Welcome to Huddersfield Hub’s monthly What’s On guide for everything that’s happening in and around Huddersfield.
With three bank holidays this month – and the small matter of the King’s Coronation! – there’s so much going on in May.
If it’s going ON we want it going IN our guide! If we’ve missed your event please send all the details in an email to Martin Shaw on martin@huddersfieldhub.co.uk or tag Huddersfield Hub on Facebook and don’t forget to like and follow our Facebook page – and tell your friends!
We’ll keep updating this guide throughout May so keep coming back to stay in the know.
Monday 1st May 2023 – The Anchoress (Catherine Anne Davies) with support from Carol Hodge
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: Doors 7pm (early show)
Cost: £18.50 Click here for more info & to buy tickets
Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th May 2023 – Macbeth
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm start plus a Thursday matinee at 2.30pm
Cost: between £10 – £25. Click here to find out more & buy tickets
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 – Illustrated Talk on ‘The Great Department Stores of Huddersfield’
Info: Huddersfield has had some great department stores over the years stretching back to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. People think of Rushworth’s, Kayes and Heywood’s but there were others too and all will be revealed in an illustrated talk which will feature rarely seen photographs.
Where: Mount Methodist Church, Moorlands Road, Mount, HD3 3QU.
Time: 7.30pm
Cost; £2
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 – Saul Adamczewski
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £12 Click here for more info & to buy tickets
Thursday 4th May 2023 – Coronation Afternoon Tea
Info: Join MHA Communities to help celebrate the King’s Coronation with afternoon tea and live music provided by Lee Lambert. Includes crown competition, raffle, photo booth and more. Call 01484 515420 or email huddersfield@mha.org.uk to find out more.
Where: Focal Community Centre, New Hey Road, HD3 4DD
Time: 12pm – 2.30pm
Cost: £12
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May 2023 – Holmfirth Festival of Folk
Info: Fun for the whole family with events across the whole town – live music, street theatre, workshops, dancing, ceilidhs, grand parade and more
Weekend tickets – £60. Click here to find out more & get tickets
Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May 2023 – Udders Orchard Cider Festival
Info: 24 real craft ciders and perries from small producers. Free entry.
Where: Udders Orchard Cidery, 70a Acre Street, Lindley, HD3 3EL
When: 12pm – 9pm each day
Friday 5 May 2023 – Antiques Valuation Day
Info: Free antique valuation roadshow with Sheffield Auction Gallery.
Where: Church of St Francis, Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2JQ
Time: 10am – 2pm. Click here to find out more
Friday 5th May 2023 – Meltham Liberal Club presents Comedy Singtral
Info: A night of comedy hosted by Amarpal Singh featuring Hannah Platt, Elise Lawrence, Callum Jarvis-Jones, Annabelle Devey and Oli Clarke
Where: Meltham Liberal Club, 17 Wessenden Head Road, Meltham, HD9 4ET
Time: Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm
Cost: £5 – tickets available at the bar or on the night
Friday 5th May 2023 – Love Music Hate Racism – Crisis Music Tour
Info: With Mark EG, DJ Poco, Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience, 2 Hot, Boxteles, Ducklin Curls, Nadia Amini, Tray Tronic, Lennie & his band and more!
Where: Smile Bar & Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 7pm – 2am
Cost: £6 Click here for more info & to buy tickets
Friday 5th May 2023 – Pentabus Presents One of Them Ones
Info: Pentabus are delighted to present an inspiring and joyful new play by rising star Charlie Josephine writer of the critically acclaimed I. A dazzling new play about two siblings living in a rural community trying to get their heads around gender identity.
Where: Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW
Time: doors 7pm, start 7.30pm
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 5th May 2023 – The Showhawk Duo
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: from £18. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 5th May 2023 – State of Satta (7 piece Reggae band)
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm – 11pm
Cost: £7 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 5th May 2023 – Beans on Toast
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Cost: £16.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 6th May 2023 – Huddersfield Wind Band Coronation Concert
Where: St Stephen’s Parish Church, Lidget Street, Lindley, HD3 3JB
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: Adults £10, children free. Available on the door
Saturday 6th May 2023 – Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: from £29 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 6th May 2023 – 80s Night featuring Atomic
Where: Denroyd Farm, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, HD8 8TZ
Cost: £13 plus booking fee. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 6th May 2023 – Classical Night at Dark Woods Coffee
Info: Hosted by &Piano – the young and exciting Slaithwaite-based music festival that showcases classical music.
