Events
in association with
Disco & PA Hire
To add your Ilkley event please use the contact form here or email ilkleychat@virginmedia.com
Until Sun 29 March
The Ilkley Land Sale Maps display at Ilkley Manor House
A display of the maps of the late nineteenth century sales of land, which led to Ilkley’s expansion.
Available to view Saturday and Sunday 1.30-4pm (11:00 am - 4:00 pm from 29 Feb)
Free entry.
Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT.
Until Sun 26 April
Solar Art Gallery at Ilkley Manor House
The Solar Art Gallery is showcasing an exhibition of local and regional artists all creating work with the theme of AWAKENING’. Plus the gallery space is hung with cascades of hand-made yellow and white paper flowers!
Available to view Saturday and Sunday 1.30-4pm (11:00 am - 4:00 pm from 29 Feb)
Free entry.
Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9DT.
Thurs 27 - Sat 29 February
We're Not Going Back at Ilkley Playhouse
1985, West Yorkshire. Sisters Olive, Mary and Isabel support the local miners on strike by setting up a branch of Women Against Pit Closures. Funny, hard-hitting, with great music, the play celebrates the power of community and ordinary people resisting a government intent on destruction.
Time; 7.30pm
Tickets: £4 to 6
Venue: Ilkley Playhouse
Thurs 27 February
Ilkley Civic Society meeting
Professor Battersby has been involved with the investigations into the water quality of the River Wharfe and has agreed to share his findings at the next Civic Society open meeting.
Time; 7.30pm
Tickets: Free, donations welcomed
Venue: All Saints Church House
Fri 28 February
Manor House Friday coffie morning and talk
The first Ilkley Manor House coffee morning for 2020 is this Friday, John Jackson will talk about Undercliffe Cemetery - a history of Bradford inscribed on stone, granite and marble.
Coffee is 10:15am for the 10:30am talk, 12noon finish.
Admission free but donations are welcome
Sat 29 February
Ilkley Local History Hub at Ilkley Manor House
Share Ilkley information. Stories of events, people, buildings & photos. Come and talk with us on the last Saturday or the month.
2-4pm at Ilkley Manor House
Future dates:
Sat 28 Mar 14:00 16:00
Sat 25 Apr 14:00 16:00
Sat 30 May 14:00 16:00
Sat 27 Jun 14:00 16:00
Sat 25 Jul 14:00 16:00
Sat 29 Aug 14:00 16:00
Sat 26 Sep 14:00 16:00
Sat 31 Oct 14:00 16:00
Sat 28 Nov 14:00 16:00
Sun 1 March
Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair at the Clarke Foley Centre
9.00am – 3.00pm at The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley LS29 9DZ
A friendly fair, antiques and collectables with fine furniture, porcelain, jewellery, vintage items, linen, books, Militaria and silver.
Entry 50p
Contact Lesley Ayres: 07973 563992
Held the first Sunday of the month (except July and August.)
Sun 1 March
The monthly food market celebrates the best food producers from within the LS29 region.
10am-3pm on The Grove. Runs February to December.
Thu 5 - Sat 14 March
Ladies in Lavender at Ilkley Playhouse
It is 1936. The Widdington sisters have lived in their Cornish seaside cottage all their lives. Suddenly, into their serene and undemanding lives comes a stranger washed ashore from a shipwreck.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £12.00, concession £10.00 ( Mon-Thurs & Matinee ) students £6.00 greenroom £5.00
Sat 14 March
Ilkley & Otley Choral Societies - Handels Israel in Egypt
Conductor: Jennifer Sterling
Orchestra: Yorkshire Chamber Ensemble
Continuo: Robert Sudall
6 talented soloists
Venue: St Margaret’s Church, Queens Road, Ilkley, LS29 9QL
Time: 7-10pm
Tickets: Via link, also on sale at Grove Bookshop, Ilkley. Browns Gallery, Otley. and on the door
Sat 14 March
Ilkley Sustainability Plan - Climate Action Ilkley
There will be an introduction to the plan and an opportunity to ask questions. Then attendees will be able to choose which of the ten aspects of the plan they wish to consider in more detail and visit the relevant stalls.
