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The Clarke Foley Community Hub will once again be among the venues for the Ilkley Live Community Music Festival. The festival will see live music come to venues and locations all around town on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July. The Hub will offer four hours of free live music on the Saturday in the community café, and organisers say ‘there’s something for everyone’. The line-up is: 12.00-12.45 - Alex Ashman Alex is a second year Philosophy student at Durham University. He i

From this weekend, Ilkley Manor House will present RE-Play, a joyful and imaginative exhibition celebrating the creative process, the pleasure of making and the playful possibilities of contemporary art. First shown at Tinker Gallery, RE-Play, in a new iteration, will offer visitors the chance to experience the exhibition in a different setting and with a few new added artists. Curated by artist Kathryn Fox and curator Andreea Chițan, the exhibition brings together a lively m

Soaking up the Yorkshire Day 2025 atmosphere on The Grove Two days of free music and family entertainment alongside Ilkley’s biggest Yorkshire market will celebrate Yorkshire Day 2026 in Ilkley. The weekend of festivities on the 1st and 2nd August is being organised by three volunteers following the huge success of Yorkshire Day 2025 which saw Ilkley co-host the region’s official civic celebration with Bradford, attracting thousands of visitors and earning a national award. I

Gordon Buchanan is back in Ilkley next March Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is heading back to Ilkley in 2027 with his hugely successful Lions and Tigers and Bears tour. From February, Gordon will visit almost 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales – including a stop at the King’s Hall on Wednesday 10 March, and tickets are now on sale. Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan has played to packed theatres since February 2025 an

Mark Summerson [event organiser], Colin [La Stazione] and Matt Broadley [The Ticket Office] Fresh seafood, live music, community spirit and charity fundraising are all on the menu this June as The Ticket Office launches Ilkley’s very first Seafood Festival. Running throughout the month, the festival will transform the iconic Ilkley venue into a celebration of fresh seafood, summer drinks and social dining, with live DJs, live local musicians and specially curated summer cockt

Ilkley Town’s Over-55s in action on Sunday Ilkley Town’s Over-55s take on the Over-60 England Veterans this Sunday, 7 June, kick-off 1pm. No strangers to international action - with a recent brace of home fixtures against Republic of Ireland - it’s the first time Ilkley’s Vets have faced their home national side. It’s a valuable opportunity for Ilkley’s men to play against quality opposition as they prepare for the National Cup which kicks off this September. Ilkley’s v

[Photo: Rich Bunce, the Walking Photographer] 4,000 bright yellow ducks will float down the River Wharfe on Sunday 21 June, as Burley-in-Wharfedale’s much-loved annual Duck Race returns - with proceeds supporting community groups across the village. The Cornmill Pond will host an open day from 1pm where race tickets will be on sale; the main event launches at 2pm from the riverside [what3words: ///quirky.tabs.aboard]. Each numbered race duck corresponds to a ticket entry, and

Ilkley Manor House announces a summer of art, photography, music, makers, theatre and Yorkshire stories. This summer, Ilkley Manor House will open its doors, galleries and courtyard for a rich programme of exhibitions, photography, live music, family activities, makers’ fairs, Yorkshire Day celebrations and open-air theatre — bringing one of Ilkley’s most historic buildings vividly to life. Running throughout June, July and August 2026, the summer programme invites visitors t

Wyl Menmuir Nature lovers of Ilkley will find much to enjoy at the Grove Bookshop’s event with author, Wyl Menmuir later this month. Wyl will be at the bookshop from 7pm on Friday, 19 June, to discuss his new book, The Spirit of Stone, which features our very own Ilkley Moor. The Spirit of Stone is the third book in Menmuir’s acclaimed trilogy, which includes The Draw of the Sea and The Heart of the Woods. The book celebrates the human stories behind stones and our landscapes

Soloist, Georgina Rosanna Crow Soprano soloist, Georgina Rosanna Crowe, will delight the audience at the next Airedale Symphony Orchestra concert on Sunday 14 June, singing the most beautiful music ever composed. The concert, Transcendent, brings together two monumental works of luminous beauty and sweeping romantic power, inviting us to journey from the intimate glow of Strauss’s final masterpiece to the vast, sun‑drenched landscapes of Bruckner’s Romantic imagination. The w