Where: Dark Woods Coffee, Holme Mills, Slaithwaite, HD7 6LS
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Tickets: £12 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 6th May 2023 – Eltonesque
Where; Smile Bar & Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 8pm
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 6th May 2023 – Keep Tha Fire Burnin’
Info: Friends of Clifftop Sound & Don Gonzo presents Keep Tha Fire Burnin’. The finest of roots, dub, funk, soul and more!
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 8pm – 1am
Cost: £5 – on the door
Saturday 6th May 2023 – Weetwood Mac
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Huddersfield Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
Where: Lepton Sports & Social Club, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD8 0LX
Cost: Single £5, Family £10 (2 adults, 2 concession), Concession/kids £2.50
Time: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Distinctively Yorkshire Market
Info: Distinctively Yorkshire is a new curated market which will feature 20+ small independent businesses in the region from homeware to chocolates, face art to personal care – and everything in between!
Where: Lu’s Place, Unit Q1, Gate 1, Meltham Mills Industrial Estate, Meltham, HD9 4DS
Time: 10am – 4pm. Free parking available on site.
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Kirkheaton Scouts Coronation Family Fun Day
Info: Children’s crafts, small businesses, face painting, bunting design competition, archery, refreshments, bouncy castle and more!
Where: Kirkheaton Scouts & Guides HQ, Moorside Road, HD5 0LR
Time: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Guided Walk with Marsden Moor Estate
Info: A circular spring walk to keep an eye out for the bluebells in Marsden’s valleys, woods and fields. Distance: 6 miles
Time: 10am-1pm. Click here to visit the events page for Marsden Moor
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Marsden Market
Info: with stalls at The Mechanics, The New Inn, The Riverhead and The Bridge over the Weir
Time: 11am – 4pm
Sunday 7th May 2023 – King Charles’ Coronation Party featuring The Gledholt Male Voice Choir and live entertainment from duo Little and Often
Info: Live music, hog roast, garden party. Opening by Deputy Mayor of Kirklees Clr Cahal Burke.
Where: next to Bar 10, Lindley, HD3 3JB
Time: 1pm – 5pm. Free entry
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Slaithwaite Brass Band presents Hade Edge Band
Where: Slaithwaite Bandroom, Inghead, HD7 5DS
Time: bar opens 1pm. starts 2pm.
Cost: Free entry with collection
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Coronation Picnic on the Green
Info: Bring a picnic, chair, blanket and your family and friends to join the celebrations. With live music from Joel Horsfall and activities for children,
Where: Emley Millennium Green
Time: from 3pm
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Launch of Sunday Blues Train with DC Blues
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 7th May 2023 – Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £22.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Monday 8th May 2023 – Coronation Gala and Dog Show
Info: Hosted by Friends of Beaumont Park and the RSPCA with stalls, games, food, rides, activities throughout the park plus 10 class fun dog show – £2 per class with dogs of all ages/sizes welcome!
Where: Beaumont Park, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Monday 8th May 2023 – Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles
Info: With Hade Edge Band, children’s activities, information stalls, refreshments and more
Where: Cliff Recreation Ground, off Cliff Road, Holmfirth
Time: from 2pm
Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th May 2023 – Gary Clarke Company presents Wasteland
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £14 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Tuesday 9th May 2023 – Unsane
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 10th May 2023 – Clothing Sale
Info: by Hello Beautiful Boutique. Labels include PLT, Boohoo, Nasty Gal, Topshop and many more. Nothing over £10.
Where: Ruddi’s of Slaithwaite, 19-21 Station Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AW
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th May 2023 – Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Where: Cellar Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.15pm including a Saturday matinee
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 11th May 2023 – A Night With Neil Warnock
Info: The Huddersfield Town Foundation present an evening with Neil Warnock, two course meal plus entertainment from “Rock My Reception” throughout the evening.
Where: The John Smith’s Stadium
Time: arrival 7pm, start 7.30pm
Cost: £70. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 11th May 2023 – Bravery & Womanhood
Info: A talk by author Person Irresponsible on fears, phobias and anxiety (and women) following her epic solo walk across America whilst female, fat and forty-something.
