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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Highroad Well

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Highroad Well, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Highroad Well

TECDA: Unlimited1

TECDA: Unlimited

at Lawrence Batley Theatre

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of entertainment as our talented performers take to the stage in a show bursting with energy, creativity, and passion. This is definitely not your average dance school production, Unlimited! explores a wide variety of dance genres while telling powerful, exciting, and heartwarming stories through movement.

7.3 milesSat 11 Jul£18.00
Local gemSee the details
Community
The Music Of Whitney – The Candlelight Concert2

The Music Of Whitney – The Candlelight Concert

at Bradford Cathedral

Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents, The Music of Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature a world-class live band with one of the UKs leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, delivering Whitney’s greatest hits with

7.8 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Live Music

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Belinda O'Hooley Live at Marsden Mechanics3

Belinda O'Hooley Live at Marsden Mechanics

at Marsden Mechanics

Marsden local Belinda O’Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer, songwriter and composer celebrated for her expressive and distinctive musicality. Best known as one half of O’Hooley & Tidow, with her wife Heidi Tidow, she has been nominated four times for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The duo’s song “Gentleman Jack” found international recognition as the theme for the BBC/HBO drama of the same name.

8.6 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Linocut workshop4

Linocut workshop

at Marsden Mechanics

Join Sean for a workshop especially designed for beginners. You will learn the fundamentals, and develop your carving skill under professional guidance, and experiment with different inking and printing techniques. Refreshments are included. Please book your place in advance – email Sean on.

8.6 milesSat 11 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Workshops & Classes
BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night5

BLT Studio: Seizure! ITCH Scratch Night

at Bingley Arts Centre

Join us for an opening-night event for Yorkshire Fringe Festival 2026 with eight new plays in a day as Studio Productions proudly presents its latest ITCH scratch night, Seizure! It’s a fantastic celebration of new writing and creativity, performed by The ITCH Players – members of Bingley Little Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to share […]

8.8 milesSat 11 Jul£1
Local gemSee the details
Community

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