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Friday 1st September 2023 – Victoria Tower at Castle Hill open to the public
Info: The tower is open on selected dates during the summer holidays.
Time: 12noon – 4.30pm
Cost: Adults £2.20, children 60p, family (2 adults & 2 children) £4.40
Friday 1st September 2023 – Summer in the Courtyard with entertainment from Mustard County
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: starts 7pm
Friday 1st September 2023 – Killer Rhapsody: A Night of Queen
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £18 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 1st September 2023 – New Purple Celebration – The Music of Prince
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Heights Ultra Trail Community Gala
Info: The HUT Heights Ultra Trail and HUTFEST23 is a charity running festival and community event based in the Colne Valley. If you don’t wish to take part in the races, there will be stalls, food & drink, bouncy castle, live music and more.
Where: Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, HD7 5SP
Time: from 10am. Click here to find out more
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Not Any Old Iron Walk
Info: Part of the Discover Huddersfield Guided Walk Programme – Join Chris Marsden in finding the creative use of iron, steel and bronze around Huddersfield.
Where: Meet at St George’s Square
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: £4.50 Click here to book your place
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Stirley Food Festival
Info: Hosted by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust with local food and drink, fun activities throughout the day, falconry meet and greet from Wild Owl bird of prey rescue, face painting, wild foraging and more!
Where: Stirley Farm, off Hall Bower Lane, Huddersfield, HD4 6FA
Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Cost: Free to attend booking advisable – click here
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Victoria Tower at Castle Hill open to the public
Info: The tower is open on selected dates during the summer holidays.
Time: 12noon – 4.30pm
Cost: Adults £2.20, children 60p, family (2 adults & 2 children) £4.40
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Summer in the Courtyard with entertainment from Miss D & Friends
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: starts 7pm
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Nearly Dan
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Cat and Stick Comedy Night
Info: A night of live stand up comedy with host Kevin Caswell-Jones and Annabelle Devey, Tom Little plus support from Kevin McDonnell, Jane Postlethwaite and Jack Miller.
Where: Outlane Bowling & Social Club, Outlane, Holywell Green, Huddersfield HD3 3YU
Time: 8pm start.
Cost: Free entry. For more info go to www.catandstickcomedy.com
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Josie Long: Re-Enchantment
Info: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm
Cost: £18.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – Ginger Plays the Wildhearts
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Huddersfield Car Boot Sale
Where: John Smith’s Stadium, St Andrew’s Road Car Park (behind the South Stand)
Time: 7am for sellers (no booking required), 8am for buyers
Cost: £10 per car for sellers. Click here for more info or search for Huddersfield Car Boot Sale on Facebook
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Artisan Market
Info: Join Huddersfield BID at the top of New Street and buy a wide range of local hand-crafted gifts, food and drink. For a stall, email: shelby@huddersfieldbid.co.uk
Where: New Street, Huddersfield town centre (near Primark)
Time: 10am – 3pm
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Marsden Market
Info: Stalls at The Mechanics, The New Inn, The Riverhead, The Bridge Over the Weir.
Time: 11am – 4pm
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – A Story Walk around Holme Village
Info: Part of Holmfirth Arts Festival: A family friendly half mile stroll around the village of Holme with storytelling and music along the way, and a piece of cake at the end. Meet the mythical Green Man, the wicked Morrigan and characters from Holme’s past, including a stonemason, Roman soldier, Luddite widow and Victorian inventor.
Time: 11.30am – 12.50pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Huddersfield Giants Supporters Association Family Fun Day
Info: With Giants Twenty20 cricket, food & drink, stalls, kids rides, meet the players & more!
Where: Honley Cricket Club, Far Banks, Honley, HD9 6NS
Time: 12noon – 5pm
Cost: £3 adults, £1 under 16s and free for under 5s
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Jazz in the Village
Info: With Ian Millar (saxophone) and Dominic Spencer (piano)
Where: Milnsbridge Village Hall, Armitage Road, Milnsbridge, HD3 4JY
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: £12. Tickets available by emailing milnsbridgevillagehall@gmail.com or calling 07586 302052
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Bands in the Park with White Rose Morris Men
Where: Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Slaithwaite Brass Band Sunday Concert presents Tintwistle Band
Where: Slaithwaite Bandroom, Inghead Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5DS
Time: 2pm start – bar open from 1pm & free entry.
