 | Creative Kirklees
Latest Events, News and Opportunities
Thursday, May 14th | Our newsletter is arriving a day later than usual - but for an exciting reason. A major new funding opportunity has launched today, and we wanted you to be the first to hear about it. The Kirklees ‘Seasons of Culture – Nature’ programme is part of a new regional initiative celebrating creativity and the natural environment, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Applications are now open to those working across Kirklees in the creative and cultural sector - from third‑sector organisations and grassroots community groups to registered creative businesses, sole traders and freelancers. Whether it’s outdoor performances, exhibitions, community growing projects or sustainable creative practice, this programme supports ideas that bring people together, connect communities with nature and champion a greener future. The deadline for applications is 10 June, so please do spread the word about this brilliant opportunity. Remember Huddersfield Literature Festival continues to fill the town with inspiring events until 17 May and with the school holidays approaching, Kirklees has a brilliant mix of children and family activities in store, from hands‑on arts and crafts to interactive shows and workshops. There’s a whole host of other brilliant events and opportunities happening across the region in addition to those included in our newsletter below, so please check our websites, new highlights are added regularly. www.creativekirklees.com and www.musicinkirklees.co.uk |
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|  | DISORDER Daytimer! Alternative 80s Daytime Event | Sat, 16.5.2026 15:00 - 22:00 | Disorder, the premier Alternative 80s Night in Huddersfield, is back as a daytime event for the first time! Starting at 3pm and finishing at 10pm. Read more |
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 | Once Upon a Dance - Paris Cherise Dance Company | Sat, 16.5.2026 16:00 - 18:30 | Paris Cherise Dance Company Presents... Once upon a time there stood a dance school filled with passion, dedication, and extraordinary talent. Within ... Read more |
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| |  | Paddock Orchestra - Summer Concert | Sat, 16.5.2026 19:30 - 21:30 | Join Paddock Orchestra for an inspiring evening of live music at Salendine Nook Baptist Church on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 7.30pm. Read more |
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 | The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep | Sat, 4.4.2026 10:00 - Wed, 30.9.2026 16:00 | Fourteen life-size reproductions of National Gallery paintings are to be displayed throughout the Oakwell estate. Read more |
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| |  | Starting Points by Phil Russell - OSCILLATE | Sat, 2.5.2026 09:00 - Fri, 29.5.2026 15:00 | There are two sorts of writers; those who start with detailed plot & character, & those that leap into an idea to see where it takes them. As a potter ... Read more |
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 | Mirfield Piano Walk | Sun, 17.5.2026 12:30 - 17:45 | Experience the harmony of classical piano music and Yorkshire charm at the Mirfield Piano Walk, a unique free, walking, cultural and musical event whe ... Read more |
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| |  | A Walk Through Lindley’s History | Sun, 17.5.2026 14:30 - 16:30 | Join David Verguson for a walk though Lindley’s history looking at terraced housing and mansions. Read more |
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 | Spring Soundtracks Concert | Sun, 17.5.2026 15:00 - 16:45 | Denby Dale Ladies Choir Spring Concert featuring songs from film and theatre Read more |
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| |  | MYnetwork Huddersfield May 2026 Meet Up | Wed, 20.5.2026 09:00 - 11:00 | Looking to expand your network and spark new opportunities? Join us for the May MYnetwork Meetup, where Huddersfield’s business professionals come t ... Read more |
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 | West Rock - Music & Ale Festival | Fri, 22.5.2026 19:00 - 22:00 | +2 | 3 days. 8 bands. 30+ beers 🤘🏼 West Rock is a 3 day live rock music and beer festival, running over Spring Bank holiday weekend 22-24 May. Read more |
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| |  | Makers Market | Sun, 24.5.2026 10:00 - 16:00 | +1 | Celebrate the season at our Spring Makers Market, a vibrant showcase of creativity inspired by nature, new beginnings, and the joy of handmade. Read more |
