The 18 months covered in this review from April 2023 – September 2024 saw a huge amount of activity and innovation at The Piece Hall: from Coronation celebrations to car rallies, music masterclasses to massive markets, art installations to an integration festival, dance days to roller discos, plus ‘trick or treat’ and tractor trails.
The Live at The Piece Hall (LATPH) summer gigs in this period saw a jaw dropping 56 shows, featuring stars from across the globe, which were attended by more than 300,000 people. The Courtyard also hosted both classical music and comedy for the first time, as the team trailed an increased offer with the piloting of seated shows.
The impact of the events programme is far reaching, bringing economic social and reputational benefits not just to the town but to the wider Calderdale Borough. In the latest Calderdale Visitor Economy Strategy, Calderdale Council describes “the resounding success of The Piece Hall drawing audiences from near and far” as having “played a pivotal role in transforming our area.”