George & Ringo's 2 Starr Revue
George & Ringo’s 2 Starr Revue offers a tribute to The Beatles’ music and legacy.
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Live music at venues like Nightrain features rock, metal, and tribute bands across classic to contemporary genres. Regular markets at The Piece Hall showcase local artisans and seasonal produce in its historic Georgian stone halls. Events occur throughout the year with performances at Alhambra Theatre and Victoria Theatre offering musicals, comedy shows, and stage productions. Family-friendly open days take place at Shibden Park and heritage events are held at Shibden Hall in Shawden Dale, where visitors can explore a 15th-century manor house set within gardens.
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Events in Halifax This Weekend
Halifax Piece Hall Announces Big Star For Summer 2026 Concert Series
Halifax Piece Hall announces a summer 2026 concert series featuring major music acts.
Halifax Piece Hall's Summer 2026 Concert Series Gets Even Bigger With New Major…
Halifax Piece Hall announces an expanded summer 2026 concert series with a newly added major act.
The Kokoo Footprints Walking Challenge
A family-friendly walking challenge featuring playful footprints across Calderdale.
Shed Seven
Britpop band Shed Seven performs live at the historic Piece Hall in Halifax.
Shed Seven: 'a Maximum High' 30th Anniversary
Shed Seven celebrates their 30th anniversary with a live concert at The Piece Hall.
Events in Halifax This Week
Halifax Piece Hall Adds Major International Star to Summer 2026 Line up
Halifax Piece Hall adds a major international star to its summer 2026 music lineup.
The Vagina Monologues
A staged performance of The Vagina Monologues takes place at The Workshop in Halifax.
George & Ringo's 2 Starr Revue
George & Ringo’s 2 Starr Revue offers a tribute to The Beatles’ music and legacy.
Halifax Piece Hall Announces Big Star For Summer 2026 Concert Series
Halifax Piece Hall announces a summer 2026 concert series featuring major music acts.
Halifax Piece Hall's Summer 2026 Concert Series Gets Even Bigger With New Major…
Halifax Piece Hall announces an expanded summer 2026 concert series with a newly added major act.
The Kokoo Footprints Walking Challenge
A family-friendly walking challenge featuring playful footprints across Calderdale.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Culture & Arts
Pastime With Good Company at Shibden Hall
An extended exhibition at Shibden Hall featuring themed art and historical objects on display for visitors to explore at their leisure.
Lister Lane Cemetery Summer Open Day
Lister Lane Cemetery hosts a summer open day featuring guided tours of the historic grounds.
Paint & Sip Life Painting
A paint and sip event offers artistic guidance alongside local Calderdale tourism information.
Beaumont Town, Wuthering Heights And The History Boys
A theatrical performance titled 'Beaumont Town, Wuthering Heights and the History Boys' is staged at St Thomas's Church.
Connecting Classrooms: Celebrating Calderdale Schools Linking Programme
Calderdale Museums showcases the achievements of the local schools linking programme.
Family & Kids
16 More Pictures of Fun in The Sun at This Year's Todmorden Carnival
The Todmorden Carnival hosted a fun-filled day with activities and entertainment for attendees.
Family Fun in The Sun at 'Return to The 80s' Todmorden Carnival
Todmorden Carnival hosted a family-friendly event themed around the 1980s with colourful displays.
Food & Drink
A Taste of Halifax: Borough Market Food Tour (Vegetarian)
A guided food tour explores Borough Market's vegetarian offerings in Halifax.
Nightlife & Music
Madness
The British ska-pop band Madness performs live at The Piece Hall in Halifax.
Embrace: '30 Years of Embrace' With Very Special Guests Idlewild
Embrace performs a special concert celebrating 30 years of their music with guest band Idlewild.
Paul Weller
Paul Weller performs a live concert at The Piece Hall in Halifax.
Garbage & Skunk Anansie
Garbage and Skunk Anansie perform a live rock concert at The Piece Hall in Halifax.
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys perform a live concert at The Piece Hall in Halifax.
Shopping & Markets
Halifax Gala Will Once Again Take Place on Second Saturday in June
The Halifax Gala is scheduled for the second Saturday in June.
