Bookmark this page for all the latest gigs in and around the Calder Valley. As well as great gigs, our local venues have loads going on – open mic, cinema, even UFO group meets. Discover more at: The Trades Club, The Golden Lion, The Grayston Unity, The Blind Pig and The Puzzle.
Saturday 6th June, 2026
HEARTICAL ROOTS, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – A full-on celebration of reggae culture, with Mighty Griff, 2KT The Cooler, and Bama Mike bringing the heavy sounds all night long. Special guests Veteran Sound from Chapeltown, Leeds — with Daddy Yuxi and Moses — join the session for a Dread Day to remember. Free entry. More>
CRAIG CHRISTIAN + CRAZY P + JAMES HOLROYD, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Kelvin Andrews and Balearic Mike. More>
RESONANCE.CALDER, Octagonal Chapel (Heptonstall) – Unearthing new sounds from an ancient kingdom with the Resonance.Calder crew. John Haycock performs his new album What Remains with Dan Bridgwood-Hill at the historic chapel in the hilltop village of Heptonstall. The line-up also includes Magpahi (Alison Cooper) conjuring her folk drenched synths with celestial vocals. More>
RUPCHA FARMS, The Blind Pig (Sowerby Bridge) – More>
SHED SEVEN, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
SQUARE PEG, Ginger Tiger (Todmorden) – More>
DISAFFECT + RETSU + UNDER THE INFLUENCES, 1 in 12 (Bradford) – More>
NUCLEAR FISHING + THREE MILE MOTORWAY + MARIANA, The Northern Quarter (Huddersfield) – Local bands showcase. More>
Sunday 7th June, 2026
SUNDAY EASY PRESENTS: MATT WILDE, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Doors 2pm. Manchester-based pianist, producer and composer Matt brings a distinctive sound that sits at the crossroads of jazz improvisation and electronic beat-making. Influenced by the sample-heavy work of Madlib, JDilla, and Pete Rock, his music carries a deep connection to hip hop while remaining rooted in jazz. More>
THE BOOTHTOWN RATS, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – In the bar, from 4pm. The Boothtown Rats are a local acoustic duo inspired by folk / singer-songwriter genres. More>
JUNI HABEL, Natural Endings (Todmorden) – Norwegian folk star Juni plays in support of her new album Evergreen In Your Mind on local label Basin Rock. More>
BILL NACE & FLO CHRISTMAN, Nan Moor’s (Todmorden) – More>
NICK HALL + LEO BRAZIL + SLO BLOME, 1 in 12 (Bradford) – Triple folk showcase. More>
Tuesday 9th June, 2026
CHILD, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
Wednesday 10th June, 2026
DANIEL KITSON – WORK IN PROGRESS, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Daniel Kitson is working on a new show. He’s hoping, once again, to make something better than before: Really funny, maybe a bit sad, intermittently thought provoking, slightly audacious and, ideally, completely unfathomable. More>
STEPHEN FRETWELL, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
Thursday 11th June, 2026
DANIEL KITSON – WORK IN PROGRESS, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Daniel Kitson is back for a second night of new-show experimentation. He’s hoping, once again, to make something better than before: Really funny, maybe a bit sad, intermittently thought provoking, slightly audacious and, ideally, completely unfathomable. More>
PINK BREATH OF HEAVEN + CALLIS, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – A reverie of shimmering guitars, haunting melodies and introspective lyricism. More>
MADNESS, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
THE WILDHEARTS, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
CAST, The Picturedome (Holmfirth) – More>
Friday 12th June, 2026
THE ORB, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Influential English electronic music collective, founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and Jimmy Cauty, which pioneered the ambient house genre. Known for their psychedelic, dub-infused soundscapes and extensive use of samples, their music provided the soundtrack for London’s chill-out rooms in the late 80s. More>
TUPPENNY BUNTERS + WONKY PUSS, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – Two-piece piano and drums outfit, using vintage gear and distinct vocals to create an electrifying set of original songs that encompass music hall, baroque, garage, punk and new wave. More>
THE POOR BOYS + SHAKE RAG, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – Blues punk local legends headlining. In support, a four-piece punk-blues outfit from Manchester. More>
TOM CARUANA & CUTTERS + SEEK THE NORTHERNER, Ginger Tiger (Todmorden) – More>
MADNESS, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
BENTHEAD, The Blind Pig (Sowerby Bridge) – More>
JOHN HELLIWELL (Supertramp) & TODMORDEN YOUTH ORCHESTRA, St Mary’s Church (Todmorden) – A Music for the Many event. More>
Saturday 13th June, 2026
THE ORB, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – A second successive night for the famed electronic outfit that achieved commercial success with hit albums Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld and the chart-topping U.F. Orb in the early 90s. More>
PARANOID LONDON + SYD MINSKY + MATTHEW HUM, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Syd and Matt’s monthly ‘Everything Is True’ night. More>
EMBRACE, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
JOHN HAYCOCK + MARK TRANTER, Ginger Tiger (Todmorden) – More>
COSMIC CABARET, The Blind Pig (Sowerby Bridge) – More>
LINDEN POMEROY, Nan Moor’s (Todmorden) – Devotional guitar. More>
