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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

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

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

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

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

Spot's Birthday Party

Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Performances: Sat 9th Aug: 2pm and 4pm/Sun 10th Aug: 11am and 2pm
Age 2+

£15.25

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Spot's Birthday Party

Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Performances: Sat 9th Aug: 2pm and 4pm/Sun 10th Aug: 11am and 2pm
Age 2+

£15.25

King's Hall & Winter Garden

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 Beer Festival

As part of the Yorkshire Day Civic Celebration the Clarke Foley Community Hub [the main beneficiary of the event’s proceeds] is hosting a Yorkshire Beer Festival bringing together leading local breweries and great company.

Tickets £10 (inc. glass)

Clarke Foley Community Hub

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

Spot's Birthday Party

Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Performances: Sat 9th Aug: 2pm and 4pm/Sun 10th Aug: 11am and 2pm
Age 2+

£15.25

King's Hall & Winter Garden

Spot's Birthday Party

Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever!
Performances: Sat 9th Aug: 2pm and 4pm/Sun 10th Aug: 11am and 2pm
Age 2+

£15.25

King's Hall & Winter Garden

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

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

Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits Local Nature Reserve: Bio Blitz

A fun, free family activity of discovery and learning for everyone.
No booking required, parking available Moss & Moor.

Free

Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits Local Nature Reserve

An Atlantic Rhapsody

Join the Leeds Male Voice Choir in Ilkley for a magical summer evening celebrating a host of music from both sides of the Atlantic with an eclectic mix of pop, folk, sacred and show music, featuring some of the very best classic and contemporary composers.

Tickets £14/U18's Free

St Margaret's Church

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

Yorkshire Beer Festival

As part of the Yorkshire Day Civic Celebration the Clarke Foley Community Hub [the main beneficiary of the event’s proceeds] is hosting a Yorkshire Beer Festival bringing together leading local breweries and great company.

Tickets £10 (inc. glass)

Clarke Foley Community Hub

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

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

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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