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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.

Wed
15

15 Mar 2023 - 15 Mar 2023
Calderdale Industrial Museum
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Family, Galleries & Museums, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Water, Coal, Wood & Iron – a Talk by Dr Stephen Caunce

7.30pm The recipe for cooking up a  ew economy in 1750. Refreshments available for a donation. Admission Calderdale Industrial Museum Association Members: FREE Non-Members £4 Enquire about becoming a member!   Accessibility Information; Access is to the side of the Museum via our newly-installed ramp and stairs. Internally there are stairs and a lift to all

Price: Free – £4
Water, Coal, Wood & Iron –  a Talk by Dr Stephen Caunce

Thu
16

16 Mar 2023 - 16 Mar 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Family, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

It's back! The West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show proudly presents WYS On Show with this year's theme: Protect the Planet! Returning to the iconic Victoria Theatre, talented Young People from across the county are ready to entertain you with incredible ensembles and show-stopping musical talent. Guaranteed music and laughter for the whole family! The West Yorkshire Gang Show

Price: £21.75
West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

Fri
17

17 Mar 2023 - 17 Mar 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Family, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

It's back! The West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show proudly presents WYS On Show with this year's theme: Protect the Planet! Returning to the iconic Victoria Theatre, talented Young People from across the county are ready to entertain you with incredible ensembles and show-stopping musical talent. Guaranteed music and laughter for the whole family! The West Yorkshire Gang Show

Price: £21.75
West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

Sat
18

18 Mar 2023 - 18 Mar 2023
Centre for Folklore
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Accessible, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Jo Hirons McAvoy- Kill That Woman!

The Fatal Princess and the Forgotten Pandemic – the True Story of Oscar Wilde’s Salome and the Dance of the Seven Veils The story of the Judean princess who danced for King Herod and won the head of John the Baptist is well known. Since her legend was first written down, no more than 40 years after

Price: £5
Jo Hirons McAvoy- Kill That Woman!

Sat
18

18 Mar 2023 - 18 Mar 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Family, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

It's back! The West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show proudly presents WYS On Show with this year's theme: Protect the Planet! Returning to the iconic Victoria Theatre, talented Young People from across the county are ready to entertain you with incredible ensembles and show-stopping musical talent. Guaranteed music and laughter for the whole family! The West Yorkshire Gang Show

Price: £21.75
West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

Wed
22

22 Mar 2023 - 22 Mar 2023
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, CultureDale, Family, Talks, Poetry & Literature, Theatres & Entertainment

Calderdale Poetry Slam Final

Running time: 3hrs Teams of rhyming rivals from schools all over Calderdale go head-to-head at the Victoria Theatre Halifax to be crowned Slam Champion. Hosted by World Freestyle Rap Champion Rob Bradley, with a judging panel including poetry slam legend Spoz, accomplished poet Matt Abbott whose work has featured as National Poetry Day titles and local poetry legend Nick

Price: £9.25
Calderdale Poetry Slam Final

Mon
27

27 Mar 2023 - 03 Apr 2023
Halifax Minster
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Accessible, Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister

Visit Halifax Minster

Halifax Minster will be open for quiet reflection, and refreshments will be available.

Price: Free
Visit Halifax Minster

Mon
27

27 Mar 2023 - 27 Mar 2023
Halifax Central Library & Archive
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Accessible, Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister, Culture & Heritage

Adult Coding Workshop

Inspired by Anne Lister’s use of code we are running an introduction to computer coding workshop for adults. Aimed at total beginners you will be introduced to the concept of coding, and then using a basic programme called Scratch you will learn to make your own version of the classic game Pong – with an

Price: £2
Adult Coding Workshop

Sat
01

01 Apr 2023 - 16 Sep 2023
Smith Art Gallery
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale, Galleries & Museums

Highlights from the Smith Collection

FREE entry Both galleries at the Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse will showcase highlights of the art collection of William and Susannah Smith, along with information about the Smiths, their art collecting and philanthropy Alderman William Smith (1839-1922), who was Mayor of Brighouse from 1893-1895 and 1904-1907, and his wife Susannah (1838-1916) began collecting paintings

Highlights from the Smith Collection

Sat
01

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Apr 2023
Halifax Central Library & Archive
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Accessible, Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister, Culture & Heritage, Family

Children’s top hat decorating workshop

10.30am-2.30pm: , Halifax Central Library. Free Family drop in. Inspired by Anne Lister come and decorate your own top hat. Just turn up at Central Library to take part!

Children’s top hat decorating workshop

Sat
01

01 Apr 2023 - 01 Apr 2023
Halifax
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Accessible, Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale

Halifax Town Hall Tour

Join us on our special guided tour of Halifax Town Hall, a building of immense architectural significance both inside and out. So much so, it was voted one of the top ten Town Halls in the country in 2008 by Architect Today magazine and has been described as truly outstanding by Historic England. Designed by

Price: £15
Halifax Town Hall Tour

Mon
03

03 Apr 2023 - 03 Apr 2023
Halifax
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Accessible, Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister, Culture & Heritage, CultureDale

Halifax Town Hall Tour

Join us on our special guided tour of Halifax Town Hall, a building of immense architectural significance both inside and out. So much so, it was voted one of the top ten Town Halls in the country in 2008 by Architect Today magazine and has been described as truly outstanding by Historic England. Designed by

Price: £15
Halifax Town Hall Tour