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

An Evening with John Lydon
2 March 2026 at 19:30:00
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. He will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour. Lydon will be sharing his thoughts with audiences. He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right.
£38.00 - £98.00
King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Players present: The Animals
6 March 2026 at 19:30:00
The Animals looks at education within the Youth Custody System and the difficulties young people there face. This is the fourth time Ilkley Players have been selected to take part in National Theatre's Connections.
1 hour with [optional] Q & A session at the end.
£8 Adults, £5 Students
Ilkley Playhouse

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair
5 April 2026 at 08:00:00
We have 24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables - Furniture, silver, militaria, jewellery, linen, china and porcelain, retro and quirky items - in fact something for everyone!
Disabled access, cafe with delicious refreshments.
Entry £1
Clarke Foley Community Hub

Bindweed
11 April 2026 at 18:30:00
A darkly funny play set in a run-down community centre. Four men convicted of domestic abuse offences gather each week in a last-chance programme to keep them out of prison. Leading them is Jen, a former police officer with her own secrets and scars.
Tickets £15
Ilkley Playhouse

Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
21 April 2026 at 18:30:00
An Evening of Music and Conversation. You may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at once. Now he’s heading out on a solo tour – mixing music and chat - so fans can get up close and personal.
£31.50 - £68.00
King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Buddhist Group: Dispelling the Darkness of Suffering
28 February 2026 at 10:30:00
Buddhist Master Lama Jampa Thaye will present a timely talk entitled “Dispelling the Darkness of Suffering” and even though these teachings date back to 12th century Tibet, the causes of both happiness and unhappiness have not changed at all since that time. Email blackpotsfarm@gmail.com
Free, email for a ticket
The Craiglands Hotel

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair
1 March 2026 at 09:00:00
We have 24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables - Furniture, silver, militaria, jewellery, linen, china and porcelain, retro and quirky items - in fact something for everyone!
Disabled access, cafe with delicious refreshments.
Entry £1
Clarke Foley Community Hub

Jimeoin - Pandemonium
4 March 2026 at 19:30:00
A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with one of live comedy's universally acclaimed true masters - we are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend that is Jimeoin to King's Hall with his brilliantly funny new tour Pandemonium!
From £23.50
King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Players present: The Animals
7 March 2026 at 19:30:00
The Animals looks at education within the Youth Custody System and the difficulties young people there face. This is the fourth time Ilkley Players have been selected to take part in National Theatre's Connections.
1 hour with [optional] Q & A session at the end.
£8 Adults, £5 Students
Ilkley Playhouse

How to reducing your energy costs and carbon footprint
11 March 2026 at 19:30:00
Free event to learn more about solar panels, heat pumps, batteries, EV's and chargers and green tariffs for homes and businesses
A technical expert from Octopus Energy will give a presentation on the range of products and services available and be available to take questions.
Free
Clarke Foley Community Hub

Exclusively Elton
13 March 2026 at 20:00:00
Exclusively Elton - from Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer, it's a show full of Elton's biggest hits!
Raising funds for Take Heart, Andy's Man Club and 41 Club.
Tickets from the bar or contact John: 07428610601 or john@ilkleysom.co.uk
Tickets £10
Hollygarth, Ben Rhydding

Bindweed
12 April 2026 at 18:30:00
A darkly funny play set in a run-down community centre. Four men convicted of domestic abuse offences gather each week in a last-chance programme to keep them out of prison. Leading them is Jen, a former police officer with her own secrets and scars.
Tickets £15
Ilkley Playhouse

Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations - Songs Boys Don’t Sing
28 April 2026 at 18:30:00
He’s on the road with an evening of music, dance, drama, and song. Expect a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour - and, yes, there’ll be tales from the Strictly Come Dancing set.
£37.00 - £83.00
King's Hall & Winter Garden

Club Classics - Taking it Back to the Old School 90's & 00's
3 May 2026 at 18:30:00
Club Classics - Taking It Back To The Old School is a night dedicated to club classics & hands in the air anthems from the 90’s & 00’s. A night of pure nostalgia - it’s time to dig out your dancing shoes & relive your youth with likeminded people, and better still you’ll be home for midnight!
£23.00 - £28.00
King's Hall & Winter Garden

Olicana Historical Society February Meeting
19 February 2026 at 19:30:00
Wentworth Woodhouse by Dave Winpenny. The Grade I listed Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham is one of the grandest stately homes in the country, and is owned/operated and is being regenerated by Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.
Tea and coffee served after the meeting.
Free [members] £5 [non-members]
Annexe at Clarke Foley

Ilkley Players present: The Animals
5 March 2026 at 19:30:00
The Animals looks at education within the Youth Custody System and the difficulties young people there face. This is the fourth time Ilkley Players have been selected to take part in National Theatre's Connections.
1 hour with [optional] Q & A session at the end.
£8 Adults, £5 Students
Ilkley Playhouse

Imagine Lennon
9 April 2026 at 18:30:00
Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon, brought to life by the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly as John Lennon – renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in Broadway’s Let It Be and The Bootleg Beatles for seven years.
£29.00 - £33.00
King's Hall & Winter Garden

The After Hours Quintet
17 April 2026 at 18:30:00
Join The After Hours Quintet for a scintillating, exhilarating jaunt through the vaults of British Trad Jazz, New Orleans Swing, Gypsy Jazz and Jump Blues. Expect to hear classics from the American song book blended seamlessly alongside 90's anthems; reimagined in the swing style.
Tickets £14
Ilkley Playhouse

The Hooliemen
18 April 2026 at 18:30:00
The Hooliemen are a superb 4-piece acoustic traditional Irish folk band, made up of four seasoned and highly accomplished musicians who have played together for decades. Now performing officially under the name The Hooliemen, they bring a lifetime of experience, energy, and artistry to every performance.
Tickets £14
Ilkley Playhouse

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair
3 May 2026 at 08:00:00
We have 24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables - Furniture, silver, militaria, jewellery, linen, china and porcelain, retro and quirky items - in fact something for everyone!
Disabled access, cafe with delicious refreshments.
Entry £1
Clarke Foley Community Hub

Ilkley Carnival 2026
4 May 2026 at 10:00:00
Ilkley Carnival 2026 will start with a 'Children's Books' themed parade through town at 11am, followed by a great afternoon of entertainment for all on East Holmes Field.
Full entertainment line-up to be announced.
Tickets from free to £8
Ilkley and East Holmes Field
























