Yorkshire in July 2025 Great Days Out in Yorkshire
Summer is here! Find out all the great events to enjoy in Yorkshire in July, a host of festivals, fetes and more.
Summer Holidays in Yorkshire
Entertain your family this school summer holiday in Yorkshire. Great ideas to keep everyone entertained, many are free. From outdoor theatre and cinema, to summer trails, water time fun, beaches and great family fun events.
Free Summer Days Out in Yorkshire
Days Out Yorkshire guide to free and low cost days out in Yorkshire this summer. Summer Holidyas stretching out before you, take advantage of the many free days out in Yorkshire for some summer family fun.
Summer Holidays in Yorkshire
Entertain your family this school summer holiday in Yorkshire. Great ideas to keep everyone entertained, many are free. From outdoor theatre and cinema, to summer trails, water time fun, beaches and great family fun events.
30th June to 6th July 2025
Brid Pride
6th July 2024
Bridlington Pride is back on Saturday the 6th July with another incredible day full of spectacular acts, family fun and entertainment for everyone.
Duncombe Park Steam Rally
5th and 6th July 2025
The annual Steam and Vintage Rally has something for all the family. The fantastic two-day event plays host to steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair and much more!
Transport Festivals in Yorkshire
Staxtonbury Music Festival
5th to 7th July 2024
A weekend of camping and glamping, cocktails and mocktails, rides and slides, hay bales and real ales, live bands and wristbands all delivered to you in the family friendly home we now proudly call Staxtonbury.
Ingleton 1940's Weekend
5th to 7th July 2024
Step back in time and join us for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Learn the history of World War 2, enjoy the music & fashions of the era.
Cleckheaton Folk Festival
5th to 7th July 2024
Cleckheaton Folk Festival celebrates folk music and traditional folk dance, with events for all ages over the weekend.
Bradford Literature Festival
28th June to 7th July 2024
With over 500 events packed into iconic venues across 10 days, The festival celebrates the written and spoken word in all its wonderful forms. World-renowned authors, poets, speakers, musicians and artists to visit.
Ripon Theatre Festival
2nd to 7th July 2024
Four days and five nights of drama, street entertainment, circus, dance, puppetry, storytelling and more. More than 50 lively events and activities for all ages, both indoors and open-air.
Phlegm: Pandemic Diary at Millenium Gallery
13th January to 7th July 2024
At the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic, artist Phlegm started to document his observations of daily life in lockdown in the form of an ongoing series of artworks.
Ruby Wax at City Varities
1st July
After a complete sell-out first run in 2023, Ruby Wax‘s rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet comes to City Varieties in 2024, thanks to enormous demand.
Holmfirth Art Week
7th to 13th July 2024
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Richard III Festival at Middleham Castle
7th July
Living History Day to transport you back to the life and times of King Richard III who lived at the Castle.
Hebden Bridge Open Studios
5th to 7h July 2024
Hebden Bridge stands out as a vibrant, happening little town in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire. We are famous for our art scene!
York Early Music Festival
6th to 13th July 2024
Celebrating reinvention, recreation and song
Something old, Something new, Something borrowed …
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
4th May to 14th July 2024
Experience the 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Self Made: Derek Santini
18th May to 1st September 2024
Come face-to-face with some of the most famous people from the worlds of art, fashion, music and stage. Self Made is an exhibition of portraits of cultural icons from different generations and backgrounds, by Scarborough-born photographer Derrick Santini.
At Scarborough Art Gallery.
Leeds Summer Steampunk Market
6th and 7th July 2024
Not just Steampunk.. Victorian, Historical, LARP, Gothic, Fantasy, SciFi, Geek, Military – all are welcome! Held at Middleton Railway, trains will be running.