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 | Neddy Goes To Glasto | Wed, 27.5.2026 20:00 - 21:00 | +1 | Neddy goes to Glasto is a high-voltage, one-woman rollercoaster through grief, sisterhood and the strange magic of losing - and maybe finding - yourse ... Read more |
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| Huddersfield Literature Festival |
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|  | An Audience with Sunny Ormonde – The Archers’ Lilian Bellamy | Wed, 13.5.2026 19:00 - 20:00 | Celebrate 75 years of The Archers and 25+ years of the inimitable Lilian Bellamy in this special audience with actor Sunny Ormonde. Read more |
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 | Stu Hennigan – Keshed | Wed, 13.5.2026 19:00 - 20:30 | Yorkshire writer, poet and musician Stu Hennigan talks about his dark, complex, and visceral debut novel Keshed, an unflinching character study explor ... Read more |
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| |  | Exploring Literature, Creative Writing and Poetry in Creative Health | Thu, 14.5.2026 13:00 - 16:00 | This lunchtime networking and afternoon workshop invites anyone interested in the power of words to explore the role of literature, creative writing a ... Read more |
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 | The Arts Dividend with Darren Henley | Thu, 14.5.2026 17:30 - 18:30 | Your chance to hear insights from Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley about the current landscape of arts and culture, and pose your qu ... Read more |
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| |  | Radical Georgian Women Writers | Thu, 14.5.2026 18:00 - 20:00 | Mary Lister inherited five volumes of largely unknown letters collected by her great-great-grandmother Theresa Lister/Lewis, herself a novelist histor ... Read more |
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 | A Celebration of the Huddersfield Ukrainian Community | Thu, 14.5.2026 19:00 - 20:00 | An evening celebrating the local Ukrainian community with song, dance and an illustrated talk. Read more |
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| |  | Online: The Grieving Body - an interview | Fri, 15.5.2026 09:00 - 23:59 | An online interview with Mary-Frances O'Connor, author of The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. Read more |
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 | These Isles – with Brian Groom | Fri, 15.5.2026 14:00 - 15:00 | From the bestselling author of Northerners comes a rich and timely cultural, historical and social examination of the entwined histories of Britain an ... Read more |
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| School Holiday Activities |
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|  | Young Engineers | Fri, 22.5.2026 10:00 - 15:00 | Enjoy some weekday fun with your Young Engineer at one of our toddler/preschooler days! The Young Engineers experience is a scaled down version of a ... Read more |
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 | May Half Term | Sat, 23.5.2026 00:00 - Sun, 31.5.2026 00:00 | Let’s go fly a kite! Explore the great outdoors this May Half Term with hands-on activities, pit village pastimes and much more. Read more |
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| |  | Healing Heritage: Garden Walk and Workshop | Tue, 26.5.2026 10:00 - 12:00 | +1 | Discover the folklore, medicine and magic of Oakwell Hall’s historic gardens! Read more |
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 | Cliffe House | Spring Bank Holiday Activity - FAMILY NATURE TRAIL 2026 | Tue, 26.5.2026 10:00 - 11:00 | +3 | Activity Information Get outdoors and enjoy our fun family nature trail around the grounds of Cliffe House. The trail is family and buggy friendly, so ... Read more |
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| |  | Creating Comics at Kirklees Libraries | Tue, 26.5.2026 10:30 - 12:00 | +4 | Join us to learn how to draw Manga, Kawaii, Comic Strips and Superheroes Read more |
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 | Family Craft Workshop at Standedge Visitor Centre | Tue, 26.5.2026 13:00 - 15:00 | A friendly crafty SCRAPtastic workshop suitable for ages 3-12 is at Standege Visitor Centre in Marsden on Tuesday 26th May. Read more |
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| |  | Little Red Riding Hood | Tue, 26.5.2026 13:00 - 13:40 | +2 | This half term discover a reimagining of the much loved fairytale, Little Red Riding Hood, the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy the m ... Read more |
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 | Family Craft Workshop at Acorn & Pip | Wed, 27.5.2026 14:00 - 16:00 | A friendly crafty SCRAPtastic workshop suitable for ages 3-12 is at Acorn and Pip on Wednesday 27th May. Read more |
