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Join Heifer Productions and Emily Bronte on the wild windy moors of Haworth! Discover how Emily used her imagination to create world-famous stories and create a story of your own.
10-11am: ages 4-7 & 11-12pm: ages 8-12

Roisin Ban is a Celtic folk trio playing a mix of mainly traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs and tunes.

Local historian Adam White will be in the House ready for your questions about the Roman fort of Olicana, which Ilkley Manor House is built on and also contains several Roman artefacts.
Ilkley Manor House is open on weekends from 11am to 4pm.

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

Dr. Louise Newson, leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, is embarking on her inaugural UK theatre tour accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea.
This tour aims to educate and challenge misconceptions about menopause and advocate for better healthcare for women.

Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before. He's looking back on a remarkable career with a one-man show, that will feature never-before-heard music, tales from the decades and for the first time, his story told in his own words. It's time to come Full Circle.  

Part of the Ilkley Arts Festival, Christopher Rathbone's organ recital will feature a French selection.
Entry is free with a retiring collection to St Margaret's Organ Restoration Fund.

Come and explore a variety of handmade crafts, gifts, and treasures - there will be something for everyone.

This weekend-long event promises an unforgettable experience with live music throughout, showcasing some of the best blues talent while serving up 30 cask ales, craft beers, and lagers from 14 hand pumps.

Featuring Ravi Nathwani & Solasta Saxophone Quartet.

An amazing variety of top-quality local artists, artisans and crafters bringing you unique and different gifts all under one roof!

Wagner: The Flying Dutchman overture
Rachmaninoff: Piano concerto no. 4 - soloist William Green
Sibelius: Symphony no. 2

Martin Fry brings an evening of stripped-back music and conversation to the King's Hall.

More details will be announced soon.

Inside, the House will be bustling with stalls from local sellers offering a variety of stunning handcrafted goods, from ceramics and jewellery to Christmas cards and quirky decorations! This is the perfect chance to support small businesses and find unique gifts for friends and loved ones this winter.

In this illustrated talk, Alex Cockshott discusses the Ben Rhydding Hydropathic Hotel.
Please note this talk is virtual only, taking place on Zoom.
To pre-register: localhistory@civicsociety.ilkley.org

All materials and instruction will be provided for participants to produce a fantastic wreath to take home.

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

In his latest celebration of the greatest race on Earth, Ned delves into the hidden mysteries of a mysterious roll of film from the 1923 Tour de France that inspired his bestselling book 1923.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is an internationally acclaimed immersive production that takes audiences through the story of Simon & Garfunkel’s incredible career.

Mick Ferry, Karl Porter, Stevie Cairns, Andy Ellis and Compere - Anthony J. Brown.

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.

Pianist Nadia Dotsiak and the members of Trio Kagura have come to the RNCM in Manchester from Ukraine, Japan, New Zealand and Lithuania to follow professional studies on the Masters course.

7th & 8th 7:30pm, 9th 2:30pm, 11th -16th 7:30pm
This sharp and witty play examines how a severe disability for one family member can define the lives of all those around him. A situation which the playwright, Rory Kinnear, faced through his own childhood.

Oasis Tribute sensations Supernova headlining our evening, plus music from Dom Sky and Northern Epidemic. Not forgetting our spectacular fireworks set off in time to music!

This weekend-long event promises an unforgettable experience with live music throughout, showcasing some of the best blues talent while serving up 30 cask ales, craft beers, and lagers from 14 hand pumps.

A festive flower demonstration titled "A Christmas Carol" which will be conducted by NAFAS demonstrator Sionedd Hughes.

13-16 November
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.

13-16 November
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.

13-16 November
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.

A hugely talented 5 piece band ‘Stony Jazz’ will be performing the timeless music and songs of the Great American Songbook era.

Totally Locally Addingham in partnership with Addingham Parish Council are once again hosting their ever-popular Christmas Market to coincide with the Christmas Lights Switch On at the Swan Pub car park

A beautifully curated artisan market with over 45 stalls.

The young Cedar String Quartet will perform a full one hour recital.

The Treske Quartet – graduates of the Royal Northern College of Music – are earning a growing reputation.
Beethoven – String quartet no. 10 in E flat major, op 74; Stravinsky – Three Pieces for string quartet; Purcell (arr Britten) – Chacony in G minor; Britten – String quartet no. 2 in C major, op 36

"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.

5:00pm - Bar opens and will be open all night
6:00pm - Pie & peas available from the kitchen
6:15pm - Bonfire lit
7:00pm - Fireworks display begins!

Another three hours of non-stop indie and alternative classics from the 1980s, 1990s and early '00s., in aid of Allerton Cat Rescue

Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents….The Comedy Store Ilkley!
The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with The Comedy Store.

Soloist, Rosemary Anderson, will play Weber’s wonderfully dramatic bassoon concerto. Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 ‘The Scottish’ will complete this popular programme. Tickets from Eventbrite, The Grove Bookshop, 01945 609335 & on the door.

After the great success of last years music event, Ilkley Grammar School are preparing another evening filled with talented teenagers performing a variety of musical genres from rock bands to choirs, musicals and classical, something for everyone. All proceeds will go to The Friends of the Kings Hall and Winter Garden who help support the wonderful venue.

This weekend-long event promises an unforgettable experience with live music throughout, showcasing some of the best blues talent while serving up 30 cask ales, craft beers, and lagers from 14 hand pumps.

Sam Dunn and Nina Clark play ‘Take Love Easy’ – celebrating 50 years of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass!

Cash AND card bars with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Hot food stall, hot drinks and tuck shop.
Gates open: 6pm Fire lit: 6:30pm Fireworks: 7:30pm Event end: 9:00pm
All proceeds from tickets and the stalls going towards school projects.

13-16 November
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.

Join Olivia Johnson, Photo Archive Assistant at Bradford Museums and Galleries, to learn about Charles Harold Wood’s archive, spanning 70 years and over 300,000 negatives.

13-16 November
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time.

Chloë Hanslip returns to Ilkley after too long a gap with her regular duo partner, Danny Driver, and a programme which combines the baroque with the classical and late romantic.

Inside, the House will be bustling with stalls from local sellers offering a variety of stunning handcrafted goods, from ceramics and jewellery to Christmas cards and quirky decorations! This is the perfect chance to support small businesses and find unique gifts for friends and loved ones this winter.

The Two Rivers Swing Band are excited to be holding their Autumn Dance at a new venue The Hollygarth.
Dancing to a live swing band - Swing, Jive, Latin & Rock n Roll.

Dominic Halpin and The Honey B's Swing Band will be at the Clarke Foley Centre on Friday 29th November.
Tickets details on the poster.

5th - 14th Dec 7.30pm, 7th Dec 2.30pm & 14th Dec 2.30pm [relaxed performance]
A glorious, riotous, eccentric comedy set in Dickensian society with characters based on some of Dickens' most-loved novels.

Ilkley Choral Society (with Otley Choral Society) present Handel Messiah with orchestra & soloists.
Tickets from The Grove Bookshop or online at ilkleymessiah.eventbrite.co.uk