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 | Creative Kirklees
Latest Events, News and Opportunities
Wednesday, January 21st | Creativity is thriving across Kirklees as we move into the new year, thanks to the people who bring the district to life with their ideas. This newsletter gathers together the latest stories, opportunities, events, and inspiration from our creative community. February brings two great Festivals to Kirklees - the much‑loved Mrs Sunderland Festival, a highlight of our cultural calendar celebrating music, performance, and artistic talent and the Electric Spring Festival, an annual festival of cutting-edge electronic music with a programme of concerts, installations, workshops and symposia. The month also features Master the Game, a free 5‑day programme from Proper Job Theatre Company designed to help freelancers and creative business owners build skills and move toward financial independence. There are great opportunities available too, including a role for an Events Co‑ordinator with Kirklees Council, supporting the delivery of high‑quality events in the public realm at Our Cultural Heart. And if you’re looking to try something new, develop a skill, or simply create with others, there’s a fantastic range of workshops ready to spark your imagination. And remember you will find lots more at www.creativekirklees.com and www.musicinkirklees.co.uk |
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|  | The Orchestra of Opera North with David Pipe: Saint-Saëns’ ‘Organ’ Symphony | Thu, 22.1.2026 19:30 - 21:30 | Enjoy the finest of French classical music and expect maximum immersion in Saint-Seans' monumental 'Organ' Symphony when the pipes of the Father Willi ... Read more |
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 | Blues Double Headline: Martyn Roper + Memphis D | Fri, 23.1.2026 07:30 - 22:30 | A special double-headline blues night and a rare chance to catch two outstanding musicians together on one stage. Read more |
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| |  | Sleeping Beauty - Dewsbury Collegians AOS | Fri, 23.1.2026 19:00 - 21:30 | +3 | Dewsbury Collegians present Sleeping Beauty - A Pantomime by Alan P Frayn A Royal Princess has been born, She really is a cutie. And so begins this v ... Read more |
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 | Winter Adventure Days | Sat, 24.1.2026 10:00 - 15:00 | +5 | Join us for a trip up the line for our Winter Adventure Days Read more |
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| |  | HD8 Community Celebration | Sat, 24.1.2026 14:00 - 16:00 | An event to celebrate life in HD8 Read more |
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 | 'The New Winter Songbook' Album Launch Concert | Sat, 24.1.2026 15:00 - 16:30 | Soprano, Rebecca Lea and Pianist Caroline Jaya-Ratnam perform a selection of songs from their new album 'The New Winter Songbook'. Read more |
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| |  | Hepworth Band New Year Concert | Sun, 25.1.2026 15:00 - 17:00 | Join the Hepworth brass band for the opening concert of its 2026 series, with a glass of fizz and a programme of music to celebrate the new year in st ... Read more |
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 | Write...a few words to make someone's day! (Online) | Mon, 26.1.2026 12:00 - 13:00 | Join us online to hear to hear all about our uplifting letter writing project, be inspired and gather some ideas for your letters Read more |
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| |  | Lunchtime Organ Concert: James Vivian | Mon, 26.1.2026 13:00 - 14:00 | James Vivian is known to a worldwide audience through his work as Organist and Director of Music at St George's Chapel, Windsor, directing one of the ... Read more |
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 | Exhibition: Impressions From Nature by Stuart Brocklehurst | Tue, 27.1.2026 08:30 - Thu, 5.3.2026 16:30 | Explore a compelling new body of work by Stuart Brocklehurst, featuring mezzotints, wood engravings and linocut prints presented across a range of for ... Read more |
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| |  | Lunchtime Chamber Concert: Love Songs | Wed, 28.1.2026 12:30 - 13:30 | A selection of songs inspired by the trials and tribulations of love, separated by geography and fate. Read more |
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 | Turn Again Theatre presents Robin Hood the Pantomime | Wed, 28.1.2026 19:15 - 21:30 | +4 | When Robin Hood returns home from a far of land, he finds his father and lands taken by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. Will Robin, with the help ... Read more |
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| |  | 'A Real Pain' Film Screening | Thu, 29.1.2026 17:00 - 19:30 | Join us on Thursday 29 January at 5pm to watch 'A Real Pain', the first in a series of screenings from Cultures of Film in partnership with Holocaust ... Read more |
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 | Amanda Huggins - Writers Reading - In conversation with Friends of Marsden Library | Thu, 29.1.2026 19:30 - 21:00 | Join award-winning author Amanda Huggins for an evening of conversation and readings from her new novella, The Blue of You Read more |
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| |  | Master the Game | Mon, 2.2.2026 10:00 - Fri, 6.2.2026 16:00 | Creative development course delivered by Proper Job Theatre Company Read more |
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 | Iron Ladies | Sun, 8.2.2026 19:00 - 21:45 | Documentary about women involved in the Miner's Strike. Read more |
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| |  | Off Script: Youth Power Week at MakerWorld Huddersfield | Mon, 16.2.2026 11:00 - Fri, 20.2.2026 16:00 | MakerWorld, an initiative from The Children’s Art Gallery, is offering courses for young creatives this February half term, with a week of hands-on wo ... Read more |
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 | Electric Spring Festival | Wed, 18.2.2026 12:00 - Sat, 21.2.2026 23:00 | An annual festival of cutting-edge electronic music over 4 days and nights with programme of concerts, installations, workshops and symposia. Read more |
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| Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival |
