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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.

Sat
04

04 Jan 2025 - 04 Jan 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Peter Pan

1pm Integrated Signing Performance Come and join us for the spectacular family pantomime Peter Pan at The Victoria Theatre this Christmas. When Wendy and her brothers encounter the mysterious Peter, the boy who never grows old, they are whisked off to the magical island of Neverland. With the island under threat can they help Peter

Price: £24.25
Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Sun
05

05 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Christmas in Calderdale, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Peter Pan

10:30pm Relaxed Performance Come and join us for the spectacular family pantomime Peter Pan at The Victoria Theatre this Christmas. When Wendy and her brothers encounter the mysterious Peter, the boy who never grows old, they are whisked off to the magical island of Neverland. With the island under threat can they help Peter and

Price: £24.25
Peter Pan at the Victoria Theatre Halifax

Sat
25

25 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025
Todmorden Town Hall
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Accessible, Family, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

The Magic Hat – a Family Concert with Todmorden Orchestra

4pm at Todmorden Town Hall Todmorden Orchestra's ever popular family concert is back, hosted by presenter Ruth Rosales. With fun for all the family and music from Harry Potter, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and much more… “I want to pick an orchestral instrument to play because the orchestra sound so amazing- but how do you choose

Price: £2 – £5
A wizard's hat with magical sparkles set against a swirling blue and purple background.

Fri
07

07 Feb 2025 - 09 Feb 2025
Halifax Playhouse
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Accessible, Culture & Heritage, Family, Theatres & Entertainment

Jack and the Beanstalk

2pm & 7pm Join us at All-Star Academy for a spectacular Pantomime Coming to the Halifax Playhouse Febru-ary 2025! As we present to you the magical production of "Jack and the Beanstalk!” This timeless fairytale leaps to life with hilarious characters join Jack and his colourful friends on one GIANT adventure this panto season. From

Price: £10 – £45
A green beanstalk set against a purple background

Sat
15

15 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Todmorden Community College
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Culture & Heritage, Family, Music

Song of the Valley – Music Workshop

2pm - 5pm Todmorden College, Bridestones Room, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BX Come together to create a brand-new musical performance! In this workshop, we’ll transform words into rhythm, melody, and harmony, bringing to life a dramatic story of water shaping our valley and the lives of everyone who calls it home. We’ll sing, we’ll play,

Male hands on a piano's keyboard

Sat
22

22 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025
Mytholmroyd Community & Leisure Centre
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Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Family

Mytholmroyd Family Creativity Day

Discover the local landscape through family art and storytelling activities. 10:30am – Doors open 11am – 12.30pm – Draw along workshop with The Iron Man Illustrator, Chris Mould 1pm – 2.30pm Storytelling workshop where you can bring your own creatures to life! 3.30pm – Ends There will be drop-in craft activities available throughout the day. No need to book. Feel free

Children and adults exercising in a hall with a wooden floor and bright sunlight shining through the windows

Sat
01

01 Mar 2025 - 01 Mar 2025
Gordon Rigg Garden Centre
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Family, Free Entry, Music, Talks, Poetry & Literature

Mastering the Flow – A Todmorden Community Showcase

An afternoon of performances and interactive activities for all ages exploring Todmorden’s actions in slowing the flow including an interactive sculpture, poetry, music and song all created by local residents. Suitable for all ages. FREE. No need to book. Just turn up on the day. We are running a free return mini bus from the

Adults and children enjoying crafting.

Sat
22

22 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
Boothtown & Southowram Methodist Church
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Easter in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry

Easter Fayre

11am - 2pm Boothtown and Southowram Methodist Church invite you to their 2025 Easter Fayre. You can enjoy craft stalls, games, food & drink and a tombola, with proceeds being split between Church Funds and Salterlee Under Fives Playgroup.  (Registered Charity # 1033440) FREE entry(with the chance to win a prize!) Beverley Place, Akroydon, Halifax,

Six pastel coloured Easter eggs resting on grass and flowers, with a letter on each egg spelling the word Easter.

Sat
22

22 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
Halifax
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Family, Food & Drink

Big Green Fun Day

Times 11am - 7.30pm Where: The Outback Community Kitchen & Garden Lightowler Rd Halifax HX1 5NB A day of creative activities for all the family celebrating Halifax’s green spaces and connecting local people to the nature around them. The day will include workshops including cooking and growing your own food, performances, the launch of a

Two children smiling and looking very happy

Fri
28

28 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025
Victoria Theatre Halifax
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Accessible, Comedy, Family, Music, Theatres & Entertainment

West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

Get ready! The West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show proudly presents WYS ON SHOW: BE A HERO. Returning to the iconic Victoria Theatre, talented young people from across Yorkshire are ready to entertain you with incredible ensembles and show-stopping musical talent. Expect a show packed with music, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment for the whole family!

Price: £22.25
West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show

Sat
29

29 Mar 2025 - 06 Apr 2025
Various Locations in Halifax
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Anne 'Gentleman Jack' Lister, Culture & Heritage, Family, Heritage, Talks, Poetry & Literature, Walking & Guided Tours

Anne Lister Festival 2025

This year’s Festival is even more packed with incredible events and activities for you to attend and take part in –over 70 in fact! –all, in 2025 to remember Halifax’s own Anne Lister on her 234th birthday! The Festival runs from Saturday 29th March–Sunday 6th April (inclusive), and again incorporates the Anne Lister Birthday Week

Price: Various
A silhouette of Anne Lister's head, wearing a top hat, surrounded by a circle of rainbow colours

Sat
05

05 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025
Dean Clough
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Easter in Calderdale, Family, Free Entry, Galleries & Museums, Heritage, Walking & Guided Tours

Easter Trail at Dean Clough

Saturday 5th April to Sunday 20th April 9am – 5pm on weekdays, 10am – 4pm on weekends The Easter Bunny has lost a precious golden egg somewhere in Dean Clough and needs your help to find it! Follow the trail, collect the hidden letters, solve the mystery word and give your answer at reception to

Two cartoon Eastre Bunnies holding golden eggs on a green background.