By KLTV Newsdesk –
Here’s your line-up of some of the best gigs & events happening at some of the best venues around Kirklees this May.
The Media Centre
7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1RL
Innate – A Solo Exhibition & Archive by Aurora Foulds
Friday 1st May – Friday 5th June, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Aurora’s practice explores the interplay between material, movement and identity, translating internal experience into physical form.
Free entry
Coffee Evolution
8 Church St, Huddersfield. HD1 1DD
Live Music
Friday 1st May, from 8 pm
Featuring music from:
- Laffmad
- Ellis
- In Amongst the Clouds
- Joby Hardwick
- Tanya Anahata
Free Entry
Ravensknowle Park
Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield. HD5 8DB
Bank Holiday Family Fun Fair
Friday 1st May, 5.30 pm – 9 pm
Saturday 2nd May – Monday 4th May, 12 pm – 8.30 pm
Dinosaurs in the Park
Sunday 3rd May, 2 pm – 4 pm
Holmfirth Civic Hall
Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth. HD9 3AS
All Of Us – Pre Book Launch Event
Saturday 2nd May, 1 pm – 6 pm
Join Bolouebi Solomon and friends to celebrate her memoir, All Of Us, and the release of Advanced Reader Copies.
Live Performances, Poetry & Story-Telling, Creative Displays, Music & DJ, Community & Conversation.
Feel free to stay after 6 pm for socialising, music and dancing.
£5 Entry Only, £30 Entry, Meal & Advanced Reader Copy of All Of Us
(+ Booking Fees)
(Drinks available to purchase at the bar)
Northern Quarter
28 Wood Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1DU
Jam Night
1st Friday of every month, from 8pm
Backline provided and house band. Bring instruments.
(Not an open mic night)
Free entry
BYOB – Beats, Bars & Burners – Live Hip Hop & Art
Saturday 2nd May, 8 pm – 2 am
After an Off-the-Hook sold-out event in February, BYOB is back!
Hosted by Kemetstry with Spoken Audio on the decks, Volume 3 features Precinct Phantom & Chills Myth, Sindicate, Cezza Sean, Sicario, DJ Paul Weston and more!
Live performances include Open Mic hosted by Samwise + Live Art from Grymus.
Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Advanced Tickets £7 + Booking Fee (£10 on the door)
SisterHudd Open Mic
Sunday 3rd May, 2 pm – 6pm
After a successful first Open Mic on Easter Sunday, get ready for round 2.
A stage prioritising women and gender minority voices, while still welcoming everyone who wants to come along to listen and support.
Free Event
Quiz Night
Every Tuesday, Doors open at 7 pm, Quiz starts at 8 pm
Special rounds, amazing prizes, pizzas and friendly atmosphere.
Quiz fee: £1 per person
Open Mic Night
Every Thursday, Doors open 7.30 pm, Music from 8pm
Singers, musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, etc.
You are welcome to bring your own instruments, but if you are a band wanting to play, please inform the venue in advance.
Free entry and all ages welcome
Lioness Power
Last Saturday of every month (30th May), 8.30 pm til late
Lioness Power are a duo from Leeds, on a heartfelt mission to spread love, peace, and equality for all through the unifying power of music.
Uplifting Reggae, Roots, Dub, Steppas and beyond.
Advanced Ticket and Door prices to be confirmed.
Florence’s Cocktail Bar
4 Macaulay Street. Huddersfield. HD1 2JY
Anthems Nights
Saturday 2nd May, Sunday 3rd May, Saturday 23rd May, and Sunday the 24th May – 4 pm – 12am
May Bank Holiday Weekend with music from DJs 2BaD, Spina B, Killa Hype, and Supreme playing all the best Anthems from various genres.
18+
Free Entry
Laund Hill Community Club
New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield. HD3 3XF
Family Fun Day
Sunday 3rd May, 12 pm – 3 pm
A free entry and free parking event designed for community fun.