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with CJ Smith Band
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – Adrian Ingram’s Jazz Dawgs
Where: The County, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT
Time: from 4pm
Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th September 2023 – Kirklees Youth Theatre Ensemble present Chicago: Teen Edition
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.15pm each night plus 2.30pm matinee on Saturday
Cost: from £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 6th September 2023 – 1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £27 plus booking fee Click here for more info & book tickets
Wednesday 6th September 2023 – Jazz Club with Rod Mason (sax), Derrick Harris (guitar), Andrzej Baranek (keys), Paul Chamberlain (bass) & Paul Smith (drums/cymbals)
Where: The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Cost: £5 minimum fee
Thursday 7th September 2023 – Celebrating 21 Years of Kingsgate – A New Chapter Unfolds
Info: Hosted by Huddersfield Civic Society who welcome Jonathan Hardy – the man at the helm of the Kingsgate Shopping Centre, as it celebrates 21 years of trading and embarks on an ambitious development programme and expansion into the leisure sector.
Jonathan will reflect on how and why the venue came into existence, the changing landscape of town centre retailing over the years and the challenges faced post Covid, Brexit and the cost of living crisis.
The story will take you through to the current day and the exciting construction and development activity you will now see underway as you visit Kingsgate today.
Where: New North Road Baptist Church, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JU
Time: 7pm – 8.30pm
Cost: Free to HCS members, non-members – a £5 donation is asked. Click here to book
Thursday 7th September 2023 – Author talk: Follow in the footsteps of the Brontes with Michael Stewart
Where: Marsden Library, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW
Time: doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm
Cost: £5 Click here for info & to buy tickets
Thursday 7th September 2023 – Dive Bar Comedy Club with Liam Pickford, Eddie Fortune, Jamie Stevens plus MC Graeme Raynor
When: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £7 Click here for info & buy tickets
Friday 8th to Sunday 17th September 2023 – Kirklees Heritage Open Days
Info: With over 90+ places to visit in Kirklees for free. Click here to find out more
Friday 8th September 2023 – Stacy Green as Pink!
Where: Denroyd Farn, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, HD8 8TZ
Cost: £13 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 8th September 2023 – Adele Tribute – Hometime Glory
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £18 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 8th September 2023 – Mock Tudors
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 8th September 2023 – My Chamber Jazz Trio Threeway
Where: St Stephen’s Church, Lindley
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £10, cash only – on the door
Friday 8th September 2023 – Tom Clarke – Solo (The Enemy)
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £25 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 9th September to 30th September 2023 – Huddersfield Art Society 127th Annual Art Exhibition
Where: Unit 18, Piazza Centre, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday. Click here to visit the Huddersfield Art Society website
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Marsden Walking Festival
Info: A day of guided walks, talks, stalls, makers fair, evening film, food and drink.
Where: Walks start from the Mechanics Institute
Time: The day starts at 9am, stalls from 10.30am & the first walk leaves at 10.30am. Click here to find out more
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Craft Fair
Info: Find beautiful unique handmade gifts locally made by 40 local crafters, artists, and makers. For further details on stall holder enquiries please email CraftyBaggage@outlook.com
Where: Cathedral House, St Thomas’ Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LG
Time: 10am – 3pm
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Heritage Tour of Huddersfield Town Hall
Info: 15 x free tickets available per session at 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm – Click here to reserve your space
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Victoria Tower at Castle Hill open to the public
Info: The tower is open as part of Heritage Open Days and free to attend
Time: 12noon – 4.30pm
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Armitage Bridge Monkey Club RAAM Festival
Info: A day of live music, real ales, ciders and food from Sons of the North
Where: Armitage Bridge Monkey Club, Deanbrook Road, Armitage Bridge
Time: 12noon – 9pm
Saturday 9th September 2023 – The Jack Tars
Where: Longwood Mechanics Hall, Huddersfield, HD3 4UU
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £10 each. Available from Longwood Mechanics Hall or email jscott3049@gmail.com
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Beer Club tasting beers from the North East England with food.
Where: The County, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £15pp – booking required.
Saturday 9th September 2023 – The Killaz UK
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £17.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Strange & Charm
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £6 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 9th September 2023 – Space – 25th Anniversary Tour
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Huddersfield Car Boot Sale
Where: John Smith’s Stadium, St Andrew’s Road Car Park (behind the South Stand)
Time: 7am for sellers (no booking required), 8am for buyers
Cost: £10 per car for sellers. Click here for more info or search for Huddersfield Car Boot Sale on Facebook
Sunday 10th September 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 10th September 2023 – Market on the Farm
Info: Yummy Yorkshire open their barn to host local, talented, handpicked traders to showcase their beautiful, unique wares.