Where: Brockholes Village Hall, Brockholes, HD9 7EB
Time: 7pm-8.30pm
Cost: £12. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 11th May 2023 – Chris McCauseland; Speaky Blinder
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm start
Cost: £21 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 11th May 2023 – Spear of Destiny
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 11th May 2023 – Huddersfield Blues Club with 20ft Squid Blues Band and Michael Dave
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: from 8pm
Friday 12th May 2023 – Walter Trout plus support from Alastair Greene
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: from £30 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 12th May 2023 – Neil Warnock: Thank You and Goodbye
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 12th May 2023 – An evening with Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 7.45pm – 10pm
Cost: £30 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 12th May 2023 – Life Aquatic Band
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm – 11pm
Cost: Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 12th May 2023 – Yours to Keep featuring Talk Show
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Spectrum Yarns Mill Sale
Info: Finest quality yarns and accessories at up to 80% off. Free parking onsite, card payments accepted for all payments over £45
Where: Spectrum Yarns, Spa Mill, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5BB
Time: 10am – 12pm
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Flockton WI Spring Fair
Info: Craft and art stalls, refreshments, tombola, raffle and competitions. Free entry
Where: Community Centre, St James’ Church, Flockton
Time: 10am – 3pm
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Golcar Lily Day
Info: An annual event which is a celebration of life in Golcar and something for everybody.
Providence Methodist Church will have entertainment between 11am – 5pm with True Talent Theatre School, Vintage Brass, Linthwaite Brass Band, and Huddersfield and Ripponden Brass Band. Refreshments will be available including a flyover by a hurricane. Other events taking place as part of Golcar Lily date – Click here to find out more
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Halifax Soul Crew present Huddersfield Soul All Dayer
Info: A day of Northern Soul with DJ’s Mark Summerscales & Adrian Moore plus guest DJs Mark I’Anson and from Manchester Steve McCarthy
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 2pm ’til midnight
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Steph and Joff’s Eurovision Hoolie
Info: Eurovision disco, quiz, Eurovision on the big screen, fancy dress. Book a table on 01484 844646.
Where: Northern Sole Cafe, 39 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5JN
Time: 6pm onwards
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Micron presents A Force to be Reckoned With
Where; Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW
Time; doors 6.30pm, starts 7pm
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – UK Foo Fighters
Where; Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £18 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – An evening with Tina Turner Simply Tina – The Musical Journey to the Queen of Rock
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 7.30pm – 10pm
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Vipertime
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm – 11pm
Cost: £8 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Ruts DC
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Huddersfield Showcase in support of Andy’s Man Club
Info: House, bassline, drum and bass – with DJs Poggy, Jakkum, Dom, Ed, Shamo, Tanii & Murk
Where: Venn Street, 28 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QQ
Time: 8pm – 4am
Cost: £5 early bird, £8 advance and £10 on the day. Click here for tickets
Saturday 13th May 2023 – Eurovision Party
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Cost: Free but tickets must be booked in advance – Click here to buy
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Byram Arcade Craft Fair
Info: Hosted by Crafty Baggage. Find beautiful unique handmade gifts locally made by local crafters, artists and makers. For further details on stall holder enquiries please message CraftyBaggage@outlook.com
Where: Byram Arcade, Westgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1ND
Time: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 14 May 2023 – Guided Walk with Marsden Moor Estate
Info: Learn about a little slice of local history as we hear stories of Victorian tea terraces, corn mills, the local gentry and Esther’s pub on this short walk. Distance: 3 miles
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm. Click here to visit the events page for Marsden Moor
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Bands in the Park with Tower Brass Community Band
Where: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Bands in the Park with Dobcross Brass Monkeys
Where: Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Huddersfield
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Bands in the Park with Millstone Rock
Where: Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Musical Theatre: An afternoon with Emma Williams
Hosted by &Piano – the young and exciting Slaithwaite-based music festival that showcases classical music
Where: St James’ Church, Slaithwaite, HD5 7AW
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Tickets: £12 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra presents Purely Classical
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 3pm start
Cost: £12. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Valley Voices Choir Fest
Info: An afternoon of song, delivered by the community choirs of the Colne Valley and beyond to raise money for Marsden Community Trust.
Where; Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW
Time: doors 3pm, starts 4pm
Cost: £8 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 14th May 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with The Dana Ali Band
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 14th May 2023 – A Different Thread
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 5pm – 11pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Monday 15th May 2023 – Masterclass: Intro to Stage Lighting with Chris Brearley
Info: An informal workshop designed to allow you to try out creative careers, skills or for a hobby. For those aged 16+
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 6pm start
Cost: £8 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th May 2023 – Turn Again Theatre presents The Last Quiz on Earth
Info: Get your quiz teams together for an explosive night out with friends and family, where we celebrate our lives, our loves, but not our future. The play features a fully interactive pub quiz with real teams and real questions. Quizzing compulsory, alcohol optional.