Highlights include:
- Entertainment: Birds of Prey show (12:45 PM), live music from Anya-Lace (1:30 PM), and face painting.
- Activities: Inflatables/bouncy castles (£1 per go), and kids’ rugby games.
- Food/Shopping: Burgers, hot dogs, and pizza will be available, along with various stalls selling books, toys, and crafts.
(Parking is available but limited; car sharing or walking is advised).
The Jules Verne
17 Westgate, Huddersfield. HD1 1NP
DJ Missy
Every Saturday, 7 pm til late
DJ’ing for you with love and compassion, playing all your favourite 90’s Dance Hits, Pop, Soul, Motown & so much more!
18+
Free entry
The Junction Pub
1 Westbourne Road, Marsh, Huddersfield, HD1 4LA
Tribal Shoots Live
Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May, 7 pm
Enjoy the Reggae, African and Ska Fusion Sounds.
Free Entry
Cedar Court Hotel
Ainley Top, Huddersfield. HD3 3RH
Touch of Class
Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May, 7pm – 1am
Elegance & Vibes and Master P Promotions Presents
Touch of Class – 1st Anniversary
RnB, Hip Hop, Dancehall, House, Reggae
DJ Silk, DJ Larni, Double Impact, Original Major, Dhanny Jazz, & Killa Hype
A suited & booted affair
VIP tables and birthday packages available
23+
Standard Release (last few left) £27.75 inc Booking Fee
Final Release £33.25 inc Booking Fee
The Legion
Grange Cottages, Grange Estate, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6AJ
Pool Club Presents Nice One Weekender
One Bank Holiday Weekend, two massive raves!
Family Rave
Saturday 2nd May, 2 pm – 6 pm
Dance and Rave Tunes for all ages.
Message from the organisers: “Ever since we did our first day rave, we’ve been asked to do a family-friendly event – so here it is. Same big tunes but in a family-friendly atmosphere for all ages.
“We’ll make sure the sound system is a bit quieter for the little ones, and there will be fun, creative stuff for them to do on the day.”
Please note – Children should be supervised at all times
Advanced Tickets: Kids £3 + Booking Fee – Free entry for adults
Day Rave
Sunday 3 May, 3 pm – 9 pm
Expect all the big tunes, rave bangers and House anthems that Nice One! is known for.
18+
Advanced Tickets: £6 + Booking Fee
Amped Café & Live Music Venue
26-28 Zetland Street, Huddersfield. HD1 2RA (Music Venue entrance)
29 Queensgate, Huddersfield. HD1 2RD (Café entrance)
Amped Regular events:
HIVE Youth at Amped
2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 pm – 7 pm
LGBTQ+ Social & Support Space
Ages 16-21
Free Entry
“3-2-1” It’s Wednesday
Every Wednesday, 8 pm onwards
Live Music every week!
Up & Comers, unsigned, & student bands.
18+
Donation Entry
BEDLAM
Every Friday, 11 pm til late
Huddersfield’s longest-running alt club night.
18+
Entry £5 at the door.
Jam Club
Last Thursday of every month, 8 pm – 10 pm
Hosted by Leo Brazil – 1 x drum kit, guitar & bass amps provided. Just bring your sticks/instruments/keyboards/anything else you desire to play on the night.
All levels of players are welcome.
All ages welcome (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult).
Free Entry
Parish
Queen Street, Huddersfield. HD1 2SP
Parish Quiz
Every Monday, 8 pm – 10 pm
LOUD TUNES, LUDICROUS FACTS, LIQUID PRIZES!
Cash and booze to be won!
Free Entry
Free Pool Tuesdays
Two pool tables are set to ‘free play’ in the dive bar area.
Huddersfield Literature Festival
Wednesday 6th May – Sunday 17th May
Many events at various venues in Huddersfield.
