ABOUT
Stage at the Lake is a new cultural festival marking 100 years of Shibden Park, bringing together world-class performers, local talent, and the creative spirit of Calderdale.
Set in the historic grounds of Shibden Hall and its lakeside park, the festival features theatre, comedy, classical music, brass, and youth-led performances across a multi-day outdoor programme. At its heart are community, creativity, and a connection to nature.
As part of CultureDale’s 2026 programme and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Seasons of Culture, Stage at the Lake runs alongside Seeds of Hope, a new free community gardening festival.
Together, the festivals turn Shibden Park into a shared cultural space where performance, heritage, nature, and community come together.
WHAT'S ON
Our long weekender that will bring heritage and headline acts together giving local voices and world-class performers a shared stage - shaped by nature community and a lot of Calderdale creativity.
THEATRE AT THE LAKEThu 13 AugShibden Park
DEBUT AT THE LAKEFri 14 AugShibden Park
PROMS AT THE LAKESat 15 AugShibden Park
BRASS AT THE LAKESun 16 AugShibden Park
FEATURING
ALONG SIDE OUR 4 PROGRAMME STRANDS ABOVE WE HAVE SO MUCH MORE FOR YOU TO ENJOY, WITH LIMITED PREMIUM VIP TICKETS TO OUR PACKED THEATRE LINE UP THIS WILL BE A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER SHOWING SHIBDEN PARK IN A LIGHT NEVER BEFORE SEEN.
SUMMER NIGHT OF MUSICALS
Northern Excellence
ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM TALENTED WEST END STARS WITH YORKSHIRE ROOTS, PERFORMING A MEDALY OF YOUR FAVOURITE MUSICAL NUMBERS.
CULINARY DELIGHTS
SAVOR THE FLAVORS
INDULGE IN OUR PREMIUM FOOD AND DRINK OPTIONS PROVIDED BY THE FANTASTIC TRUE NORTH WHILE IMMERSING YOURSELF IN THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES WE HAVE TO OFFER, CREATING A SENSORY DELIGHT FOR YOUR TASTE BUDS AND EARS.
LAUGHTER AT THE LAKE
ONE TICKET. ONE NIGHT. NON-STOP LAUGHTER
EXPERIENCE A NIGHT OF BIG-NAME COMEDY IN A STUNNING OPEN-AIR LAKESIDE ARENA, WITH A RELAXED SUMMER FESTIVAL FEEL.
BRING A FRIEND, GRAB A DRINK, AND LAUGH THE NIGHT AWAY AS SOME OF THE UK’S FUNNIEST VOICES TAKE OVER SHIBDEN PARK.
THROUGH SEEDS OF HOPE, CULTUREDALE INVITES COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CREATE A TRAIL OF UNIQUE GARDENS ACROSS THE PARK. THESE SPACES WILL HOST FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES, TALKS, AND TRAILS DURING THE WEEKEND, BEFORE BECOMING PERMANENT GARDENING AND WELLBEING SPACES WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
SIGN UP FOR PRIORITY TICKETS
To get first chance to buy your tickets sign up now and you will also get first glimps at our surprise elements of the programme.