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Saltaire Festival
Various Venues, Saltaire SaltaireA celebration of the arts, community and the village’s unique history, the festival attracts more than 30,000 people to enjoy some 100+ events. This year it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Featuring exhibitions, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities, markets, fairs, food and drink, comedy and spoken word, dance and theatre.
Lancashire Encounter Festival
Harris Museum PrestonLancashire Encounter brings a fusion of dance, music, theatre, food and community to Preston this Sept, to celebrate the inspiring creativity and diversity of Lancashire. Over three days and across eight locations, the festival offers an eclectic mix for everyone to encounter and enjoy.
Morecambe Poetry Festival
Morecambe Winter Gardens, MorecambeA poetry festival featuring Carol Ann Duffy, Roger McGough, Henry Normal, Atilla the Stockbroker and many many more. Individual shows available. Various prices.
Festival of History
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyA celebration of British History with reenactors and displays for different parts of of our history, stalls, entertainment, our cafe at the manor & bar.
YORKSHIRE DALES CHEESE FESTIVAL
YORKSHIRE DALES CHEESE FESTIVAL LeyburnThe Festival celebrates the incredible produce of the Dales - cheese very much included! - with local businesses throughout the National Park hosting their own special events, menus and tastings to mark the occasion.
Keighley Arts and Film Festival
Old Sunwin House Hanover Street, KeighleyThis year we celebrate Keighley’s past, present and future working with all our partners to deliver a fun and quirky festival experience for everyone to enjoy. The majority of events are free or low cost, so why not try something new or return to an old favourite.
Light Night Leeds – Arts & Light Festival
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsLight Night Leeds invites people to see the city in a new light and discover free arts events across the city centre. From large-scale light projections and interactive installations, to music, dance and street performances, there is always something for everyone. Free.
BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthOver the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival. Our Event Weekend Rover allows unlimited travel on all trains and entry to Festival sites. Various prices.
North West Bird Watching Festival 2023
WWT Martin Mere Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr OrmskirkFrom guest speakers and exhibitors to photography workshops and guided reserve walks, there’s a whole range of activities for you to enjoy for a full day out from dawn till dusk. Adult £16.95, child £11, family £47.50.
Lightpool Festival 2023
Various Town Centre Locations BlackpoolThe award-winning Lightpool Festival returns for nine nights from October 20-28 with a spectacular programme of light-based art installations (some of them international premieres), live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities. Brace yourself for a visual extravaganza featuring electrifying world and UK premieres. Don't miss this chance to step into a world where imagination meets illumination! Free.
Southport Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportCome along to The Atkinson and celebrate everything that rock, rhythm and blues has to offer! Headliners Full House play Frankie Miller are supported by Susan Santos, Brave Rival, Vanja Sky, Gerry Jablonski Band and Ramblin’ Preachers. Early Bird £29, Advance £33, Doors £35.
Yorkshire Health & Wellbeing Festival
Victoria Hall, Keighley KeighleyExplore complementary health practitioners and stalls, many offering taster sessions and delightful samples available for purchase on the day. Entry includes all the talks and workshops. £3 online each or 6 for £12 or £5 on the door.
Bury Beer Festival 2023
The Met Market Street, BuryDerby Hall will be taken over for two days of drinking and discussing brilliant beers from Bury’s local breweries. There’ll be brewery bars with a range of cask and keg creations from across the area, plus a cider bar, and a gin bar. There’ll also be entertainment, music, food.
Clockmas Steampunk Festival
Heskin Hall Wood Lane, ChorleyAnnual Christmas steampunk festival at Heskin Hall with stalls, live entertainment & more. Free entry.
WinterFest
The Whitaker Haslingden Road, RawtenstallChoirs, music, mulled wine, festive food, makers market and more, taking place across the weekend. For the little ones, there might even be a visit from Father Christmas. Sat 12pm - 8pm, Sun 10am - 4pm.
UK West Coast Folk Festival
Opera House, Winter Gardens BlackpoolA 3-day West Coast Folk Festival 2024 coming to Blackpool - Winter Gardens on Fri 12th, to Sun 14th Jan 2024 across 3 days, with 3 stages and 33 acts. For further information on all of the acts announced so far, check out the festival website. Weekend ticket £185.20.
