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Jimmy Livingstone

Jimmy Livingstone is a spoken word poet whose performances have been gaining traction in the South. After captivating audiences at solo gigs and small festivals, he’s now bringing his sharp, quick-fire rhyming to Ilkley.

Tickets £14

Ilkley Manor House

Rise and Shine Ilkley - The Brilliant Breakfast

It’s a great opportunity for women to come together, enjoy a delicious breakfast and raise funds for the King's Trust.
100% of every donation will go directly to help disadvantaged young women gain new opportunities and build better lives for themselves.

Donation of £15

All Saints' Church Hall

An Audience with Alastair Cook (Cancelled)

England's leading Test Run scorer of all time comes to Ilkley, hosted by ex England cricketer & England cricket selector Geoff Miller.

Tickets £35.00 - £103.00

King's Hall & Winter Garden

IMH Coffee Morning: History of Theatre in Leeds

Sir Rodney Brooke, President of Ilkley Manor House Trust, explores the history of theatre in Leeds.

Tickets £5

Ilkley Manor House

Ilkley Civic Society's Local History Hub Walk

The walk will take you around the Green and down through Mill Ghyll, learning about the history of the area from when there was a bandstand in West View Park in the early 1900s through to the opening of Darwin Gardens at the turn of the new millennium, 25 years ago.

Free

Meet Darwin Gardens car park

Real Markets Ilkley

First Sunday of the month 10am-3pm.
Real Markets are known for their friendly atmosphere and quality stalls. 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

BTB: Scouting For Girls

Scouting For Girls headline the J.Linderberg stage and kick off the start of the Lexus Ilkley Open, supported by Skinny Living & The Caymans.

Tickets £37.50 + booking fee (VIP available)

Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Oliver Harris Band

Join us for a night of classics performed by Edinburgh festival award winning vocalist, Oliver Harris, and the amazing Oliver Harris Band with tributes to The Caruso and King of Rock and Roll, Roy Orbison and Elvis.

Tickets £5-14

Ilkley Playhouse

The Comedy Store

With nearly 40 years' experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrows' stars today. Acts will be announced a month before each show.

Tickets £20.50

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra's Summer Concert

The third concert in Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra's Candlelight Concert series, including music by Schumann, Mozart and Beethoven.

Tickets £8 to £15

All Saints' Church

BTB: Chris Moyles 90s Hangover, supported by Toploader

One of the most prolific names in broadcasting of this century, Chris Moyles, brings you 90s Hangover! Playing the biggest tunes from the 90s, from Blur to Britney, Pulp to Prodigy and everything in between.

Tickets £28.50 + booking fee

Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival 2025

Live music and entertainment, plus 100+ expected local traders & independent businesses serving food, drink, and artisan products

Adults £6.95 early bird

East Holmes Field

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms, and served cream tea later.
In the evening the Fawlty Towers Show will commence, followed by disco until midnight.
Sunday morning, the Fawlty Towers will serve breakfast!

Weekend £140.00pp

The Craiglands Hotel

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Ilkley Cycle Races 2025

The Ilkley Cycle Races are set to be a fantastic evening of free, family-friendly entertainment.
There’s entertainment for everyone throughout the evening. Grab some food and drinks from the pop-up bars and stalls lining the route, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

Free

Ilkley Town Centre

Ilkley Half Marathon and Ilkley 5K

A 13.1 mile road race through the beautiful countryside of Ilkley, plus new for 2025 a 5K race to bring even more runners together to celebrate the joy of running.
Start Time IHM: 10:30am / 5k: 11:00am - Event village open all day.

Entry fee : IHM £36.00 / 5K £12/20

West Holmes Field

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair

24 Stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
1st Sunday of each month - 9am-3pm

Entry £1

Clarke Foley Centre

Full Moon Swim At Ilkley Lido

Come and swim in the Lido to celebrate the Full Moon. There will be be refreshments on sale.

