The new box office at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax is now open, as extensive improvement works and upgraded facilities at the venue reach the final stages. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is being used to update and enhance the Grade II listed building, improving the experience for those visiting and ensuring that… read more … about Showtime for new theatre box office>>
Hebden Bridge sculptor, Sally Barker, is Artist in Residence at Ogden Water Nature Reserve and is inviting the public to come and see her work in a special Open Day on Saturday 23 November 2024. From 1.30 – 4pm members of the public will be invited to meet Sally and see the work she has… read more … about Artist in Residence Sally Barker to host open day at Ogden Water Nature Reserve>>
Over 80,000 people have attended events as part of Calderdale’s Year of Culture, as the year-long celebration reaches its halfway point. Calderdale’s Year of Culture (CultureDale(external link)), is being celebrated throughout 2024 and until April 2025, with a programme of creativity and activity to celebrate the borough’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate the halfway point in the… read more … about Looking Back, Moving Forward – halfway through our Year of Culture>>
Halifax BID is thrilled to announce the return of the Starlight Parade for its second year, bringing even more festive excitement to the heart of Halifax town centre. This year’s event has been made possible through the collaboration between Halifax BID, Culturedale, and Handmade Productions, and promises to be bigger and better than last year!… read more … about Halifax BID announces the return of the Starlight Parade for a second year!>>
A special festival will celebrate the heritage and stories of Black communities, as part of Black History Month and Calderdale’s Year of Culture 2024. This year’s Black History Month theme is ‘reclaiming narratives’, inviting members of the Black community to take part in shaping how their stories are told, ensuring their voices are heard and… read more … about Cultural festival showcases untold stories this Black History Month>>
Construction hoardings at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, have now been removed, revealing how work is progressing to transform future visits to the venue. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top live performing arts venues in the region. Funding from the Government’s Future High… read more … about Improved access takes centre stage in theatre work>>
Events are taking place across Halifax to celebrate the life and legacy of the remarkable Anne Lister. The annual Anne Lister Memorial Weekend will return from Friday 20 until Sunday 22 September 2024, commemorating the death of Halifax’s famous landowner, entrepreneur, traveller, and lesbian. Anne was born on 3 April 1791 and died on 22… read more … about Celebrating Anne Lister’s legacy, in CultureDale>>
Organisations with ambitious plans for cultural activities in Calderdale are invited to apply for grant funding of up to £15,000. Calderdale’s Year of Culture (CultureDale(external link)), is being celebrated throughout 2024 and until April 2025, with a programme of creativity and activity to celebrate the borough’s 50th anniversary. To ensure that the benefits of Culturedale… read more … about Grant scheme offers cultural opportunities>>
Calderdale’s Year of Culture (CultureDale(external link)) programme is helping families to get creative and have fun for free during the school holidays and beyond. Keeping the kids entertained can be a challenge, especially with the cost of living increasing and family budgets becoming more and more stretched. CultureDale offers an inclusive programme of events and… read more … about Council and Eureka! partnership brings free cultural activities this summer>>
