hcmf// is an annual, international festival of contemporary and new music, over 10 days consisting of approximately 50 events, including concerts, music-theatre, dance, multi-media, talks and film, with a related Learning and Participation programme devised and implemented to reflect the artistic programme and respond to regional need.

Holmbridge Rural Fairs are delighted to be back this year in St David's Church Hall for our fabulous Christmas Fair. Our festive event will take place on Saturday 20th November from 10am - 4pm.

Do join us to enjoy a fantastic selection of stalls, run by our St David's Church volunteers, African charity partners and local crafters. You will be spoiled for choice so support local, get your Christmas shopping off to a great start and treat yourself too.

Our popular cafe will be back this year, but will be located in St David’s Church, next to the hall. Once you’ve enjoyed browsing all the stalls at the fair pop over to this light and airy space for a relaxing cuppa and our delicious home baked cakes and snacks.

This local community event has been attracting people from Huddersfield and the surrounding areas for years and is a permanent fixture on the Bonfire Calendar

Based at Crosland Hill near the Sands House Public House and just above the World Famous Standard Fireworks factory, the event attracts many thousands of people each year. The Bonfire and Firework Display raises thousands of pounds with all proceeds going back into the local community.

Join us for our Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza at the Stafflex Arena on Friday 1st November.

Cafe, bar and refreshments will be available on the night - everyone is welcome!
Beer tent, children's fairground rides and stalls.

Gates open - 6pm
Bonfire - 7pm
Fireworks 8pm

Festive Fun & Music, Santa's Grotto,
Festive Food & Drink!
Parade with Celebrities
Switch On!
Fireworks
And closing events

Come and Meet Santa at The Kingsgate Shopping Centre

Booking is not mandatory, but arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Photo packages are available for an additional fee. See Grotto Elves for more information.

Huddersfield Winter Festival is returning to St George’s Square complete with the hugely popular Scandinavian teepee.

Over the weekend more than fifty bands will be competing across all sections seeking the honour of representing Yorkshire at the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. With some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, Rothwell and many others all competing in the Championship Section, few contests are so fiercely competitive. 

The Parade will consist of floats, pipe band, Ceili group, Celtic Rock band, samba bands, Brass Band, Majorette Troupe, Morris Dancers, themed characters and various organisations representing the spectrum of the Irish Community within Huddersfield and other associated groups.

The Parade starts at 1pm finishing between 2 and 2.30pm, continuing with a full programme of entertainment afterwards at Huddersfield Irish Centre.

The parade, supported by the Government of Ireland and Kirklees Council

Live from the centre of Huddersfield

Over the weekend more than fifty bands will be competing across all sections seeking the honour of representing Yorkshire at the finals of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. With some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, Rothwell and many others all competing in the Championship Section, few contests are so fiercely competitive. 

Join us for an annual celebration of books and authors, poetry and performance, with community, accessibility and inclusivity at its heart. Meet your favourite authors, discover new talent, hone your own skills or simply come along and enjoy the entertainment on offer. Many free or low-cost events, some with live subtitling by Stagetext, and AccessAble Access Guides to key venues.

Golcar Lily Day is in the dynamic village of Golcar, on the edge of Huddersfield where the locals are known as Golcar Lilies. The local village fete, has an art exhibition, face painting for the children and fun and events for all ages.

Colne Valley Museum will be open all day offering children's make-it-and-take-it-home activities as well as baking the famous Golcar Lily Loaf in the Victorian kitchen. There will be ongoing craft demonstrations throughout the day and delicious homemade cakes etc on sale in the cafe.

Golcar Lily Day takes over Golcar village each year bringing live music, dancing, stalls, food and drink, children's activities and more.

The village fete also boasts a parade, competitions, beer tent, morris dancers, tractor pull.

A fun day out for all the family.

Doggy Dash For Life Huddersfield is a sponsored 3.5 km run (or jog or walk) around the beautiful surroundings of Beaumont Park in Huddersfield.

The event raises money for two charities:
- Cancer Research UK
- RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch

All participants receive a goodie bag per entry, plus rosettes for each dog taking part. We also have an obedience display, stalls and a fun dog show to enjoy on the day.
We encourage you to sign up early to get our early bird registration discount and have plenty of time to start collecting your sponsorship!

The Yorkshire Motorsport Festival has evolved both from the organisers’ extraordinary passion for all things vehicle-related and their frustration at the lack of large-scale motorsports events in the North of England. The initial concept for the Festival rapidly evolved into far more than a historic Hillclimb.

It is now an all-out entertainment extravaganza with something for everyone to see and do. Live music, shopping, sheep shows, a fairground, fine food and drinks, are all on offer for Festival ticket holders.

As in the past there will be games, rides, food stalls and much more. There is also musical treats. We have usually been very lucky with the weather and lots of ice cream has been consumed on the day!

25+ venues and groups around the Holme Valley and Colne Valley areas, displaying and selling the work of local artists.
Unfortunately we will not be running the main exhibition in the Civic Hall this year due to ongoing Covid restrictions, but hope Artweek can return in full for 2022.

Pop into Meltham to see the locally made scarecrows on the Meltham Scarecrow trail, the kids will love it!
Local stalls and a pop up bar for the adults.

RAISING FUNDS FOR HUDDERSFIELD YMCA R.U.F.C AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES

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Watch our video featuring highlights from the Festival

Honley Show are ringing the changes in this our hundredth year by putting on a celebration of all things Honley Show right back in the centre of the village where it all started. There will be traditional activities with a 1920’s theme – fancy dress prizes will be awarded – alongside the usual food and drink stalls, entertainments and outdoor shopping opportunities. There will be plenty of animals to see though not all the usual full-blown competitions will be held this year.

Kingsgate Student Shopping Event

It’s back! Our Student Shopping Event returns Thursday 7th October for one night only!

Join us for a night of exclusive discounts and fantastic freebies!!

Kingsgate, Huddersfield’s premier shopping centre invite you to our student only shopping event with over 50 stores, including JD, HMV, Body Shop, New Look, Pandora, River Island, TK Maxx, Stormfront, PNK & Waterstones & more. New to Kingsgate this year is our Independent Quarter, packed with Indie Shops including sweet treats, vegan products, beauty, vintage clothing and more.

Enjoy our pop up bar, tempting street foods, exclusive discounts and freebies. Doors open at 6:00pm but to avoid disappointment make sure you register via the link below to guarantee your place.

Watch past video here!