Puzzle Hall Inn

Homecoming Brass Band
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
Bradford based Homecoming Brass Band play African influenced music with a New Orleans twist. These seasoned musicians from varied backgrounds with Brass and percussion, bring their own interpretations of world, funk, Latin American and original grooves to appreciative audiences throughout West Yorkshire.
https://www.facebook.com/homecomingbrassband/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4dzViRKM
“The greatest show on earth … if you love brass band music” – Yorkshire Live

The Wizards Of Twiddly
2026-06-20 21:00 - 23:00
Details to follow.

Chess Night
2026-06-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-06 20:00 - 23:00
All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.

Jazz Night with Adam Fairhall / Johnny Hunter
2026-06-25 20:00 - 23:00
Adam Fairhall / Johnny Hunte Play: Mary Lou Williams
Adam Fairhall, piano * Johnny Hunter snare drum
Fairhall and Hunter, stalwarts of Manchester’s creative music scene, have established a piano/drums duo to explore early jazz forms through a modern and up to date lens. The piano/drums format is perfectly suited to this, being a favoured format in both Harlem stride and free music. With an album of Winifred Atwell songs under their belts, (yep, that’s right!), they have now put together a programme of the music of Mary Lou Williams, a hugely influential figure who lived and played through the entire history of Jazz from Ragtime to Avant-garde. Her restless and inquisitive spirit is lovingly channelled by this duo.
Comments on their album:
“A wonderfully evocative and enjoyable tribute to a jazz master, by two highly reflective and creative musicians.” Andy Hamilton, THE WIRE
“A hall of mirrors where ragtime and free jazz mutually morph” Nick Hasted, JAZZWISE
“The joyous renditions of Williams’ material are clearly full of affection, even as the pair deconstruct, fragment and even totally abandon them. Ultimately, the merry confluence of jaunty swinging grooves and spirited digressions into the weeds enriches both.” John Sharpe, NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD
Mary Lou Williams (born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs, May 8th, 1910 – May 28th 1981 was a hugely influential American jazz pianist, arranger and composer. She wrote hundreds of compositions, arrangements, and recorded more than one hundred records (in 78, 45, and LP versions). Williams wrote and arranged for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and she was friend, mentor and teacher to Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Tadd Dameron, Bud Powell and Dizzy Gillespie.

French Fridays
2026-06-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-03 17:30 - 18:30
An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!

Amon Acid + Juku
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00
Amon Acid are a heavy psychedelic rock group from Leeds founded in 2018 by couple Sarantis and Briony Charvas. Deeply rooted in Space, Garage and Stoner rock their music is an exquisite trip blending occult, hypnotic, doom-infused grooves with subtle hints of traditional Greek rhythms and gothic ambience.
https://amonacid.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/amonacidband/
https://www.instagram.com/amonacidband/
“Amon Acid are a true psychedelic doom metal delight” – Doomed Nation
“They have a knack for merging diverse influences—from dub to psychedelia—into a seamless, exploratory journey” – It’s Psychedelic Baby
“Riffs as sharp as a razor blade” – Prog Rock Journal
Juku are a heavy garage punk 4 piece from York, the new project of Dan and Naomi from much loved York garage rockers, The Snakerattlers. Like Lush or Elastica with a harder punk edge their noise is harnessed to channel frustration into sound and together transform it into a furious energy both fearsome and beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/JUKUband/
“Practically faultless with ragged riffs and hooks like The Ramones on steroids” – Aural Aggravation
“Reminiscent of some of the finest 90s female fronted bands Juku are a band that is hard, dark, deep and frankly simply fucking awesome!” – With Just A Hint Of Mayhem

Sowerby Bridge Town Festival
2026-06-27 16:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-28 17:00 - 22:00

Lillith's Army + Rock Paper Sister
2026-07-11 21:00 - 23:00
Northampton’s Lilith’s Army’s mix lo-fi punk, metal and the grungy garage rock of L7 and Mudhoney into an intoxicating brew. Fronted by the raw yet harmonically rich vocals of Sylvie Studente and charging head first with powerful riffs and tight grooves they create a pummeling but invigorating sound.
https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/…
https://www.facebook.com/lilithsarmyOfficial/
https://www.youtube.com/@LilithsArmy
“Blending the best of lo-fi, punk, grunge and metal, Lilith’s Army are a three piece that has class throughout” – Deuce Music
“So heavy and raw, very authentic, lots of emotion and attitude, and just overall fun” – Punktuation
Huddersfield’s Rock Paper Sister are influenced by Guano Apes, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Skunk Anansie and combine a classic rock sheen with a side order of funkiness and dramatic vocals. Expect huge riffs, creative bass lines, flamboyant drums and melodic vocals. With their energetic live performances and strong songwriting, Rock Paper Sister are quickly making a name for themselves in the local music scene and their recent appearances at Bands on the Square and the Longest Day Festival have garnered strong feedback.
“A dynamic female-fronted 4 piece delivering high-voltage rock.” – Kirklees Most Wanted
https://www.facebook.com/Rrock.Paper.Sister/
https://www.instagram.com/rock_paper_sister_music/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx4VUu8gW44
