Haworth, Hell & Halifax Haworth, Hell and Halifax is an exhibition of sculptures and drawings by Diane Lawrenson. Lawrenson creates sensitive, perceptive sculptures and drawings inspired by heritage, literature, landscape, place, portraiture and the figure. This exhibition explores the breadth of her work, from her acclaimed life-size sculptures of the Bronte sisters to intensely personal...
Christmas Quest AR Trail Join our Christmas Quest and search for Santa and his festive friends using the FREE app The Piece Hall: Go Play! Discover seven sets of jolly virtual characters hiding at surprise locations around the Courtyard using the GPS-enabled map to find and “collect” them all. Meet Santa & Mrs Claus, Mr...
Breakfast with the Elves at Blondin's The Elves are joining us at Blondin's for Christmas 2021! On selected Saturday and Sunday mornings in December Santa's Elves will serve your little ones a delicious breakfast, including a drink. The Elves will seat you either indoors or outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Winter Makers Market - Extra dates added The Piece Hall Winter Makers Market returns on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 December, showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop up food and drink traders. The market is the perfect opportunity to find a special gift, enjoy a bite to eat...
Father Christmas comes to The Piece Hall The Piece Hall is delighted to announce the inaugural Father Christmas Comes to The Piece Hall a specially created Christmas experience in partnership with Sneaky Experience. Join us for this never seen before show as you are welcomed on a magical journey of storytelling and festive imagination. Follow...
Stephen Morris (New Order) in conversation with Dave Haslam, plus DJ sets Earlier this year New Order performed at a fantastic live event at The Piece Hall. Now there’s a chance to learn more about the legendary band at this exclusive evening featuring Stephen Morris (Joy Division / New Order drummer) in discussion with Dave Haslam...
Lottery Winners plus Eevah In 2020 the Lottery Winners truly bloomed, with their debut album entering the Official Charts at #10 and #3 in the vinyl chart on the day lockdown was announced. Literally living in a bubble, the band worked day and night on creative projects, writing and recording a wealth of new music,...
Skylight Circus Arts Workshop Amaze yourself and others in this family-friendly circus workshop. Try your hands and feet at a variety of different circus skills including juggling, plate spinning, tight-wire balancing and even one-wheeled bike riding! This is a free drop-in workshop in the Spiegeltent. No need to book, just turn up!
Jump, Jive and Wail Recently described as having ‘raised the roof’ Jump, Jive and Wail have consistently demonstrated their live performance credentials at vintage events, festivals, dancehalls and jazz clubs around the North of England for the last 20 years. With a live set guaranteed to make the joint swing, they bring a tireless energy...
BUZZCOCKS A truly Special event for The Piece Hall as the now legendary and seminal band play this headline show. Known for their huge hits – Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)?, Why Can’t I Touch It?, What Do I Get?, Everybody’s Happy Nowadays and Orgasm Addict, few have had the longevity and sustained...
Textile Wreaths Join artist Annie Lancaster in the Spiegeltent to make a textile wreath. Using a range of beautiful textiles, baubles, wool and tweed you will create your own bespoke wreath. Includes festive refreshments.
Silent Disco: Family Edition Join us for a festive Silent Disco in the Spiegeltent for the whole family! Pop your headphones on and pick a channel for a party of uncoordinated dancing to the very best party tunes around, with a live DJ playing everything from pop and rock to dance, guilty pleasures and Christmas party...
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys With more than 6500 performances in 21 countries under their belt in their 30 years on the road, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are more than just the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing band – they’re an institution! In that time they have opened shows for B.B....
The Landlubbers The Landlubbers are back. After 2 previous sell-out Christmas gigs, the guys will be back in the Spiegeltent once again with their own blend of uplifting, rip-roaring music. A blend of self-penned industrial shanties (there’s not much sea around Halifax) and traditional sea shanties paying homage to the likes of Wainhouse Tower, The...
Everly Pregnant Brothers The Brothers will be bringing a little slice of Yorkshire culture with them. Expect to hear all the classics - Chip Pan, Hendo's, No Oven No Pie... a date not to be missed! The Everly Pregnant Brothers were formed after a drunken dare by Pete Mckee and Richard Bailey in 2009. The...
Mini Professors Christmas Science Party Special Join us in celebrating Christmas the Mini Professors way with our Christmas science party with hands on experiments and demos to fascinate your Mini Professors. You will learn how Santa gets around the world in one night, launch Santa’s sleigh, make “snow” appear before your eyes, create a snowstorm...
The Comedy Store - Dec 16 The world-famous Comedy Store is bringing its trademark stand-up comedy shows to The Piece Hall this December. Expect the very best and brightest stars of the UK comedy circuit to deliver the kind of belly laughs that have made this the leading brand in hilarity for over 40 years. ...
LoneLady Julie Campbell, A.K.A LoneLady, is a musician, songwriter, singer and producer from Manchester, England. Inspired by British post-punk Julie first started making recordings in the early-mid 2000s on a 4-track cassette recorder in her towerblock flat in Manchester while completing a Fine Art Degree. As her name indicates LoneLady writes, performs and records all the...
The Grinch (U) Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION This is a seated event that takes place inside the Spiegeltent. Age rating: U Doors: 10.15am Show: 10.30am TICKETS...