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| |  | Dinky Disco | Fri, 29.5.2026 12:00 - 13:00 | Come on 24 hour parents! Bring out your little ravers for Huddersfield's coolest daytime dance party. Read more |
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 | Scraptastic Storytime at Marsden Library | Fri, 29.5.2026 14:00 - 15:00 | Read a story and create an animal mask for free. Booking essential Read more |
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|  | Playing with Earth & Fire | Sat, 16.5.2026 11:00 - Sun, 17.5.2026 13:00 | Join us in this exciting collaboration between ourselves from Globe Arts, Katherine from North Light Potters, and Rosie & Steve at Edibles. Read more |
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 | Knitting & Crochet Guild Huddersfield Branch Meeting - May includes a workshop on HAIRPIN CROCHET. | Thu, 21.5.2026 19:30 - 21:30 | Hairpin Crochet Workshop Read more |
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| |  | Creative Collage with Jane Wilson | Sat, 23.5.2026 11:00 - 13:00 | Join our Resident Artist, Jane Wilson for a morning of creative collage where you will explore this form of art with a mindful approach. Read more |
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 | Saturday Throwing Taster Sessions | Sat, 23.5.2026 11:00 - 13:00 | +1 | Give Pottery Throwing a try! Read more |
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| |  | Make Your Own Paint Palette | Mon, 25.5.2026 18:00 - 20:00 | Make your own Ceramic Paint Palette at Globe 2 with Lauren Read more |
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 | Quilt Huddersfield May | Thu, 28.5.2026 11:00 - 15:00 | +1 | The May session of Quilt Huddersfield is all about the courthouse steps quilt block. Read more |
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| |  | Weekly Evening Clay Classes at the Sculpture Lounge | Mon, 1.6.2026 18:30 - Mon, 20.7.2026 21:00 | 8 week clay hand-building course -Monday 6.30pm – 9pm. Focused on developing your hand-building skills to produce sculptural works, of various scales. Read more |
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 | WOVEN'S World Stitch Day | Sun, 7.6.2026 11:00 - 16:00 | Join WOVEN for a vibrant celebration of the universal language of stitch and textiles at Oakwell Hall this summer Read more |
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|  | Holmfirth Arts Festival is ready for a fantastic free weekend | Holmfirth Arts Festival is ready for a fantastic weekend from 12-14 June, taking place in the centre of Holmfirth. All events are free this year, but ... Read more |
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 | Seasons of Culture: Nature - Funding Deadline 10 June | We are delighted to launch Seasons of Culture - Nature A new grant programme supporting creative projects inspired by the natural environment, taking ... Read more |
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| Opportunities to watch out for |
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|  | AI tools for your website: HDK Webinar - 21 May | Learn how you can harness this new technology to improve your online presence Read more |
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 | The Hepworth Wakefield Harvest Festival 2026: Applications open for Stall Holders Deadline 25 May | If you make or sell artisan food and drink, books, blankets, candles, ceramics, textiles, homeware, plants, prints, vintage items, vinyl, or seasonal ... Read more |
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| |  | Wakefield Exchange: Helios: Artwalk Callout Deadline 25 May | This summer, WX will host Helios, a giant inflatable sun artwork - to celebrate this, they are inviting artists across the region to take part in a sp ... Read more |
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 | Hebden Bridge Print Fair 19 & 20 Sept 2026: Deadline for exhibitors 31 May | An opportunity to promote and sell your print work and network with other artists in a town known for its creativity. Read more |
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| |  | The UK Government Games Fund : Starter Fund | The UKGF Starter Fund is designed to support graduate, very early‑stage and solo UK games developers at the beginning of their professional journey, h ... Read more |
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 | Art Fund - Student Opportunities Deadline 26 June | Student Opportunities benefit both visual arts organisations and students in a range of exciting and transformative ways. Read more |
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