Two choirs join forces for Jingle all the Way
Ilkley Moornotes and Sally’s Army are joining their musical forces to bring a joyful programme of festive song to Ilkley. The concert...
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3 days ago
Late night shopping is today!
Ilkley’s Late Night Shopping Event organised by Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) will take place this evening Thursday...
4 days ago
Ilkley Literature Festival announces Spring events and workshops
Chris Goodall, Marianna Spring, Patrick Dixon and Chris Atkins are set to appear on Saturday 29th March, with bookings also now open for...
4 days ago
Celebrating Ilkley’s past, present and future through 2025’s Carnival!
Ilkley’s past, present and future is the theme of the 2025 Ilkley Carnival. Marking the start of Ilkley’s “events season” on Monday 5...
4 days ago
Santa’s coming to town: Ilkley Santa Float 2024
The magic of Christmas is on its way to Ilkley and Addingham, as the annual Santa Float, organised by the Ilkley and District Round...
5 days ago
Entertainment announced for Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival
Start your Christmas celebrations at Ilkley’s Christmas Tree Festival, St Margaret’s Church, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, from...
5 days ago
Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra announces New Year's Gala Concert
Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra has announced it will join forces with the Academy of Northern Ballet and soprano Rowena Thornton in a...
Nov 26
Festive cheer this Saturday at Ilkley Playhouse
Enjoy some festive cheer at the Ilkley Playhouse Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday, Caroline Mutton takes a look at what else is...
Nov 25
Two Rivers Concert Band Winter Concert 2024
Two Rivers Concert Band have announced details of its 2024 Winter Concert on Sunday 8 December, 3pm, at Ilkley Baptist Church on Kings...
Nov 25
Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival is sparkling at St Margaret’s Church
The trees are decorated and look stunning, music and entertainment is ready to roll, angelic angels are waiting to be crafted,...
Nov 22
Council hopes Christmas Lights event can go ahead despite the weather forecast
Ilkley Town Council has said this afternoon its hopes some form of Christmas Lights Switch On event can still go ahead tomorrow [23rd...
Nov 21
What's on at Ilkley Playhouse
Bleak Expectations opens in December at Ilkley Playhouse, Caroline Muttons takes a look at this play and other events coming soon. Filled...
Nov 19
Ilkley's Christmas lights switch on this Saturday
Ilkley Town Council is looking forward to this Saturday’s Christmas lights Switch On event, which is set to be lots of festive fun. With...
Nov 18
Ilkley BID announces Late Night Shopping event in Ilkley
Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has announced that a second Christmas late night shopping event will take place on Thursday...
Nov 15
Review: West Side Story at the King's Hall
Geoffrey Mogridge has been in the audience of Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's West Side Story and reviews the performance for Ilkley...
Nov 14
Celebrate Yuletide past at Medieval Manor's Christmas concert
On 7 December, GreenMatthews return to Ilkley Manor House to perform their Midwinter Revels - a concert celebrating Yuletide Past. The...
Nov 12
St Margaret’s getting ready to sparkle
Plans for Ilkley’s stunning Christmas Tree Festival 2024 are well underway. St Margaret’s will welcome 30 local charities and community...
Nov 11
5K Elf Shuffle, spread festive cheer while supporting Clarke Foley
On the 1st of December at 9am the holiday season is about to get a lot more festive—and active! The team at the Clarke Foley Community...
Nov 9
Don’t miss this funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving play at Ilkley Playhouse
Until Saturday 16th November in the Wharfeside Theatre is Rory Kinnear’s debut play The Herd. Andy, who has profound mental and physical...
Nov 8
Upstagers launch 2025 pantomime, Dick Whittington
The streets of Ilkley were filled with theatrical magic last Sunday as the cast of Upstagers' 2025 production of "Dick Whittington" made...
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