Celtic Fiddle Festival
Settle Victoira Hall Kirkgate, SettleFiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Yuna Léon (Brittany, France) and Capercaillie’s own Charlie McKerron showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles.
Dark Skies Festival
Yorkshire Dales National Park Duncombe Place, YorkLocal businesses in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park are hosting various events to help visitors get under the starry skies and experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales by night. Events and activities that took place as part of the 2023 Festival were stargazing talks with expert astronomers at some of the best locations in the Park, night-time fell running, astro-photography and canoeing in the dark. There are also plenty of family friendly fun such as rocket making, nocturnal wildlife talks, planet trails and dark skies crafts.
Love Folk Festival 2024
The Atkinson Lord Street, SouthportCome along to The Atkinson for Love Folk Festival; a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music.
Ilkley Beer Festival
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyThe festival offers over 20,000 pints of cask ales, craft beers and ciders, as well as wine, Prosecco and a popular gin bar. A full line-up of breweries and beers on show will be released in the days before Ilkley Beer Festival. £17.50 - £20.
Rhubarb Festival
Wakefield City Centre WakefieldRhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. Expect a whole new programme of chef demos and expand your culinary skills!
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024
Victoria Hall Victoria Road,, SaltaireBradford CAMRA is proud to present the Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2024. There will be over 110 real ales, real ciders and perries, wines, global beers, and craft keg beers, as well as great food, live music and our world-famous tombola.
Yorkshire Games Festival
The National Science and Media Museum Pictureville, BradfordA unique festival of all things gaming. Celebrating games culture, design, and production with special industry guests. From masterclasses to networking events, to free gameplay and workshops, there’ll be lots for everyone to enjoy.
Ormskirk VeganFest 2024
Ormskirk Town Centre Moor Street, OrmskirkCelebrating a plant based life.. Amazing foods, drink & handmade items made with no animal bi-product. Enjoy a day savouring fabulous food! Free entry and parking.
Annual Flower Festival
Lytham Hall Ballam Rd,, Lytham St Annes,, LancashireA wonderful event that encourages everyone to enjoy this heritage attraction filled with the floral joys of spring. Adult £12, child £7. No need to book, pay on entrance.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Carriageworks Theatre The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, LeedsThe Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
Wetherby Beer Festival
Grange Park WetherbyTwo Days, 35+ Beers, Gin Bar, Champagne Lounge, Fabulous local food, live music and entertainment for the kids. All profits will go to a great local cause: Grange Park home to grassroots Rugby, Cricket and Football. Various prices.
Clitheroe Beer Festival
The Assembly Hall of St Michael & St John's Lowergate, ClitheroeThe festival theme for CBF24 is 'A Day at the Races!' We'll have beers sourced from breweries near racecourses or with horse racing related names. Make sure you visit early as they won't be around furlong! Entry £4, after 6pm £5.
Blackpool Dance Festival
Winter Gardens BlackpoolThe Blackpool Dance Festival began in 1920 in the Empress Ballroom. The Festival covers Ballroom and Latin American dancing, incorporating the British Open Championships for Adult Amateur and Professional couples, plus Formation Teams. Various times & prices.
Castleford Roman Festival
Castleford Town Centre CastlefordCome along on Sat 1st June to celebrate Castleford’s Roman heritage during a family fun day. Explore a roman-themed market with demonstrations, family activities, street food, roman trails, photo opportunities and plenty of street entertainment. Free.
Chorley Food and Drink Festival
Chorley Town Centre ChorleyYour favourite food festival with a twist, visitors can enjoy local and independent food traders and see heritage-style entertainment!
CLIVIGER SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Kettledrum Estate Red Lees Road, BurnleyCliviger Sounds 2024 festival of music coming to the area between 7th - 9th June. This weekend will feature some of the biggest names in the music industry. £25 per day.
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre Various venues, BradfordBradford Literature Festival is regarded as one of the most inspiring festivals in the United Kingdom. Over 300 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days, celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
Festival of Culture 2024
Various Venues in Nelson NelsonA major annual event celebrating art and culture. A family fun-day which will celebrate people, environment and culture through music, arts and crafts, food stalls, fun fair rides, community conversations and much more.
