June 2025 Events & Days Out in Yorkshire
Summer is here, the festival season kicks into a higher gear, with music, food, art, and performance festivals taking place across Yorkshire it's a fantastic time to visit.
2nd to 8th June
May Half Term
Springbank Holiday family days out and events for the school May half term 2024, outdoor and indoor fun, just in case summer hasn't quite arrived.
Tractor Fest
7th and 8th June 2025
Tractor Fest is the UK's largest vintage tractor & engine show. Each year the show attracts around 2400 exhibits. Held in the grounds of Newby Hall, visitors to the show also get access to the award winning gardens and other attractions at this award winning country estate.
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Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival
1st to 30th June 2025
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival is a fun free event open to all. The local residents of Flamborough display models made from Flower Pots around the village for the month of June. To help visitors find up to 100 models a trail map costing £2 is sold at local shops.
Castleford Roman Festival
31st May 2025
Experience Castleford’s Roman heritage during a fun family day. Explore a roman-themed market with demonstrations and activities such as roman toy making, science experiments and pottery throwing.
Filey Food and Drink Festival
7th and 8th June 2025
Visit Filey Food Festival to sample the very best of Yorkshire food and drink as well as fantastic produce from outside the region.
North Yorkshire Open Studios
7th, 8th, 14th and 15th June 2025
North Yorkshire Open Studios is an annual event enabling artists and makers to open their studios, meet, promote and sell their work direct to the public over the first two weekends in June.
Ossett Beercart
30th and 31st May 2025
Kicking off with the beer festival in Ossett Town Hall on the Friday, make sure you return on Saturday morning for the Beer Cart Procession through the town! Expect music, Morris dancing, food and the all important beer.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
3rd May to 13th July 2025
Experience the 60th international Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Sewerby Hall, on loan from the Natural History Museum. The exhibition captures fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Day Out with Thomas at Whistlestop Valley
7th and 8th June 2025
Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at Whistlestop Valley. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas.
Blood: Ties and Tensions at Thackray Museum of Medicine
8th February to 29th June 2025
Through objects, real-life experiences and a brand-new commission, this limited-time exhibition platforms life-saving procedures that have spanned global and societal boundaries across the decades, and delves deep into the darker role this vital liquid plays in the history of social division the world over.
Open Farm Sunday
8th June 2025
Visit a local working farm, discover the real life of farmers in our region and the journey from farm to plate.
Yorkshire Puffin Festival
7th and 8th June 2025
At Flamborough Cliffs nature reserve for expert-led guided walks, boat trips and much more…
Yorkshire’s Flamborough Headland is one of the best places in the country to see puffins from land – as well as thousands of other seabirds.
Crossed Wires Podcast Festival
4th to 6th June 2025
Sheffield's most iconic venues will be packed for blockbuster lives shows, never-seen-before performances and special guests - all hosted by the biggest names in podcasting.
Swaledale Festival
24th May to 7th June 2025
Swaledale Festival’s Artistic Director Malcolm Creese has spent the last few months putting together a fabulous programme for our 2023 Festival. A tantalising myriad of voices, instruments and artists that will come to our hills and dales.
Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend
6th to 8th June 2025
Robin Hood’s Bay Folk Weekend is a family friendly festival, promising hours of entertainment for young and old. Enjoy live music from a range of local artists alongside traditional dance performances.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Books By The Beach
6th to 8th June 2025
Books By the Beach brings authors to the readers, with a strong Yorkshire influence. Hsoted in Scarborough.
The Trumpets Shall Sound Concert
7th June 2025
Music for trumpet ensembles performed at St Margarets Church in Ilkley.
The Wool Monty
7th and 8th June 2025
A yarn show with a difference, that everyone can attend and enjoy. Held at Magna.
York Festival of Ideas
31st May to 13th June 2025
Join us for York Festival of Ideas 2024 as we explore The Power Of... with over 200 mostly free in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
Whitby 60's Festival
6th to 8th June 2025
From Friday night to Sunday night, enjoy a full weekend of sixties music, featuring some of the biggest names of the 1960s. Welcome to 'Whitby Live' held at Whitby Pavillion.
