Arts, Culture & Heritage

Exhibitions, heritage and theatre across West Yorkshire. Find arts and culture events in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield.

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West Yorkshire lives and breathes culture, with world-class sculpture, national museums, art galleries, and theatres around every corner. Each district boasts world-renowned venues and events, making West Yorkshire a cultural powerhouse, while our smaller museums and art galleries also give you the deep dive on local culture and history, offering genuinely memorable experiences.

Browse what's on and find your next exhibition, play, film screening or heritage visit, booked straight through to the people running it.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Stories & Inspiration

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

5 Halloween Experience in West Yorkshire

Post Date: 17 Sept

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

5 Rainy Day Activities in West Yorkshire

Post Date: 17 Sept

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Hidden Gems of West Yorkshire

Post Date: 17 Sept

Frequently Asked Questions

What arts and heritage events are on in West Yorkshire?

Exhibitions, heritage visits, theatre, dance, cinema and literature events run year round across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield.

Is Bradford still UK City of Culture?

The title ran through 2025. A legacy programme continues into 2027

Where are the Hepworth Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park?

Both sit in Wakefield district, a short distance apart.

What museums are in West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire has many world class museums, including the Royal Armouries Museum, the National Science and Media Museum, Salts Mill, Eureka!, Leeds Museums and Galleries, Wakefield Museums and Castles, the National Coal Mining Museum for England, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum.