The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.

Swashbuckling, fast-paced and packed with satirical wit and musical excellence, The Pirates of Penzance is filled with Sullivan's memorable melodies and Gilbert’s quick-fire humour.

Join Giggleswick & Settle Brass Band for an unforgettable evening of music inspired by the power, beauty and drama of The Elements.

In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Considered by some to be one of the great innovators of 19^th century art, he was a contemporary of the Impressionists, much admired by Van Gogh and Manet.

A history of land rights and protest in folk song and story, the show connects the Norman Conquest and Peasants’ Revolt with current issues like the housing crisis, reparations, climate breakdown and food sovereignty via the Enclosures, English Civil War and Industrial Revolution, drawing a compelling narrative through the radical people’s history of England in folk song, stories and poems.

Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more than four decades carving out a singular place in rock and roll.

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years.

Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music.

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.

Highland Railway Part 1 with Bill Jagger

Embark on a journey through folk song and storytelling with The Apex Singers, the critically acclaimed vocal ensemble. Renowned for their intricate harmonies and gorgeous melodies, this live concert promises an unforgettable musical experience.

Ireland meets Sweden for a melting pot of traditional music from both cultures. Together these two artists offer a unique musical journey taking in the cultures of their two native countries.

Two powerhouses of the British folk scene team up for a one-off night of uplifting folk music. Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys and Honey & The Bear are multi-award winning pioneers in their distinct brands of unique modern folk music.

‘Back to the Land Girls’ was inspired by interviews with a number of incredible women from Yorkshire who worked on the land during WW2. Their comic and poignant stories led Kate Bramley to create the heart-warming journey of Buff and Biddy who arrive in the countryside not knowing one end of a cow from the other.

Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) returns to Runway magazine as the new features editor where she finds her formidable former boss Miranda (Meryl Streep) facing threats to her glossy print empire. Familiar frenemies and fresh faces join the catwalk in this stylish sequel.

Akinola Davies Jr's bold and poetic debut follows a father, estranged from his young sons, over the course of a day in Lagos as political unrest threatens their journey home.

From Yorkshire based theatre maker Victoria Firth, BATTY! explores the wildness- as opposed to madness - of women, and how our feral side can reconnect us to ourselves and our environment.

Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For three decades Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal.

The Life and Times of John Le Measurier PLUS Roy Clarke’s Last of the Summer Wine. Fresh from performing his acclaimed comedy shows around the world for P&O, leading impressionist Julian Dutton (BBC1's The Big Impression) presents a sparkling double-bill.

A unique intergenerational duo – both virtuoso players - John Kirkpatrick and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne are an exciting new musical combo exploring the possibilities of concertina music in an entertaining and joyous celebration of their art.

Don’t Cry for me Kenny Dalglish explores questions of identity by tracing the story of Danny McLure, from his childhood as a football fanatic to a middle-aged man reflecting on his experiences following Scotland at the 1978 World Cup and serving as a soldier during the Falklands War.

Multi-award winning Merry Hell offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message for troubled times.  Native to the North-West of England, the 8-piece musical charabanc was built from the embers of the much loved folk-punk band The Tansads, developing a life and feel all of its own. 

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2026 being their 59th 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.

Dust off your sunglasses, put on your dancing shoes and join Settle Amateur Operatic Society in their 2026 production “Summer Holiday” .

Dust off your sunglasses, put on your dancing shoes and join Settle Amateur Operatic Society in their 2026 production “Summer Holiday” .

Dust off your sunglasses, put on your dancing shoes and join Settle Amateur Operatic Society in their 2026 production “Summer Holiday” .

Dust off your sunglasses, put on your dancing shoes and join Settle Amateur Operatic Society in their 2026 production “Summer Holiday” .

Dust off your sunglasses, put on your dancing shoes and join Settle Amateur Operatic Society in their 2026 production “Summer Holiday” .

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years. 

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux.

Life in the Past Lane with Chris Gee

Alan Fletcher may be best known for his 31 year (and counting) tenure on Neighbours, but lately it’s his talent and passion for making folk and Americana music that has been delighting audiences at home and abroad. 

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, Irish/Manx/Scottish quintet Ímar are amongst Glasgow’s hottest folk property.

TRIP, born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man.

Join Mark as he tries out some brand new material! Sony and Writers’ Guild Award-winning writer and comedian, Mark Steel is best known for his critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show Mark Steel’s in Town.

Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances—with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit.

A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion.

Berlin, 1942. A shy Hilde falls in love with Hans and gradually finds her place in the resistance group that would come to be known as the “Red Orchestra”.

The Poozies have been mistresses of cosmic shape-shifting for a miraculous 35 years…. Pioneers from the beginning, with a healthy dose of sass and irreverence, they paved the way for sparkly women folkies in a beardy man’s world.

The legendary songs of Billy Joel, performed by West End original Darren Reeves, along with a live 5-piece band. Darren starred in the lead role of the internationally acclaimed, Broadway and West End Billy Joel hit musical ‘Movin’ Out’.

With the continued interest in the YES album From a Page, now is the ideal moment for Oliver Wakeman and his band to bring some of these beloved later-era YES tracks - which featured significant songwriting contributions from Oliver - to the stage.

Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a breathtaking 4 piece performance.

Inspired by the folk traditions of the UK, this is music and song cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk.  Expect ethereal to turn gutsy, passion and tears to be tempered by a good laugh and a tide of improvisation which means no two evenings are ever the same. 

Take the finest exponents of their native Scottish fiddle styles, the finest backing in folk music, and some of the Highlands and Islands’ famed warmth and craic… distil over over 25 years, and you get Blazin’ Fiddles!

Following headline performances in ‘24 at Cambridge Folk Festival and Gate To Southwell with his nine-piece Caley Soul band as well as a sold out bravura show for Celtic Connections at Glasgow’s 1,400 cap Pavillion Theatre, Ross Wilson has spent the last few months reconnecting with his roots in live club performance.

Torridon has cemented its reputation as one of Scotland’s most electric and high-impact folk-rock acts. Known for their thunderous, sold-out live performances, the six-piece band fuses the epic scale of rock and pop with the soaring power of Highland Bagpipes and traditional instrumentation

Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing banjo and keyboard in her father’s band on several world tours and has found success as a solo artist in the country/Americana music scene.

Formed in 2020, An Dannsa Dub (led by Tom Spirals and Euan McLaughlin) have been making waves. Twice nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards as well as the '23 SAMAs, the band has garnered critical acclaim for their ability to seamlessly blend the mystical sounds of Gaelic song and traditional Scottish instruments with the pulsating rhythms and deep basslines of digital dub.

A celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar who has been voted into the top threeguitarists in the world by US magazine ‘Guitar Player’, Juan Martín learned his art inthe land of his origin, Málaga, Andalucia.

Eric Oldham, Railway Photographer with John Hillier

For more than 20 years, Skerryvore have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of traditional Scottish music and contemporary rock.

Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The Levellers.

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show.

Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe alongside stars Sally Simpson (Fiddle) and Ali Hutton (Guitar). Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.

Rascal the Elf has been incredibly naughty at Santa‘s Grotto and is now banned from taking the sleigh ride on the longest night, to deliver all the presents to the children of the world. Instead, she has to stay at home in Santa‘s kitchen and make the special Christmas cakes for them to eat when they return.

Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.

Midwinter Break is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.

From Academy and BAFTA Award–winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty, The Hand of God), La Grazia is a sweeping exploration of love, duty, and personal freedom. Featuring a virtuoso performance by Toni Servillo – winner of the Best Actor Award at the 2025 Venice Film Festival – this heartfelt masterwork is a profound meditation on the choices that define a life.

Watch and learn new festive tips to help you in the kitchen this Christmas. Live Cookery From Steph Moon and Sandy Docherty.

Settle Victoria Hall is 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.

Settle Victoria Hall is 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.

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

A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life. This is ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Charles Dickens performed it himself, drawn directly from his original reading script.

Experience the magic of the movies in a festive celebration of music performed by a captivating cello quartet. From beloved film classics to heartwarming holiday favourites, this enchanting concert blends the rich, expressive sound of four cellos with unforgettable cinematic melodies.

Just Trains with John Whiteley

We are thrilled to welcome British Rhythm 'n' Blues legends Dr. Feelgood .. Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970's Dr. Feelgood have become one of the most popular live rhythm and blues acts in the world.

Life-affirming songs of social conscience in immaculate 3 part harmony.

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic.

Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. 

Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years.

Celebrating 50 years of Wish You Were Here

Pink Floydian is an 8-piece tribute band dedicated to paying homage to the greatest progressive rock band of all time, Pink Floyd.

For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil.

Acclaimed songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight-The Songs of Joni Mitchell' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.

Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, the four lovers plunging into a dizzying world of shifting reality, where truth becomes increasingly unstable.

Remember the time when music made you feel excited and alive, when every new song grabbed you and wouldn't let go? Beatles Complete are returning to Settle Victoria Hall for one unforgettable night of pure Beatlemania.

The singer who fronted Kasabian through their biggest triumphs from 1997 to 2020 is hitting the road. With eleven platinum records and five consecutive UK number one albums, Meighan is a generational frontman headlining festivals, storming the charts, and commanding headlines across a defining era of British music.

Rock That Country is a professional contemporary country trio delivering a high-energy live show built around strong vocals, tight three-part harmonies and engaging musicianship.

Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. A handpicked curation of award-winning short films, showcasing breathtaking landscapes, and bold expeditions.

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…

It’s time to zig-a-zig-ah your way into the weekend! The ultimate 90s night out is here!

That’s So 90s – The 90’s Nostalgia Party

Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. A handpicked curation of award-winning short films, showcasing breathtaking landscapes, and bold expeditions.

Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love.

As the daughter of Sylvia and Gerry Anderson, Dee Anderson, lived and breathed the magic of Thunderbirds as a child. And now she’s paying a heartfelt tribute to the boundless imagination and thrilling adventures that defined a generation.

Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police.

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s mesmerising ballet.

Step behind the scenes of Madchester royalty for an unforgettable night of music, memories, and legendary Northern wit.

Multi-platinum British soul legend Kenny Thomas will take to the stage with an intimate new theatre show, Thinking About Your Love – An Evening of Stories and Songs.