Download on Google Play or Apple App Store The Spring Lambs and friends have taken up residence in The Piece Hall courtyard. But can you track them all down? We have just launched The Piece Hall Go Play AR (augmented reality) mobile app. The ‘Spring Surprises’ trail encourages families to find a series of characters who are hidden...
The Great Get Together A free event to celebrate kindness with free food, live music, family activities and entertainment. The event, which takes place on Saturday 19 June from 11.30am, marks both The Great Get Together, an initiative inspired by the late Jo Cox designed to bring people together to celebrate what they have in...
SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 JUNE, 11AM - 5PM FREE ENTRY A jam-packed weekend of outdoor family entertainment, with street theatre, slapstick comedy and circus, plus some of our favourite food and drink pops ups. Featuring: ARTIZANI PRESENTS DESERT ISLAND DISCS A tropical island, a gramophone, flotsam, jetsam and one hapless castaway. 20 years pass...
Brodstock Warm Up Sessions Live music is back and we’re bringing some of the best local bands and performers to The Piece Hall bandstand on four charming Saturday afternoons in July (…the four consecutive Saturday’s before Brodstock itself). Calderdale’s Brodstock Music Festival has really grabbed the attention over recent years. Every summer, Woodhead Park in...
HIDDEN HISTORIES: DEEDS NOT WORDS ‘I went to gaol a rebel but I have come out a regular terror.’ Halifax born Laura Annie Willson was twice imprisoned in 1907 for her actions in support of women’s suffrage. During her campaigning she encountered violent assaults and threats but she was never deterred and declared, ‘If they...
Workshop Wednesdays Workshop Wednesdays are all about having fun and celebrating creativity! Join us at the activity cart in The Piece Hall courtyard and have a go at weaving, drawing, paper-craft, and pom pom making! Activities cost £1 – £2. Just turn up, no need to book.
Butties & Brass A real treat, as a Piece Hall favourite returns. Butties & Brass combines traditional Yorkshire fayre with some of our favourite local musicians on the bandstand. SUNDAY 8 AUGUST 11am – 1pm – West Yorkshire Police Band SUNDAY 15 AUGUST 12pm – 2pm – Band of the Yorkshire Regiment
Summer Daze Family Fun Join us for a day of family fun as The Piece Hall courtyard comes to life with carnival creatures, food, music and creative workshops. Callaloo Carnival Arts bring the sights & sounds of Carnival to The Piece Hall, featuring fabulous Carnival Creatures in a fun, interactive performance that will brighten everyone’s...
Fantastical Flying Machines Workshop Discover the curious true story of the first ever hot air balloon flight with author Moira Benoit who will read her fantastic children’s book ‘Rooso Takes to the Sky’ with a touch of performance and costume. Follow in the footsteps of inventor Joseph-Michel and join illustrator Louis Benoit in designing and...