Lytham Festival
Lytham Green Lytham St. Annes2024 Headliners - Day Tickets · Hozier · Shania Twain · Courteeners · Madness · James UK Festival Exclusive Orchestral Performance. Various prices.
Lowther’s Food & Drink Festival 2024
Lowther Gardens Lytham St. AnnesA Bank Holiday weekend of food, drink and free entertainment out in the historic, edwardian gardens. Free but donations welcome.
Burnley Canal Festival
Finsley Gate Wharf BurnleyFree family friendly festival celebrating Burnley’s canalside. Lots of activities, workshops and live music.
Fylde Coast Food & Drink Festival
Marine Hall The Esplanade,, FleetwoodShow casing showcase the finest food and drink from across our region. There will be lots to try and buy including cakes and coffee, cheese and chutney's, pies and puddings, wines and beers and lots more. There will be fun for all the family as well as free live entertainment.
The Ramsbottom Jigsaw Festival 10
St. Paul's Church Bridge St,, RamsbottomHundreds of completed jigsaw puzzles - see one you want to buy and we'll break it up for you to take away and enjoy making for yourself.
Nelson Food & Drink Festival 2024
Nelson Shuttle Scotland Road, NelsonTikTok and Instagram star, Shabaz Ali also known as 'Shabaz Says', will headline the free-to-attend Nelson Food & Drink Festival. The event will feature over 30 food and drink stalls. Free.
BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Station Road, HaworthOver the weekend, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is transformed into a 5-mile-long Beer & Music Festival. There will be a wide selection of beers (mostly real ales) from all over the country to choose from. Arguably one of the the North’s best Beer & Music Festivals and one of the KWVR’s biggest events. Live music throughout the weekend.
LEEDS CREATIVE SKILLS FESTIVAL 2024
Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive,, LeedsImmerse yourself in the vibrant world of the creative and cultural scene at the Leeds Creative Skills Festival. Connect with industry leaders, potential employers, and like-minded individuals to explore exciting career opportunities and pathways into the sector.
Northern Lights Leeds: A Festive Light Trail at Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Road, LeedsTemple Newsam in Leeds is set to host West Yorkshire’s newest festive attraction: the immersive light trail known as Northern Lights. Following its sell-out success in Newcastle, this acclaimed event is expected to draw over 100,000 visitors to its debut in Leeds. Northern Lights promises a spectacular journey through a myriad of illuminations and unique musical compositions. Various prices.
Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival
St. Margaret's Church IlkleyGet into the festive spirit and visit the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Margaret's Church in Ilkley! Sparkling trees decorated by local charities and community groups, lights, entertainment from local school, choirs and musicians and an array of tempting seasonal treats. Free. Fri - 10am - 4pm, Sat - 10am - 5pm.
Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryUnite with like-minded music lovers and celebrate the iconic and timeless tunes of yesteryear, the music that shaped countless generations and influenced everything we know today. From the frenetic energy of Northern Soul to the vibrant energy of 1970s pop, this festival will be the largest live music event the ELR has ever held.
Jazzin’ the Park 2025
Winckley Square Town Centre, PrestonA Festival of music and culture for Lancashire. Jazzin' the Park is a free live music event that brings together diversity and community through music and art.
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival
East Holmes Fields, Ilkley Riverside, IlkleyA great day out for all the family. Great line up of chefs, biggest food & drink line up to date, cooking demonstrations, tribute acts, comedy acts, free kids activities, funfair. Various prices.
Proms in the Park
Harewood House Harewood, LeedsSaturday 21 June will see the renowned UK Proms Orchestra performing their magical set of classical pieces from both stage and screen, before a rousing finale of ‘Last Night Of The Proms’ favourites. The show features the full UK Proms Orchestra, incredible soloists, dancers, support acts and a well known host.
Bradford Literature Festival
Bradford City Centre Various venues, BradfordBradford Literature Festival is an annual festival and year-round cultural outreach programme. Encompassing the best of literature, music, theatre, cultural discussions, lectures and family events. Over 500 events take place in historic venues over the course of ten days celebrating the written and spoken word in all of its glorious forms.
Chorley Chocolate Festival
Duxbury Park Golf Club Duxbury Hall Road, ChorleyExhibitors and a demonstration stage, offering tips and advice on the many uses chocolate has. Tel: 01942 496 844 for further details.