Welcome to the award winning Ilkley Chat!

He’s back! Returning once again to the Clarke Foley Community Hub is Phil Fryer aka Frank Sinatra! Donning the famous fedora, and with a twinkle in his old blue eyes, let yourself be transported back to the golden age of swing by Phil’s smooth vocals.

ELO Again are back on tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchesta.

Many free activities for children, including bag stencilling, seed planting, mask making and paper craft.

Comedy returns to Ilkley Playhouse with..
Seymour Mace, Kelly Rickard, Gurps Cheema, Lizzie Norm and MC Anthony J Brown.

Radio 4 favourite and comedy legend John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!). In Raise The Oof John celebrates 40 years in showbiz.

The West Yorkshire MS Therapy Centre Charity Ball will be a wonderful evening dedicated to raising funds for a local charity that provides vital oxygen therapy for MS and other conditions.
Enjoy fizz on arrival, a two-course dinner, an auction of promises, a raffle, and entertainment.

24 Stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
1st Sunday of each month - 9am-3pm

Join us for an unforgettable night of hand-clapping, toe-tapping music with The Wild Murphys, an award-winning tribute group renowned for their lively covers of Irish songs since 2005.

Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Paul is meeting fans, singing songs, and telling stories about his incredible career. It’s time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them in this intimate show.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Join Aggers for an evening that transcends boundaries as he takes centre stage in his solo show, regaling us with stories from his illustrious career both on and off the field.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Ilkley’s past, present and future is the theme of the 2025 Ilkley Carnival.
The parade will set off at 11am and the showfield will have plenty to see and do for the whole family!

8-15 June 2025: The largest tennis international tournament in the North of England.

Several bands perform during the afternoon. There’s children’s entertainment, a zipwire, raffle, beer, drink, and food tents. It is always well attended and there is always music, laughter and dancing!

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Ed returns with his hit show, having sold out in December 2023 to test Twain’s formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Join Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys!

Eyes down, dancing shoes on, and get ready for the time of your life!
Join us for a fabulous evening of Boogie Bingo, where the fun never stops!
With a DJ spinning your favorite tunes, a disco vibe, and an energetic game of bingo with amazing prizes to be won, this event is one you don’t want to miss.

Performing:
Beethoven: Symphony no. 6 in F, op 68 'Pastoral Symphony'
Ben Crick: Yorkshire Dales Soundscapes (with accompanying film)

The recital at St Margaret's on the Friday before Passion Sunday (April 4th) comprises a programme of music suitable for Lent and Passiontide, mostly based on hymn-tunes.

Tickets are now available for the 'Quiz Night and Supper' organised by the Ilkley Friends of Martin House Children's Hospice on 5th April.

Call 07720 039631 to book a table.

First Sunday of the month 10am-3pm.
Real Markets are known for their friendly atmosphere and quality stalls. Offering food for the belly and the soul, you will find food, drink, crafts, artwork, homeware and more at Real Markets in Ilkley.

Monthly craft fair where you’ll find lots of handmade products that will make great gifts for everyone.
Featuring an Easter Egg Hunt in April.

20 stalls of vintage - including vintage homewares, fashion, vinyl, jewellery, small furniture and much more.
A vintage tearoom will be available for drinks and light refreshments

"Just a man with his voice and guitar doing some old fashioned diddly-diddly-diddly-bap-bap" Newton Faulkner.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Hosted by: Alan Titchmarsh CBE
Discover the inspiration behind its design, which comes from sphagnum moss - so crucial to our local eco-system - and its affinity with moorland water, now flowing through The Ilkley Fountain.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Oaken will be delivering an afternoon singing workshop (3-5pm) and evening concert (7-9pm).

Mark Gregory brings his sell out show to the Clarke Foley Community Hub - an evening of musical theatre favourites.... from Hammerstein to Hamilton!!

Live music and entertainment, plus 100+ expected local traders & independent businesses serving food, drink, and artisan products

Chris Bannister is a singer-songwriter from the North of England. He has released seven albums of critically acclaimed original material. His distinctive singing style has led to him being compared to the great American singer/songwriter John Denver, although the comparison ends with the vocals.

A chance to pick up some real bargains, and an opportunity for parents and carers to sell on unwanted items. Sellers take 50% of the proceeds, with the remaining proceeds to Give a Child a Hope.

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley!
Featuring Steve Gribbin, Danny McLoughlin, Abigoliah Schamaun and Alistair Berrie.

One last "under one roof" event - a Beetle Drive, in memory of our much loved member Jane Parkinson. Tuesday 1st April, in the church lounge. All welcome.

They continue to perform an extensive range of songs made famous by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from the early years through to some of their solo hits.

Feature some of the region’s hottest gypsy jazz and swing players, playing music inspired from legendary musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli of the “Quintette du Hot Club de France” and more!

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour!

Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.

Organised by Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club on the River Wharfe in support of local charities.
£200 first prize, £100 second, £75 third, £50 each for 4th, 5th & 6th.
Tap 'Read More' for ticket info.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

A new monthly film night at The Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley on the last Wednesday of the month.
First film: Small Things Like These, starring Emily Watson and Cillian Murphy.
Bar and refreshments will be available.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

Helen Edmundson's compelling play explores a key period in the early life of Mary Shelley – her meeting and scandalous elopement with the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was married at the time, and its consequences for her sisters, her stepmother and her troubled father.

"The Trumpets Shall Sound" is an exciting programme of music for up to 8 Trumpets, featuring classic works by Altenburg and Biber. It is a spectacle of Trumpet professionals that has not been seen in Ilkley for perhaps 25 years, and will be a feast for the ears.

Live music and entertainment, plus 100+ expected local traders & independent businesses serving food, drink, and artisan products