Where: Yummy Yorkshire, Delph House Farm, High Flatts, Denby Dale, HD8 8XY
Time: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Holme Valley Parish Council present Holme Valley Cycling Festival
Info: A day of 2 wheeled fun & climate action including balance bike activities for ages 2.5 – 6, try an e-bike, smoothie bike, advice & support from experienced cyclists, cycling routes and exciting developments in the Holme Valley.
Where: Sands Recreation Ground
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: free entry
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle host the 9th Annual Motorcycle Show
Where: Ravensknowle Park, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ
Time: Exhibits and stalls from 10am
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Victoria Tower at Castle Hill open to the public
Info: The tower is open as part of Heritage Open Days and free to attend
Time: 12noon – 4.30pm
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Sunday Curry Club
Where: The County, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT
Time: Served 2pm – 7pm – booking advised
Sunday 10th September 2023 – The Irish in Huddersfield
Info: Part of the Discover Huddersfield Guided Walk Programme – John Lambe explores places associated with Irish immigrants who came to work on the canals, in textiles, construction and recently, to study at the University. The walk will finish at approx. 4pm at the Irish Centre for tea and coffee (no charge – donations accepted), followed by a free screening of ‘The Connemara Connection’ The walk is approx. 1.5 miles around the town centre,
Where: Meet at St George’s Square
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Cost: free to attend. Click here to book
Sunday 10th September 2023 – 150th Annual Longwood Sing
Info: Includes children from three school choirs, Longwood AOS performing songs from the musical Ghost, Golcar Band and the 1st singing of the winner of the Longwood Sing Song competition. Community singing and hymns.
Where: Longwood Amphitheatre, Longwood, HD3 4XW
Time: 2.30pm
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with The Tigermen
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 10th September 2023 – Steve Mason
The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 10th September 2023 – KMC Comedy Night with MC Mandy McCarthy, Mike Carter, Elise Lawrance, Andy Ellis, Louis Etienne and headliner David Eagle
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £7.50 – Click here for more info & buy tickets
Monday 11th September 2023 – Antiques Valuation Day
Info: Free antique valuation roadshow with Sheffield Auction Gallery.
Where: Kirkheaton Community Centre, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, HD5 0LZ
Time: 10am – 2pm. Click here to find out more
Monday 11th September 2023 – Cotoba
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Tuesday 12th September 2023 – Angel Dust
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 13th September 2023 – Cuppa Club
Info: Hosted by Age UK, The Packhorse Centre and Huddersfield BID with free tea, coffee, biscuits and entertainment
Where: The old Peter’s unit in the Packhorse Centre, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 10am – 12noon
Wednesday 13th September 2023 – The Changing Face of Birkby
Info: Part of the Discover Huddersfield Guided Walk Programme – Join Lorna Brooks and Melinda Sharpe to explore the history of famous firms such as Hopkinsons engineering and Ben Shaws drinks as well as co-ops, a cinema, grand houses, churches and mosques, transport links, gardens, breweries and a workhouse.
Where: Meet at St John’s Church
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: free to attend. Click here to book your place
Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th September 2023 – Circus Zyair
Where: Greenhead Park, Huddersfield
Times: Weds 7.30pm, Thurs & Fri 5pm & 7.30pm, Sat 11am, 3pm & 6pm, Sun 11am & 3pm.
Cost: from £12.99 Click here to book tickets
Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th September 2023 – Woodhouse Musical Theatre Company present By George: The Chip Shop Musical
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm each night plus 2.30pm matinee on Saturday
Cost: from £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 13th September 2023 – Jazz Club with Deane Masser (Sax), Derrick Harris (guitar), Andrzej Baranek (keys), Jose Canah (double bass) and Paul Smith (drums/cymbals)
Where: The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Cost: £5 minimum fee
Friday 8th to Sunday 17th September 2023 – Kirklees Heritage Open Days
Info: With over 90+ places to visit in Kirklees for free. Click here to find out more
Thursday 14th & Friday 15th September 2023 – Lawrence Batley Theatre: Heritage Open Day Tour
Time/s: 11am & 1pm (both days)
Cost: free – click here to book your place
Thursday 14th September 2023 – Huddersfield Blues Club with Christy Herron Trio & support from Leo Brazil
Where: Smile Bar & Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Friday 15th September 2023 – Storm Party Rock Band
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 7pm – free entry.