Voices of Yorkshire previously at the King's Hall This June, choirs from two counties will be coming together in Ilkley for a very special evening of shared singing and friendship. Voices of Yorkshire are welcoming Tunbridge Wells Musical Theatre Choir to the King's Hall on Saturday 6 June for 'Choirs Across Counties' - two community choirs from different corners of the country coming together to swap songs, share stories, and celebrate the joy of singing as one. All in suppo

Robbie Moore MP dipped in 2025 [Photos: Charlie Swinbourne] Following a successful, if chilly, first run in February 2025, Ilkley & District Good Neighbours (IDGN) is inviting people to Dip & Donate again at White Wells plunge bath. Helping to continue the charities vital work for the local community, this year the event is being held in June. Delivered by an army of volunteers, supported by a small staff team, IDGN’s popular community projects include Shop Assist, Befriendin

Rodney Foster One of Yorkshire and England’s greatest ever amateur golfers, Rodney Foster, will be at The Grove Bookshop on Saturday 6 June. Rodney will be at the shop on The Grove from 3pm to sign copies of Golf’s Golden Era, a star-studded biography written by local author Robin Snook. The book features reflections on some of the greats of golf, including Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino, and has a foreword by Tony Jacklin CBE, former UK and US Open champion. Rodn

Joze Dance at Ilkley Pride The Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group has proudly announced a vibrant programme of events throughout June 2026 to celebrate Pride Month and mark a major milestone - 5 years of Pride in Ilkley. Since its launch in 2021, Pride in Ilkley has grown into a much-loved annual celebration of inclusion, visibility, community, and support for LGBTQ+ people across Wharfedale and beyond. This year’s anniversary programme promises a welcoming mix of community gathe

Entries are selling fast for the 2026 Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K, with more than 2,000 runners already signed up for one of Yorkshire’s most popular running events. Taking place on Sunday 12th July in the heart of Ilkley, the event continues to grow year on year, attracting runners from across Yorkshire and beyond. Sponsored by headline partner JT Atkinson, the Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K has become a major fixture in the regional sporting calendar, known for its incredible atmo

Foley Films has announced its upcoming monthly screening will be Widow Clicquot and will offer audiences a compelling cinematic experience paired with a unique local connection. Adding to the occasion, the screening will feature a special pre-recorded introduction from actor Sam Riley, who stars in the film and grew up in Menston. Riley’s personal message provides an engaging insight into the film and a warm connection to the local community. Sam Riley grew up in Menston [Pho

The Manfreds return to the King’s Hall in Ilkley this summer promising a thrilling two-hour performance packed with iconic hits, dynamic jazz, and powerful blues. Featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, the ‘Get Your Kicks On Tour ’26’ will stop in Ilkley on Thursday 17 September. Along Paul and Tom, the band is made up of the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley, and Mike Gorman. This exceptional line-up has be

Tickets are now on sale for a very special dining event at Outside the Box, Ilkley’s Café of the Year 2025, on Saturday 20 June. Guests will enjoy an inspiring evening, with a delicious 3-course meal, complimentary summer punch and pop-up bar, in an event that brings the vision of the charity to life with the support of the local community. Hosted in Ilkley’s stunning Victorian Arcade, the event will showcase and celebrate the many talents and achievements of members of Outsi

Concert pianist Tamila Salimdjanova will play at The King's Hall in June This year’s Waterman Piano Recital, part of the Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts, features Tamila Salimdjanova, a concert pianist from Uzbekistan. At the recital on 10 June at The King’s Hall in Ilkley, Tamila will play two well-known sets of miniatures for piano, Schubert’s Impromptus, Op 90, and Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze, Op 6. The annual Wharfedale Festival provides a fantastic opportuni

Emma Cleary will discuss her dark, feminist debut novel next month [Photo: Shane Moore] Horror fans are in for a treat next month at The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley with the visit of author Emma Cleary. Emma will be visiting the shop to discuss her dark, feminist debut novel, Our Monstrous Bodies on Thursday 11 June from 7pm. Inspired by classic 1970s film Don’t Look Now, the novel follows sisters Brooke and Izzy. In the wake of an ill-omened romance with a horror cinephile, Bro