Download the brochure here
Marsden Mechanics
Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield. HD7 6BW (Tickets can be bought on the door, unless they have sold out)
Chocolate Fireguard presents ECLECTICA
Friday 8th May, Doors 7.30 pm, Starts 8 pm till 12.30 am
Loved up festival vibes come early to the Mechanics with ECLECTICA, a truly special night featuring acclaimed Afro-beat, Psychedelic Funk Punk and New Orleans Riot Jazz artists alongside local folk rock and eclectic DJs
Featuring:
- Ubunye
- Flat Moon
- Deadbeat Brass
- The Valleys
- Nico Harmony (solo)
- DJ Ras! Putin
KLONK
Saturday 9th May, Doors 7.30 pm, Starts 8 pm
KLONK are an 8-piece party & festival band from the hills and valleys of Yorkshire.
They take traditional Eastern European melodies and mash them up with funk, metal, disco and hip-hop to create kick ass gypsy funk.
Expect full-tilt horns and wild strings going toe-to-toe with a powerhouse rhythm section.
Expect scratching and sampling.
Expect a dance riot.
Advanced Tickets £14 (slightly less if you’re a returning Klonker!)
More events at Marsden Mechanics
Lindley Clock Tower
At the junction of Lidget Street and Daisy Lea Lane, Lindley, Huddersfield. HD3 3JB
Open Day
Saturday 9th May, 10 am – 2 pm
Ever wondered what it’s like inside Lindley Clock Tower? Now is your chance to find out. A Grade II* listed building, it is an iconic Art Nouveau landmark situated in the heart of the village.
Organised by Lindley Community Group, this is a free event, and no booking is necessary; just turn up, but be prepared for queuing.
Durty O’Dwyers Irish Bar
61-63 King Street. Huddersfield. HD1 2PZ
Monday Club (Karaoke & Irish Music)
Every Monday, 1 pm til late
Student Night
Wednesdays 6 pm til late
Weekends
Fridays – open from 6 pm
Saturdays – open 1 pm til late
The Hart Bar
23 Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield. HD1 2DX
Happy Hour
Monday to Wednesday, 3 pm – 7 pm
Karaoke with Mario
Thursdays, from 5 pm
Free Pool & Chase the Ace
DJs/Live Music at the weekend
Friday and Saturday nights
Happy Hour
Sundays, 3 pm – 7 pm
Free Pool all day
The Sportsman
1 St John’s Road, Huddersfield. HD1 5AY
Acoustic Music Night
1st and 3rd Wednesdays (6th & 20th May) 8.30 pm onwards
An informal, low-pressure music session; a “sing-around” where performers typically sit in a circle and play in sequence.
The night is strictly acoustic – no microphones, PAs, or backing tracks. All styles of music and performing are welcome, including spoken word. Musicians can bring their own instruments.
This event is designed to be a very relaxed, easy-going session for both performers trying out new material and audience members who just want to listen.
Head of Steam
At Huddersfield train station.
INK SPILL #44
Friday 15th May, 7 pm – 10 pm
Ink Spill is a friendly poetry event (half workshop/half open mic) where you can showcase your own poetic talents or simply come along to enjoy the beautiful art of spoken word.
Dungeons & Dragons
Last Tuesday of every month (26th May) 8 pm
20% off at the bar if you come in cosplay!
Free Entry
Open Mic
Last Thursday of every month (28th May) from 8 pm
All performers get a free pint!
Free Entry
Meltham Liberal Club
17 Wessenden Road, Meltham, Huddersfield. HD9 4ET
Monthly Open Mic Night
2nd Thursday of every month (from 14th May) 8 pm onwards
All performers welcome at this monthly open mic night organised by New Brook Entertainment. It’s going to be a great night filled with free live entertainment, good folk and great community.
Just turn up and feel free to bring your own instruments
Shepherds Arms, Cowcliffe
186 Cowcliffe Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2NB
Monthly Open Mic Night
3rd Friday of every month (15th May) 7pm onwards
Organised by New Brook Entertainment, this is a beautiful venue for this open mic night!
