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Huddersfield's biggest winter event returns, featuring a major street theatre show in St George's Square and a lively programme of performances and installations across the town centre.
Huddersfield's biggest winter event returns, featuring a major street theatre show in St George's Square and a lively programme of performances and installations across the town centre.
Brass band concert followed by a fantastic firework display
St George's Square, 4.30pm
Market Place / New Street, 1pm to 6pm
Where? St George's Square
When? Cancelled
We would like to apologise for the cancellation of this evenings main show in St Georges Square.
All other entertainment and performances are unaffected and the main show will go ahead as planned on Saturday at 7:30pm.
The festival's main show lasting around 45 minutes, featuring K@osmos, daredevil acrobatics and a live rock band.
Where? Byram Arcade, Westgate
When? 6pm to 7:15pm and 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Enjoy live music and entertainment in this beautiful Victorian arcade and make sure you don't miss one of the two aerial circus performances by Urban Angels (6:30pm and 8:45pm)
Also in the arcade will be Hot Potato Syncopators, playing music from the roaring 20's with a comedy edge.
Where? King Street
When?
6pmMaia (www.maiatheband.com)
7pmLeo Brazil (www.myspace.com/leobrazil)
8pmCrosscut Saw (www.myspace.com/crosscutsaw)
9pmNu Popes (www.myspace.com/nupopes)
Live music from some of the area's best musicians and bands (outdoors)
Where? Huddersfield Art Gallery
When? 6pm to 10pm
Brought to you by the organisers of The Art Market in Holmfirth, this festive version is the ideal place to buy unique and one-off gifts including jewellery, sculpture and ceramics.
Where? Market Place / New Street
When? 6pm to 10pm
Grab a hot chocolate from the food market and get yourself a good spot in the crowd for fantastic shows in market place from some of the UK's best street entertainers. Enjoy amazing light juggling from The Travelling Light Circus and tricks and jokes from MarkMark Productions. The performances will run throughout the evening, apart from 7:15pm to 8pm when the headline show is on in St George's Square.
Where? Huddersfield Art Gallery (outside)
When? 6:30pm and 8:00pm
Watch in wonder as a dancer suspended high above the ground performs an enchanting ballet down the Art Gallery walls.
Where? Market Place / New Street
When? 11am to 10pm
Love Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival? Then you'll enjoy this festive version with more than 20 stalls. From 6pm there will be live music and street theatre too.
Where? Piazza
When? All day (but best after dusk!)
Enormous ecological wonders will light up Huddersfield as 16ft tall tulips bring a splash of colour and illuminate the Piazza.
Where? St Peter's Garden
When? All day (but best after dusk!)
A magical meadow of giant illuminated trees, plants and flowers will be springing up in St Peter's Gardens, providing a perfect place to stroll in the glow with family and friends.
Where? St George's Square
When? 7:30pm
The festival's main show lasting around 45 minutes, featuring K@osmos, daredevil acrobatics and a live rock band.
Where? Byram Arcade, Westgate
When? 6pm to 7:15pm and 8:15pm to 9:45pm
Enjoy live music and entertainment in this beautiful Victorian arcade and make sure you don't miss one of the two aerial circus performances by Urban Angels (6:30pm and 8:45pm)
Also in the arcade will be Hot Potato Syncopators, playing music from the roaring 20's with a comedy edge.
Where? King Street
When?
1pmDan Gallo (www.myspace.com/dangallomusic)
1:20pmBen Marron (www.myspace.com/benmarronmusic)
2pmILoveColour (www.myspace.com/ilovecolour)
2:45pmEscape Artist (www.myspace.com/escapeartistuk)
3:30pmAudit Control (www.myspace.com/auditcontrol1)
4:15pmYour New Antique (www.yournewantique.co.uk)
6pmSons of Mischief (www.sonsofmischief.co.uk)
7pmHaggis Horns (Haggis Horns on YouTube)
8:30pmExtra Curricular (www.extracurricularband.com)
Live music from some of the area's best musicians and bands (outdoors)
Where? Huddersfield Art Gallery
When? 11am to 10pm
Brought to you by the organisers of The Art Market in Holmfirth, this festive version is the ideal place to buy unique and one-off gifts including jewellery, sculpture and ceramics.
Where? Market Place / New Street
When? 4:30pm to 10pm
Grab a hot chocolate from the food market and get yourself a good spot in the crowd for fantastic shows in market place from some of the UK's best street entertainers. Enjoy amazing light juggling from The Travelling Light Circus and tricks and jokes from MarkMark Productions. The performances will run throughout the evening, apart from 7:15pm to 8pm when the headline show is on in St George's Square.
Where? Huddersfield Art Gallery (outside)
When? 6:30pm and 8:45pm
Watch in wonder as a dancer suspended high above the ground performs an enchanting ballet down the Art Gallery walls.
Where? Market Place / New Street
When? 11am to 10pm
Love Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival? Then you’ll enjoy this festive version with more than 20 stalls. From 4:30pm there will be live music and street theatre too.
Where? Piazza
When? All day (but best after dusk!)
Enormous ecological wonders will light up Huddersfield as 16ft tall tulips bring a splash of colour and illuminate the Piazza.
Where? St Peter's Garden
When? All day (but best after dusk!)
A magical meadow of giant illuminated trees, plants and flowers will be springing up in St Peter's Gardens, providing a perfect place to stroll in the glow with family and friends.
Where? St George's Square
When? 4:30pm
Start practicing the words to your favourite festive songs as Meltham and Meltham Mills will be performing a Christmas brass band concert, following by a fantastic firework display.
Where? Huddersfield Art Gallery
When? 12pm to 6pm
Brought to you by the organisers of The Art Market in Holmfirth, this festive version is the ideal place to buy unique and one-off gifts including jewellery, sculpture and ceramics.
Where? Market Place / New Street
When? 1pm to 6pm
Grab a hot chocolate from the food market and get yourself a good spot in the crowd for fantastic shows in market place from some of the UK's best street entertainers. Enjoy amazing light juggling from The Travelling Light Circus and tricks and jokes from MarkMark Productions.
Where? Market Place / New Street
When? 12am to 6pm
Love Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival? Stop off in Market Place during the festival and you'll enjoy this lively festive version, with stalls and bars selling food and drink to enjoy al fresco or take home for later. From curry to crepes, mulled wine to hot chocolate, you'll find plenty to keep you warm.
Where? Piazza
When? All day (but best after dusk!)
Enormous ecological wonders will light up Huddersfield as 16ft tall tulips bring a splash of colour and illuminate the Piazza.
Where? St Peter's Garden
When? All day (but best after dusk!)
A magical meadow of giant illuminated trees, plants and flowers will be springing up in St Peter's Gardens, providing a perfect place to stroll in the glow with family and friends.
Parking
Car parks at Spring Grove, Spring Wood, Market Hall and Bus Station will all be open later for the festival. Follow signs from the ringroad.
Accessibility
A viewing platform is available for the main performance in St George's Square and there are disabled toilets in the Square too.
Need directions?
Festival volunteers will be in green jackets and can give directions and information on the festival.