Featured Places in Halifax
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Bankfield MuseumBankfield Museum sits in Akroyd Park, Halifax, and was originally Colonel Edward Akroyd’s private residence from 1878.
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Alaeli HalifaxAlaeli Halifax is a food stall located at Unit 39 in Halifax Borough Market.
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ApollonisApollonis is a food and drink venue on Albion Street in Halifax.
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Heron FoodsYou can find Heron Foods at 12-14 Market Street in Halifax.
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Kaya's GrillKaya's Grill is a Turkish restaurant on Huddersfield Road in Halifax, housed in a locally recognized heritage building reflecting West Yorkshire’s industrial past.
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Things to do in Halifax
You can find live music at Nightrain, which hosts rock and metal tribute acts across multiple nights each week. Weekly markets at The Piece Hall feature local makers selling crafts and produce from the town’s heritage spaces. Performances include musicals, comedy shows, and stage productions at Alhambra Theatre and Victoria Theatre. Seasonal activities such as open garden days occur at Shibden Park. Events take place across Halifax's green spaces including Hoar Side Moor and Hardcastle Crags for walks and outdoor exploration.
Regular gatherings happen in established landmarks like The Piece Hall piazza, which is a short drive away from the town centre. Markets and performances are held in residential areas such as Sowerby Bridge or Haley Hill. Food festivals occur at Skircoat Green and walking routes wind through Hardcastle Crags while cultural exhibitions take place within civic spaces including Victoria Theatre. These events cover arts, music, markets, family activities, fitness options, and heritage experiences rooted in local history.
The site lists current events this week and this weekend to help plan visits around routines like The Piece Hall Markets or seasonal happenings at Shibden Park. categories such as Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets offer clear paths through local activities. You can also explore venues in areas including Brighouse Road, Savile Park, Ovenden or just outside the city for events matched with your interests.
Common Halifax Questions
What kinds of events happen in Halifax during the week?
Halifax hosts weekly markets at The Piece Hall featuring independent traders selling crafts and local produce. Performances take place regularly at Alhambra Theatre and Victoria Theatre including musicals, comedy shows, and stage productions. Interactive exhibitions occur at Bankfield Museum, which displays textiles from the region's industrial past. Family events include craft sessions and storytime hosted by libraries across Calderdale, such as those held at Truman Books in Sowerby Bridge. Fitness activities take place at green spaces like Shibden Park or Akroyd Park. Shopping-focused gatherings are held in The Town Centre.
Where do most events take place in Halifax?
Most weekly events occur in the town centre and surrounding areas including Skircoat Green, Brighouse Road, Calderdale, Hoar Side Moor, and Hardcastle Crags. Key venues include Alhambra Theatre for stage productions; Accu Stadium during football matches; Dean Clough’s creative district hosting arts and business functions at 1904 @ Dean Clough; The Piece Hall as a central hub for markets and seasonal festivals; Halifax Town Hall for civic ceremonies like the annual Town Crier Ceremony. Green spaces such as Akroyd Park, Shibden Park, Hoar Side Moor, and Hardcastle Crags host outdoor walks and nature-based activities.
Are there family-friendly things to do in Halifax?
Yes, families can visit heritage sites like Shibden Hall set within parkland gardens, a 15th-century manor house. Interactive displays on textile history are available at Bankfield Museum in Haley Hill. Children’s storytime and craft sessions take place in Sowerby Bridge through local libraries, including those held at Truman Books. Outdoor events happen annually during the Shibden Hall Events season and are linked to heritage open days.
What nightlife and music events happen in Halifax?
Live music performances occur primarily on weekends at venues like Nightrain, which hosts rock and metal tribute bands across multiple nights each week. The Alhambra Theatre also features musical comedy evenings as part of its programming schedule. These activities are listed under the Nightlife & Music category.
How can I find events happening this week or this weekend in Halifax?
To discover current offerings, check our This Week and This Weekend listings featuring scheduled activities across Culture & Arts, Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. Updates include performances at Alhambra Theatre; markets in The Town Centre; seasonal events such as those held at Shibden Park or Dean Clough's cultural hub, each curated by event type and location within key areas like Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, Akroyd Park, Hoar Side Moor, and Brighouse Road.