WHISKEY SUNSET, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
THE COULDN’T CARE LESS + THE BORED & IGNORED, 1 in 12 (Bradford) – Album launch gig. More>
THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE, The Picturedome (Holmfirth) – More>
Sunday 14th June, 2026
THE SUNDAY SALON, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Doors 2pm. The Sunday Salon invites you to enjoy a louche and relaxed afternoon of music, book readings, songs and poetry. Special guest artist is the wonderful Amy Rigby who has established herself as one of America’s enduring underground/cult/indie artists, combining the insight and humour of country and folk songwriting with classic rock craftsmanship and punk DIY spirit. Amy will be reading from and launching her new memoir Girl to Country. More>
SANDI THOM, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Scottish neo-folk-rock singer-songwriter, best known for her 2006 viral hit I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair). Sandi made music history by pioneering online live-streamed concerts from her London flat to secure her breakthrough major-label record deal. More>
NORTHERN STAR ORGAN TRIO, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – Groove-based Hammond trio who play a winning mixture of instrumental soul classics, rare groove and originals with a definitive nod to 1960’s Blue Note recordings. More>
PAUL WELLER, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
MOSSY CHRISTIAN & MEGAN WISDOM, Hollins Mill (Sowerby Bridge) – Ryburn Folk Club event. More>
Tuesday 16th June, 2026
GARBAGE + SKUNK ANANSIE, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
WAYSIDE, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
Wednesday 17th June, 2026
THE BEACH BOYS, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
Thursday 18th June, 2026
JIM GHEDI, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Although clearly well-versed in the history of folk music, Jim Ghedi stands out as a potential torchbearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers. His latest album, Wasteland, released on Tod label Basin Rock, received wide critical acclaim last year. More>
TIAN QIYI, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – A genre-defying sibling duo creating immersive live experiences by blending traditional Chinese and Mongolian instruments with dub, post-punk and experimental grooves. More>
WHITE SAIL + TIDE GLASS, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – White Sail are a folk trio from York. All three are multi-instrumentalists adding mandolin, Celtic harp, Appalachian dulcimer, shruti box, trumpet, flute, woodwind, percussion and hand drums into the mix. More>
AMY MACDONALD, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
THE NORTHERN THREADS, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK, The Picturedome (Holmfirth) – More>
Friday 19th June, 2026
BANCO DE GAIA, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Banco de Gaia – aka Toby Marks – has been performing and releasing for over 35 years. His legacy is as glittering as it is diverse, ranging from Hollywood film sound credits to the acclaimed Last Train to Lhasa, first released in 1995. Toby’s live audio-visual performances are renowned for their explosive, cutting-edge quality: from sampling wizardry fused with haunting vocals and poignant acoustics, to genre-hopping musical instrumentals. More>
SOLSTICE WEEKENDER: BALEARIC BURGER, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – A heady, sun-kissed three days of house and beats kicks off featuring, across the weekend, Lisa Loud, Trevor Fung, Rolo from Woodentops, Sally Called Adam, Tee Mango, Bedford Falls Players, Freaky Social, Volvett (Live) and Virginia Tzioti. More>
CONTRAPTIONS + WEST ECHO THREE, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – A cutting-edge musical fusion of chaos and melody, hailing from the steel city of dreams, Sheffield. More>
THE KOOKS, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
HOT ROCKET TRIO, The Blind Pig (Sowerby Bridge) – More>
MC DEVVO, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
FROM THE JAM + RATTUS, The Picturedome (Holmfirth) – More>
Saturday 20th June, 2026
DAY DISCO, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – After a sell-out in May, Day Disco returns, with DJ Red Helen cranking out 80s classics. More>
BLYTH POWER + THE METATRONS, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – Headliners Blyth Power emerged in 1983 in the shadow of the anarcho-punk scene. In support, The Metatrons are a delightfully fuzzy riot-pop band from Hertfordshire. More>
SOLSTICE WEEKENDER: BALEARIC BURGER, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Day two. A heady, sun-kissed celebration of house and beats kicks off featuring, across the weekend, Lisa Loud, Trevor Fung, Rolo from Woodentops, Sally Called Adam, Tee Mango, Bedford Falls Players, Freaky Social, Volvett (Live) and Virginia Tzioti. More>
HOMECOMING BRASS BAND, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – Bradford-based band that plays African influenced music with a New Orleans twist. More>
ETHEL CAIN, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
CHERISHED TIMES The Blind Pig (Sowerby Bridge) – More>
GHOST UK, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
THIRD FLOOR + BEA BADILLA, The Northern Quarter (Huddersfield) – Brass-driven funk-powerhouse. More>
Sunday 21st June, 2026
