Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…
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Art in the dark at Light Up Leeds 2021
Make the most of autumn by discovering art in the dark at this year’s Light Up Leeds. There’ll be ten zones full of colourful and inventive installations…
A gyroscopic flying machine and walkabout puppet theatre at Festival of Thrift
This weekend, celebrate sustainability and culture at the Festival of Thrift in North Yorkshire with shows, workshops and quirky performances…
Foot juggling and daring feats in quirky circus cabaret tour
As summer ends and the nights draw in, you may be feeling a little downcast. But don’t worry, brand new feel-good circus cabaret show Luminosa is touring to lift our spirits this autumn…
Poet brings bawdy street ballads to life in new show
This summer onwards, award-winning poet Luke Wright will tour his new show, The Ballad Seller, across the country…
It’s time for innovative acrobatics with This Time
If you’re up for a story, told through original acrobatics, then get ready for the latest tour from Ockham’s Razor…
Art to light up the dark in Leeds
This year, Light Night Leeds will be taking a different approach to lighting up the city sky, with an interactive laser light show and online events…
Virtual comedy tour promotes understanding through laughter
If, like us, you’re in need of some laughter this autumn, then the UK’s first ever virtual stand-up comedy tour could be what you’re looking for…
Watch Baby Driver at a Drive-In
This month, make going for a drive a bit more thrilling with a trip to one of the AA’s drive-in cinema events in Yorkshire and Oxfordshire…
Take part in the World Big Dog Walk challenge
This September, the World Big Dog Walk is encouraging people around the globe to join together (virtually) on their walkies…
Steel sculpture celebrates spa heritage
A unique art display, first unveiled last September to celebrate Harrogate’s spa heritage, is once again proving a popular attraction within the town’s Valley Gardens…
Historic Houses turn blue in support of key workers
This evening, Historic Houses from Scotland to the South West of England will be turning blue in support of Britain’s key workers…
Competitors get ready to batter one another this Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…
A celebration of rhubarb in Yorkshire
Wakefield’s annual culinary festival of all things rhubarb will feature a rhubarb installation, a cycle-powered carousel, and a rhubarb recipe exchange…
Beard competitions and poo themed activities at York’s Viking festival
JORVIK Viking Festival 2020 will take place in York from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd February, with a themed banquet, a battle spectacular and a Viking encampment…