Drive in at Tupgill Park
5th and 6th July 2024
Drive in, sit back & let the classics roll as Tupgill Park brings you our first drive-in cinema experience. With a mix of family favourites, sing along showstoppers and cult classics
Oddsocks Julius Caesar at RHS Harlow Carr
2nd and 3rd July 2024
The Bard’s comedy to life in the gorgeous setting of Harlow Carr Gardens. Pack your picnic and get ready for an evening of laughter and mayhem that is suitable for all ages.
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
19th May to 7th July 2024
Exhibition is held at Nunnington Hall. The British Wildlife Photography Awards celebrates the diversity of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs and films.
Otley Live
5th to 7th July 2024
4th annual Otley Live Music and Arts Festival 5th-7th July 2024 at venues around the town.
Monet In York
10th May to 8th September 2024
Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the central feature of a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery to mark the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery.
Whitby Soul Weekender
5th to 7th July 2024
The Whitby Soul Weekender will feature world-renowned DJs and live performances, offering a non-stop party atmosphere that will have you dancing all weekend long
Costumes From The Classics
24th May to 15th September 2024
Magnificent dresses and exquisite suits, classic literature, unforgettable period drama. From The Duchess to The Danish Girl, enjoy a stunning display of period costume at Cannon Hall Museum.
Scarborough Art
15th June to 4th August 2024
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
Harrogate Music Festival
8th June to 13th July 2024
Opening on 8th June with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Harrogate Music Festival brings a rich and varied classical, choral and chamber programme to the heart of Yorkshire.
Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre
7th July 2024
Step into a world of excitement with a plethora of activities waiting for you: kids activities, pony rides, street food, live entertainment, rides and slides and much more.
Wizard Walk of York
6th July 2024
Find magical creatures on a tour wizard fans go Potty for! A magical and child friendly tour of the city.
Bradford Faith Trail
6th July 2024
The Bradford Faith Trail takes in five fascinating places of worship. You can visit as many places of worship as you like – each place of worship will be open for set times and you will be shown round by experienced guides.
Merchant Adventurers Hall Charity Beer Festival
5th and 6th July 2024
The stunning 667 year old Merchant Adventurers’ Hall will take centre stage, complemented by over 30 breweries showcasing over 70 ales, beers and lagers.
National Meadows Day at Hazel Brow Farm
7th July 2024
Join us this year on Sunday 7th as we celebrate Swaledale’s magnificent meadows at their midsummer best. A chance to have fun and explore this vanishing habitat through a variety of activities and workshops.
Holbeck Gala
6th July 2024
The gala has now been running for over 20 years and is always a highlight of the Holbeck calendar. Each year you can expect stalls, tombolo's, info, music, sports, great food, activities for kids, inflatables, animals and much more.
7th to 13th July 2025
Beverley Puppet Festival
12th to 14th July 2024
Held every two years the Beverley Puppet Festival brings giant, fantastical creatures to roam Beverley’s historic streets. Tiny, magical worlds are revealed to unsuspecting audiences in the Friary Gardens.
Settle Flower Pot Festival
13th July to 1st September 2024
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
Great Yorkshire Show
8th to 11th July 2025
This year the Great Show Yorkshire Show will take place over four days. Returning with plenty of your favourites including cookery demos in the Food Hall, national and regional livestock competitions and an exciting Main Ring attraction.
Askhern Music Festival
Postponed until 2025
Askern Music Festival is returning with a bang in 2024! Brace yourself for another incredible lineup packed with stars and immense talent.
York Early Music Festival
6th to 13th July 2024
Celebrating reinvention, recreation and song
Something old, Something new, Something borrowed …
Pontefract Liquorice Festival
14th July 2024
Get ready for sweet-themed fun celebrating Pontefract’s historic link with liquorice. Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone to enjoy including the return of the famous food and drink market!