The Ilkley Sustainability Plan sets out ideas about how we could act together to move toward a more resilient, sustainable future.
Time; 10:30 – 12:30
Venue: The Clarke Foley Centre
Sat 21 March
Two Rivers Swing Band at Ilkley Playhouse
“Let the Good Times Roll" with Two Rivers Swing Band, directed by trumpeter and jazz arranger Trevor Vincent.
This thriving local band has a classic big band line up. They are delighted to bring an evening of Big Band favourites to Ilkley Playhouse.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10.00
Sat 21 March
Music To Escape To
Phoenix Concert Band invites you to join them on a fantastical journey around the globe, taking in:
South Pacific, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Oklahoma, Fantasia on British Sea Songs
Plus their debut performance of David Bedford's The Sun Paints Rainbows on the Vast Waves.
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St. Margaret's Parish Church, Queens Rd, Ilkley, LS29 9QLSt. Margaret's Parish Church, Queens Rd, Ilkley, LS29 9QL
Tickets: £10, £8 concessions, under 16 free on Eventbrite and on the door.
Sat 28 March
Ilkley Choral Society - FREE singing workshop
Join Ilkley Choral Society for an afternoon of singing for fun, led by Jennifer Sterling.
No singing experience needed
Everyone welcome
Venue: Ilkley Playhouse
Time: 2.30-4.30pm
Tickets: Please register here
Sun 5 April
Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair at the Clarke Foley Centre
9.00am – 3.00pm at The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley LS29 9DZ
A friendly fair, antiques and collectables with fine furniture, porcelain, jewellery, vintage items, linen, books, Militaria and silver.
Entry 50p
Contact Lesley Ayres: 07973 563992
Held the first Sunday of the month (except July and August.)
Sun 5 April
The monthly food market celebrates the best food producers from within the LS29 region.
10am-3pm on The Grove. Runs February to December.
Wed 15 April
Exciting Science
Stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of Wiz, bang, pop …. and splurt
This brand new, exciting & educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the 'Exciting' back into 'Science'
Time; 11.30am
Tickets: From £13
Venue: King's Hall, Station Rd, Ilkley
Thurs 16 - Sat 25 April
Frost/Nixon at Ilkley Playhouse
Richard Nixon was one of the most successful American Presidents ever, until he decided to cover up a third-rate burglary on Democrat Headquarters, the Watergate building. He resigned, but never explained, never accepted responsibility, never apologised.
Time; 7.30pm
Tickets: From £5
Venue: Ilkley Playhouse
Fri 24 April
A Spoonful of Julie (a tribute to Julie Andrews)
Join Nicola Mills, singing the songs of the practically perfect Dame Julie Andrews, in this memorable tribute ‘A Spoonful of Julie’.
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley
Tickets: £12, £10, £6 available from www.iamnicolamills.com and on the door.
Sun 3 May
Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair at the Clarke Foley Centre
9.00am – 3.00pm at The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley LS29 9DZ
A friendly fair, antiques and collectables with fine furniture, porcelain, jewellery, vintage items, linen, books, Militaria and silver.
Entry 50p
Contact Lesley Ayres: 07973 563992
Held the first Sunday of the month (except July and August.)
May date TBC
The monthly food market celebrates the best food producers from within the LS29 region.
10am-3pm on The Grove. Runs February to December.
Sun 3 May
Stage 4 - Tour de Yorkshire - Ilkley Route at Cow and Calf Rocks
The Yorkshire Classic - Stage 4 of the Tour de Yorkshire race hits the infamous Cow and Calf Rocks.
Stage four of the race will run from Halifax to Leeds, covering 175 kilometres, covering the Bradford district by way of Haworth, Oakworth and Ilkley.
The amateur sportive race will come through around 12noon.
Stage 4 arriving 4-4.30pm along Denton Rd, sprint up New Brook St/Brook St and up to the Cow & Calf.
Sun 21 June
Ilkley Great Get Together
The Grove 12-4pm with music dancing games food and bunting
Thurs 13 to Mon 17 August