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Rombald’s Rocks are rolling into Ilkley for Yorkshire Day weekend
Rombald's Rocks are coming to Ilkley Manor House (Photo: John Bell) This August, something magical is arriving at Ilkley Manor House -...
Jul 17


Ilkley Book Fair returns this month
Ilkley Book Fair is on 25 and 26 July 2025 The PBFA Ilkley Book Fair will be held at the Kings Hall and Winter Garden on Friday 25 July...
Jul 16


Summer ‘Play in the Park’ session return to Ilkley
A previous Play in the Park session Ilkley Town Council [ITC] is once again supporting free Play in the Park sessions for residents and...
Jul 15


Get ready for Summer Makers' Fair at Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House Maker's Fair is this weekend [Photo: Andreea Chitan-Woodier} The popular Summer Makers’ Fair is back this weekend at...
Jul 14


Popular Nell Bank Discovery Days return this summer!
Nell Bank Discovery Days are back for summer 2025 [Photos: Rich Bunce] Nell Bank Outdoor Education Centre in Ilkley will be open to the...
Jul 12


Friends of Ilkley Moor offer learning & volunteer events
The Friends of Ilkley Moor have two events coming up on Sunday and next Tuesday The Friends of Ilkley Moor have two events, including a...
Jul 9


Wet Wet Wet to play Ilkley in May 2026
Wet Wet Wet have announced a gig at the King's Hall in May 2026 (Photo: Wet Wet Wet) Wet Wet Wet have announced they are bringing their...
Jul 8


Two days of live music performances around Ilkley
Finishers performing at The Ticket Office Bar Excitement is building as final preparations get underway for the fifth Ilkley Live...
Jul 7


Ilkley Pride 2025 celebrates historic success
The Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group organise the annual Ilkley Pride Ilkley Pride 2025 has been celebrated as a landmark event for the...
Jul 7


Ilkley gets ready for Half Marathon and new 5K
Ilkley Half Marathon is this Sunday (Photo: Soul&Co) Ilkley is getting ready to welcome thousands of runners to town this Sunday (13...
Jul 7


Opening Monday at Ilkley Playhouse - a ghost story, a gothic thriller, a parable?
The River runs from 7th to 12th July at Ilkley Playhouse Ilkley Playhouse will take audiences this week to a remote cabin on the cliffs,...
Jul 6


Make a Splash with Upstagers The Little Mermaid
Joel Ensink as Prince Eric and Sophia Rose as Ariel Dive beneath the waves and into a world of enchantment as Upstagers Theatre Group...
Jul 5


Oscar-nominated band performs at Ilkley Manor House
Oscar-nominated band performs book-inspired songs at Ilkley Manor House The Bookshop Band writes and performs songs inspired by books!...
Jul 1


Ilkley Cycle Races return this Friday
Ilkley Cycle Races return on Friday, 4th July The excitement is building as the Ilkley Cycle Races make their return this Friday, July...
Jul 1


photoILKLEY Festival makes its debut this month
Work of Andreea Chitan This summer, Ilkley becomes a lens for reflection, storytelling, and visual exploration. From 11–13 July,...
Jul 1


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
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