There's plenty of festive fun to be had with First Bus!

Whether you're looking for the best hot chocolates in town, searching the city for Christmas presents or heading to your local theatre to enjoy a classic panto with family..."He's behind you!!"... you can do it all and more with a £2 Single bus ticket.

Simply download the First Bus App to plan your festive adventure, track your bus live on a map and buy your £2 ticket before you travel - what are you waiting for?
 

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Discover Christmas in Halifax & Huddersfield

Watch a festive show at Victoria Theatre or Lawrence Batley Theatre

This year, Victoria Theatre and Lawrence Batley Theatre's annual panto will be Cinderella!
With amazing costumes, fabulous sets, a great cast and brilliant musical numbers, the show is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Victoria Theatre - Saturday 16th December through to Saturday 6th January.
Book tickets here.

Lawrence Batley Theatre - Friday 1st December through to Sunday 31st December.
Book tickets here.

Get in the festive mood with Christmas events at The Piece Hall

Throughout November and December, enjoy a winter programme of over 50 gigs, workshops and seasonal events to help you get into the Christmas spirit. Take in the twinkling lights, sparkling decor and 45ft Christmas tree as you wander around shopping for stocking fillers and locally made gifts. 

Here's a few events to get you started!

  • Christmas Market 10th - 26th November
  • Sheffield Community Choir 5th December
  • The Nutcracker: A Festive Storytelling Adventure 20th-21st December

Find out more and book tickets here.

Sing the season in with concerts at Huddersfield Town Hall

If you're a fan of Christmas carols of like to welcome the season with some festive music, Huddersfield Town Hall has the perfect line up of events for you. 

Here's just some of the fun you can get stuck in to!

  • G4 Christmas on 2nd December
  • University of Huddersfield Brass Band on 11th December
  • Huddersfield Youth Choir: Music for Christmas on 21st December.

Find out more and book tickets here.

Download our FREE First Bus App

Have everything you need to travel at your fingertips:

  • Plan your festive journey
  • Buy your tickets on the app
  • Track the bus to your stop

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Win a £25 Love2shop gift card in time for Christmas!

This December, as a thank you to our passengers, we're giving away £1k worth of Love2shop gift cards. These can be spent at over 90 different high-street brands and attractions.

All you need to do is sign up below then each day from 4th to 19th December we will email out a multiple choice question. Answer the question correctly and you'll be entered into that day's prize draw to win one of our £25 Love2shop gift cards. Three lucky winners will be drawn at random on each of the first 11 days, with seven winners on the final day (combined across West Yorkshire regions). You can enter every single day so make sure to keep an eye on your inbox!

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

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