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: from £11.55 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th May 2023 – Marsden Parish Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society present Blackadder Goes Forth
Where: Parochial Hall, Marsden
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £10 – tickets available from The Village Green, 5 Peel Street or online – click here
Thursday 18th May 2023 – National Dance Company Wales presents Pulse
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: from £12 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 18th May 2023 – An evening with Robin Ince
Where; Marsden Library, Mechanics Hall, Peel Street, Marsden
Time: doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm
Cost; £7 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 18th May 2023 – The Soapgirls
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 19th May 2023 – Party Time Bingo
Info: Bingo combined with floor filler music from the 60s to the present day!
Where: Denroyd Farm, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, HD8 8TZ
Time: Doors open 6.45pm
Cost: £12.50 plus booking fee Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 19th May 2023 – The Drifters
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £30 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 19th May 2023 – &Piano Event: Something Old, Something New with Franz Schubert & Hanz Zimmer
Info: Hosted by &Piano – the young and exciting Slaithwaite-based music festival that showcases classical music
Where: St James’ Church, Slaithwaite, HD5 7AW
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Cost: From £12. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 19th May 2023 – 80s Mania
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 19th May 2023 – The Drystones
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm – 11pm
Cost: £7 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 19th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May 2023 – Dragons and Mythical Beasts
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time/s: 5 x shows throughout the weekend
Cost: £15. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 20 May 2023 – Guided Walk with Marsden Moor Estate
Info: Climb up above the Wessenden Valley on this challenging circular walk, while learning about the history of the landscape. You may spot moorland plants and birds that make the area internationally important. Distance: 7.5 miles
Time: 10am-2.30pm. Click here to visit the events page for Marsden Moor
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Market in the Hall
Where: Honley Village Hall and Scout Hut
Time: 10am – 3pm
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Forget Me Not’s Colour Run
Info: Join the most colourful fun run in Huddersfield! Great for all the family, the Colour Run is an easy 3km walk, jog or run while being showered in clouds of coloured powder. By the end of the race, you’ll look like you’ve run through a rainbow! Event held to raise vital funds for Forget Me Not children’s hospice.
Where: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT.
Time: 11.30am event opens
Cost: Adults £20, 3-16 year olds £12, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £56. Click here for more details and to buy tickets
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Bands in the Park with Huddersfield University Brass Band
Where: Marsden Park, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Micron Theatre Company presents Twitchers
Where: Stirley Community Farm, Off Hall Bower Lane, Berry Brow, HD4 6RP
Time: 6.30pm
Cost: No reserved seating or tickets required. A “pay what you feel” collection will be taken after the show. Click here to find out more
Saturday 20th May 2023 – From Knoxville to New York: A Journey through American Song
Info: Hosted by &Piano – the young and exciting Slaithwaite-based music festival that showcases classical music
Where: St James’ Church, Slaithwaite, HD5 7AW
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Cost: From £12 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Kyla Brox with Dan Blomeley plus support from Toby Cooper
Where: Brockholes Village Hall, Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, HD9 7EB
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £17 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 20th May 2023 – The Style Councillors
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: 7.30pm doors
Cost: from £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Will Varley
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £16.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2023 – Mark Simmons – Quip off the Mark
Where: Cellar Theatre at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm start both nights
Cost: £18 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 21st May 2023 – David Brown Museum Open Day
Where: David Brown Tractor Club, Gate 4, Unit J2 Meltham Mills Industrial Estate, Knowle Lane, Meltham, HD9 4DS
Time: 10am – 3pm
Sunday 21st May 2023 – Maker’s Market
Info: Stalls with local handmade gifts and goodies
Where: Kirkheaton Community Centre, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, HD5 0LZ
Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 21st May 2023 – &Piano Young Musician Showcase
Info: Hosted by &Piano – the young and exciting Slaithwaite-based music festival that showcases classical music
Where: St James’ Church, Slaithwaite, HD5 7AW
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 21st May 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with Flock of Three
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 21st May 2023 – In Conversation with Keith Swallow
Info: Hosted by &Piano – the young and exciting Slaithwaite-based music festival that showcases classical music
Where: St James’ Church, Slaithwaite, HD5 7AW
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost: £7 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 24th May 2023 – Kate Rusby
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £22 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 25th, Friday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2023 – Meltham Gilbert & Sullivan Society present Ruddigore
Where: Meltham Church Hall, Greens End Road, Meltham, HD9 5NW
Time: 7.30pm each day plus Saturday 2.30pm
Cost: Adults £12.50 and £10 Concessions are available from the Flower Box, Meltham or by phoning 07447 932794.
