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Happening in and around Bradford

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Alhambra Theatre

Saturday 6 December – Sunday 18 January

Another fabulous festive pantomime, this time at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford!  This take on the famous fairytale sees the Snow White sparkle, in a spectacular show packed with laughs, magic and music – all the traditional panto ingredients you know and love.  It’s a festive treat starring panto legend Billy Pearce, singer Sinitta, and drag queen Myra DuBois (also known as the ‘siren of South Yorkshire’).  Nearby the Alhambra Theatre, depending on the date, you might find an array of global flavours at Darley Street Market, live music on weekends at Darley Street Kitchen, a traditional festive market at Christmas in the Courtyard, plus city views and tasty winter warmers at the BID Wheel on Centenary Square.

Get tickets on the Visit Bradford website.

Christmas in Haworth

Haworth village

Weekends in December

The magical village of Haworth will sparkle with lights, music and festive cheer every weekend in December, with a Torchlight Parade, a Christmas Music Weekend and a Nativity Weekend.  Just up the hill from the Haworth’s glittering Main Street, the Brontë Parsonage Museum will offer a quieter kind of magic: a chance to step into the home where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë wrote their iconic novels and soak in the literary charm of the season.  If you fancy a wintry ramble, you’ll find the Brontë Parsonage Museum at the other end of the Brontë Way – which starts at Oakwell Hall, right here in Kirklees!

Find out more about Christmas in Haworth.

Ilkley Christmas Teepees

Ilkley Rugby Club

Friday 5 – Friday 21 December

This December you can enjoy a cosy festive escape beneath the twinkling lights of the teepees at the Ilkley Rugby Club.  Gather round the fire with friends and family, sip seasonal drinks from the bar, and enjoy delicious street food in a relaxed, wintry setting.  Nearby you’ll also find lovely giftshops along The Grove and Brook Street, a special festive afternoon tea at Betty’s, and seasonal shows at King’s Hall and Ilkley Playhouse – all of which makes Ilkley the perfect spot for either a festive day out or a longer winter stay.

Find full event details on the Visit Bradford website.

Saltaire Living Advent Calendar

Saltaire village

Monday 1 – Thursday 25 December

Every evening in December, a new festive window will be revealed across the picturesque village of Saltaire.  Saltaire is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Living Advent Calendar will turn this beauty spot into a magical open-air gallery with whimsical winter scenes and creative community designs.  It’s the perfect spot for evening strolls with friends and family, checking out the latest edition, soaking up the village’s artistic spirit and counting down to Christmas.  Nearby you can also check out the vibrant art of David Hockney at Salts Mill, ride the Shipley Glen Tramway, and see the Turner Prize exhibition at Cartwright Hall – one of Bradford’s highlights as UK City of Culture 2025.

Find full event details on the Visit Bradford website.

Bradford Museums

Bolling Hall, Bradford Industrial Museum and Cliffe Castle Museum

Saturday 22 November – Sunday 14 December

Celebrate the season at Bradford Museums with three unique events!  Discover the historic charm of Deck the Halls at Bolling Hall, explore traditional stalls at the Victorian Christmas Market at Bradford Industrial Museum, and enjoy the wintry magic of Christmas at the Castle at Cliffe Castle Museum.  Each offers a unique and memorable way to experience Christmas through heritage and family fun.

Find out what’s on at museums and galleries in Bradford.