Ravensprings Park Trains, Tea Treats
8th June 2025
2 Minature ride-on railways in operation during your visit with mulptiple trains to enjoy, all rides included in the entry fee.
Doncaster Brick Festival
7th June 2025
With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures & accessories plus a dedicated building area. Hosted at The Doncaster Dome.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Castle Howard Guided Estate Walk
6th June 2025
Embark on a unique guided walking tour across the breathtaking Castle Howard landscape led by our experienced Game and Wildlife Conservation Manager. This 8km route traverses parts of the Estate not accessible by public footpath providing unique access and views.
Robyn Hood at The Carriageworks
7th and 8th June 2025
Robyn Hood is a magical new show for children and their families. An original take on the classic folktale, the production features playful storytelling, original live music, friendly audience participation and integrated audio description.
Donny Fest
7th June 2025
Doncaster Music Festival will take place on 7th June 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers in Doncaster and beyond.
Doncaster Music Festival promise to bring mix of world-class acts.
Poppleton Beer Festival
6th and 7th June 2025
Serving perfectly conditioned cask ales, keg, lagers, ciders, wines, a collection of gins and soft drinks. The hugely popular Pimms and Prosecco tent returns of course, along with lots of music and dancing.
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
17th May to 13th July 2025
Hosted at Nunnington Hall, the exhibition showcases the best of our natural world and raises awareness about British biodiversity, species, and habitats.
Bold As Brass
7th June 2025
Celebrate the association between brass bands and coal mining with the National Coal Mining Museum of England's annual marching band and entertainment contest, in partnership with Brass Bands England, that highlights the best in modern banding.
Brighouse 1940's Weekend
7th and 8th June 2025
Annual celebration with music, dancing and fun, plus vintage, crafts, food & drinks from our street market and reenactors, vehicles and outfits which will capture the spirit of the time.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
9th to 15th June
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Fathers Day in Yorkshire
15th June 2025
Yorkshire is hosting a wealth of great family days out with a special focus on dad this Fathers Day.
Ilkley Lido Full Moon Swim
11th June 2025
Enjoy an evening dip by the light of the moon at Ilkley Lido. This is a charity event to raise funds to support the Lido.
North Yorkshire Open Studios
7th, 8th, 14th and 15th June 2025
North Yorkshire Open Studios is an annual event enabling artists and makers to open their studios, meet, promote and sell their work direct to the public over the first two weekends in June.
Redcar Kite Festival
14th and 15th June 2025
Some of the most spectacular kites in the world head to Redcar’s wind-whipped beach for this free, family-friendly festival. Kite flying displays by the Northern Kite Group in beach arenas including kite displays to music; stunt kites; Chinese dragon kites; kite ballet; inflatable kites and many more.
Medieval Weekend at Bolton Castle
14th and 15th June 2025
Find out what life would have been like for the people who lived and worked in the castle, many of whom followed their lord to war in a turbulent period of our history.
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival
1st to 30th June 2025
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival is a fun free event open to all. The local residents of Flamborough display models made from Flower Pots around the village for the month of June. To help visitors find up to 100 models a trail map costing £2 is sold at local shops.
York Festival of Ideas
31st May to 13th June 2025
Join us for York Festival of Ideas 2024 as we explore The Power Of... with over 200 mostly free in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
Humber Soapbox Derby
14th June 2025
Experience the thrill of watching homemade soapbox racers hurtle down the track, showcasing creativity, engineering ingenuity, and sheer speed. Whether you’re a participant or a spectator, there’s excitement around every corner as teams vie for the title of soapbox champion.
North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show
15th June 2025
On Show day there will be many events and displays around the show field throughout the day including:- livestock judging, farrier demonstration, alpacas, rabbit and cavy show, craft and baking competitions, vintage tractors, display of classic cars, carriage driving, craft marquee, fire brigade and police displays, an abundance of trade stands.
Halifax Charity Gala
14th June 2025
The Halifax Charity Gala boasts a large number of charity stalls offering a wide range of activities for all the family. Plus a Bazaar, arena entertainment and plenty of food and drink options.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Saltaire Vitage Home and Fashion Fair
14th June 2025
Hosted by Rose and Brown, Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair on Saturday 30 November, featuring 45 brilliant stalls, all selling beautiful, genuine vintage. Taking place from 10am - 4pm, at Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire.
