Bell Ringing Breakfast Step back in time and experience the iconic history of The Piece Hall. This impressive building, the UKs only remaining Georgian cloth hall, was in a different league to other cloth halls, attracting manufacturers and merchants from all over Europe. Its weekly market was ideal for serving the needs of small-scale woollen...
Primal Scream Screamadelica British music legends Primal Scream have added a sensational Yorkshire date to their 2022 ‘Screamadelica Live Tour’. The Summer 2022 tour adds to the band’s celebrations to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their influential and acclaimed landmark album Screamadelica. And they will be supported on the night by Todmorden’s very own Working...
Tom Jones Music legend Sir Tom Jones – whose iconic hits span seven decades – is bringing his sensational live show to The Piece Hall next summer. Fresh from the success of his 2021 chart-topping album Surrounded By Time, Sir Tom is delighted to confirm he will be headlining in Halifax on Sunday 10 July. With...
South Asian Heritage Festival Opening Event The South Asian Heritage Festival starts on 16 July, with a month of events and activities taking place across Calderdale to celebrate the long and rich history of British Asians, starting here at The Piece Hall! The Piece Hall event begins at midday and will feature Indian drumming, henna...
Sandy Summer Daze Join us for a free family Halifax staycation event. Come to The Piece Hall and enjoy the sand between your toes, the sounds of the beach and an ice-cream or two as our giant courtyard is transformed into a beachfront with traditional attractions to bring a seaside holiday atmosphere to West Yorkshire....
Summer Arts & Crafts Join us for regular FREE drop in craft workshops throughout the summer led by local artists. FRANK DARNLEY CARDBOARD SCULPTURES Make large cardboard sculptures with professional artist and sculptor Frank Darnley, inspired by the stunning architecture of The Piece Hall. Courtyard Saturday 23 July, 11am - 4pm Saturday 13 August,...
Summer Makers Market A Summer Makers Market showcasing some of the regions’ favourite independent food and drink producers, artisan makers and pop-up street food. Featuring 34 unique stalls, with a focus on local produce alongside arts, crafts and gifts. In addition, there will be live music, small fairground rides and our resident bars, restaurants and...
Halifax Heritage Festival - The Piece Hall Tour Experience a free guided tour with one of The Piece Hall's knowledgable Heritage Guides. This bestoke tour is unique to the Halifax Heritage Festival 2022. It will explore pre-industrial cloth-making and how innovation and astounding inventions, some that pre-date The Piece Hall, led to mass production and the...
Embroidery Workshop Join embroidery artist Nicolette Lafonseca whilst she guides you through creating 2 mini decorative panels depicting the iconic Piece Hall building. Using a multitude of stitches from blanket stitch to feathered and chain you can explore your creativity. Nicolette will show you how to adapt stitches and push the boundary of how they...
Jesmonite Casting Workshop Create your own plant pots with maker Kim Searle using a variety of geometric and recycled moulds. You will learn how to weigh, mix and add colours to create a unique Jesmonite plant pot that will make the ideal Christmas gift. Pots may need to be collected later to allow them to...
Classical Dining Join us for a fine dining experience in our stunning restaurant The Trading Rooms while being serenaded by a string quartet made up of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians. Enjoy a welcome drink and a three-course meal while listening to some of the world’s most iconic pieces alongside classical arrangements of some modern...
Anne Lister Birthday Festival Heritage Tours Over its almost 250 year history, The Piece Hall has been home to the weird, the wonderful & the fantastical. Pre-book a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable heritage guides who will lead you on a journey of discovery telling the stories of The Piece Hall from the...