Francis Pigou 1832- 1916 By David Glover, President. The story of a high-flying vicar with a wonderful sense of humour. Born in Germany, raised in the UK, he also served for a while in Paris, where he met British

Price: Free – £3
Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture – The Wittiest Vicar of Halifax

Tue
03

03 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023
The Viaduct Theatre
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Theatres & Entertainment

Do I Love You

7.30pm This hilarious new dance fuelled comedy follows burger bar employees, Natalie and Kyle, as they fall in love with Northern Soul. Trouble is Natalie and Kyle are not that soulful! But long after a weekender in Skegness our star-crossed lovers can’t wait for the next all-nighter in Blackpool.  Out on the floor they are

Price: £21 – £24
Do I Love You

Wed
04

04 Oct 2023 - 29 Nov 2023
Birchcliffe Centre
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Writing the Apocalyptic Landscape

7pm- 9pm A FREE short course of five, two-hour creative writing/poetry workshops led by award-winning poet Steve Ely (Englaland, Lectio Violant, The European Eel), Reader in Creative Writing and Director of the Ted Hughes Network at the University of Huddersfield. Workshops will be held at the Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8DG, 7.00 -9.00pm, every

Writing the Apocalyptic Landscape

Thu
05

05 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Culture & Heritage, Theatres & Entertainment

Romesh Ranganathan: The Warm Ups

8pm Join Romesh Ranganathan as he tries out some new material ahead of his new tour.   Accessibility Information: Wheelchair access Following recent improvements to the stalls seating area, we now offer easier access and better viewing locations for wheelchair users. So you can be assured of a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we have level

Price: £29.25
Romesh Ranganathan at Victoria Theatre Halifax