Holmfirth Art Week
7th to 14th July 2024
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Keppel's Column Tour
14th July 2024
Keppel’s Column was built between 1773 and 1781. This 115 ft (35 metre) grade II* listed building is situated in Scholes Coppice, an area of ancient woodland.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
4th May to 14th July 2024
Experience the 59th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Ageless Festival
12th and 13th July 2024
Yorkshire Dance’s AGELESS festival is back! From 12-13 July this 2 day festival features a wide range of artists, film-makers and speakers who are reimagining age through dance.
Self Made: Derek Santini
18th May to 1st September 2024
Come face-to-face with some of the most famous people from the worlds of art, fashion, music and stage. Self Made is an exhibition of portraits of cultural icons from different generations and backgrounds, by Scarborough-born photographer Derrick Santini.
At Scarborough Art Gallery.
Harrogate Music Festival
8th June to 13th July 2024
Opening on 8th June with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Harrogate Music Festival brings a rich and varied classical, choral and chamber programme to the heart of Yorkshire.
Hull Street Food Night
11th July 2024
Held at Zebedee's Yard from 4pm to 9pm, come along and enjoy a rnage of hot food, drinks and snacks from around the global in a outdoor convivial atmosphere.
Speigeltent - Harrogate
28th June to 7th July 2024
Nine days of jazz, soul, dance, burlesque, cabaret and more set against the backdrop of the glamorous and magical Spiegeltent, a bespoke venue in Crescent Gardens, Harrogate. Includes returning favourites The Gypsy Queens, House of Burlesque and jazz singer Jo Harrop.
Costumes From The Classics
24th May to 15th September 2024
Magnificent dresses and exquisite suits, classic literature, unforgettable period drama. From The Duchess to The Danish Girl, enjoy a stunning display of period costume at Cannon Hall Museum.
Barnsley's Big Weekend
13th and 14th July 2024
A fantastic line-up of free, family friendly entertainment. With Brassed On, Barnsley Pride, What’s Your Move? and more all taking place over the same weekend you won’t want to leave Barnsley town centre!
Scarborough Art
15th June to 4th August 2024
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
Wizard Walk of York
13th June 2024
Find magical creatures on a tour wizard fans go Potty for! A magical and child friendly tour of the city.
Behind Closed Doors at Castle Howard
10th to 12th July 2024
Join the Curators for a rare opportunity to go behind the crimson ropes, and discover some of the fascinating secrets of Castle Howard, not normally on display to the public.
York Dragonboat Race
14th July 2024
36 teams will battle it out on the River Ouse for the Challenge Trophy and other prestigious awards, including awards for the fastest Charity Team, Commercial Team, Armed Forces Team and of course the "Best Dressed Team" trophy.
14th to 20th July 2025
Scarborough Seafest
19th to 21st July 2024
A maritime weekend extravaganza featuring some of the region’s best culinary talent and a host of live music is back in Scarborough.
Romeo and Juliet at Breezy Knnes Gardens
20th July 2025
Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings the bard’s beloved tragedy to the open air in timeless style this summer.
Bassfest Summer Festival
20th and 21st July 2024
Bassfest is an electronic music festival in Sheffield, which brings together some of the biggest names in bass, for one weekend of high-octane partying.
Sheffield Grand Prix
17th July 2024
The event will once again be part of the British Cycling National Circuit Race Series. The event takes place in the heart of the city centre, with early evening activity focused on the Peace Gardens and surrounding area.
Historic Vehicle Rally
21st July 2024
Newby Hall will be surrounded by vintage and classic cars, for the North’s biggest one-day car show – the annual Historic Vehicle Rally.
Leeds Pride
21st July 2024
One of Yorkshire largest Pride events. Each year, the colourful parade kicks off at Millennium Square, winding its way through the city streets and culminating on Lower Briggate by The Calls, where the festivities begin.
Hornsea Carnival
19th to 21st July 2024
Hornsea Carnival is the largest and longest running FREE carnival in East Yorkshire. Hornsea Carnival is known to mark the start of summer.