Wentworth Festival
14th June 2025
Bringing together some of the biggest names in pop from Westlife, Boyzone, The Wanted and JLS on the Main Stage - and introducing you to some incredible new talent on the New Music Stage, including Frida and Tom Masters!
Yorkshire Music Festivals
Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Scarborough Fringe
13th to 22nd June 2025
Scarborough Fringe will feature theatre, music, comedy, spoken word, children’s shows, and a variety of other events and performances. It is a sister festival to Scarborough Art.
Ilkley Food Festival
14th and 15th June 2025
The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival is a family friendly celebration of international influence and local talent, expressed through international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity.
Yorkshire Food Festivals
Knaresborough Bed Race
14th June 2025
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is a mighty pageant of decorated beds, passengers and runners, combined with a gruelling athletic contest around a course of 2.4 miles. This year's theme is "TV Adverts".
Blood: Ties and Tensions at Thackray Museum of Medicine
8th February to 29th June 2025
Through objects, real-life experiences and a brand-new commission, this limited-time exhibition platforms life-saving procedures that have spanned global and societal boundaries across the decades, and delves deep into the darker role this vital liquid plays in the history of social division the world over.
York Festival of Ideas
31st May to 13th June 2025
Join us for York Festival of Ideas 2024 as we explore The Power Of... with over 200 mostly free in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
Leeds Literature Festival
14th to 22nd June 2025
With 9 days of events in venues across the city. A collaboration of writers, venues, programmers & poets. A gathering of the homegrown people & guests from afar.
Leeds award winning festival of words and thought has something for all, with some great speakers in the lineup & performances planned.
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
17th May to 13th July 2025
Hosted at Nunnington Hall, the exhibition showcases the best of our natural world and raises awareness about British biodiversity, species, and habitats.
NYMR Diesel Gala
12th to 15th June 2025
Join NYMR for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park. Photo Credit - Andy Peper.
Race The Waves
12th to 15th June 2025
4 Days of Hot-Rod, Vintage & Classic Cars & Bikes in and around Bridlington. A unique event within the UK motoring calendar. A tribute when Yorkshire beaches were the earliest places for land speed record attempts.
Leeds Literature Festival
14th to 22nd June 2025
With 9 days of events in venues across the city. A collaboration of writers, venues, programmers & poets. A gathering of the homegrown people & guests from afar.
Leeds award winning festival of words and thought has something for all, with some great speakers in the lineup & performances planned.
The Worst Princess at Carriagewoks Theatre
14th and 15th June
A delightful Dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Full House Theatre’s new family show is about to explode into a theatre near you bringing this bestselling picture book to life on stage.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Bridlington Steampunk Weekend
14th and 15th June 2025
Family friendly festival will be buzzing inside the Royal Hall with entertainment, presentations, workshops, authors and stalls.
Outside will feature vintage vehicles and motorcycles.
Cold War Wheels at Yorkshire Air Museum
15th June 2025
See cars and bikes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, in front of our collection of Cold War jets. This is a fabulous opportunity to reminisce about the vehicles we - or our parents or best mate's dad - owned.
What's On in July
Summer is here! Find out all the great events to enjoy in Yorkshire in July, a host of festiva.ls, fetes and more. Summer Days Out in Yorkshire 2025.
North Yorkshire Carnival
14th and 15th June 2025
A fantastic motorbike show from an international stunt team, The monster truck taxi, continental market, giant funfair & foods from around the world. At Catterick Racecourse.
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
Wheelfest and 1940s Ropergate
14th June 2025
The forth annual classic and vintage vehicle display held in Pontefract town centre. A family day with exhibits, entertainment, children’s rides and a costumed character parade.
Medieval Fair at Hull Minster
14th June 2025As part of thier 600th Anniversay velebrations the Minster will harken back in time, to host a Medieval festival in front of Hull's most striking Medieval landmark: step back in time, and experience the sights, sounds, and splendour of the Middle Ages!