From £3.50

Ilkley Lido

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2025

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

Carry On! An Audience with Mark and Lard

Mark and Marc have been coaxed back to wrestle once again on the sheepskin rug of light entertainment and will be coming to Ilkley!

Tickets £36.50

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Health & Wellbeing Festival

From holistic therapies and handmade wellness gifts to mindful experiences and expert advice, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Free entry

Clarke Foley Community Hub

Stagefright Comedy Club (May)

Line-up: Scott Bennett, Jack McLean, Amy Albright, Rob Mann and MC Anthony J. Brown.

Tickets £14

Ilkley Playhouse

Hammerstein to Hamilton

Mark Gregory brings his sell out show to the Clarke Foley Community Hub - an evening of musical theatre favourites.... from Hammerstein to Hamilton!!

Tickets £15

Clarke Foley Community Hub

Brutus Gold's Love Train

One of the greatest Disco shows on earth The Love Train steams into Ilkley for its debut with a full on funk-fuelled party!
This is a standing event with seating in the balcony.

Tickets £31.00 - £38.00

King's Hall & Winter Garden

An Audience with Kevin Keegan

Join the 2 time Ballon d'Or winner, as football legend Kevin Keegan comes to Ilkley. Hosted by Sky Sports presenter Peter Graves, join Kevin for an evening of chat about his spectacular career.

Tickets £35.00 - £103.00

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Drag Me To The 80's

Get ready to dance, sing and be captivated this show features an incredible full live band and the music of Kylie, Madonna, Whitney, Bananarama , Queen, Abba, Rick Astley, Pet Shop Boys , Erasure, Duran Duran, Wham, Tina Turner and many more.

Tickets £28.00

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Family Open Day

Ahead of this year's Lexus Ilkley Open ILTSC are holding a FREE family day 11-4.
Combine a visit to give Tennis/Padel a try [adults & juniors, all equipment provided] with a family day out to enjoy live music acts, entertainment and a street food festival.

Free entry

Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Ace Magical Variety Show

The show will feature International stars of magic, entertainment and comedy all raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research! From 6.30pm, there will be a whole troupe of amazing close up magicians to get the party started and wow you with stunning miracles right in front of your eyes in the Winter Garden!

Tickets £23.00

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Full Moon Swim At Ilkley Lido

Come and swim in the Lido to celebrate the Full Moon. There will be be refreshments on sale.

From £3.50

Ilkley Lido

Ilkley Craft and Artisan Fair

The monthly Craft and Artisan Fair at the Clarke Foley.

Free entry

Clarke Foley Community Hub

BTB: Ibiza In Symphony

Experience the ultimate Ibiza party on stage with Ibiza in Symphony! Our electrifying live show, taking the UK by storm, a 16 piece orchestra comprising some of the world's finest musicians and singers.

Tickets £28 + booking fee

Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Fawlty Towers - Basil's Twin!

Surprise guests at Fawlty Towers, has Basil got a twin brother? - surely not two Basil Fawlty's ? Expect a big party night and be entertained by professional comedy actors and a fabulous Three Course Meal!

£50pp

The Craiglands Hotel

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Ilkley Pride 2025

From engaging daytime activities and workshops to the spectacular Pride Unplugged evening performances, there’s something for everyone.

Cost TBC

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Ars Musica Concert

The Ars Musica male voice choir, from Thuringia in the heart of Germany, is an ‘acapella’ choir performing sacred and secular music from Germany, England, Europe and other parts of the world.
Money raised will support Ilkley children's charities.

Tickets £10

St Margaret's Church

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair

24 Stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
1st Sunday of each month - 9am-3pm

Entry £1

Clarke Foley Centre

Yorkshire Day Celebrations

Ilkley is the co-host with Bradford of The Yorkshire Society's events for Yorkshire Day 2025.
Further details are to be release soon.

