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Petrykivka Painting Workshop – Ancient Art Therapy of Ukrainian Peasants

Discover the beauty of Petrykivka painting, a traditional Ukrainian folk art recognised…

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8th December 2025

Dumplings Making Workshop

Step into the world of Eastern European Christmas flavours – join us for a festive evening of…

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19th December 2025

A Christmas Carol

Experience the magic of A Christmas Carol, the beloved Christmas tale, brought to life on the…

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4th December 2025-19th December 2025

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20th December 2025-23rd December 2025

A Great Yorkshire Chorus - A Christmas Festival

Join us for this festive extravaganza! Over 150 performers will take to the stage for this…

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6th December 2025

Breakfast with Santa at The Broadway

Breakfast with Santa returns to The Broadway, Bradford this December — booking is required to…

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22nd December 2025

Britpop United

A fantastic tribute band at Tapestry Arts

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6th December 2025

Christmas at Pictureville Cinema

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a packed festive programme at Pictureville…

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6th December 2025-24th December 2025

Christmas at the Castle: Father Christmas and Craft Market

Cliffe Castle Museum hosts a weekend of festive shopping and family fun with its Christmas Craft…

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6th December 2025-7th December 2025

Dick Whittington Panto - Comedy Night

The Comedy Night: Dick Whittington Panto takes place at the Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley and is…

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6th December 2025

Festive Family Fun

Christmas fun at the National Science and Media Museum

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6th December 2025-4th January 2026

Festive Ghostly Tales

Immerse yourself in the eerie charm of Festive Ghostly Tales at the Denso Marston Nature Reserve.

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6th December 2025

Haworth Christmas Craft Fairs

Check out the Christmas Craft Market at the Old School Room in Haworth.

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6th December 2025-7th December 2025

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20th December 2025-21st December 2025

Hot Aire! & Fresh Aire! Christmas Concert

Experience the Hot Aire! & Fresh Aire! Christmas Concert at St Peter’s Church in Shipley.

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6th December 2025

Kids’ Club Christmas Screenings

Kids’ Club Christmas Screenings at Pictureville offer festive family favourites and animated…

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6th December 2025-24th December 2025

Mek Summat

Mek Summat Festive Art Fair at Caroline Street Social Club, Saltaire - Shop local, feel festive!

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6th December 2025

Moornotes Choir - Let the Season Sing

Welcome in this festive season and join us for an evening of winter and festive songs to bring joy…

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6th December 2025

Real Markets - Darley Street

Real Markets joins Darley Street on the first Saturday of each month, bringing together independent…

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6th December 2025

Santa Specials

Enjoy a festive ride and meet Santa at Shipley Glen Tramway this December—booking is essential via…

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6th December 2025-7th December 2025

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13th December 2025-14th December 2025

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20th December 2025-21st December 2025

Santa's Grotto

Meet Santa and his helpers at Haworth Bowling Club for a magical festive visit full of Christmas…

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6th December 2025-7th December 2025

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Pantomime will be making a magical return to the Alhambra Theatre this festive season.

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6th December 2025-18th January 2026

A Very Musical Christmas

Leeds Musical Theatre Choir are delighted to be bringing a touch of musical Christmas magic to St…

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7th December 2025

Baildon at Christmas

Baildon is preparing to light up for Christmas with a market and entertainment.

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7th December 2025

Christmas in the Courtyard

Experience the festive season at Darley Street Market Courtyard with gifts, live music, mulled…

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7th December 2025-14th December 2025

Christmas Market

A Christmas Market at Victoria Hall

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7th December 2025

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Celebrate the season in style at Craiglands Hotel with a sparkling afternoon of festive…

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7th December 2025

Jackie Oates And John Spiers

A Christmas show at The Live Room

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7th December 2025

Real Food Ilkley Market

The Real Food Ilkley Market is a celebration of locally produced fine food and drink in the heart…

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7th December 2025

Special Christmas Market

21st December 2025

Sunday Lunch With a Visit From Santa

Festive Sunday lunch at Hollins Hall with a visit from Santa, seasonal dishes for adults, and…

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7th December 2025

Beauty And The Beast

Panto comes to Keighley Playhouse

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8th December 2025-13th December 2025

Wreath Workshop

Join Sarah from Pink Ginger Flowers at Darley Street Market for a festive wreath‑making workshop.…

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8th December 2025

Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band - A Festive Night Of Songs And Laughter

Celebrate Christmas at Bradford Live with Rob Brydon

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10th December 2025

Festive Sing-a-Long Dinners

Sing, dance, and celebrate at Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Bradford with festive dinner and…

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11th December 2025

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18th December 2025

Magic Of The Bee Gees

Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on,…

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11th December 2025

Plumhall

The Topic Folk Club welcomes Plumhall

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11th December 2025

Steeton Male Voice Choir - A Christmas Concert

Join Steeton Male Voice Choir for a Christmas concert, featuring Addingham Primary School

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11th December 2025

Turner Lates: December

Enjoy a festive evening of art, music, and creative workshops at Turner Lates at Cartwright Hall.

