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What's on in Huddersfield: November and December 2026

Find theatre, dance, concerts, community markets and festive family events in Huddersfield.

Last checked: 1 November 2026. Please confirm times, availability and event status with the organiser.

November 2026

1 to 7 November: Frozen

Sunday 1 to Saturday 7 November, evenings at 7pm Sunday to Friday; Saturday at 1pm and 6pm | Musical theatre | Main House, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queen Street, Huddersfield HD1 2SP | £20.

Huddersfield Musical Theatre Company presents its amateur production of Disney's Frozen. Follow Anna and Elsa's story through songs including Let It Go, in a show running approximately two hours and 20 minutes.

From 4 November: Bollywood dance classes

Wednesdays 4, 11, 18 and 25 November and 2 and 9 December, 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Dance workshop, ages 16+ | Attic Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre | £6 per class or £30 for all six; pre-book.

Dr Prathiba Batley leads adaptable movement sessions for beginners and experienced dancers. Men and women are welcome, with no previous Bollywood knowledge needed. Meet at the box office before the class.

7 November: Love, Longing and the New World

Saturday 7 November, 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Orchestral concert | Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street | Ticketed.

Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet overture, Arutiunian's Trumpet Concerto with Patrick Addinall, and Dvorak's New World Symphony.

14 November: Beaumont Park Christmas fayre

Saturday 14 November, 11am to 3pm | Community market | Visitor Centre, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield.

Browse stalls for early Christmas presents and buy refreshments from the Friends of Beaumont Park team, including sandwiches, homemade cakes and hot drinks. The organiser's calendar has the current event details.

20 to 29 November: Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival

Friday 20 to Sunday 29 November | New and experimental music festival | Venues across Huddersfield | Mix of ticketed and free events; check each venue and start time.

Explore concerts, installations, talks and workshops in the festival's 49th edition. The free hcmf// shorts programme on Monday 23 November offers 14 short performances from midday to midnight, making it a useful introduction to unfamiliar music.

December 2026

From 1 December: Aladdin

Selected performances Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 | Family pantomime | Main House, Lawrence Batley Theatre | Advertised tickets £21 to £35.

A Huddersfield laundrette and a mysterious antiques shop set the scene for this local take on the magic-lamp adventure. The run includes signed, relaxed, audio-described and captioned performances; check the theatre's access calendar when choosing a show.

4 to 6 December: Rapunzel

Friday 4 December at 2.15pm; Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December at 11am and 2.15pm | Family theatre, ages 3 to 11 | Cellar Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre | £10 to £14; approximately 50 minutes.

Wrongsemble's musical adaptation of Bethan Woollvin's picture book gives Rapunzel the chance to take charge of her own escape from the tower. Expect a funny fairytale with no prince coming to the rescue.

5 December: Huddersfield Choral Society Christmas concert

Saturday 5 December, 7pm | Choral and brass concert | Huddersfield Town Hall | Tickets advertised from £21.

Huddersfield Choral Society and its Youth Choirs join Black Dyke Band for a festive programme, with chances for the audience to sing along. Gregory Batsleer, Colleen Brown and Nicholas Childs conduct the different ensembles.

6 December: Swing into Christmas

Sunday 6 December, 2.30pm and 7.30pm | Big-band concert, ages 7+ | Main House, Lawrence Batley Theatre | £15 to £45; approximately two hours and 45 minutes.

The 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra combines a big band with strings for festive songs and standards, including Let It Snow and New York, New York.

13 December: Santa procession at Beaumont Park

Sunday 13 December, noon to 3.30pm | Family community event | Beaumont Park avenue and bandstand, Huddersfield.

Follow Santa's sleigh down the avenue towards the bandstand, where there will be music, food and drinks. Children can bring their letters, and the Visitor Centre will also be open. Check the Friends' calendar for any changes.

18 December: Music for Christmas

Friday 18 December, 1pm | Lunchtime choir and organ concert | Huddersfield Town Hall | £6.60 including 60p booking fee.

Huddersfield Youth Choirs sing seasonal music from around the world with David Pipe at the Willis organ and carols for everyone to join. A separately charged pre-concert lunch is available from 11.30am, with no lunch booking required.

19 December: Handel's Messiah

Saturday 19 December, 7pm | Choral concert | Huddersfield Town Hall | Tickets advertised from £26.

Charlotte Corderoy conducts Huddersfield Choral Society and the Orchestra of Opera North in the choir's annual Messiah. Anna Devin, Kitty Whately, Ben Hulett and Edward Grint are the soloists. British Sign Language interpretation is advertised.

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