Crime Writing Festival
18th to 21st July 2024
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival offers a line-up of the biggest names and new talent in crime fiction, appearing as part of a programme which features creative workshops, unique author talks and enlightening panels.
Self Made: Derek Santini
18th May to 1st September 2024
Come face-to-face with some of the most famous people from the worlds of art, fashion, music and stage. Self Made is an exhibition of portraits of cultural icons from different generations and backgrounds, by Scarborough-born photographer Derrick Santini.
At Scarborough Art Gallery.
Settle Flower Pot Festival
13th July to 1st September 2024
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
Big Sky Beer Festival Festival
19th and 20th July 2024
Wold Top Brewery's annual Big Sky Beer Festival a weekend of selected ales, food, live music in the brewery and camping on the Yorkshire Wolds.
Driffield Show
17th July 2024
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted y Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.
Masham Steam Rally
20th and 21st July 2024
There will be hundreds of rare heritage vehicles including steam engines, tractors, motorcycles, cars, lorries and stationary engines. We also have food stalls, craft stalls and local ale!
Malton Roman Festival
21st July 2024
The third Roman Festival will include live action demonstrations from the Roman Cavalry by Equistry, marching and battle sequences from Magister Militum, Roma Antiqua and Legio VI Victrix.
Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
18th to 20th July 2025
The Festival is now under new ownership and is back in 2025. Celebrity Chefs, Cookery Demos, tasting sessions, vintage funfair, childrens activities, music, live entertainment, comedy club and much more.
Food Festivals in Yorkshire
Doncaster Balloon Festival
18th and 19th July 2025
Entertainment awaits with tethered balloon displays, trade tents, delicious treats, and thrilling live entertainment.
Yorkshire Transport Festivals
Weeton Show
21st July 2024
A local, traditional Agricultural and Horticultural Show on the edge of Harrogate. A fun day out for all the family!
Kirkstall Art Trail
20th and 21st July 2024
A weekend long community arts events with a range of events all for free across Kirkstall.
Bluey and Bingo at Whistlestop Valley
19th and 20th July 2025
Appearances from Bluey and Bingo throughout the day, plus all the usual fun of Whitlestop Valley. Steam trains, jumping pillow, playgrounds, mini-golf and famly friendly activities.
Great Seaside Vintage Fair
20th and 21st July 2024
13 years of the vintage fair with a SEA VIEW! With more than 40 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and homewares from the 20’s to the 80’s spread out within the spacious Northern Lights Suite.
Costumes From The Classics
24th May to 15th September 2024
Magnificent dresses and exquisite suits, classic literature, unforgettable period drama. From The Duchess to The Danish Girl, enjoy a stunning display of period costume at Cannon Hall Museum.
Scarborough Art
15th June to 4th August 2024
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
Wizard Walk of York
20th July 2024
Find magical creatures on a tour wizard fans go Potty for! A magical and child friendly tour of the city.
Bradford Dragon Boat Festival
19th to 21st July 2024
Adrenaline fuelled dragon boat racing on the river and land-side attractions for the whole family, this is fantastic family friendly community festival is not to be missed.
Withernsea Pirate Festival
20th July 2024
Pirate Challenges, Pirate Fancy Dress. music, stalls, food and drink and good old pirat efun. Suitable for all ages.
Hobtastic Trail at Ryedale Museum
25th May to 30th September 2024
Discover the hobtastic new trail to discover their hiding places! Count the hobs, collect a little prize from reception and enter our prize draw for the season. The hobs will be coming and going throughout the summer, so there’ll be a new count each week and another opportunity to enter
21st to 27th July 2025
Riverside Food Festival, Wetherby
27th and 28th July 2024
A celebration of International Influence and Local Talent, expressed through International Food, Independent Drink, Music and Arts.
Deer Shed
26th to 29th July 2024
Deer Shed is a family-friendly festival with music, comedy, cinema, food. art, workshops, theatre, literature, sports and so much more for all the family members to enjoy.