Friday 15th September 2023 – Honley Male Voice Choir present a Fundraising Concert for Platform 1
Where: St Peter’s Parish Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU
Time: 7.15pm. Free entry
Friday 15th September 2023 – Keep the faith with DJ Mark Holdsworth, Northern Soul all night long
Where: The County, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT
Time: 7:30pm ‘til late
Friday 15th September 2023 – Eltonesque
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £18.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 15th September 2023 – Live Forever – Indie Clubnight
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 11pm – 3am
Cost: £5 Click here for info & buy tickets
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival
Info: A jam-packed weekend with food markets, live music and entertainment.
Time: 10am – 6pm (stalls in Towngate area open till 8pm)
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Mikron Theatre Company presents A Force to be Reckoned With
Where: Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield
Time: 12noon
Cost: A ‘pay what you feel’ collection will be taken after the show. Click here for more info
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Sunday Blues Train Weekender (day 1) with Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience, Steve Augarde and 20ft Squid Blues Band
Where: Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: 2pm – 11pm
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Mikron Theatre Company presents A Force to be Reckoned With
Where: Meltham Carlile Institute, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AE
Time: 7pm start
Cost: £15 adults, £13 concessions, family £45 (2 adults & up to 3 children) Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Promises & Lies (UB40 Tribute)
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £26 plus booking fee. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Letz Zep – Zeppelin Ressurection
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £17.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Britpop United
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 8pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 16th September 2023 – Dirty Laces
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £8 Click here for info & book tickets
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Huddersfield Car Boot Sale
Where: John Smith’s Stadium, St Andrew’s Road Car Park (behind the South Stand)
Time: 7am for sellers (no booking required), 8am for buyers
Cost: £10 per car for sellers. Click here for more info or search for Huddersfield Car Boot Sale on Facebook
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Holmfirth Food and Drink Festival
Info: A jam-packed weekend with food markets, live music and entertainment.
Time: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Makers Market
Info: With independent traders selling their handmade gifts and goodies
Where; Kirkheaton Community Centre, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton, HD5 0LZ
Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Celebrate Heritage in the Hud!
Info: A free family friendly afternoon from 1pm – 7pm, supported by Hi! Celebrate Programme and the High Street Heritage Action Zone. With exhibitions, food and drink, stalls and facepainting. The following will be taking place:
1pm – 3.30pm – A collection of films about the heritage of Huddersfield from Proper Job, Let’s Go Yorkshire, KLTV and Woven.
3.30pm – 3.45pm – Carnival performance
4pm – 7pm – Townsounds Reggae Street Party – lazy Sunday afternoon edition with Huddersfield Reggae Soundsystem Culture.
Where: Huddersfield Open Market, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RY
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Emily Brown Quartet
Info: Featuring Emily Brown on vocals, Jason Scott on keys, Fergus Quill on bass & Caroline Boaden on drums. Emily Brown is a talented Yorkshire based jazz singer who has made a big name for herself on the Northern jazz scene.
Where: Irish Centre, 86 Fitzwilliam Street, Huddersfield, HD1 5BB
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: £14 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Bands in the Park with Gledholt Male Voice Choir
Where: Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Road, Huddersfield
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Sunday Blues Train Weekender (day 2) with Trevor Babajack, Hayley Gaftarnick, Flock of 3 and Blues in the Pennines DJ’s
Where: Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: 2pm – 11pm
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Railway – Marsden to Tunnel End
Info: Part of the Discover Huddersfield Guided Walk Programme – Learn how first the canal, and later the railway, arrived in Marsden and how both subsequently developed; including the epic stories of the building of the four Standedge tunnels and the restoration of the canal after years of closure and abandonment. The walk finishes at Tunnel End
Where: Meet at National Trust Car Park, Marsden
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: free to attend. Click here to book
Tuesday 19th September 2023 – Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments: Documentary Film & Talk
Info: A documentary previously shown on BBC4 last Christmas about the crisis facing Britain’s organ pipes. Also joined by organ restorer Martin Renshaw and director James Dawson.
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm
Cost; £10 plus booking fee. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 20th September 2023 – Masterclass: Sending Out Your Script with Naomi Sumner Chan
Info: An industry insider’s guide to submitting work to theatre and playwriting competitions.