THE HOT CLUB OF HALIFAX, The Dusty Miller (Mytholmroyd) – Hot Club Of Halifax are a charismatic bunch of all stars with an impeccable track record of delivering hot jazz, jazz Manouche and swing. A repertoire drawing strongly on the style of legendary manouche gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and branching out to include songs from the golden period of swing and jazz. The show will also feature a set by May Caulkin (saxophone), plus one or two special guests. Admission £5 on the door. Event by Mytholmroyd Jazz Cafe. More>
BELLE & SEBASTIAN, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
SOLSTICE WEEKENDER: BALEARIC BURGER, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – The weekend of heady, sun-kissed house and beats draws to a blissful close. More>
Monday 22nd June, 2026
KOALA BAR, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
Tuesday 23rd June, 2026
MCFLY, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
FARAH CHAMMA, 1 in 12 (Bradford) – Palestinian poet and performer known for her vibrant and unique spoken-word performances, in which she combines orality, acting and live music. More>
Wednesday 24th June, 2026
MCFLY, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
KING 810, The Parish / Amped (Huddersfield) – More>
Thursday 25th June, 2026
POETRY OPEN MIC, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – Keiron Higgins and Toria Garbutt present ‘The Living Room Sessions’ a night of poetry open to all styles and identities, seasoned or just starting out. Even if you don’t write, just turn up to hear some great poets entice you with the words they weave. More>
ROYAL OTIS, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
Friday 26th June, 2026
MIKI BERENYI TRIO + JON MCKAY’S REACTOR, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – MB3 was originally formed to promote Miki’s memoir – Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me From Success – accompanying her live book events with Lush covers. But as the band gelled, and with offers of gigs throughout 2023, MB3 gathered momentum and they’ve continued to tour the UK, Europe and the US. More>
TERI & THE ELECTRIC SUNRISE + ROSE GREENWOOD, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Lancashire-based psychedelic groove-rock and space-fusion band known for their immersive, full-sensory live shows. Featuring sprawling slide guitar, analog synth textures and custom laser projections, their sound blends heavy space-rock with tranquil, groovy interludes. More>
DARKHAUS BURLESQUE – GOTHIC AT ITS FINEST, The Grayston Unity (Halifax) – Step into a world where vintage glamour meets delicious mischief. The show blends old-school tease with a rebellious modern, dark twist—feathers, corsets, a life-size martini glass and more. More>
AMON ACID + JUKU, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – Heavy psychedelic rock group from Leeds founded in 2018 by couple Sarantis and Briony Charvas. Deeply rooted in space, garage and stoner rock, their music is an exquisite trip blending occult, hypnotic, doom-infused grooves with subtle hints of traditional Greek rhythms and gothic ambience. More>
ELLIE SAX, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
CHINA SHOP BULL, The Blind Pig (Sowerby Bridge) – More>
SKIES TURN BLACK, The Northern Quarter (Huddersfield) – More>
Saturday 27th June, 2026
WALT DISCO, The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Walt Disco make emotionally rich electronic rock with scale, confidence, and intent. Fronted by Jocelyn Si alongside Finlay McCarthy, Charlie Lock, Lewis Carmichael and Jack Martin, the band channel big feeling through deeply personal songwriting that is direct, immersive and fully formed. More>
MORA & THE FABULOUS WONDERFULS + KUSHTY RYE + KINAARA, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – SB Festival. More>
A LOVE FROM OUTER SPACE, The Golden Lion (Todmorden) – Sean Johnston and the Flightpath Estate DJs. More>
SOWERBY BRIDGE FESTIVAL, Various venues – More>
ROCKET 69 + THE KRAYONS + THE CLICK CLACKS + MARK LEAFF + OPERATION ALAN, 1 in 12 (Bradford) – Click Clacks and Operation Alan present a charity gig for Punk 4 The Homeless, raising money for Hope Orphanage in Sierra Leone. More>
Sunday 28th June, 2026
DES HORSFALL’S AMERICANA MINI FESTIVAL: FALLEN HORSES + GRAIN ELECTRIC + VIOLET HOURS , The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Doors 2.30pm. A Sunday afternoon mini-festival celebrating UK Americana. Headliners Fallen Horses came crashing out of the Calder Valley in the early 2000s with their explosive brand of country rock. After a live album, a major festival and a ‘six gigs in a day extravaganza’, they were gone. Fast forward 25 years and they’re back – for one day only. More>
RICHARD ORMROD’S INSTANT WORLD MUSIC ORCHESTRA, The Puzzle (Sowerby Bridge) – A 20-strong orchestra playing fantastic groove-led music, taking you on a whistle-stop musical tour of their many global influences – Jamaica, India, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Ethiopia, the Balkans, Japan, Trinidad, New York and more. More>
EMPIRE OF THE SUN, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
SOWERBY BRIDGE FESTIVAL, Various venues – More>
Tuesday 30th June, 2026
DIVORCE , The Trades Club (Hebden Bridge) – Fast-rising Nottingham-based quartet formed in 2021. The band describe their sound as “Wilco meets ABBA”, blending alt-country sensibilities with driving bass lines, grunge edges and theatrical harmonies. More>
BOWLING FOR SOUP, The Piece Hall (Halifax) – More>
HALIFAX UNITY ORCHESTRA & HALIFAX CHAMBER CHOIR, Crossley Gallery (Halifax) – A Music for the Many event. More>