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11th December 2025

A Very 90s Christmas at Pictureville Cinema

A Very 90s Christmas brings nostalgic festive films to Pictureville Cinema at the National Science…

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12th December 2025-23rd December 2025

Bradford Bulls Casino Night

Celebrate the season with the Bradford Bulls at Odsal Stadium, featuring festive entertainment,…

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12th December 2025

Cinderella

The annual panto at Bradford Playhouse

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12th December 2025-31st December 2025

Crank It Up

Crank it up at Black Dyke Mills

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12th December 2025

Museums for Play & Growth – Cartwright Hall

Museums for Play and Growth - Cartwright Hall - are FREE drop-in sessions for children 0–5 years…

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12th December 2025

The Bootleg Eagles

Bingley Little Theatre presents a look at the cities woolly history

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12th December 2025

Yardfest x MHM Presents: Anchor Big Band

The Anchor Big Band bring festive swing and seasonal big band favourites to Darley Street Market.

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12th December 2025

A Fairytale for Christmas

‘Tis the season to be jolly as the ultimate Irish Christmas concert is back for 2025!

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13th December 2025

Bradford Ice Arena Presents… Fairytales & Fantasy on Ice

Fairytales & Fantasy on Ice brings magical storytelling to life at Bradford Ice Arena in a festive…

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13th December 2025-14th December 2025

Christmas at the Castle: Father Christmas and Craft Workshops

Cliffe Castle Museum hosts a festive weekend of craft workshops and Father Christmas visits for…

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13th December 2025-14th December 2025

Christmas Bauble Workshop

Create Christmas decorations at Darley Street Market

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13th December 2025

Christmas Classics: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty

Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas Classics at Bradford Cathedral, featuring Tchaikovsky’s…

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13th December 2025

Christmas Music Weekend

Haworth's Christmas Music Weekend features live performances from brass bands, choirs, and solo…

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13th December 2025-14th December 2025

Elvis Tribute Night

The King is BACK! See the magic of Elvis come to life in this amazing tribute at the Craiglands…

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13th December 2025

Haworth & Yorkshire Creatives Christmas Makers Market

Step into the festive spirit at The Christmas Haworth & Yorkshire Creatives Christmas Makers…

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13th December 2025-14th December 2025

Jingle with the Elves

Infinity Parks presents Jingle with the Elves, featuring play, crafts, disco, and festive fun.

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13th December 2025-14th December 2025

Joss Arnott Dance: Meet the Hatter

With dance, original music, and animation, this epic family production brings the iconic Hatter to…

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13th December 2025

Live Music: Sarah Jane Widdup at Darley Street Kitchen

Sarah Jane Widdup will be performing live at Darley Street Kitchen, a welcoming Bradford venue…

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13th December 2025

Wool City Rockers

Yorkshire bands take to the stage at Bradford Live

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13th December 2025

Breakfast With Santa at Bradford Bulls

Celebrate the season at Bartercard Odsal Stadium with breakfast, gifts from Santa, and…

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14th December 2025

Brunch with Santa at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley

Brunch with Santa at Craiglands Hotel brings festive cheer and magical moments to Ilkley.

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14th December 2025

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21st December 2025

Christmas Festivities at Roberts Park

Christmas Festivities will be held at Roberts Park, Saltaire, featuring live music at the…

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14th December 2025

Gaelforce

Black Dyke Mills welcomes Gaelforce

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14th December 2025

GreenMatthews’ Midwinter Revels

A Christmas concert at Ilkley Manor House

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14th December 2025

Grinch Themed Afternoon Tea

Step into a world of festive fun with the Grinch-themed afternoon tea at Hollins Hall Hotel.

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14th December 2025

Saltaire Farmers Market

Saltaire Farmers Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month at The Promenade in Roberts…

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14th December 2025

School of Rock – Xmas Special: Teachers Pet Rock Show!

Teachers Pet brings their School of Rock Xmas Special to Nightrain, Bradford for a festive night of…

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14th December 2025

Wurlitzer Organ Concert - Michael Wooldridge

We are delighted to welcome back Michael Wooldridge, one of the UK's most celebrated organists, for…

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14th December 2025

Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for one of the most magical, feel-good show of the year!

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16th December 2025

Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly's one and only Anton Du…

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17th December 2025

Festive Drag Bingo

Celebrate with festive fun at Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Bradford — enjoy drag, bingo, dinner,…

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17th December 2025

Love Actually In Concert

The classic film comes to Bradford Live with a full orchestra

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17th December 2025

Brighouse & Rastrick Band Christmas Concert

Join the world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band for their annual fantastic festive concert with all…

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18th December 2025

Elf film night at Victoria Hall

Get ready for a festive night of Christmas Movie Magic at Victoria Hall in Saltaire - it's going to…

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18th December 2025

Late-night Shopping in Haworth

Experience the charm of late-night Christmas shopping in Haworth on select evenings until 20:00 in…

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18th December 2025

Ho-Ho-Hoedown

A festive country-themed evening at Craiglands Hotel featuring live entertainment, a three-course…

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19th December 2025

Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas at the Sands

The stars of The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to…

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19th December 2025

Swing Into Christmas

Yorkshire’s premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional…

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19th December 2025

The Fabs

Tapestry Arts welcomes The Fabs

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19th December 2025

What's On Highlights

Lexus Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament

Get ready for an exciting week of tennis at the Lexus Ilkley Trophy, hosted at the Ilkley Lawn…

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7th June 2026-14th June 2026

Bradford Literature Festival

Bradford Literature Festival is a ten-day celebration of books, ideas, and culture, featuring over…

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3rd July 2026-12th July 2026

Heritage Open Days

Every September, thousands of volunteers organise events across England to celebrate its rich…

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11th September 2026-20th September 2026

Beer And Music Festival

Arguably one of the the North’s best Beer & Music Festivals and one of the KWVR’s biggest events.

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15th October 2026-18th October 2026

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