Coming self-described as an ‘ensemble of soloists’, Contrechamps fuses together 21 peoples’ worth of creative determination, striving to deliver the best and most boundless music currently being made. This concert puts their breadth of interests front and centre, with premieres from New York sound designer Christine Sun Kim and Swiss maverick Barblina Meirhans, along with works by Éric Gaudibert and Ivan Fedele.
Part of the University of Huddersfield’s Music Department, Phipps Hall is an intimate concert venue hosting a wide variety of musical events.
Chol Theatre are a powerfully creative company based in Huddersfield Yorkshire, but take their work all across the UK.
Based in the town centre and easily accessible, Huddersfield Art Gallery is home to an extensive and stunning collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Smile Bar & Venue lives up to its name as a lively ‘jack of all trades’ in Huddersfield.
Boasting three floors of independent shops, designers, cafés and restaurants, Byram Arcade is a stunning Victorian shopping and business hub.
Hailed as the first independent, speciality coffee shop in the heart of Huddersfield, Coffeevolution is a hangout for locals of all ages.
What was once, in the 1950s, a family ran art shop, has since evolved through the generations into a successful series of galleries across the north.
Located on the ground floor of the architectural gem that is Huddersfield’s Byram Arcade, Crafty Praxis is an arts and crafts shop that celebrates the handmade and unique.
Northern Quarter in Huddersfield is a small-capacity, grassroots music venue and bar that champions everything local.
Bates Mill Photographic Studio is a creative space in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Bates Mill started life as a spinning mill founded around the turn of the century making woolen yarn. The Blending Shed is a 5,000 sq ft multi-purpose space.
Small Seeds is a live music venue in Huddersfield.
Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
A celebration of the North West’s creative talents, PUSH Festival at HOME Manchester is always a highlight of the theatre calendar.
Keep your eyes on the sky and go Wild About Birds at Manchester Museum this February Half Term.
free entry
Enjoy a free, fun-filled festival in Manchester this February!
free entry
Keswick Film Festival marks 25 years with a programme featuring some of the best of contemporary independent cinema, alongside select classics, and work from some choice Cumbrian talent.
from £5.00
Early tickets are on sale now for the 11th annual Manchester Film Festival.
from £30
Liverpool Biennial 2025 is back for its 13th edition, with artists presenting work around the leading theme of ‘bedrock’.
free entry
Hollywood greats and early bird film fest tickets are on our horizon as we start the New Year.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Documentary performance, groundbreaking dance, world premieres and fresh takes on classic works - check out our early theatre highlights for 2025.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.
