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GEORGE MICHAEL STORY
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyExpect to be taken on a musical journey of George Michael’s biggest hits in this celebration of his life and generosity, as seen on BBC & ITV. A fun and emotional night culminating in a finale that is guaranteed to surprise and have the audience singing along! £27 – £31.
GUYS AND DOLLS
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyGuys and Dolls is a classic and one of the greatest musicals ever written. This production promises a joyous evening of vitality, energy, and pure pleasure. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £8 - £17.
Guided Walk- Middleton Moor, Langbar and Nesfield
Ilkley Swimming Pool Denton Road, Ilkley.Meet Howard Lloyd at 11am at Ilkley Swimming Pool, Denton Road, Ilkley. A gradual ascent brings you on to open moorland with excellent views followed by a descent through the scattered village of Langbar and the picturesque community of Nesfield. This walk will be 7.5 miles long.
The Rob Dylan Band
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyThe Rob Dylan Band is the UK’s greatest tribute to the music of Bob Dylan. Formed by a group of musicians who bring their own unique and dynamic interpretation to the music of one of the world's greatest songwriters our ‘Rolling Thunder Revue” show takes you on a journey through Dylan’s most popular songs.
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. Fri 5.30 - 11.30pm, Sat 11am - 4pm, 5.30pm - 11pm. £15/£17.50.
LUCY PORTER – Wake-Up Call
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyA brand new stand-up show from the TV and radio favourite. As heard on Radio 4’s The News Quiz and The Now Show and seen on Would I Lie to You, QI and Live at the Apollo.
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyFollowing a stunning debut performance in 2022, this high energy “folk, roots and rock & roll” 5 or 6 piece band is back. With the release of their latest album “One Fine Day” the band received outstanding reviews in the national and local music press.
THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyOne of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Real Food Ilkley Market
The Grove IlkleyReal Food Ilkley offers produce from fresh bread, cakes and gluten free bakes to curry sauces, cheeses, condiments and crepes. Stalls also include organic meat and veg, brownies, truffles and herbs from local producers and independent retailers. First Sun of every month.
THE REVLON GIRL
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyGrief, Hope, Guilt and Make up. Four women struggle to move on after the Aberfan disaster of 1966. They meet every week to talk, cry and laugh without feeling guilty. 7.30pm., Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
The Roy Orbison Experience
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyA celebration of the music of Roy Orbison, with the amazing Oliver Harris and an excellent fully live band of talented musicians, this is guaranteed to be an experience you won’t want to miss.
ILKLEY PLAYHOUSE BIENNIAL WRITING FESTIVAL
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyEight plays by eight different playwrights, all eight minutes long will be presented. This year the theme is about something unusual occurring, hence the title 'Once in a Blue Moon'. Come along to see high quality performances of the work of rising stars in the world of playwriting. £10, concs £5.
Crafty Dogg’s Beer Festival
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleyCrafty Dogg's Beer Festival is a brand new beer festival coming to Ilkley this spring. This is a craft beer festival where the breweries attending either brew in Yorkshire or have ties to the area. Come join us and drink some fantastic craft beer. Various opening times.
A History of Falling Things
Ilkley Playhouse Weston Road, IlkleyRobin and Jacqui meet in an online chat room. Romance blossoms and the next logical step is to meet. What could be simpler? They only live a few streets apart. Humorous, touching, thought provoking and hugely entertaining.
The Bootleg Rock Show
King’s Hall Station Road, IlkleySongs from the very best rock bands of the past four decades are all there… Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Boston, Queen, Journey, Rainbow, Heart, Bon Jovi….the list goes on and on.