The venue feels like a massive living room where you can enjoy a drink and a good sing-along. Great vibes and great music! Hot beef sandwiches are available, too!
Just turn up and feel free to bring your own instruments.
Holmfirth Picturedrome
Market Walk, Victoria Street, Holmfirth. HD9 7DA
UK Foo Fighters
Saturday 16th May, Doors 7.30 pm
This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 3 decades of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.
Featured in Classic Rock, Rolling Stone, Kerrang, NME, Q, MOJO and Planet Rock magazines. ‘UK Foo Fighters’ have built an incredible reputation over the last 18 years, heralded by Dave Grohl himself and celebrated as ‘THE’ tribute to the Foo’s in a 2017 BBC documentary called ‘UK Foo Fighters – My Hero’, placing them firmly amongst tribute bands’ elite.
They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foo’s live experience; all performed down to the closest detail, making it a truly unmissable show for any rock music fan.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, would you please welcome… me. That was awesome!” – DAVE GROHL
“Respectfully and beautifully replicating the magic.” – THE ARGUS
Age Restriction – 14+ as long as accompanied by an Adult 18+ at all times
Advance Tickets – £22.50
Door Tickets – £24.50 (Only if not sold out)
The Box Office
At the back of The Picturdrome, The Box Office bar is open specifically for you to enjoy live music, real ales and cocktails before and after your gig at the Picturedrome.
Opens 6.30 pm til late
The Terrace
31 Wellington Road, Dewsbury. WF13 1HL
Variation of House
Saturday 23 May, 6 pm – 2 am
Variation of House are back! A huge lineup of 7 DJs playing everything house music.
Come and join the VOH lads for an electric atmosphere with house music from the early 90s to the present day. House music for the people.
Advanced Tickets: £10 + Booking Fees
Smile Bar and Venue (Please note this is a cashless venue)
38 Wakefield Road, Aspley. HD1 3AQ
The Big Country Bash – Live Country Music
Friday 1st May, 7 pm – 11.30 pm
The Big Country Bash is bringing LIVE country music to Smile Bar & Venue! Expect boot-stompin’ energy and all-out country vibes!
So round up your crew, grab your boots and hats, and get ready for a night of big tunes, cold drinks, and country good times!
Performing hits from Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn, Morgan Wallen, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Post Malone, And More.
This is an over-18s event
Advanced Tickets: £15 + Booking Fee
The Duran Duran Experience
Saturday 23rd May, 7 pm – 11.30 pm
The Duran Duran Experience have been established as the premier Duran Duran tribute band in the UK since 2012 and has performed at several pro venues across the country, including the prestigious Concord Club (Eastleigh), The Diamond (Mansfield), The Neon (Newport), and The Fleece (Bristol), in addition to full theatre-based shows.
They are the exclusively selected Duran Duran tribute band (since 2015) for appearing at Butlins Absolute 80’s Weekender events across the country, supporting 80’s favourites including: ABC, Go West, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, Tony Hadley and Johnny Hates Jazz.
The Duran Duran Experience are also the selected Duran Duran tribute band to perform at Warner Village and Pontins events and have also performed to members of the Le Bon family.
This is an over-18s event
Advanced Tickets: £15 + Booking Fee
Huddersfield Blues Club Presents Howlin’ Mat
Thursday 28th May, 7 pm – 10.30 pm
Howlin’ Mat is a solo BLUES musician who has performed 1000s of shows all over the world. His escapades include him opening for the Happy Mondays, jamming with a Berber tribe in the Sahara desert and spending an evening with Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones on an Island 130 miles inside the Arctic Circle in the middle of winter.
