June 2026 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.

1st to 7th 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.

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Books By The Beach

5th to 7th June 202
Books By the Beach brings authors to the readers, with a strong Yorkshire influence. Hsoted in Scarborough.

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Filey Food and Drink Festival

6th and 7th June 2026
Visit Filey Food Festival to sample the very best of Yorkshire food and drink as well as fantastic produce from outside the region.

5th and 6th June 2026
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.

Horror Con UK

6th and 7th June 2026
The original horror convention in the UK. If you're a horror geek, this is going to be the best way to do Something Wicked. At Magna Science Adventure Centre.

Swaledale Festival

23rd May to 6th June 2026
Details for the 2026 Swaledale Festival are still to be confirmed.

Donny Fest

6th June 2026
Doncaster Music Festival promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers in Doncaster and beyond, bringing a mix of world-class acts.
Music Festivals in Yorkshire

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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.

What's On in July

Week by Week guide July events and festivals 2026 in Yorkshire. From music festival to family fun days out, find your next adventure, date night or family outing with Days Out Yorkshire.

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Yorkshire In Bloom

Love flowers, flora and fauna, discover the best times and places to see Yorkshire In Bloom. From early snowdrops to tulip and orchid festivals, through Yorkshire's best gardens to moorlands of heather.

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8th to 14th June

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Fathers Day in Yorkshire

21st June 2026
Yorkshire is hosting a wealth of great family days out with a special focus on dad this Fathers Day.

Halifax Charity Gala

13th June 2026
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.

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Wentworth Festival

13th June 2026
Headlined in 2026 by Jason Donovan, more details and acts to follow.
Yorkshire Music Festivals

Ilkley Food Festival

13th and 14th 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

13th June 2026
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".

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Sheffield Doc Fest

10th to 15th June 2026
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.
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Barnsley Live 25

13th June 2026
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.

Band In'T Barn

12th and 13th June 2026
Two-day celebration of live music, top-tier ales, and festival vibes in the stunning surroundings of Holmfirth!

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Yorkshire In Bloom

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15th to 21st June

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KWVR Diesel Gala

18th to 21st June 2026
Over the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind our guest locomotives when diesels take over the tracks.

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Bradfield Festival of Music

20th to 27th June 2026
Bradfield Festival of Music, held at St Nicholas Church, High Bradfield near Sheffield. A week of glorious music in a magical setting featuring the finest international and local artists.

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22nd to 28th June

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