Christmas at The Piece Hall Get ready for a bumper Christmas list from The Piece Hall, as the unique heritage site unveils a packed winter programme with more than 50 spectacular gigs, shows, workshops and events to celebrate the festive season. Stars appearing in the Spiegeltent include Julian Lloyd Webber, Martin Kemp, Kimberley Wyatt (The...
Textile Wreath Making Join artist Annie Lancaster to make a festive textile wreath. Using a range of beautiful textiles, baubles, wool and tweed you will create your own bespoke wreath. Booking essential. Workshops take place on the following dates: Sunday 3 December, 1pm - 3pm Wednesday 6 December, 1pm - 3pm
Lea Roberts & Friends A night of gags and grooves as Halifax’s very own stand-up star Lea Roberts is joined by a post-show Motown DJ. Expect a mix of stories, observations and old school jokes from this local hero who plays the best comedy clubs in the UK and abroad. Warm-up comes from a man...
Bazzey's Bingo Join Dame Shirley Bazzey as she SLAY rides into The Piece Hall for a night of Bingo! Games! Bazzeyoke! and so much more. This event is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas mood and kick start your festivities! The Dame will be jingling her bells (and bingo baubles), so grab your tickets, pull...
Loafers Presents: PP Arnold Living legend and queen of soul Pat ‘P.P.’ Arnold needs no introduction, having accumulated a lifetime of show stopping performances in the studio and on stage, whether through her successful solo work with ’60s hits like ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’ & ‘Angel Of The Morning’ and her critically acclaimed...
Nick Cope's Family Show Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, performing with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country. Nick has a way of reaching into people’s hearts with songs of the everyday, igniting children’s...
Dick & Dom Get ready to rave with Dick & Dom, the quadruple BAFTA award-winning duo, best known for their series Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow and Are You Smarter than a 10-Year-Old. Their DJ set will be full of festival anthems and club bangers and as they go head-to-head behind the decks in the Spiegeltent....
Festive Brass with Elland Silver Band Join Elland Silver Band, one of West Yorkshire’s premier brass band, for an afternoon concert of festive favourites and brass band classics to suit all ages. A constant part of the Elland community since its formation in 1850, the band continues to produce new generations of talented musicians and...
The Mersey Beatles Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The band – who clocked up more...
A Christmas Carol Performed by Calderdale Theatre School Come and join this magnificent troupe of actors and theatre makers as they perform their unique and magical version of Charles Dickens’ famous seasonal story. There’s something for everyone in this tale! It’s time to get yourself set for some Christmas cheer with this colourful and playful...
The Comedy Store The world-famous Comedy Store is bringing its trademark stand-up comedy show 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. Full line up...
A Night of James Bond A Night of James Bond with Janine Johnson singing these timeless hits and many more will take your mind on a journey to the celestial zones of your inner self, and that’s just the music! When you come back down to earth and get the visual of Janine Johnson's passion...
Loafers Christmas Party The perfect seasonal celebration for indie fans, the Loafers Christmas Party sees the full Dodgy band playing in the Spiegeltent. Alongside the live sets there will be the chance to dance so to some Brighton Beach style northern soul sounds plus an indie DJ set from Mark Silverside too. 14+
Make Your Own Christmas Card Join us in the Spiegeltent for this free drop-in family craft session. Stick, stamp, draw and paint! Make your own mixed media Christmas card to give to someone special.
Jump, Jive & Wail Recently described as having ‘raised the roof’ Jump, Jive & 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...
Ellie Sax & Friends Having performed at some of the world’s most exclusive events, festivals and nightclubs, and following numerous sell out shows at The Piece Hall, Ellie Sax is back for a special Christmas performance! Joined by her friends, expect an awe-inspiring energy and a true Ibiza experience. Full line-up to be announced.
Halifax Choral Society with The Black Dyke Trombone Ensemble Sunday 17 December, 12noon Tickets £14 For a third year running, the world’s oldest choral society, making music since 1817, continue their collaboration with The Piece Hall providing a carol concert in the Spiegeltent, accompanied by the Black Dyke Trombone Ensemble. Get into the mood for...
Mambo King: A Musical Tribute to Tito Puente WITH ORCHESTRA MAMBO INTERNATIONAL FEATURING SINGER CARLOS "PACHANGA" PEÑA (VENEZUELA) + RUMBEROS DE PALO / DJ LUBI / LAS CONQUISTADORAS + SALSA DANCE CLASS WITH GOSIA GWIAZDA (SALSA GEEKS) Salsa Claus Is Coming To Town....... A full night of Latin music and dance goodness, put together by UK...