When Mat was introduced to the Cigar Box Guitar [CBG], it was love at first sight and has now become a staple of all his shows. He is now acknowledged as one of the UK’s foremost performers of this amazing instrument. As with every devotee, it wasn’t long before he started to make his own cigar box guitars. In the following years, Mat combined his enthusiasm for the instrument with a genuine desire to encourage other people to ‘join the revolution’.
The ‘Cigar Box Social’ was born in 2024 and has become a smash hit. He now runs countless workshops with rave reviews and runs stalls at events all around the country. In 2026, Howlin’ Mat introduced a new phase to his cigar box guitar journey, which sees him move into talks to groups of would-be Cigar Box Guitar players. He covers the origins of the Cigar Box Guitar and discusses some of the key players on the scene at the moment. He then introduces a wide variety of cigar box guitars and offers playing tips. This is followed by a demonstration of how to make a simple cigar box guitar. And concludes with making a slide from a wine bottle.
Please note, unless otherwise stated, all shows at Smile Bar & Venue are sold as standing only. We have limited seating, which is available on a first-come basis.
More events at Smile Bar & Venue
The Railway
2 School Lane, Berry Brow, Huddersfield. HD4 7LT
Open Mic Night (Fortnightly)
Wednesday 13th & 27th May, 7.30 pm til late
A popular and free fortnightly Open Mic Night featuring live music, a house guitar, and a PA system. Organised by New Brook Entertainment, this community-focused event is open to all performers and is held in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Just turn up and feel free to bring your own instruments.
Huddersfield Blues Club – All Stars
Friday 24th May, 6 pm
Vocals: Pat Fulgoni
Guitar/Vocals: James O’Hara
Guitar/Vocals/Harp: Alex Eden (Crosscut Saw)
Drums: Marc Layton Bennett (Jah Wobble Band)
Saxophone: Rod Mason
Bass Guitar: James Dash
Free Event
Kirkheaton Cricket Club
Bankfield Lane, Huddersfield. HD5 0JW
Kirkfields 5 – Family Festival In A Day
Sunday 24th May, 12 pm – 9 pm
Live performers, including Mason Whittle.
DJ’s playing House, Disco, Reggae, 80’s, Northern Soul, RnB.
Food traders, indoor and outdoor bar, face painting, charity raffle, bouncy castle, kids’ rides, games stalls, archery, market stalls, ice cream, desserts.
Supporting ‘The Kirkwood Support Life’ and ‘Forget Me Not Children’s Hospital’.
Limited Parking.
Free Entry.
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Queen’s Square, Queen Street. Huddersfield. HD1 2SP
Attic Stories @ LBT
Last Wednesday of the month (27th May) 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Supportive poetry open mic night hosted by the wonderful, award-winning Prairie Poet Rose Condo, with a Guest Poet each month.
Pay As You Feel (PAYF) All proceeds go to the Guest Poet.
Professional theatre productions for all ages at the LBT
The Watershed
22 Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. HD7 5JN
Click the link above for all events at The Watershed.
Sonar Sessions at The Watershed: Monthly live music events in the genres of world, jazz, soul, acoustic & folk. Each Sonar Session will present a lineup of captivating live acts, showcasing established artists alongside emerging local talent. Taking place in a creative hub and participatory arts space in the centre of the idyllic village of Slaithwaite, with an onsite bar and cabaret-style seating.
Yvonne Lyon & Boo Hewerdine
Sunday 31st May, Doors 6.30 pm
Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine’s new album, Things Found in Books, is an album of songs written in response to a notice board in Culzean Castle’s second-hand bookshop, littered with things that have dropped out of books. The tour last July was so popular that they decided to bring it back again.
Letters, notes, photographs, old receipts, postcards, fragments of people’s lives which have been lovingly collected and kept on a board on the wall amongst the bookshelves.
Boo and Yvonne have formed an inimitable songwriting partnership, weaving these ephemeral stories with their own, creating an album full of nostalgia and beauty, hope and longing.
Advanced Tickets £17 includes Booking Fee
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