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 6pm
Cost: £8 Click here for more info & book tickets
Wednesday 20th September 2023 – Jazz Club with Jenny Smith (vocals), Derrick Harris (guitar), Jose Canah (double bass) and Paul Smith (drums/cymbals)
Where: The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Cost: £5 minimum fee
Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Frankenstein
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm each night
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 21st September 2023 – The New World – Orchestra of Opera North
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: from £13 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 21st September 2023 – Cultura Tres
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 22nd September 2023 – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Info: An annual coffee morning to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. There will be fundraising fun, raffle, breakfast sandwiches, cakes and other treats!
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Friday 22nd September 2023 – HuddersFeast
Info: A street food festival hosted by Huddersfield BID – with street food, live music, free entertainment, family-friendly, local businesses and safe drinking.
Where: St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 11am – 9pm
Friday 22nd September 2023 – Dinky Disco
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 11am – 12noon
Cost: Adults £7, children £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 22nd September 2023 – Poetry Night hosted by Ink Spill
Where: A free evening of creative workshops and a literature specific open mic – for all poets, story tellers and enjoyers of literature! This month’s theme is Yorkshire.
Where: The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Friday 22nd September 2023 – The Royston Club
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost; £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 22nd September 2023 – Wishbone Ash
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £27.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 22nd September 2023 – 21st Century Abba
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 7.30pm – 10pm
Cost: £19 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Art at the House
Info: Original art, prints, ceramics, jewellery, eco products, workshops, theatre, food, bar and much more!
Where; Cliffe House, 140 Lane Head Road, Shepley, HD8 8DB
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: free entry Click here to find out more
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Autumn Craft Fayre
Where: Milnsbridge Village Hall, Armitage Road, Milnsbridge, HD3 4JY
Time: 10am – 2pm
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Meltham Makers Market
Info: There will be three rooms with stalls from independent traders and makers
Where: Carlile Institute, Huddersfield Road, Meltham HD9 4AG
Time: 11am – 3pm
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Transparency
Where: Cellar Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Open Day
Info: Meet the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team, see equipment demonstrations, stalls, street food, tombola, University of Huddersfield Wellbeing Service, National Trust and interactive children’s activities.
Where: Emergency House, Manchester Road, Marsden, HD7 6EY
Time: 11am – 3pm
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – HuddersFeast
Info: A street food festival hosted by Huddersfield BID – with street food, live music, free entertainment, family-friendly, local businesses and safe drinking.
Where: St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 11am – 9pm
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Onwards Festival
Info: An annual music festival taking place in multiple Huddersfield town centre venues celebrating the great bands and venues that have made Huddersfield a great place to see live music.
Where: Venues today include The Parish, Northern Quarter and Small Seeds
Time: 1pm – 11pm
Tickets: Click here for more info & to buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Last Night of the Proms with Hade Edge Band, Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir and Tenor Soloist Chris Why
Where; All Hallows’ Church, Kirkburton, HD8 0SJ
Time: 7pm start
Cost: £12.50, children under 12 £5. Tickets available from Kirkburton Hardware, on the door or by calling 07712 767041
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Hepworth Band
Info: Part of Holmfirth Arts Festival, a special programme of music reflecting the festival theme “Forces of Nature”.
Where: St David’s Hall, Holmbridge Church, Woodhead Rd, Holmbridge, HD9 2NQ.
Time: 7.30pm start
Cost: £10, concessions £8 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Barclay James Harvest with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £35 plus booking fee. Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Meatloud – Bat our of Hades
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 8pm start
Cost: £18 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Absolute Bowie – “Britain’s Top Bowie Tribute”
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 8pm
Cost: from £15 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Sounds of Seattle feat Angry Hair plus Pearl Scam
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – Alive – 90s Alternative Club Night
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Huddersfield Car Boot Sale
Where: John Smith’s Stadium, St Andrew’s Road Car Park (behind the South Stand)
Time: 7am for sellers (no booking required), 8am for buyers
Cost: £10 per car for sellers. Click here for more info or search for Huddersfield Car Boot Sale on Facebook
Sunday 24th September 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: 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 24th September 2023 – HuddersFeast
Info: A street food festival hosted by Huddersfield BID – with street food, live music, free entertainment, family-friendly, local businesses and safe drinking.
Where: St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Art at the House
Info: Original art, prints, ceramics, jewellery, eco products, workshops, theatre, food, bar and much more!
