A talk from Sarah Lister, local historian and researcher for Settle Graveyard Project.

The Belgrave House Band, on a mission to celebrate and honour that historic art form, the album, are back once again for edition No.9 to take on the multi-award winning, chart-topping, Doo Wopping, Soul, Reggae and Jazz masterpiece “Back To Black”.

Learn the Ukrainian art of paper flowers with Olha Zhydetska

One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you needed.

When Grammy award winning guitarist Martin Taylor, who has collaborated with great singers including Peggy Lee, Martin Carthy, Jamie Cullum, Dionne Warwick and Bryn Terfel, chose to record a special duo album with a vocalist he chose the UK’s fastest rising jazz singer Alison Burns.

Following the release of their new live album Gryphon Live – A Sonic Tonic, Gryphon are back on the road with their unique blend of progressive rock, folk, classical and early music.

Presenting a new collaboration from two of the UK's finest folk singers, Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin.

A FREE garden bash with Punky Muzzle and Buster Shuffle!

Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician BOB DYLAN's (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer.

Ane takes her children away from their French-Basque home for the summer. She is hoping to kickstart her career as a sculptor, while her eight-year-old child Cocó is inspired by the bees kept by their great aunt to ask questions of who she is and who she wants to be.

Since forming in 1997 Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad. Their debut album ‘Onka’s Big Moka,‘ sold over one million copies and remained in the Top 5 of the UK album chart for over six months earning them 4 Brit Award nominations.

Langcliffe Singers return to Victoria Hall to present a fun-filled evening of ballads, songs and snatches from the masters of operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan.

Since the 1970s, English photographer Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times, forcing us to take a hard look at how consumer society has shaped our lives. Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip across England with the uncompromising Parr, whose subjects, frames and colours have revolutionised contemporary photography.

Internationally renowned harp and electronica duo FitkinWall follow threads of migration, loss and longing in their new show.  Ruth Wall’s explorations into Gaelic song, fiddle and pipe tunes and the history of the Scottish Highlands where she grew up have a particular focus on migration and the Highland Clearances.

She’s back! Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 & Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal, who returns with a fabulous new show in 2025 to celebrate 25 years of touring.

Acclaimed songwriting duo Plumhall - Michelle Plum (ex Chumbawamba/ Chris Norman Band/Waking The Witch) & Nick B Hall (ex Magna Carta/Ian Prowse & Amsterdam/Hall Brothers) -  are taking their sound to a new level with a rare full-band performance ahead of their Cropredy 2025 appearance.

The Bar Stool Preachers are a dynamic and groundbreaking band that is set to revolutionize the music scene. With their unique blend of punk rock, ska, and reggae, the Bar Stool Preachers are poised to captivate even more audiences worldwide.

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings.

Etero (a sensitive performance by Eka Chavleishvili) is a self-contented shop owner and blackberry forager in a small Georgian town. Happily single in her late 40s, she never expected to feel a sudden surge of desire for one of the local men.

Shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother, Viola disguises herself as a man and becomes entwined in a hilarious love triangle. Serving Duke Orsino, who secretly loves Countess Olivia, Viola finds herself in a twist when Olivia falls for her in disguise!

Folksy Theatre invites you to experience a brand new musical adaptation of this classic tale, touring open air throughout summer 2025!

A huge selection of second hand, antiquarian, collectable and out-of-print books, maps & ephemera.

The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.

Shelly, a seasoned showgirl, must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. As a dancer in her fifties, she struggles with what to do next. As a mother, she strives to repair a strained relationship with her daughter, who often took a backseat to her showgirl family.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

The West Yorkshire Savoyards, celebrating their 50th year,  make a welcome return to the Victoria Hall. Settle on Saturday 13 September with the magical Gilbert and Sullivan comic-opera, Iolanthe. 

The Blackheart Orchestra are British multi-award winning, multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Plkington. They comprise a two person ‘orchestra’ playing up to 13 instruments in their unique live show.

Join ordinary housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice for a laugh-out-loud joyful get-together as we reconnect with what makes life worth living.

Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, Ben Brown is the newest signing to Xtra Mile Recordings. Hailing from Manningtree, on the Suffolk/Essex border, Ben has honed his songwriting craft over a number of years and in a number of different guises.

Award-winning singer and composer, Kim Carnie, has featured not only on some of the UK’s biggest stages, but across the world via film and computer game soundtracks, including Netflix’s Outlaw King, Black Mirror and The Bard’s Tale.

John Bramwell has been on a never-ending rolling adventure since his workings away from the cherished, Mercury Prize nominated Mancunian band, I Am Kloot. February 23rd 2024 marked the release of the acclaimed, sophomore album ‘The Light Fantastic‘.

Powerful songwriting with traditional folk influences, Suthering offer an authentic and engaging performance of self-penned songs for our times.

A double headliner! The Ultimate Stone Roses are the only tribute to the Roses to hail from Manchester. The Happy Mondaze were the first ever tribute band to bravely emulate the Manchester legends 'Happy Mondays' and are still considered to be the best around

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2025 being their 58th anniversary! During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.

Peat & Diesel - Light my Byre takes you on a journey to the heart of the Western Isles, where #peatlemania was born. You might have time for a brandy in the ‘Airidh’ but don’t miss your ride in Calum Dan’s Transit Van, we ain’t stopping till we lose the water!

Come All Ye for a day-long autumn feast of folk, food, facilities and a nice sit down all in the company of some of the country’s finest folk musicians. 

Project Smok is the neo-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente, whose nonconformist and progressive Scottish traditional music has set them apart since their formation in 2017.

The South are back on the road and do what they do best – perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of these timeless classics. 

Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable.

Steve Knightley is thrilled to unveil his new four-piece band, set to tour in autumn 2025! Joined by David Delarre, Evan Carson, and John Parker, this powerhouse lineup brings Winter Yards to life in an electrifying live experience.

What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world.

We are delighted to welcome the legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

We are delighted to welcome the legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.

Roving Crows are an Irish Folk Rock band who deliver the goods with unbounded amounts of riotous energy and banter. This Irish group seamlessly marry humour, provocative lyrics , traditional Irish tunes and rock to entertain and bring the listener on a ride that they won’t want to get off! They make a hell of a noise for 4 people!

Yorkshire Folk musician Johnny Campbell and Alfred Wainwright archivist Chris Butterfield, collaborate on a double headline show on most things Northern.

Seth was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for 'Kitty Jay'.  Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, the acclaimed folk artist released his latest studio album The Granite Way in February on his own label, Honour Oak Records.

Cara Dillon, whose ethereal voice has long been heralded as one of the finest to emerge from Ireland’s rich folk tradi:on, is set to embark on her much-loved Christmas tour, Upon A Winter’s Night.

With no live performances together since the beginning of 2024, Adam & Damian decided to put a couple of UK Christmas shows in, to spread the good will, good music and a few good laughs for Christmas. Come and join them for this one-off show. You won’t be disappointed!

The Watch are back in autumn 2025 premiering an intense trip into the world of early Genesis and presents a show featuring the music of TRESPASS, NURSERY CRYME, FOXTROT, SELLING ENGLAND BY THE POUND, THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY, A TRICK OF THE TAIL and WIND AND WUTHERING.