Things to do

As December descends it's time for truly atmospheric times from Katie Melua – in tow with the 23-piece Gori Women's Choir, no less – at Bridgewater Hall, indie heads The Boxer Rebellion at Gorilla and riff-laden slacker rock from Slowcoaches. Read more »

We guide you through the best Christmas markets and pop-ups in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, including the Winter Arts Market, The Kazimier Festive Arkade, Christmas at the Mill and more. Read more »

Strictly Ballroom: The Musical With all the glistening lametta, prawn cocktail starters and Only Fools and Horses re-runs of Christmas, there’s arguab... Read more »

Art Without Walls For more than three decades, Yorkshire Sculpture Park has been busy breaking down barriers between the public and contemporary art, capita... Read more »

Thought Liverpool's live scene had closed shop following a hectic Music Week? Think again: Pink Kink and False Advertising star in a week of must-see shows Read more »

Halifax trio The Orielles curate two nights of rising goodness down at Fallow Cafe, alt-folk favourite Jesca Hoop takes to The Deaf Institute with new material and Dalek and Radian team up for a double header at Islington Mill. Read more »