Craig Charles DJ Set Actor, host, DJ and all-round legend Craig Charles is returning to the Spiegeltent with the biggest and best funk and soul night this December. Bringing his trunk of funk and dropping classic tunes and good time vibes, you’re guaranteed to be dancing the night away. Support from James Senneck. 18+
Yuletide with The Landlubbers The Landlubbers are back by popular demand! The hearty bunch from Halifax will bring their own blend of rip-roaring traditional music with their own blend of self-penned industrial shanties (industrial as there’s not much sea surrounding Halifax). Paying homage to the likes of Wainhouse Tower, The Piece Hall, the Calder Valley...
The Nutcracker - A Festive Storytelling Adventure Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre for a Christmas adventure like no other. It's Christmas eve and one little mouse can't sleep and is keeping everyone else in the playroom awake. The Rag-Doll tells him a bedtime story of a Christmas Eve gone by. A memorable night when a Nutcracker...
Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra presents The Four Seasons The masterpieces that are 'Vivaldi’s Four Seasons have been celebrated in concert halls around the world and in popular culture since their publication in 1725. An ensemble of six YSO players led by David Greed, will be joined by international soloist Sophie Rosa to present this iconic music,...
Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s A euphoric massive singalong with a DJ set from the Spandau Ballet superstar! Setting a course for the untouchable Eighties, where discos were dominated by pop’s finest pedigree, from Duran Duran to Chaka Khan, George Michael to Michael Jackson, Spandau Ballet and beyond; Martin Kemp’s Back To The...
Christmas Drawing with Chris Mould A unique opportunity to get top drawing tips from Chris Mould, the illustrator behind ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, the celebrated children’s book by author Matt Haig. This fantastic workshop will include storytelling and drawing on a festive theme. This workshops take place in the Spiegeltent at the following times: 10am...
Kimberly Wyatt DJ Set Pop icon and Grammy-nominated artist Kimberly Wyatt is coming to The Piece Hall this Christmas for an exclusive DJ set. Best known as a member of internationally-renowned girl group The Pussycat Dolls, you can expect to hear the biggest tracks of the Noughties, dance hits and PCD classics as Kimberly takes...
Design Your Own Christmas Decoration Join us in the Spiegeltent for a free drop-in session to create your own festive decoration to take home and hang on your Christmas tree.
Paper Stained Glass Decorations Drop into the Spiegeltent and create an amazing silhouette Christmas decoration from cellophane and tissue paper.
Haggis Horns & DJ Mark Crossley The legendary 8-piece band will deliver a live funk-fuelled extravaganza combining soul, hip-hop, afrobeat and funky breaks with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians. The Haggis Horns have been at the forefront of the UK funk scene for more than 20 years since rising to fame on the album...
Carols Under The Tree Celebrate Christmas Eve with a good old-fashioned sing along in the beautiful surroundings of The Piece Hall. Join the Halifax Minster Choir as they perform carols around the Christmas tree before their procession down to Halifax Minster for the Christingle Service. Bring your friends and family for a warming tipple and...
Kirsty's Poptastic Piano Singalong 'Human Jukebox’ Kirsty Newton is at your mercy… YOU choose the songs, EVERYONE sings along – at the ultimate feel-good Christmas Singalong! An interactive, live music spectacular, featuring talented sisters Kirsty & Heather Newton on piano and violin, performing and improvising all your favourite festive hits and leading the crowd in...
Live Killers - Thank God It's Christmas Party Having performed at Freddie Mercury's Official Birthday Party in Switzerland this year, Live Killers are bringing their live show to the Spiegeltent for some festive celebrations of epic proportion. Renowned for specialising in Queen's finest deep cuts and lesser heard albums tracks, as well as an array...
John Altman Multi award winning film composer and jazz musician John Altman brings his all-star quartet to the Piece Hall for an evening of music and anecdotes. Responsible for classic sequences in Monty Python's Life of Brian, two James Bond films, and Titanic, John played saxophone with artists as varied as Little Richard, Prince, Van Morrison and Bob Marley, worked alongside Michael...
The Frou Frou Club with Cabaret Against The Machine Lady Wildflower presents... An evening of rock’n’roll music from live band Cabaret Against the Machine with performances from internationally acclaimed Burlesque & Cabaret artists. Twisting your favourite pop, rock and classic tunes into a sexy, sleazy rumpus that will make you wanna strut & shake your butt! The...
Silent Disco Family Edition A silent disco for the whole family! Pop your headphones on and pick a channel for an afternoon 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 classics.
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 in the Spiegeltent for an evening celebrating the heady days of house and a brilliantly diverse collection of floor fillers from the glory days of the Hacienda...
DJ Terry Farley's New Year Party Dance your way into 2024 with House music legend Terry Farley. One of the founders of seminal dance music labels Boys Own and Junior Boys Own Terry has been a key player on the UK house scene for almost four decades helping to launch the careers of acts like Underworld, The Chemical Brothers, Xpress 2 and many...
Born To Be Wild Child NYE Family Party Join Born to be Wild Child for a New Year's Eve family party to remember. Expect a DJ playing festive favourites, balloon drop, parachute games, giant colouring murals and face painting. Booking essential.