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

School Holidays in playdoh

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.

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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.

child's drawing of a waving flowerpot man, surounded by a yellow cirle.

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.

shopper at a pastry stall at Filey Food Festival

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.

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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.

Polar bear

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.

Ken Dodd statue by Graham Ibbeson at National Coal Mining Museum

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.

Thomas the tank engine train and Sir Topham Hatt character

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.

Thackray museum blood exhibition

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.

Person dressed as a puffin on Flamborough beach

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Whitby Abbey with the sun rising in the background

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.

three pairs of chidren's legs, all wearing brightly coloured wellies.

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.

Heron picture stuck on the side of a bench

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.

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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.

9th to 15th June

Ken Dodd statue by Graham Ibbeson at National Coal Mining Museum

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.

Man and small child jumping for joy on a beach

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 swims poster with animage of people in the pool at dusk as the background

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 Studio in orange capital text on a white background

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.

two people watching a series of kites flying above the beach

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.

child's drawing of a waving flowerpot man, surounded by a yellow cirle.

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.

man in a soapbox cart coming over a jump

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.

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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.

yellow painted rat sculpture

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.

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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 sitting in front of artwork from xxx exhibition at large red x, photo credited to Oliver Hammick

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 and drink Festival

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 "Great Inventions And Technology Through The Ages".

Thackray museum blood exhibition

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.

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.

Yellow fronted diesel train on tracks with trees in the background.

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.

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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.

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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.

Heron picture stuck on the side of a bench

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.

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Yorkshire Festivals

Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.

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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.

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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.

16th to 22nd June

Yellow fronted diesel train on tracks with trees in the background.

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.

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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.

light blue background with dark blue text stating Harrogate Food and Drink Festival 2025

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.

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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

child's drawing of a waving flowerpot man, surounded by a yellow cirle.

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.

Ken Dodd statue by Graham Ibbeson at National Coal Mining Museum

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 logo, text and lsun like circle in orange and yellow on a black background.

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.

Thackray museum blood exhibition

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.

Polar bear

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 sitting in front of artwork from xxx exhibition at large red x, photo credited to Oliver Hammick

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.

yellow painted rat sculpture

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
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.

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.

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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.

hands holding a piece of white paper with black text stating Words Have Power

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.

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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.

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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.

Heron picture stuck on the side of a bench

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

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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.

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15th June 2024
Experience the thrill of watching homemade soapbox racers hurtle down the track, showcasing creativity, engineering ingenuity, and sheer speed.

boat slipway running down to Flamborough beach with the cliffs and sea beyond.

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.

23rd to 29th June

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The Hunslet Gala

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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.

Line up for the goodlife festival at Harewood House in June 2025

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.

Sheep show with audience watching at Skipton Sheep Day

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!

Comic Con Yorkshire

2025 Dates TBC
The first Comic Con Yorkshire will be an event to remember for comic, tv, and film culture fans across the globe as we bring you a phenomenal guest line-up. At the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate.

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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.

light blue background with dark blue text stating Harrogate Food and Drink Festival 2025

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 logo

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.

ABBA tribute band on stage

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.

yellow painted rat sculpture

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.

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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.

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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.

Thackray museum blood exhibition

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

Scarborough Armed Forces Day

28th June 2025
Parades, stalls, military bands, music and more. Further details to be confirmed.

Polar bear

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.

tractors on parade with market stalls in the background

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 sitting in front of artwork from xxx exhibition at large red x, photo credited to Oliver Hammick

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.

musicians standing on steps in Bradfield

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.

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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.

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.

British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition

17th May to 13th July 2025
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.

child's drawing of a waving flowerpot man, surounded by a yellow cirle.

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.

Ken Dodd statue by Graham Ibbeson at National Coal Mining Museum

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.

Farsley Festival

21st June 2025
Hainsworth Park. Music, performances, family friendly activities, food and more all for free.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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February Half Term Family Days Out

Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.

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Rainy Days Out Guide

Where to go when the rain is pouring down, it's cold or you just feel like being indoors.

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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.

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Yorkshire Festivals

Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.

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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.

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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.