Keighley Play House: a Passionate Woman
Kay Mellor's drama 'A Passionate Woman' premieres at Keighley Playhouse from 19-24 October 2026.
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You know Keighley, the steam trains winding through Worth Valley, the Brontë heritage just over in Haworth, the quiet strength of a town built on mills and engineering. But keeping pace with what's actually worth your time here? That's the hard part. Local events get buried in Facebook noise. Great openings at the Town Hall clash with school runs. That's where we come in. Every week, we distill what matters: the real stories, the unmissable happenings, the places worth the trip. No scrolling required. Just Keighley, delivered.
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Events in Keighley This Week
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Upcoming Events by Category
Culture & Arts
Keighley Play House: a Passionate Woman
Kay Mellor's drama 'A Passionate Woman' premieres at Keighley Playhouse from 19-24 October 2026.
Family & Kids
October Open Event
Keighley College hosts an open event for prospective students and families.
Kwvr: Halloween - Choose Your Halloween
Families choose between a Halloween show and a steam-hauled train journey at KWVR this October.
Featured Places in Keighley
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Airedale Shopping CentreAiredale Shopping Centre is a modernist shopping centre in Keighley.
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AbsAbs in Keighley is a fast food outlet on Wellington Street, Bingley.
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Brick Bank CafeBrick Bank Cafe is a café on Main Street in Keighley.
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Burger BeatsBurger Beats is a fast food restaurant located on Queen’s Road in Keighley.
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Chan's KitchenChan's Kitchen is a fast food venue serving Chinese cuisine.
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Things to do in Keighley
What's on in Keighley ranges from heritage railway journeys to food and drink experiences across the town centre and beyond. Things to do in Keighley include theatre performances, live music, family activities, and shopping at the Airedale Shopping Centre. Events in Keighley span food markets, cultural celebrations, fitness classes, and arts exhibitions, with opportunities to explore heritage sites alongside modern entertainment. Whether you're based in Keighley Town Centre, Bow Street, or the surrounding areas, there's regular programming across the calendar. The town's event calendar reflects its industrial past and community spirit. You can find live music at local venues, theatre productions at civic spaces, family-friendly activities at parks like Lund Park and Devonshire Park, and food events celebrating local and international cuisine. The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway runs heritage steam train services, while Cliffe Castle Museum hosts exhibitions and events. Markets operate regularly, and cultural celebrations mark the year alongside seasonal attractions. The proximity to Haworth and Oakworth extends the range of things to explore. This site helps you navigate what's happening by filtering events this week and this weekend, searching by category such as Food & Drink, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Family & Kids, and Shopping & Markets, and browsing by venue or neighbourhood. Use the event guides to plan visits to specific locations or discover what's on across Keighley and its surrounding areas.
Common Keighley Questions
### How can I find out what's on in Keighley this weekend? Use The City Brief's this weekend listings to discover events across Keighley and surrounding areas. Browse by category, Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets, to find activities that suit your interests. You can explore events by neighbourhood, including Keighley Town Centre, Bow Street, and the Aire Valley, or venture further afield to Haworth and the Worth Valley. Consider events at Cliffe Castle Museum, with its varied collections and parkland, or a journey on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, famed for its steam trains. The Airedale Shopping Centre also frequently hosts community events. Listings are updated regularly, making it easy to plan your weekend. You may also find events at the Town Hall, or at Keighley Central Library which holds regular exhibitions. ### How often are Keighley event listings updated? The City Brief updates event listings regularly to keep you informed of what's happening across Keighley. Whether you're looking for activities in the coming week or planning further ahead, our guides and category pages reflect new events as they are added. Check back frequently for the latest additions to Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets events. Our this week and this weekend sections ensure you always have current information for your immediate plans. Keep an eye out for recurring events like the Keighley Festival, or heritage days on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Listings also include events at East Riddlesden Hall, a National Trust property with gardens and walking paths, and the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. You’ll find details of events held at 1 In 12 Club or on North Street too.