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Go on a musical adventure at Summer Coffee Concert
On Saturday 12th July, the Two Rivers Concert Band will hold its Summer Coffee Concert in Ilkley Baptist Church, taking the audience on...
Jun 30


Music, comedy & drama coming to Ilkley Playhouse
The Rob Dylan Band play Ilkley Playhouse on Friday 4th July Running until Saturday [28 June] in the Wharfeside Theatre at Ilkley...
Jun 26


A Yorkshire Day celebration weekend to remember
Ilkley is gearing up for three fun-packed days of live music, food, drink, family fun, poetry, beer, street art, drama and more between...
Jun 25


International oboe soloist joins Ilkley Chamber Orchestra for summer concert
Ilkley Chamber Orchestra's summer concert is on Sunday 20 July The Ilkley Chamber Orchestra will present its summer concert on Sunday 20...
Jun 24


Join the live audience for BBC political discussion programme in Ilkley
‘Any Questions?’ will be broadcast live from Ilkley Playhouse on 1st August BBC Radio 4's flagship political discussion programme, ‘Any...
Jun 22


Get your tickets, just one week to Pat's Party
Pat's Party is just one week away and organiser are reminding people it's likely to be another sell out, so get your tickets now. Pat's...
Jun 20


Popular All-Ears to return after five years
The All-Ears Listening Club returns in July Returning after a five-year hiatus, the All-Ears Listening Club in Ilkley ran from 2016 to...
Jun 20


Perform at the ‘bigger and better’ Ilkley Live 2025
Rock Choir performed at Ilkley Live 2024 Ilkley’s popular community music festival, Ilkley Live, returns for its fifth year on Friday...
Jun 19


Review: Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra's Candlelight Concert
Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra 3rd Candlelight Concert was on 8th June Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience at Ilkley Philharmonic...
Jun 18


Labour of Love next in the Wharfeside Theatre
Labour of Love opens Thursday in the Wharfeside Theatre at Ilkley Playhouse A witty and engaging play that takes the audience on a...
Jun 18


Review: The Waterman Piano Recital - Khanh Nhi Luong
The headline performer, Khanh Nhi Luong from Vietnam (Photo: Leeds International Piano Competition) Geoffrey Mogridge reviews the 2025...
Jun 17


All you need to know about the Ilkley Food and Drink Festival
The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival is this weekend {Photo: Stephen Midgely Breakpoint Media / Ilkley Food & Drink Festival] The Ilkley Food...
Jun 12


A night of drama, intense passions and Forbidden Love…
Airedale Symphony Orchestra present Forbidden Love on 29 June Airedale Symphony Orchestra [ASO] will present stunningly powerful and...
Jun 12


Entertainment line-up revealed for Ilkley Food & Drink Festival
The 6th festival is 14/15 June [Photo: Stephen Midgley Breakpoint Media & The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival] In just a few days, The...
Jun 8


Explore 'The Great Flood' of 1900 at new exhibition
‘The Great Flood’ exhibition opens at Ilkley Manor House on 14 June A new exhibition at Ilkley Manor House will look at The Great Flood...
Jun 5


Iona Lane performs folklore-inspired new album in Ilkley
Iona Lane performs at Ilkley Manor House in June (Photo: Elly Lucas) Folk musician Iona Lane returns to Ilkley Manor House with magical...
Jun 2


Real Markets celebrates 10 years in Ilkley
The monthly market in Ilkley celebrates its 10 anniversary. Originally launched with the title ' Real Food Ilkley', based on South...
May 30


Ilkley Camera Club exhibition runs for four weeks
David Garner, Rich Bunce and Alison Tetley (Photo: Ilkley Camera Club) Ilkley Camera Club opened its 2025 exhibition of members’ work at...
May 26


Vibrant line-up of events unveiled in Ilkley for Pride month
Ilkley Pride Day will once again be held at the King's Hall & Winter Garden Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group has unveiled its calendar of...
May 26


Friends of Ilkley Moor summer programme of events starts this weekend
The Friends of Ilkley Moor's summer programme of events starts this weekend offering a chance to explore and learn more about Ilkley Moor....
May 23
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