Ilkley Bandstand announce 2026 programme
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In its 25th year, The Ilkley Bandstand 2000 Trust, the charity that runs Ilkley Bandstand, has announced the programme of artists performing during its Jubilee year.
Stating Easter weekend and running through until the end of summer and beyond, there's an eclectic mix from big bands to solo performers, folk music to jazz, and youth choirs to seniors instrumental groups,
The programme below is subject to change, The calendar of events for each weekend from April to October are also posted on the noticeboard at the entrance to the bandstand area and regular updates are posted on The Ilkley Bandstand Official Facebook page.
Ilkley Bandstand Programme 2026 | |||
April |
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Saturday | 4 | 14:00-16:00 | A Band With No Name |
Easter Sunday | 5 | 11:00-13:00 | Mark Your Occasion |
Thursday | 9 | 11:30-13:30 | U3A Rock Band |
Saturday | 11 |
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Sunday | 12 | 14:00-16:00 | White Rose Band |
Saturday | 18 | 14-00-16-00 | Anna Howells folk group |
Sunday | 19 | 14:00-16:00 | Park Avenue Jazz |
Saturday | 25 | 14:00-16:00 | Two Rivers Swing Band |
Sunday | 26 | 11:00-13:00 | Ilkley Clean Team |
Sunday | 26 | 14:00-16:00 | Hurricane Blue Band |
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May |
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Saturday | 2 | 14:00-16:00 | Guiseley Jazz Band |
Sunday | 3 | 11:00-12:30 | Mark Your Occasion |
Sunday | 3 | 13:00-14:00 | Growing Old Disgracefully |
Monday | 4 | 10:00-11:15 | Mark Your Occasion |
Monday | 4 | 12:00-15:00 | A Band With No Name |
Saturday | 9 | 14:00-16:00 | Ben Rhydding Clarinets |
Sunday | 10 | 14:00-16:00 | Park Avenue Jazz |
Saturday | 16 | 11-30-13-30 | Age No Concern Band |
Saturday | 16 | 14:00-16:00 | Guiseley Jazz Group |
Sunday | 17 | all day | Betty's Bike Race |
Saturday | 23 | 14:00-16:00 | Guiseley Brass Band |
Sunday | 24 | 14:00-16:00 | Unity Ukes |
Monday | 25 | 14:00-16:00 | Guiseley Jazz Band |
Saturday | 30 | 14:00-16:00 | Timewarp Band |
Sunday | 31 | 10:30-12:00 | Ilkley Clean Team |
Sunday | 31 | 13:00-15:00 | Route 65 |
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June |
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Thursday | 4 | 11:30-13:30 | U3A Rock Band |
Saturday | 6 | 12:00-14:00 | Age No Concern Band |
Saturday | 6 | 15:00-17:30 | Guiseley Jazz Band |
Sunday | 7 | 11:00-13:00 | Mark Your Occasion |
Sunday | 7 | 14:00-16:00 | Spa Sax |
Saturday | 13 | 12:00-13:00 | Sand Dollar |
Saturday | 13 | 14:00-16:00 | Clifton & Lightcliffe Band |
Sunday | 14 | 14:00-16:00 | New Horizons Band |
Saturday | 20 | 12:00-15:30 | Soul Jazz 2 |
Sunday | 21 | 14:00-16:00 | Fresh Aire Concert Band |
Friday | 26 |
| Ilkley Cycle Race |
Saturday | 27 | 14:00-16:00 | Ben Rhydding Clarinets |
Sunday | 28 | 11:00-13:30 | Ilkley Clean Team |
Sunday | 28 | 14:00-16:00 | Stroke of Genius |
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July |
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Saturday | 4 | 14:00-16:00 | Chevin Jazz Band |
Sunday | 5 | 11:00-13:30 | Mark Your Occasion |
Sunday | 5 | 14:00-16:00 | Yorkshire Sax Choir |
Friday | 10 | 12:00-21:00 | Ilkley Live |
Saturday | 11 | 12:00-21:00 | Ilkley Live |
Sunday | 12 | 11:00-13:00 | Hurricane Blue |
Sunday | 12 | 14:00-16:00 | Sax Shades |
Saturday | 18 | 14:00-16:00 | Noteability Band |
Sunday | 19 | 13:00-15:00 | Saxophany Sax Quartet |
Saturday | 25 | 11:00-12:00 | Jazz Lyrical Band |
Sunday | 26 | 11:00-13:15 | Ilkley Clean Team |
Sunday | 26 | 14:00-16:00 | Man Cave |
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August |
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Saturday | 1 |
| Yorkshire Day Celebrations |
Sunday | 2 | 11:00-13:00 | Mark Your Occasion |
Thursday | 6 | 11:30-13:30 | U3A Rock Band |
Saturday | 8 | 14:00-16:00 | Clifton & Lightcliffe Band |
Sunday | 9 | 14:00-16:00 | Timewarp Band |
Saturday | 13 | 12:00-13:00 | Sand Dollar |
Saturday | 13 | 14:00-16:00 | Guiseley Jazz Band |
Sunday | 16 | 14:00-15:30 | Soul Jazz 2 |
Saturday | 22 | 13:00-15:00 | Route 65 Band |
Sunday | 23 | 14:00-16:00 | Unity Ukes |
Saturday | 29 | 14:00-16:00 | Timewarp Band |
Sunday | 30 | 11:00-13:30 | Ilkley Clean Team |
Monday | 31 | 14:00-16:00 | Hurricane Blue Band |
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September |
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Saturday | 5 | 14:00-16:00 | Noteability Band |
Sunday | 6 | 10:45-11:45 | Mark Your Occasion |
Sunday | 6 | 12:00-13:00 | Moortime / Altogether Choir |
Saturday | 12 | 09:00-17:00 | Martin House Hospice |
Sunday | 13 | 14:00-16:00 | The Rhythm Section |
Saturday | 19 | 11:00-16:00 | Salsa Como Loco |
Sunday | 20 | 14:00-16:00 | Park Avenue Jazz |
Saturday | 26 | 12:00-14:00 | Age No Concern Band |
Saturday | 26 | 15:00-16:30 | Guiseley Jazz Band |
Sunday | 27 | 10:30-12:00 | Ilkley Clean Team |
Sunday | 27 | 13:00-16:00 | A Band With No Name |
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October |
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Saturday | 3 |
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Sunday | 4 | 12:00-15:30 | Soul Jazz 2 |
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End of Regular Season | |||
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November |
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Saturday | 21 |
| Christmas Lights |
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December |
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Saturday | 19 | 11:00-13:00 | Salvation Army Band |