Meadowfest, Malton
Cancelled
MeadowFest is Malton’s brilliant boutique music festival, set within the lovely riverside meadows & gardens of The Talbot Hotel. Expect a relaxed festival of uplifting sunshine bands.
Borrowby Show
27th July 2024
From humble beginnings back in 1947 Borrowby Show has grown into a successful feature in the show calendar of Yorkshire. It has remained true to the founders original aim of show casing agricultural, horticultural and equestrian best practises.
Ryedale Show
30th July 2024
Ryedale Show is a traditional Agricultural Show providing a showcase of British farming and associated rural activities. Established in 1855.
Settle Flower Pot Festival
13th July to 1st September 2024
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
York Proms
28th July 2024
A great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, opera soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage.
Tramlines
26th to 28th July 2024
Tramlines three day music festival in Sheffield. Music Comedy and so much more. A great value local festival with some big names.
Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show
28th July
Newby Hall, nr. Ripon. The prestigious show, to be held on Sunday July 28th includes entry into the award winning gardens and legendary adventure playground, complete with pedalo boats, zip wire and miniature railway!
The Big Stitch
27th and 28th July 2024
Floss Friends UK, The Sampler Guild, Haystack Stitching and Kindred Spirit Stitchers will be bringing stitchers from all over the UK (and beyond) together in one place for a weekend of stitching, fun, laughter and some education.
Keppel's Column Tour
2024
Keppel’s Column was built between 1773 and 1781. This 115 ft (35 metre) grade II* listed building is situated in Scholes Coppice, an area of ancient woodland.
Farmtrax
27th July 2024
Tribute Band music festival held at Farmer Copelys.
Self Made: Derek Santini
18th May to 1st September 2024
Come face-to-face with some of the most famous people from the worlds of art, fashion, music and stage. Self Made is an exhibition of portraits of cultural icons from different generations and backgrounds, by Scarborough-born photographer Derrick Santini.
At Scarborough Art Gallery.
Romeo and Juliet at Bolton Abbey
27th July 2024
Shakespeare states in the opening lines of this play that we are going to see an explosive swash-buckling romance. But the surprise he has in store for us is that it’s extremely funny too!
Monet In York
10th May to 8th September 2024
Monet’s ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the central feature of a major new exhibition at York Art Gallery to mark the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery.
Whitby Steampunk Weekend
26th to 28th July 2024
Whitby Steampunk Weekend is a rather splendid affair indeed, with a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances for all your sumptuous decadent desires, dreams and pleasures, and all held indoors within the beautiful Whitby Pavilion.
Costumes From The Classics
24th May to 15th September 2024
Magnificent dresses and exquisite suits, classic literature, unforgettable period drama. From The Duchess to The Danish Girl, enjoy a stunning display of period costume at Cannon Hall Museum.
Scarborough Art
15th June to 4th August 2024
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
BD Festival
26th and 27th July 2024
BD: Festival Returns to Bradford City Centre on 26 and 27 July. Featuring world-class performers, including international names and home-grown talent, the festival is free to attend and suitable for families and children of all ages!
From breathtaking circus and colourful, musical parades to street theatre, storytelling, dance, and unique immersive experiences.
Whitby Beer Festival
25th to 28th July 2024
This year the festival is celebrating its 13th year and the club intends to celebrate the best artisan ales, boutique beers and scrumptious ciders from award-winning local and regional independent brewers and micro-breweries.
Cinema On The Square - Leeds
24th to 26th July 2024
Push yourself to try something new and adventurous this summer, take all the family and create memorable moments to savour.
Hobtastic Trail at Ryedale Museum
25th May to 30th September 2024
Discover the hobtastic new trail to discover their hiding places! Count the hobs, collect a little prize from reception and enter our prize draw for the season. The hobs will be coming and going throughout the summer, so there’ll be a new count each week and another opportunity to enter
28th July to 3rd August 2025
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