Welcome to the award winning Ilkley Chat!

13th-18th May
Brian and Donna’s son, Jayden, is nine years old and he’s struggling.
CLASS is the story of a parent-teacher meeting that flies off the rails.

From the popular parking place at the Cow & Calf Rocks to the quieter areas beyond, discover the famous Cow and Calf Rocks, the geology of quarry faces, streams, a small gorge, a Cup and Ring Stone and Rocky Valley. Book with Tracy Gray: tracy@ilkleymoor.org or 07780535860

Seann has starred in series 1-3 of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Live At The Apollo (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats (C4), Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central) and has made regular appearances on The Jonathan Ross Show.

Discover the work the Friends of Ilkley Moor have been doing in partnership with Bradford Council to help restore Ilkley Moor’s peatlands. Learn the benefits of this for biodiversity, flood  alleviation, carbon capture and reduced fire risk.
Book with Tracy Gray: tracy@ilkleymoor.org or 07780535860

Mike Dixon will introduce you to the rigours of the ‘cold water cure’ and some of the ancillary treatments practised by Macleod through his account of ‘A day at Ben Rhydding Hydro’.
(Ben Rhydding Hydro exhibition runs 25th May 2024 - 7th Jul 2024)

Raising money for Airedale Hospital’s haematology and oncology day unit.
Call 07743812606 for tickets.

Bowie Live's portrayal of David Bowie's music and live performance will transport you back through space and time from 1976 to 2004, to the Bowie shows we dreamed of seeing.

Every second Saturday of the month its a special family fun session with a new activity each time!
On 8 June, play with traditional games and toys, and colour with chalk in the courtyard.

10am-8pm (Sat 15th) & 10am-7pm (Sun 16th)
A family friendly celebration of International Influence and Local Talent, expressed through International Food, Independent Drink, Live Music, Arts and Charity.

10am-8pm (Sat 15th) & 10am-7pm (Sun 16th)
A family friendly celebration of International Influence and Local Talent, expressed through International Food, Independent Drink, Live Music, Arts and Charity.

Gardening volunteer, Keith Appleyard, and Head Gardener at East Riddlesden Hall, Ben Cooper explore the research and design of Ilkley Manor House’s medieval garden, which is now home to several herbs and flowers that would have been used in England in the Middle Ages.

Airedale Symphony Orchestra presents a night of masterpieces to entertain, delight and transform!
Programme: Shostakovitch, Festival Overture; Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite no 1 & Mahler, Symphony no 5

This exciting event is a 13.1 mile road race through the beautiful countryside around Ilkley.
The event village will keep friends and family entertained while the before, during and after the race.

Join Gwyneth Hughes, the screenwriter behind the gripping ITV series Mr Bates vs The Post Office, in this exclusive event about the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history.
Tickets available for in person and stream.

Kim Ralls is a forceful presence onstage with a sound and style all his own; a powerful, soulful voice delivering story-driven songs.

Jacqueline Saville writes prose and scripts, including her podcast sitcom called Lee-Ann's Spare Fridays.

Award-winning Yorkshire Theatre company, Talking Stock Productions, is bringing one of its most successful plays to Ilkley Manor House as part of a tour to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. ‘Le Grand Return’ by Calderdale playwright Alan Stockdill is a gentle comedy-drama about love, remembrance, war, and peace.

Discover the diversity of flora on the Moor; the trees, flowers, grasses, mosses and lichens of Ilkley Moor, in the full glory of summer.
Book with Tracy Gray: tracy@ilkleymoor.org or 07780535860

Gaelforce, a superb Celtic Folk Rock Band from Yorkshire with Irish roots, is back by popular demand.

As seen on Britain's Got Talent 2023, winner of 'Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out UK tour, don't miss Nurse Georgie Carroll as she brings her hit show Sista Flo 2.0 back to the UK.

Dale has wowed audiences across the UK and Europe with his intoxicating piano mastery and vocals. He draws in the audience with the rich history behind the music, telling the often risqué stories of his much-loved piano heroes. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride of the music and tales of the great New Orleans piano players.

The concert includes three great works from the Classical period. Rossini’s sparkling overture to his opera Semiramide opens the programme, followed by Mozart’s rarely performed Sinfonia Concertante for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and orchestra, featuring the principal wind players from the orchestra.

The Lexus Ilkley Trophy is a world-class tennis tournament held between 15 - 22 June 2024. It features both the ATP Challenger and ITF women’s events, and is considered one of the highlights of the summer grass court season.

Mozart Great Mass in C Minor + choral works by Haydn & Mozart performed by Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies

The Ilkley Manor House courtyard will once again be full of stalls offering a wide range of artisan makers selling cards, paintings, jewellery, ceramics, and more – 29 & 30 June 10am - 5pm.

24 Stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectables plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
1st Sunday of each month (exc. Jan)

Cillian literally burst onto an unsuspecting world during Britain's Got Talent in 2023 and immediately captivated the hearts of the entire nation, reaching the top three in the final.  His show features his special guest Ryland Petty from America's Got Talent.

From Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet, from When The Boat Comes In to The Likely LadsNow be entralled and entertained by The Pitmen Poets with a night of songs and stories, laced with North East humour and humanity.

This walk winds in and out of the atmospheric woods that form the lowest slopes of Ilkley Moor. Some up-hill walking involved and lovely views of Ilkley.
Book with Tracy Gray: tracy@ilkleymoor.org or 07780535860

24 & 25th May
Bridge is a pitch-black comedy about the fragility of men trying to survive 21st century life. Exploring the pressures and challenges they face, the detrimental effect on their mental health and the power of talking to someone.

Join Sir Ian as he discusses his amazing career and everything in between.

Part one of Count Arthur Strong’s farewell tour. (Of the World. Potentially. (Certainly Jersey).

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 Ilkley Craft Fair with many talented handcrafters.
Tombola and café open.

Tap your feet to the vintage sounds of the roaring twenties with Leeds City Stompers.

After the first Ilkley show in February sold out, Discos for Grown Ups will be back with with another fun, feel good and fab night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance classics.

The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrows' stars today.

The Ilkley Manor House courtyard will once again be full of stalls offering a wide range of artisan makers selling cards, paintings, jewellery, ceramics, and more – 29 & 30 June 10am - 5pm.

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.

Every second Saturday of the month its a special family fun session with a new activity each time!
On 10 August, Participate in the Ilkley Manor House Olympics, inspired by Paris 2024!