Events and theatre

Visit in August for the annual free Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival For a more sedate side to entertainment, head to Huddersfield Art Gallery which showcases local artwork alongside commissioned artists' displays.

Across the year Huddersfield welcomes comedians, musicians and theatre to its venues. Which include the Lawrence Batley Theatre and Town Hall

More on culture and arts in Huddersfield:

• Creative Kirklees is the definitive guide to What's on in Huddersfield
• Huddersfield Carnival brings a riot of colour each July
• Visit in March for the annual festival of writing and poetry Huddersfield Literature Festival
• Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is the UK's largest festival of new and experimental music