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The New Muse Makers Market

30 November 2025 at 18:30:00

All of the makers in the market are small local artists and businesses, who create their products themselves.
The market is free to attend and hopefully people can find some lovely handmade stocking fillers, whilst warming up with mulled wine.

Free entry

The Ilkley Tap

It's a Wonderful Life

4 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

It's a Wonderful Life

5 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

It's a Wonderful Life

6 December 2025 at 14:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair

7 December 2025 at 09:30:00

We are a well-established antiques, vintage & collectables fair, running in Ilkley at the Clarke Foley Community Hub the first Sunday of the month. 9:30am - 3:00pm.

Entry £1

Clarke Foley Community Hub

The New Muse Makers Market

7 December 2025 at 18:30:00

All of the makers in the market are small local artists and businesses, who create their products themselves.
The market is free to attend and hopefully people can find some lovely handmade stocking fillers, whilst warming up with mulled wine.

Free entry

The Ilkley Tap

It's a Wonderful Life

10 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Christopher Rathbone’s Organ Recital

12 December 2025 at 12:30:00

Christopher Rathbone performs Messiaen’s thrilling suite, La Nativité du Seigneur—nine meditations on the Nativity, and concludes with the exhilarating toccata, Dieu parmi nous (“God among us”).

Free entry

St Margaret's Church

It's a Wonderful Life

13 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Christmas Real Markets Ilkley

21 December 2025 at 10:00:00

A Christmas Real Markets Ilkley offering food for the belly and the soul, you will find food, drink, crafts, artwork, homeware and more.

Free

The Grove

The Snowman - Live!

23 December 2025 at 13:30:00

A unique opportunity to experience Raymond Briggs’ magical Christmas story, The Snowman, with live music performed by the award winning BD1 Brass Band.

Tickets £15.50 - £23

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Justin Hawkins Rides Again

16 January 2026 at 19:30:00

Justin Hawkins - founding member, singer, lead guitarist and frontman of The Darkness - arrived in the public’s consciousness along with his band’s debut album Permission To Land in 2003. 22 years and 8 studio albums later, Justin takes his YouTube show Justin Hawkins Rides Again on tour.

Tickets £29.50 - £33

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

24 January 2026 at 15:30:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

28 January 2026 at 19:00:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

31 January 2026 at 13:30:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Murder: Staged

19 February 2026 at 19:30:00

Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour, research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time MURDER: STAGED.

Tickets £23.00

King's Hall & Winter Garden

White Christmas - The Musical

3 December 2025 at 19:15:00

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – the timeless musical extravaganza is coming to Ilkley this Christmas.

Tickets £28

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2025

5 December 2025 at 10:00:00

A stunning display of Christmas trees individually decorated by local schools, charities and community groups.
If you're a charity or community group who would like to be involved for the first time please email st.margarets.treefestival@gmail.com

Free entry

St Margaret's Church

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2025

6 December 2025 at 10:00:00

A stunning display of Christmas trees individually decorated by local schools, charities and community groups.
If you're a charity or community group who would like to be involved for the first time please email st.margarets.treefestival@gmail.com

Free entry

St Margaret's Church

White Christmas - The Musical

6 December 2025 at 19:15:00

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – the timeless musical extravaganza is coming to Ilkley this Christmas.

Tickets £28

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Real Markets Ilkley

7 December 2025 at 10:00:00

Offering food for the belly and the soul, you will find food, drink, crafts, artwork, homeware and more at Real Markets in Ilkley.

Free

The Grove

It's a Wonderful Life

8 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

It's a Wonderful Life

11 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

It's a Wonderful Life

12 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

GreenMatthews concert

14 December 2025 at 19:30:00

Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and A Brief History of Christmas, GreenMatthews present their new festive show at Ilkley Manor House.

Tickets £17

Ilkley Manor House

Dear Santa Live!