Reptile Rendezvous at Boston Park Farm
14th June 2025
Reptile Rendezvous will be bringing all their amazing animals to the farm. Come and see all the unusual animals including Snakes, Lizards, Skunks, Tenrecs, Meerkats and loads more.
Wolds Rangers Way Walking Festival
14th to 21st June 2025
With 15 great walks to choose from, there will be something to suit all types of walker in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds.
Hull Truck Theatre Open Day Tour
14th June 2025
Join a backstage tour at Hull Truck Theatre’s Family Open Day where you can explore behind the scenes and get a glimpse of the inner workings of a theatre.
16th to 22nd June
KWVR Diesel Gala
19th to 22nd June 2025
Over the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind our guest locomotives when diesels take over the tracks.
Get Your Geek On - Huddersfield
21st June 2025
From Capes to Cartridges – Dive into Geek Heaven!
Ever wanted to throw axes like a Viking, stroll past life-sized dinos, or meet real media icons? At Huddersfield BID’s “Get Your Geek On” town centre takeover, the impossible becomes reality! With cosplay, gaming zones, movie cars, and more
Migration Matters Festival
20th to 28th June 2025
Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, cultural identity and migration in Sheffield.
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
28th and 29th June 2025
Heaps of entertainment plus fresh additions for 2025 including: Largest Food & Drink Line Up To Date, Brand New Entertainment (Foodie Olympics anyone?!), Top Chefs from the Yorkshire Region and New Tributes Each Evening
Royal Armouries Classic Car Show
22nd June 2025
held on the square in front of the Royal Armouries Museum main entrance, it’s a new free to attend event in the classic car calendar in a unique location at Leeds Dock.
Sheffield Doc Fest
18th to 23rd June 2025
Sheffield DocFest is the UK's leading documentary festival and one of the world's most influential markets for documentary projects. They champion and present the breadth of documentary form – film, television, immersive and art.
Sheffield Events
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival
1st to 30th June 2025
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival is a fun free event open to all. The local residents of Flamborough display models made from Flower Pots around the village for the month of June. To help visitors find up to 100 models a trail map costing £2 is sold at local shops.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Barnsley Live 25
21st June 2025
Barnsley Live is an award winning, multi-venue free music festival held around Barnsley town centre. Taking place in nearly 30 venues and featuring over 200 artists every year. A family friendly day of live music for all.
Blood: Ties and Tensions at Thackray Museum of Medicine
8th February to 29th June 2025
Through objects, real-life experiences and a brand-new commission, this limited-time exhibition platforms life-saving procedures that have spanned global and societal boundaries across the decades, and delves deep into the darker role this vital liquid plays in the history of social division the world over.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
3rd May to 13th July 2025
Experience the 60th international Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Sewerby Hall, on loan from the Natural History Museum. The exhibition captures fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
NYMR Diesel Gala
12th to 15th June 2025
three-day event, where enthusiasts and families alike can revel in the captivating world of heritage diesel locomotives amidst the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors National Park.
Great Yorkshire Creature Count
15th and 16th June 2025
Back for a 5th year join the Great Yorkshire Creature Count
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
17th May to 13th July 2025
Hosted at Nunnington Hall, the exhibition showcases the best of our natural world and raises awareness about British biodiversity, species, and habitats.
The Odd Couple at Kings Theatre
19th June 2025
Following the success of 'Abigail's Party', the King's Theatre Repertory Company will return with their 2025 production, 'The Odd Couple' (Female Version) by Neil Simon. The Odd Couple (Male Version) premiered on Broadway in 1965, became a successful film in 1968 before turning into a popular TV series in the 1970s. It was reimagined into a female cast version in 1985.
Bradfield Festival of Music
21st to 28th June 2025
Bradfield Festival of Music, held at St Nicholas Church, High Bradfield just outside Sheffield. A week of glorious music in a magical setting featuring the finest international and local artists.
Leeds Literature Festival
14th to 22nd June 2025
With 9 days of events in venues across the city. A collaboration of writers, venues, programmers & poets. A gathering of the homegrown people & guests from afar.
Leeds award winning festival of words and thought has something for all, with some great speakers in the lineup & performances planned.
Castle Howard Filming Location Tour
18th June 2025
Where to go when the rain is pouring down, it's cold or you just feel like being indoors.