Where; Cliffe House, 140 Lane Head Road, Shepley, HD8 8DB
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: free entry Click here to find out more
Sunday 24th September 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 24th September 2023 – Market on the Farm
Info: Yummy Yorkshire open their barn to host local, talented, handpicked traders to showcase their beautiful, unique wares.
Where: Yummy Yorkshire, Delph House Farm, High Flatts, Denby Dale, HD8 8XY
Time: 10am – 4pm
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Washpit & Mill Circular Heritage Walk
Info: Part of Holmfirth Arts Festival. Discover hidden gems on this 4 mile circular heritage walk from Washpit to Holmfirth and back. Hear about historic textile mills, some still in use, but many long gone or repurposed. Listen to stories of what it was like to work in the mills and enjoy the music and entertainment as you walk along the Ribble which is England’s shortest river.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Slaithwaite Brass Band Sunday Concert presents Elland Silver Band
Where: Slaithwaite Bandroom, Inghead Road, Slaithwaite, HD7 5DS
Time: 2pm start – bar open from 1pm & free entry.
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Onwards Festival
Info: An annual music festival taking place in multiple Huddersfield town centre venues celebrating the great bands and venues that have made Huddersfield a great place to see live music.
Where: Venues today include The County Beerhouse, Small Seeds and The Parish.
Time: 2pm – 8pm
Tickets: Click here for more info & to buy tickets
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Autumn Concert with Huddersfield Wind Band
Where: South Crosland Holy Trinity Church, 16 Church Lane, South Crosland, HD4 7DB
Time: 3pm start
Cost: £8
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Barclay James Harvest with Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra
Where: Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
Time: 4pm
Cost: £35 plus booking fee. Click here for more info & book tickets
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with Lightning Threads
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 24th September 2023 – Holmfirth Film Festival presents The Night of the 12th
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 27th September 2023 – Attic Stories with Rose Condo and special guest Zara Sehar.
Where: The Gallery, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £3 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 27th September 2023 – Yippee Ki Yay (The Die Hard Parody)
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £19 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Wednesday 27th September 2023 – Jazz Club with Adrian Ingram’s Cookbook – Adrian (guitar), Jez Platt (organ) and Paul Smith (drums/cymbals)
Where: The Head of Steam, St George’s Square, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Cost: £5 minimum fee
Wednesday 27th September 2023 – The Hip Priests in the Dive Bar
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 28th September 2023 – A Laugh at the Carlile Comedy Night with Ashley Frieze, Carl Jones and Sean Percial
Where: Meltham Carlile Community Hub, Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AE
Time: doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm
Cost: £10 – tickets available from The Waggon & Horses, Café 33 and The Flower Box in Meltham or click here to buy online
Thursday 28th September 2023 – Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man
Where; Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £26.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Thursday 28th September 2023 – Comedy Cellar with George Lewis & Kat Price
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm
Cost: £12 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – Apna Bazaar
Info: Kirklees Council are hosting an Apna Bazaar night market with fresh authentic middle eastern and Asian foods and sweet treats, stalls selling Asian clothing, jewellery, haberdashery and other goods. There will be performances throughout the evening from Rajasthani Brass Band, experienced henna hand art plus face painting and glitter tattoos.
Where: Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield town centre
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Friday 29th September – Sausagefest, four course meal with German beer pairings
Info: Sup & Scran will be serving a very special sausage themed evening with 4 German beers paired to the dishes
Where: The County, Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Cost: £30pp – booking required
Friday 29th September 2023 – Huddersfield Literature Festival presents Lemn Sissay: Let the Light Pour In
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7pm
Cost: from £10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – Open Air Cinema at Greenhead Park
Info: Adventure Cinema returns to Greenhead Park and will be showing Grease.
Times: 7.30pm
Cost: Click here to find out more / book tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – An Evening with Barney
Info: Join 5 times world darts champion, Raymond Van Barneveld at The John Smith’s Stadium for an unforgettable evening of darts including exhibition matches, interview, Q&A and meet and greet.
Where: The John Smith’s Stadium
Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Cost: from £36 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – Clearwater Creedence Revival
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £25 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – Mothers Cake
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 7.30pm – 1am
Cost: £5 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – Comedy & Cabaret @ The Civic
Info: With talented singer Hayley Russell and BBC Radio 4’s comedy king David Eagle for a night of music and comedy.