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|  | Mrs S Festival: Stage and Screen | Sun, 1.2.2026 17:45 - 19:00 | A culmination of a day's adult singing workshop of Stage and Screen favourites. £10 with concessions plus booking fee Read more |
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 | Mrs S Festival: Tiny Strings Big Voices | Thu, 12.2.2026 19:00 - 20:00 | Culmination of the key stage 2 workshop day £5 with concessions plus booking fee Read more |
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| |  | Mrs S Festival: Youth Choir Classes | Fri, 13.2.2026 18:30 - 21:30 | Three Youth Choir Classes £5 with concessions plus booking fee Read more |
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 | Mrs S Festival: Dance Showcase | Tue, 17.2.2026 19:00 - 21:30 | A evening of varied dance performances from local dance groups. £10 with concessions plus booking fee Read more |
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| |  | Discofest at Mrs S Festival | Fri, 20.2.2026 13:00 - 16:00 | Adult disco (adults only) £5 plus booking fee Read more |
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 | Mrs S Festival: Last Nght of the Festival | Sat, 21.2.2026 19:00 - 22:00 | A showcase of some of the best performances over the last eleven days and the adult choir finals. £10 plus concessions plus booking fee Read more |
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|  | Thursday Taster Throwing sessions with David Preston | Thu, 22.1.2026 18:00 - 20:00 | +2 | Thursday Taster Throwing sessions with David Preston Read more |
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| Write...a few words to make someone's day! (Online) | Mon, 26.1.2026 12:00 - 13:00 | Join us online to hear to hear all about our uplifting letter writing project, be inspired and gather some ideas for your letters Read more |
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| |  | Henna inspired mug painting | Thu, 29.1.2026 18:30 - 20:30 | Discover the beauty of traditional henna art in a vibrant new way! Read more |
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 | Paper Stencil Print Workshop | Sat, 31.1.2026 11:00 - 12:00 | +2 | Screen printing is fun, fast, and wonderfully satisfying! This mini workshop is a great way to introduce people to the process using simple, low-tech ... Read more |
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| |  | Still Life Drawing w. Annie Roche | Tue, 3.2.2026 10:00 - 16:00 | A fantastic full day workshop with artist and tutor Annie Read more |
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 | Discover your folk story: a FREE creative workshop with Northern Rascals | Wed, 4.2.2026 11:00 - 12:30 | Join dance-theatre company Northern Rascals for a warm, welcoming creative workshop exploring the folk stories that shape who we are. Read more |
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| |  | An Introduction to Boro and Sashiko style stitching and mending | Sat, 7.2.2026 12:00 - 14:00 | Learn the basics of Boro and Sashiko style stitching and mending. Read more |
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 | New 2026 Fused and Stained Glass Workshops with glass artist Louise Watson | Sat, 21.3.2026 11:00 - Sat, 4.7.2026 15:00 | Upcoming 2026 dates available for Fused and Stained Glass Workshops with Royal College of Art trained glass artist Louise Watson at her studio, Upper ... Read more |
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|  | Grant Access Point Registration | Did you know that voluntary and community groups and social enterprises (VCSE) must register with the Grants Access Point (GAP) before applying for an ... Read more |
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 | Mirfield Piano Walk 2026 - Crowd Funding Project | Mirfield Piano Walk (MPW) will take place on Sunday 17 May this year and their crowd funding campaign closes at the end of January. Read more |
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| |  | Gordon Stewart returns to Huddersfield Town Hall for his Annual Organ Recital | Gordon Stewart's annual concert will take place at Huddersfield Town Hall on Monday 9 February. Read more |
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 | Hepworth Band looks forward to the opening concert of its 2026 series | Hepworth Band is In a celebratory mood as it looks forward to the new year and the opening concert of its 2026 series at Christ Church, New Mill on Su ... Read more |
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| |  | Our Cultural Heart is opening in 2026! | Huddersfield town centre is stepping into an exciting new chapter, and you’re invited along for the ride. Read more |
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 | February Half Term at Kirklees Museums and Galleries | Check out what's on at our Museums this Half Term! Read more |
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| Opportunities to watch out for |
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|  | Freelance/Casual Technicians at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield - 27 January Open Call | We’re hosting an open call for freelance and casual technicians who are interested in working with us at Lawrence Batley Theatre. Read more |
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 | Clore Duffield Foundation: The Clore Fellowship Programme Deadline 5 February | The Fellowship Programme aims to shape emerging creative leaders through in-depth learning, tailored as far as possible to the needs, aspirations and ... Read more |
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| |  | The Youth Music NextGen Fund: Next deadline 6 February 2026 | The Youth Music NextGen Fund offers young creatives grants of up to £3,000 to make their ideas happen. Read more |
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 | Oscillate - Open Call for Huddersfield Artists | OSCILLATE is a rolling exhibition programme at AMPED CAFE, offering local artists a four-week exhibition opportunity. Deadline 12 February Read more |
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| |  | Events Co-ordinator: Events Team, Kirklees Council Deadline 22 February | The Events Coordinator will support the Events Team in planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality events in the public realm events square in ... Read more |
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 | Have A Kind Word With Yourself: The Workshops | A four-week online writing course helping you to keep creative, kind and connected. Read more |
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