Band In'T Barn
21st and 22nd June 2025
two-day celebration of live music, top-tier ales, and festival vibes in the stunning surroundings of Holmfirth! Back for a 5th year, this festival promises a rocking lineup and the finest Yorkshire-brewed ales.
Scarborough Art
5th July to 3rd August 2025
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum
21st June to 14th September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years. This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years ago, as an essential part of human life.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Todmorden Country Fair
.21st June 2025
Todmorden Game and Country Fair is sure to entertain the whole family with a wide selection of Trade Stalls, Food & Drink Stands, Entertainment Shows, Animal Events and Children Attractions.
Scarborough Fringe
13th to 22nd June 2025
Scarborough Fringe will feature theatre, music, comedy, spoken word, children’s shows, and a variety of other events and performances. It is a sister festival to Scarborough Art.
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
Beaches in Yorkshire
Enjoy a day out at the seaside and the simple pleasures of some time on the beach. The days out Yorkshire guide to Yorkshire beaches from places to build sandcastle, to play in rockpools or to hunt for fossils.
Farsley Festival
21st June 2025
Hainsworth Park. Music, performances, family friendly activities, food and more all for free.
Bluey and Bingo at Thornton Hall Country Park
22nd June 2025
Bluey & Bingo are coming to the farm this summer! They will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day.
More Character Days Out
Wolds Rangers Way Walking Festival
14th to 21st June 2025
With 15 great walks to choose from, there will be something to suit all types of walker in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds.
Yorkshire Events Calendar
Calendar of events for 2025 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
23rd to 29th June
The Hunslet Gala
.27th to 29th June 2025
At the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway! This event will be a grand celebration of Britain’s rich industrial heritage and the highlight of our Railway 200 festivities. Our railway’s longstanding association with industrial locomotives is epitomised by our resident 16” Hunslet, Beatrice, the pride of our fleet.
Beeston Festival
28th June 2025
Beeston Festival is a celebration of the diversity and strengths of this South Leeds community.
Goodlife Festival
28th June 2025
A bold, beautiful & boutique festival in the stunning grounds of Harewood House. A brand new Festival featuring the biggest names in house, disco, funk & soul in one of the most picturesque locations in the UK.
Clifford Beer Festival
28th June 2025
Clifford Champion Beer Festival 2025 12noon - 11pm, Saturday 28th June 2025, Clifford Village Hall. A community fundraising event featuring great beer, street food and local bands.
Skipton Sheep Day
29th June 2025
Skipton’s heritage as “Sheep Town” is celebrated annually with sheep displays and racing and many other sheep related activities which fill the High Street. With the famous Sheep Show, falconry, and petting zoos as well as Tractors, ice cream making, live music and of course sheep!
Proms at the Castle
28th June 2025
Enjoy a magnificent evening of music and light as Pontefract Castle proudly presents the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. Bring along friends and loved ones to listen to moving melodies as the sun goes down over the Castle.
Bradford Dragonboat Festival
27th to 29th June 2025
The City of Bradford delivers three amazing days of festival fun where an estimated 20,000 people attended the Bradford Dragon Boat Festival. With 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.
Wallace and Gromit at Whistlestop Valley
29th June 2025
Wallace and Gromit are visiting Whistlestop Valley for a Grand Day Out. There will be steam trains, family fun and appearances from the duo.
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
28th and 29th June 2025
Heaps of entertainment plus fresh additions for 2025 including: Largest Food & Drink Line Up To Date, Brand New Entertainment (Foodie Olympics anyone?!), Top Chefs from the Yorkshire Region and New Tributes Each Evening
Bradford Literature Festival
27th June to 6th July 2025
BLF 2025 will feature hundreds of unique events for all ages across 10 brilliant days, welcoming some of the most inspirational and creative figures to Bradford.
Could Be Real Tribute Festival at Harewood House
27th June 2025
Bringing you the very best Tribute acts to Harewood House for a huge Friday evening open air concert! Featuring some of the UK’s best tributes.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Migration Matters Festival
20th to 28th June 2025
Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, cultural identity and migration in Sheffield.
Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries
28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.