Where: The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Time: 8pm – 10.30pm
£10 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 8pm
Cost: £17.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Friday 29th September 2023 – The Howlers
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost; £8 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 30th September 2023 – The Kirkwood Cuppa
Info: Enjoy refreshments, raffle, tombola, games and more!
Where: The Kirkwood, Albany Road, Dalton, HD5 9UY
Time: 10am – 2pm
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Happy Tails Dog Show
Info: Hosted by the RSPCA & sponsored by the 3 Lindley ward councillors – a fun dog show with stalls, agility, food, games, gifts and more!
Where: Reinwood Rec, off New Hey Road, Lindley, HD3 3DD
Time: 12noon – 4pm
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Slaithwaite Junior & Infant School presents The Two Gates Festival
Info: A family fun day out with craft stalls, welly wanging, face painting, glitter tattoos, bbq, pizza stall and more!
Where: Two Gates School, Holme Lane, Slaithwaite, HD7 5UG
Time: 1pm – 4pm with free entry
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Honley Ladies Choir and Skelmanthorpe Male Voice Choir present Best in Shows 2 (male edition)
Info: Two choirs for the price of one! This promises to be a relaxed evening of popular film and stage music. Your ticket includes supper which will be served at your table and there will be a bar. Bring your friends – each table seats 10.
Where: Moldgreen United Reformed Church, 319 Old Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Huddersfield HD5 8AA
Time: 7pm start
Cost: £20 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Honley Male Voice Choir present A Free Community Concert
Where: St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Mirfield
Time: Doors open 6.45pm, starts 7.15pm. Free admission.
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Open Air Cinema at Greenhead Park
Info: Adventure Cinema returns to Greenhead Park and will be showing The Greatest Showman.
Times: 7.30pm
Cost: Click here to find out more / book tickets
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Notorious 80s with Duran Duran Experience and the Iconic 80s Show
Where: Holmfirth Picturedrome, Market Walk, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA
Time: doors 7.30pm
Cost: £17.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Rule the World – Take That Tribute
Where: Smile Bar and Venue, Wakefield Road, Aspley, Huddersfield
Time: 8pm
Cost: £18 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Matthew Hallsall
Where: The Parish, The Old Courthouse, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Cost: £17.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Saturday 30th September 2023 – Foundation: Vintage & Classic Reggae Night
Where: Northern Quarter, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1DU
Time: 8pm – 1am
Cost: £5 on the door
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Huddersfield Car Boot Sale
Where: John Smith’s Stadium, St Andrew’s Road Car Park (behind the South Stand)
Time: 7am for sellers (no booking required), 8am for buyers
Cost: £10 per car for sellers. Click here for more info or search for Huddersfield Car Boot Sale on Facebook
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Huddersfield Auto Retro Jumble
Info: Regular market of car and motorbike related items
Where: Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, HD1 1RX
Time: Stalls from 7am, public from 9am
Cost: Stalls £20, admission £3
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Artisan Market – cancelled
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Huddersfield Gluten Free Food Event
Info: An event for those that have gluten free diary requirements and will include stallholders with gluten free food, info & advice available, tombola and raffle.
Where: Briar Suite at the Briar Court Hotel, Halifax Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3NT
Time/s: Morning session 10am – 12noon and afternoon session 1pm – 3pm
Cost: £3 entry Click here to find out more & buy tickets
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Musical Sites of Huddersfield
Info: Part of the Discover Huddersfield Guided Walk Programme – Join Victor Grayson to see how Huddersfield has always punched above its weight, musically.
Where: Meet at the Oastler Building, University of Huddersfield
Time: 2.30pm – 4pm
Cost: £4.50 Click here to book
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Sunday Blues Train with Leeds City Stompers
Where: The Railway Pub, 34 Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
Time: from 4pm
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Marsden Community Poetry presents Riotous Voices
Where: Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street, Marsden, HD7 6BW
Time: doors 6.30pm, starts 7pm
Cost: Free Click here for info & get tickets
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Open Air Cinema at Greenhead Park
Info: Adventure Cinema returns to Greenhead Park and will be showing Top Gun, Maverick.
Times: 7.30pm
Cost: Click here to find out more / book tickets
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.30pm
Cost: £29.50 Click here for more info & buy tickets
Sunday 1st October 2023 – Eating Myself
Where: Cellar Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Time: 7.45pm
Cost: £14 Click here for more info & buy tickets
