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Event at Marsden Mechanics

About the event

The Mechanics has a full programme of varied events. Please click on the link under Further Information for details and online booking for tonight's event, and to see all their forthcoming attractions.

Dates and venues

  • Friday 27 March 2026 - 8:00pm, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican - far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive.
  • Thursday 2 April 2026 - 1:30pm, Little Red Riding Hood - Join Panto Ever After for our spectacular Easter Pantomime, Perfect for ages 4-12yrs and their families – book now for an egg-citing Easter treat.
  • Thursday 2 April 2026 - 7:30pm, Poet John McAuliffe will read from a selection of his work, and talk about his inspiration and influences. McAuliffe is an Irish poet, who has lived in Manchester since 2004. Includes book signing and sales. Free - book online.
  • Friday 3 April 2026 - 7:00pm, Top of the Wold - Tales from a Mobile Library: Mikron's brand-new play, bursting with original songs, invites you to join the East Riding Mobile Library in a celebration of community, culture, caravans, and peas.
  • Friday 17 April 2026 - 7:30pm, Author event with Robin Ince with his latest book, ‘Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal’. Robin asks what the point of “being normal” really is. Packed with personal insights, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.
  • Sunday 19 April 2026 - 2:00pm, Silent films with live music: Local musicians Susannah Simmons and Jonny Best with a comedy compilation (Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, Felix the Cat) and the 1926 adventure-romance, Son of the Sheik, starring Rudolph Valentino.
  • Saturday 25 April 2026 - 7:00pm, Marsden Cuckoo Day Evening Party with Marsden Swing & Marsden No.1 Sound. Doors and bar open 7pm.
  • Friday 8 May 2026 - 8:00pm, 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 along side local folk rock and eclectic DJs
  • Saturday 9 May 2026 - 8:00pm, 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

Further information

Themes

Charity and fundraising Events designed to raise money for charity - volunteer helpers are often welcome.
Drama and performing See under Events for: At a glance listing of plays, films, dance, comedy, poetry, and all forms of performing.
Music Kirklees has a culture rich in all forms of music: At a glance under Events: Concerts, shows, workshops etc relating to music of all kinds.