Thursday 25th May 2023 – Inspiral Carpets
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: from £25 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 25th May 2023 – Comedy Cellar with Matt Richardson & Kathryn Mather
Where: Cellar Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm start
Cost: £12 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th May 2023 – Last of the Summer Wine, 50 Golden Summers Celebration.
Numerous events taking place over the weekend in Holmfirth including: Gala screening, photo opportunities, picnic brunch, Summer Winos Live, Jonathan “Crusher” Linsley and more. Click here to find out more
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th May 2023 – Kirkburton Beer Festival and Village Fair
Info: Kirkburton Beer Festival starts on Friday 26th with the beer festival and village fair with live music on Saturday afternoon.
Where: Kirkburton Scout Hut, Hallas Lane, Kirkburton, HD8 0QQ
Time: 1pm – 11pm
Friday 26th May 2023 – Huddersfield Choral Society Spring Concert
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm
Cost; from £7.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 26th May 2023 – Pete Cox (of Go West)
Where; Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £27.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 26th May 2023 – A.A. Williams with support from Zetra
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £13 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th May 2023 – Kirkheaton Arts Festival
Info: A mixture of all types of arts and crafts – musical performances, crafts for kids and refreshments. Artists are invited to display and sell work. For more info on displaying, contact 01484 531449 or email office@kirkheatonchurch.org.uk
Where: Kirkheaton Parish Church, Church Lane, Kirkheaton, HD5 0BH
Time: Saturday 11am – 5pm, Sunday 12.30pm – 5pm. Free entry.
Saturday 27th May 2023 – Curated Specialist Fayre
Info: Launching their monthly curated specialist fayre, showcasing the best of local artists, makers, creators, foodies and creatives. To have a stall, please email craig.higgins@ridingscentre.com
Where: Packhorse Shopping Centre, Huddersfield
Time: 9am – 5pm
Saturday 27th May 2023 – Jowett Car Club Rally in Greenhead Park
Info: Jowett Car Club are celebrating their centenary this year with a UK National Rally in Greenhead Park. Vehicles will be parked on the main drive and lower event field and everyone is welcome to come and have a look.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Saturday 27th May 2023 – Split Lips with support from Handsome Liars
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm – 11pm
Cost: £6 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 27th May 2023 – Slaithwaite Bandroom Hosts University of Huddersfield Brass Band
Where: Slaithwaite Bandroom, Inghead, HD7 5DS
Time: Bar open 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm. Free entry with collection
Saturday 27th May 2023 – Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & Think
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm start
Cost: £17 Click here to find out more & buy tickets
Saturday 27th May 2023 – The Dream Machine
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £9 Click here for more info & to buy tickets
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Kirkfields Music Festival
Info: Family festival in a day with stalls, DJs & live performers, bouncy castle, hook a duck, food and drink, rodeo, archery and more!
Where: Kirkheaton Cricket and Bowling Club, Bankfield Lane, Kirkheaton.
Time: 12noon – 9pm
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Lepton Highlanders Family Fun Day and Charity Football Match
Info: Funfair, charity football match, cricket challenge, tug of war, kids football, stalls, food & drink. Free entry.
Time/s: tbc
Sunday 28th May 2023 – The ‘Not So’ Grimm Twins
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 1pm & 4pm
Cost: Adults £10, Children £5. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Sundown Swing present A Concert of 1940s Big Band Music
Where: Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock, HD1 4SH
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: Adult £8, Under 16 £4, preschool free. Pay at the door or reserve in advance by phone/text on 07964 697561 or email info@sundownswing.org.uk
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Holmfirth Film Festival presents The Beasts
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Monday 29th May 2023 – Lepton Gala
Info: Market stalls, entertainment, face painting, yummy food, bouncy castle, bar, carousel and more
Where: Lepton Recreation Ground behind the doctors
Time: 12noon – 4pm. Free entry
Monday 29th May 2023 – Ministry of Science Live
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: From £14 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 31st May 2023 – Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s
Info: A chance to remember growing up in the 1950s and 1960s – what life was like for young people at home, in school and at play. This illustrated talk will also include a fun quiz. An exhibition of boxed games from the time will also be on display.
Where: Mount Methodist Church, Moorlands Road, Mount, HD3 3QU
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £2
Wednesday 31st May 2023 – Ryan Hamilton
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £12.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