21 December 2025 at 13:30:00

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn't get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect', just in time for Christmas Eve. Two performances on Sunday 21st December at 1:30pm and 4pm.

Tickets £18.50

King's Hall & Winter Garden

The Snowman - Live!

23 December 2025 at 16:00:00

A unique opportunity to experience Raymond Briggs’ magical Christmas story, The Snowman, with live music performed by the award winning BD1 Brass Band.

Tickets £15.50 - £23

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

23 January 2026 at 19:00:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

25 January 2026 at 13:30:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

29 January 2026 at 19:00:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

31 January 2026 at 18:30:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

An Evening with Gordon Strachan & Gary McAllister

25 February 2026 at 19:30:00

Leeds United legends Gordon Strachan and Gary McAllister will be coming to Ilkley for an evening of stories about both their illustrious careers. Hosted by former Leeds United Premiership player Andy Couzens for a night of entertainment, stories and banter with an opportunity to ask your questions.

Tickets £35.50 - £73

King's Hall & Winter Garden

White Christmas - The Musical

4 December 2025 at 19:15:00

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – the timeless musical extravaganza is coming to Ilkley this Christmas.

Tickets £28

King's Hall & Winter Garden

White Christmas - The Musical

5 December 2025 at 19:15:00

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – the timeless musical extravaganza is coming to Ilkley this Christmas.

Tickets £28

King's Hall & Winter Garden

White Christmas - The Musical

6 December 2025 at 14:15:00

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas – the timeless musical extravaganza is coming to Ilkley this Christmas.

Tickets £28

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Moornotes present Let The Season Sing

6 December 2025 at 19:30:00

As well as songs from the choir there will also be poetry readings and carol singing too.
Light refreshments will be available in the interval.
Tickets via TicketSource/0333 6663366/on the door.

£10/U12s free

All Saints' Church

Two Rivers Concert Band Christmas Concert

7 December 2025 at 15:00:00

Christmas classic and carols, plus a selection of anthems from the likes of The Greatest Showman, Paul Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Young Person’s Guide to John Williams and Queen’s totally awesome Bohemian Rhapsody.

£10.00 / U16s free

Ilkley Baptist Church

It's a Wonderful Life

9 December 2025 at 19:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

The Magic of The Bee Gees

11 December 2025 at 19:45:00

Complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties.

Tickets £33 - £38

King's Hall & Winter Garden

It's a Wonderful Life

13 December 2025 at 14:30:00

With a dynamic cast, evocative staging, and a story that tugs at the heartstrings, It’s a Wonderful Life promises to uplift, inspire, and leave you believing in the power of kindness. Whether you’ve cherished the film for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a theatrical experience not to be missed.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Swing Into Christmas

19 December 2025 at 19:30:00

It’s full steam ahead for The Northern Swing Orchestra as they prepare for their forthcoming festive concert Swing into Christmas! The 16 piece Big Band and singers have been working hard to put the finishing touches to this year’s show, which features some fantastic vocals.

Tickets £28

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Dear Santa Live!

21 December 2025 at 16:00:00

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn't get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect', just in time for Christmas Eve. Two performances on Sunday 21st December at 1:30pm and 4pm.

Tickets £18.50

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Philharmonic New Year's Gala Concert

10 January 2026 at 19:30:00

Celebrate the New Year in style with our Gala concert featuring young dancers from The Academy of Northern Ballet & Tenor Cameron Mitchell.

From £16.96

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

24 January 2026 at 13:30:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

27 January 2026 at 19:00:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Upstagers present: Snow White

30 January 2026 at 19:00:00

Upstagers are delighted to bring Snow White to the King’s Hall, Ilkley – a brand new panto filled with sparkle, silliness and plenty of festive fun.

Tickets £12-20 + booking fee

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Something About George

5 February 2026 at 19:30:00

Something About George – The George Harrison Story, the musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK and Ireland tour.

Tickets £30

King's Hall & Winter Garden

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