The Kirklees Concert Season is a celebrated long-running partnership between Kirklees Council and Opera North, bringing world-class live music to the heart of our community.
At the centre of the season is the acclaimed Orchestra of Opera North, filling Huddersfield Town Hall with breathtaking symphonic performances and unforgettable live classical music.
Alongside these spectacular concerts, our much-loved organ concerts at Huddersfield Town Hall and chamber concerts at Dewsbury Town Hall offer a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - ideal for both first-time visitors and lifelong music lovers. Lunch is also available in the halls, making it easy to enjoy a full daytime experience.
Whether you're a devoted classical music enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring cultural day out, the Kirklees Concert Season offers music that moves, connects and stays with you long after the final note.
Don't miss a note this season
Book a concert package and enjoy more music for less. Choose an orchestral, chamber or organ concert package and secure your seat for every concert in that series.
Subscriber benefits include:
- Priority booking when new seasons are announced
- The opportunity to renew your favourite seat each year
- Invitations to exclusive events
- Discounts on concert programmes
Save when you subscribe:
- 10% off with an orchestral concert package
- 20% off with a chamber or organ concert package
Key dates for the 2026/27 season
- Tuesday 9 June 2026, 12pm: Full season announced
- Monday 15 June 2026: Concert packages available to book/renew (plus priority single tickets available for attendees at the June 14 concert)
- Monday 22 June 2026: General ticket sales open
- Friday 10 July 2026: Any remaining reserved seats released for general sale (packages remain available)
Get your concert season tickets
Orchestral
The Orchestra of Opera North is unique among professional British orchestras in performing a year-round programme in opera houses and concert halls. This year you can look forward to another fantastic selection of music in our orchestral series. In common with previous seasons, we have something for everyone. Whether you are looking for the intimacy of Mozart's 'Linz' Symphony and Debussy's impressionistic and dreamlike Prélude à l'aprés-midi d'un faune, or the large-scale romantic classics such as Ravel's La valse, Brahms' Symphony No. 3 or Mahler's Symphony No. 9, we've got it covered. Look out too for lesser-known masterpieces such as Sibelius' Symphony No. 6 and Bruch's Double Concerto - they won't disappoint.
Chamber
Our chamber concerts in Dewsbury feature and are curated by members of the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North. This year you will find string quintets, clarinet quintets, trios and more, as each programme showcases the unique textures and colours to be found in smaller ensembles of instruments. With food available beforehand, these concerts make for a musical lunchtime treat.
Organ concerts
Back in Huddersfield, Town Hall Organist David Pipe has invited some of his finest fellow organists from across the country to perform on the marvellous 'Father' Willis organ, which has been delighting audiences at the Town Hall for over a century. This year, we welcome organists from Denmark, France, Germany and Greece, as well as star players from the UK.
Gordon's Stewart's 30 years as Borough Organist
A film commissioned by Kirklees Council to mark Gordon Stewart's 30 years as the Borough Organist for Kirklees, based at Huddersfield Town Hall. Hear Gordon discuss the history of the Town Hall organ, his time as Borough Organist, and hear him playing the beautiful Father Willis organ.
Film produced by Lawrence Batley Theatre and released as part of Kirklees Year of Music 2023.