The Big Malarkey Festival
23rd to 29th June 2025
The Big Malarkey Festival is Hull’s children’s literature festival, held on a colourful tented site in East Park.
Bradford Brick Festival
29th June 2025
With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures & accessories plus a dedicated building area. Hosted at Sedbergh Leisure Centre.
Blood: Ties and Tensions at Thackray Museum of Medicine
8th February to 29th June 2025
Through objects, real-life experiences and a brand-new commission, this limited-time exhibition platforms life-saving procedures that have spanned global and societal boundaries across the decades, and delves deep into the darker role this vital liquid plays in the history of social division the world over.
Scarborough Armed Forces Day
28th June 2025
Parades, stalls, military bands, music and more. Further details to be confirmed.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
3rd May to 13th July 2025
Experience the 60th international Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Sewerby Hall, on loan from the Natural History Museum. The exhibition captures fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Malton show
29th June 2025
Malton show is held at Scampston Park just outside the town. Shuttle buses run during the event from the town.
Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Bradfield Festival of Music
21st to 28th June 2025
Bradfield Festival of Music, held at St Nicholas Church, High Bradfield just outside Sheffield. A week of glorious music in a magical setting featuring the finest international and local artists.
Hannah - The Soldier Diaries Musical
23rd to 29th June 2025
Hannah – The Soldier Diaries and the amazing Zoe Wright are back in this new production for June 2025 at the Scarborough Spa Theatre.
Following an amazing debut run in April 2024, the Hannah story has evolved and this updated version with ten additional original songs and with a strap line 'The Missing Pages' returns to the Scarborough Spa in June 2025.
Miffy's Birthday Family Fun Day
28th June 2025
Miffy returns to the museum for her very special 70th birthday and you are invited! Our family fun day will be a fully ticketed event, so booking is essential. Meet Miffy and enjoy the craft stations.
Character Days Out
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
17th May to 13th July 2025
Hosted at Nunnington Hall, the exhibition showcases the best of our natural world and raises awareness about British biodiversity, species, and habitats.
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival
1st to 30th June 2025
Flamborough Flowerpot Festival is a fun free event open to all. The local residents of Flamborough display models made from Flower Pots around the village for the month of June. To help visitors find up to 100 models a trail map costing £2 is sold at local shops.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Ripon Rugby Club Beer Festival
28th June 2025
A huge selection of beers, amazing food, kids entertainment and the best live music.
Doncaster Armed Forces Day
28th June 2025
Show our support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
Scarborough Fringe
13th to 22nd June 2025
Scarborough Fringe will feature theatre, music, comedy, spoken word, children’s shows, and a variety of other events and performances. It is a sister festival to Scarborough Art.
Honley Show
28th June 2025
Held at Farnley Tyas Showground, HD4 6UW. Family fun filled day out with a wide range of entertainment and agricultural classes and show.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Scalby Fair
14th to 22nd June 2024
Scalby Fair is a week long festival of entertainment and fun culminating in a large village street fair with over 50 stalls, music, dancing, and children specific attractions.
Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum
21st June to 14th September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years. This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years ago, as an essential part of human life.
Gargrave Open Gardens
21st and 22nd June 2025
Discovering the delights of gardens in a Yorkshire Dales Village. Gardens Open 11am to 5pm. Funds raised to support local causes.
July What's On Guide
Summer is here! Find out all the great events to enjoy in Yorkshire in July, a host of festivals, fetes and more. Summer Days Out in Yorkshire 2024.
Yorkshire's Lidos
Open Air Swimming Pools and Lidos in Yorkshire, great open air swimming and family day out venues for summer family fun.
Sister Act at Carriageworks Theatre
25th to 28th June 2025
Join the award-winning LIDOS as they bring the feel-good musical comedy to the Carriageworks stage. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act is guaranteed to raise your spirits and leave you feeling fabulous!
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
Settle Down 2
27th to 29th June 2025
Settle Down Festival returns for another three days of punk and ska and more across two stages in the Settle Victoria Hall and gardens! With a brand-new lineup of roof-rattling acts inside and out, we can’t wait to see you all again!
Yorkshire Events Calendar
Calendar of events for 2025 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.