Events

The Piece Hall plays host to an incredibly diverse range of cultural and social events throughout the year, ranging from concerts and bands, to farmers’ markets, vintage motor-cycle rallies, and of course a full programme during the Christmas season.

The calendar of activities on this page provides detailed listings, with opportunities to pre-book where necessary.

Events in the courtyard 2012

APRIL 2012

The Youth – St Georges Day
Saturday 21st April 2012 - 10.00am – 5.00pm
Organised by the Scouts, Boys Brigade, Girl Guiding and other youth organisation in Calderdale.
The day will include activities such as rock climbing, abseiling,  team building, crafts, promotional stalls and more.  Entertainment from Total Awareness Promotions (T.A.P)
For more information please see their website
website: http://www.halifaxstgeorge.co.uk/

MAY 2012

Calderdale Neighbours Day
Saturday 19th May 2012 – 10.00 – 4.30pm
The Calderdale Neighbours Day is the Calderdale celebration of European Neighbours Day and is a chance to ‘get to know your neighbours’ whether it be your next door neighbours or your neighbouring community! This event has been organised by Voluntary Action Calderdale

Love Halifax
Saturday 26th May 2012
An afternoon of Comedy, music, entertainment, activities and food. A huge FREE party for Halifax. Organised by Christians together.

JUNE 2012

Queens Diamond Jubilee – The Beach Street Party
Tuesday 5th June 2012
The Piece Hall will be holding a day of Celebration for the Queens Diamond Jubilee.

Calderdale Pride
Saturday 16th June 2012
More Information soon…
Website: http://www.calderdalepride.org.uk/

Armed Forces Day
Saturday 30th June 2012
The theme for this year’s Armed Forces Day here at the Piece Hall  is 1940
More Information soon…

JULY 2012

21st Halifax Irish Festival
1st July 2012 – 11.00am – 6.00pm (PAID EVENT)
With lively music and entertainment throughout the day, This day is not to be missed.
Beer tent, stalls, children’s fairground, hot & cold food, shops, plus plenty of the crack and much more.
Website: http://www.halifaxirishsociety.org.uk/index.html

Halifax Festival 2012
7th – 15th July 2012
The Piece Hall will be hosting events from the Halifax Festival
Saturday 7th July 2012 – A day of Brass bands.
Mon 9th – Fri 13th – Lunchtime entertainment
Sunday 15th July – Movie Time here at the Piece Hall
For more information about the Halifax Festival please see their
Website: http://www.halifaxfestival.co.uk/

Olympic’s Event *(TBC)
Saturday 28th/ Sunday 29th July 2012

AUGUST 2012

Big D’s Mod’s and Rocks Bike and Scooter Show (PAID EVENT)
Sunday 5th August 2012 11.00am – 4.30pm
The return of our hugely successful Mods & Rockers Show at the historic Piece Hall in Halifax. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Website: http://www.big-ds.net/

Saxophone Choir
Sunday 12th August 2012
Bring a picnic, sit and relax to melodies of the saxophone choir.

Bands wanted to play in the Courtyard: 19th & 26th August 2012
We are looking for bands for the above dates. Brass, Jazz, Samba.

SEPTEMBER 2012

Northern VW Owners Club Rally (TBC)
Sunday 2nd September 2012

OCTOBER 2012

Nocturnal Heart Of The Pennines Bus Rally
28th October 2012 – 11.00am – 7pm
Nocturnal Heart of the Pennines Bus Rally. Display area, trade stands, free classic bus services throughout the area. Unique town centre event to go back in time and sample classic British vehicles in service at night in classic setting

NOVEMBER 2012

Calderdale Emergency Services Day
24th November 2012 – 10.00am – 3.30pm
More information soon…

DECEMBER 2012

The Big Halifax Christmas Light Switch On!
1st December 2012 – 12.00 – 5.00pm
A fantastic day of festive frolics!

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