Events

A discussion of Florence’s life and work and a celebration of her achievements this International Women’s Day. For full details, please visit the booking link.

KLONK are an 8-piece party & festival band from the hills and valleys of Yorkshire. They take traditional Eastern European melodies and mash them up with funk, metal, disco and hip-hop to create kick ass gypsy funk. 100% certified pure industrial grade rock-n-roll dynamite, crafting stone-cold killer cuts out of klezmer, Balkan, funk, jazz, metal...

‘I want to celebrate the physical space of libraries and take my work back into places that have given me so much.’ For full details and to book, please visit the ticket link.

🌟 Join Marsden’s ultimate quiz extravaganza and help raise money for Marsden! 🧠 Challenge your mind, have a great time, and make a real difference at The Big Fat Fundraising Quiz! 🏆 Exciting rounds, fantastic prizes, and top class entertainment await! Plus, every entry fuels positive change in our community by raising funds for Marsden...

Join Mikron on our latest musical adventure to the Great British Seaside! Wouldn’t you trade anything for a trip to the beach? A centuries old tradition, full to the brim with nostalgia and escapism! But as history ticks on, some places get left behind…

Alligator Gumbo have been playing together since the summer of 2011. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, they have played extensively around the country to rave reviews – from rowdy bars to some of the UK’s most prestigious jazz festivals. Playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the “roaring 20s”,...

Join us on an extraordinary journey with Tenterhooks, a groundbreaking collaboration between Marsden-born Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, the acclaimed band LYR, Marsden Mechanics and, most importantly, the people of Marsden. This visionary project invites the local community to take part in a series of creative workshops and events, where together, we will work the rich...

In 2016 Ben Crosland released the critically acclaimed album The Ray Davies Songbook, a tribute to the Kinks iconic singer/composer Ray Davies, following a commission to create these imaginative jazz arrangements by the Marsden Jazz Festival. Crosland began his musical education at the age of thirteen playing along to the Kinks’ singles on the Dansette...

Join us for a heart-warming afternoon as the voices of the Colne Valley and beyond unite in song! With each note we raise funds for charity, making a positive impact on our community while celebrating singings uplifting and uniting power. Come together with friends, family, and neighbours for an unforgettable afternoon at Valley Voices Choir...

Four Forty Theatre return for a raucous retelling of Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth -The Comedy! Both performed in one night by only four actors in forty (ish!) minutes each! “This is an exceptionally special, hilarious, speedy tour of two of Shakespeare’s arguably greatest plays!” Experience the hilarity of not only one of the...

This hugely talented, high-energy band has wowed listeners and dancers alike through its unique presentation of some of the finest music from the 30s- 50s taking songs from songbook classics to Western Swing hits, and layering them with lush harmonies and hot solos. People who experience the band for the first time are amazed at the energetic...

The Best of the Mod 60s and the British Beat BoomStep back in time with this four-piece live band, dedicated to bringing the energy and excitement of the iconic 60s music scene to life! With stunning vocals and high-energy performances, they recreate the magic of this unforgettable era, delivering a fantastic two-hour show you won’t...