Astrofax - Dec 18 For over two years independent Calderdale based filmmaking team Yorkshire Frontiers have been producing a film named Astrofax, which explores the beautiful valleys and towns of Calderdale from unique perspectives. The film was shot by Christian and Adam entirely in 4K and takes the viewer on a stunning visual journey from day...
Massaoke A live band sing-Along Spectacular. Giant Lyrics. The Greatest Smash Hits Ever. You know the best bit of a gig towards the end when they finally play the big hit and everyone sings along? Well, that’s what a MASSAOKE show is like the whole way through, and it is a euphoric event that has to be experienced to be fully...
The Polar Express (U) Get up, get on, and get ready for the ride of your life! It's Christmas Eve, and you're about to roller-coaster up and down mountains, slip-slide over ice fields, teeter across mile-high bridges and be served hot chocolate by singing waiters more astonishing than any you can imagine. You're on The...
Elland Silver Band Elland Silver Band are one of Yorkshire’s premier brass bands, being part of the community for over 170 years, with a fantastic reputation for performing a mix of traditional and contemporary brass band repertoire to entertain all the family. Join them for a mixture of popular Christmas favourites, brass band classics and...
Graeme Park House music legend, original Hacienda DJ and Piece Hall patron Graeme Park presents a night of classic club tunes from the past three decades. Join Graeme for an evening celebrating the heady days of house and a brilliantly diverse collection of floor fillers from the glory days of the Hacienda right up to the present...
Frozen Sing-along (PG) Walt Disney Animation Studios (Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph) presents the SING-A-LONG version of Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy-adventure inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa, whose...
The Best of Clinton Baptiste This Christmas journey beyond the celestial curtain. Actor and comedian Alex Lowe, the man behind Clinton Baptiste brings his hapless celebrity clairvoyant to The Piece Hall for one night only. Best known for his unforgettable appearances on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, and Britain’s Got The Pop Factor… And Possibly A New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly On Ice, Lowe is also a regular on the stand-up comedy...
Elf (PG) One Christmas Eve, a long time ago, a small baby crawled into Santa’s bag of toys during a stop at an orphanage. Undetected by Santa, the child was accidentally whisked back to the North Pole. Once discovered, the boy was quickly taken under the wing of Santa's most trusted helper and raised as...
The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club Actor, host, DJ and all-round legend Craig Charles is bringing the biggest and best funk & soul night to the Christmas season at The Piece Hall, and we couldn’t be more chuffed. Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved Funk and Soul DJs and an icon, do...
The Muppets Christmas Carol (U) The fabulous Muppets band together to teach Scrooge (Michael Caine) the meaning of Christmas in this charming adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION This is a seated event that takes place inside the Spiegeltent. Age rating: U Doors: 11am Show: 11.15am LOOKING AFTER YOU AT CHRISTMAS As our...
Willow Lantern Workshop Join artist Frank Darnley in the Spiegeltent to make a beautiful Christmas willow lantern, lit by a battery tea light, to take home. Workshops take place 2pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Recommended for 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Halifax Choral Society with Black Dyke Band Trombone Ensemble The world's oldest choral society, making music continuously since 1817 despite the pandemic, continues their collaboration with The Piece Hall providing a carol concert in the Spiegeltent, ably accompanied by the Black Dyke Trombone ensemble. Get into the mood for Christmas with this mix of carols,...
Arthur Christmas (U) The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the heart...
The Comedy Store - Dec 23 The world-famous Comedy Store is bringing its trademark stand-up comedy shows to The Piece Hall this December. Expect the very best and brightest stars of the UK comedy circuit to deliver the kind of belly laughs that have made this the leading brand in hilarity for over 40 years. ...
Christmas Eve Big Sing Celebrate Christmas Eve with a good old-fashioned sing along in the beautiful surroundings of The Piece Hall. Our Christmas Big Sing features some of Calderdale’s best choirs and singers. This is a free event open to all from 12pm until 6pm, so bring your friends and family for a warming tipple...
Flat Cap Brass Fun and friendly drum and brass from the heart of Yorkshire. Playing what they describe as ‘funky, poppy drum and brass’, Flat Cap Brass provide something a...
Festive Family Films - Home Alone When little Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family dashes off on a Christmas trip, he is left to defend his family's...
Loafers & Soul Brew Presents, Northern Soul Christmas Party After such a phenomenal response to the soul event in the summer, Loafers & Soul Brew are delighted to be working...
ABBA Revival Matinee Show The Christmas season favourites return to The Piece Hall. Sold out 2018 & 2019. ABBA Revival are ready to take you on a musical journey back...
ABBA Revival Evening Show The Christmas season favourites return to The Piece Hall. Sold out 2018 & 2019. ABBA Revival are ready to take you on a musical journey back...
Our House NYE with Dale Castell Join the Our House Family this New Year's Eve as we bring in 2022 in style in The Piece Hall Spiegeltent! We're flying the...
Mini Family Rave with BoomChikkaBoom Start the New Year's Eve party early with your little ones and join us for a family rave to celebrate the end of 2021. BoomChikkaBoom are...
The Comedy Store - New Year's Eve Comedy Club There’s no better way to start your New Year’s Eve party than with a good old laugh, so see in 2022...
Our House NYD with Dale Castell Join the Our House Family this NYD as we celebrate the start of 2022 in style in The Piece Hall Spiegeltent! Special guests include...