Free

The Grove

Real Markets Ilkley - Yorkshire Day Weekend

First Sunday of the month 10am-3pm.
Real Markets are known for their friendly atmosphere and quality stalls. 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

Christmas Lights Switch On

A full day of festivities is planned again this year with on-street entertainment starting from 3pm culminating in the switch on of the Christmas lights by Father Christmas at 5pm.

Free

The Grove

The Shires – The Two Of Us Tour

The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2025 and will be coming to Ilkley!

Tickets £38.00 - £42.50

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Janet Jaye as 'Tina Turner'

Come and join us at the Hollygarth Social Club and dance the night away to the hits from Tina Turner and Motown classics with the sensational Janet Jaye.

Tickets £5 members /£7.50 non-members

The Hollygarth

The Upbeat Beatles

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

Tickets £30.25

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Laurel Canyon Union

By popular demand the return of Laurel Canyon Union. 60s/70s West Coast Americana.

Tickets £13

Ilkley Playhouse

Ilkley Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair

24 Stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
1st Sunday of each month - 9am-3pm

Entry £1

Clarke Foley Centre

Murder: Staged

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

Rombalds Recorders Summer Concert

The concert will feature "Henry V" with music by William Walton and words by William Shakespeare. The programme will also include music by Victoria, Pergolesi, Hassler, Byrd, Reger, Rodriguez, Gjeilo, and Ketelby.

£10 on the door [children free]

Christchurch

The Trumpets Shall Sound

"The Trumpets Shall Sound" is an exciting programme of music for up to 8 Trumpets, featuring classic works by Altenburg and Biber. It is a spectacle of Trumpet professionals that has not been seen in Ilkley for perhaps 25 years, and will be a feast for the ears.

£12 adult / £8 concessions

St Margaret's Church

Lexus Ilkley Trophy

8-15 June 2025: The largest tennis international tournament in the North of England.

Tickets prices vary

Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

BTB: Silent Disco + Ed Sheeran Tribute

Dance the night away with the Silent Disco Kings! Creators of the World’s largest silent discos.
Entry from 7pm, Silent Disco from approximately 8:30pm, an Ed Sheeran Tribute will also be playing live before the disco!

Tickets £10 + booking fee

Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Ilkley Fire Station Open Day

10am - 3pm, Ilkley Fire Station will open its doors and welcome the community to come down and see what a day in the life of a firefighter looks like, including station tours and testing our equipment.

Free entry

Ilkley Fire Station

The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival 2025

Live music and entertainment, plus 100+ expected local traders & independent businesses serving food, drink, and artisan products

Adults £6.95 early bird

East Holmes Field

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Labour of Love

Labour of Love is a witty and heartfelt comedy that explores the shifting political landscape of the party politics through the eyes of MP David Lyons and his sharp-tongued constituency agent, Jean Whittaker.

Tickets £5-£14

Ilkley Playhouse

Pat's Party 2025

Several bands perform during the afternoon. There’s children’s entertainment, a zipwire, raffle, beer, drink, and food tents. It is always well attended and there is always music, laughter and dancing!

£8/£3/free [see poster]

Garden in Ben Rhydding

Airedale Symphony Orchestra concert - Forbidden Love

A night of drama and intense passions as we explore the story of Romeo and Juliet and the piece it inspired - West Side Story. We will also perform the achingly beautiful, poignant and powerful 'Dance' by Anna Clyne. The solo part will be played by Adam Cathcart from the ASO cello section.

£10-£17 (Under 11's free)

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Real Markets Ilkley

First Sunday of the month 10am-3pm.
Real Markets are known for their friendly atmosphere and quality stalls. 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

Yorkshire Day Weekend Celebrations

Ilkley Town Council in conjunction with Ilkley BID are planning a day of music and entertainment.
Details TBC.

Free

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The Grove & Ilkley Bandstand

Full Moon Swim At Ilkley Lido

Come and swim in the Lido to celebrate the Full Moon. There will be be refreshments on sale.

From £3.50

Ilkley Lido

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2025

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

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