1 June 2023
Hartleys Auctioneers Valuation Day
Manor House, Castle Yard,
Ilkley
Bring your items along and Ruth and Charles will examine the item and give a view on its history and value. Items preferably should be ones that you can easily carry.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
4 June 2023
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market, The Grove,
Ilkley
Real Food Ilkley Market 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 Sunday of every month.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
https://realfoodmarkets.co.uk/
8 June 2023 to 17 June 2023
Blithe Spirit
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
This is a play which needs no introduction. The sumptuous, witty dialogue of Noel Coward is delivered in a crazy and chaotic set of ghostly circumstances. Sat mat 2.30pm. Various prices.
8 June 2023 to 17 June 2023.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
10 June 2023 to 11 June 2023
Ilkley Food & Drink Festival
East Holmes Fields, Riverside Gardens,
Ilkley
The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival is a family friendly celebration of international influence and local talent, expressed through international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity. All of this is underpinned by our core philosophy to showcase and expose talent based in the locality.
10 June 2023 to 11 June 2023.
https://ilkleyfoodfestival.com/
30 June 2023
COFFEE MORNING: A TOWERING SUCCESS?
Manor House, Castle Yard,
Ilkley
Dr Edward Impey talks about the re-display of Clifford’s Tower, York.
£3.
10:15 am to 12:00 pm.
www.ilkleymanorhouse.org
22 August 2023
An Evening with Iain Matthews
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Legendary figure of the British folk scene Iain Matthews comes to King's Hall for an intimate evening to reflect on his 50 years in music alongside an acoustic set.
£24.50.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
8 September 2023
Britain’s Got Comedy
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Join the best comedians from Britain’s Got Talent, as they take to the stage for the ultimate night of stand up. Hosted by comedy legend, Jamie Sutherland.
£27.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
14 September 2023
An Evening with Bradley Wiggins
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2001 and 2016. The only rider to have won both World and Olympic championships on both the track and the road as well as winning the Tour De France. Join The Tour De France & Olympic Medallist as he discusses his fantastic career, what brought him to cycling and everything in-between! From £32.
8:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
21 September 2023
‘Take That’ – Cancer!
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
A fabulous evening of 90's entertainment from "Rule the World" one of the best Take That tribute act in the world. All proceeds go to Jacqui's Million for the care of patients at Leeds Cancer Centre.
£20.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
2 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
The Incident Room
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
The Incident Room highlights the failures, prejudices, and limitations of policing in the 1970s that enabled killer Peter Sutcliffe to take the lives of 13 women and terrorise countless others. This play is pacy, dark, and illuminating. A must-see for everybody, but especially those of us that lived through it. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
2 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
5 November 2023
Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Fair
The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Cunliffe Rd,
Ilkley
24 stalls selling a great variety of antiques, vintage and collectibles plus a cafe with delicious refreshments.
£1.
9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
visitbradford.com
10 November 2023
The Kings Voice
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
There’s only one Elvis Presley and there’s only one artiste who captures his spirit on stage – the inimitable Gordon Hendricks. £28.50 - £30.50.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
21 November 2023
An Evening with Michael Portillo
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Michael Portillo is coming to King's Hall to talk about all things from politics to train travel!
£22.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
29 November 2023
Guided walk – One Way Ticket
Burley in Wharfedale Railway Station ,
Burley in Wharfedale
Meet Malcolm Gardner at 11.15am at Burley in Wharfedale rail station for a linear walk from Burley to Guiseley via Menston. Return by train to Burley (pay your own fare). 6 miles. Bring a packed lunch. Free.
11:15 am to 2:15 pm.
5 December 2023 to 6 December 2023
Dear Santa Live!
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
This show is an ideal introduction to theatre for those aged two and over. The Christmas cheer continues, with the opportunity to meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where every child will receive an extra special gift! Tues 2pm, Wed 10.30pm & 1pm.
£16.
5 December 2023 to 6 December 2023.
bradford-theatres.co.uk/
22 December 2023
Swing Into Christmas – The Northern Swing Orchestra
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Yorkshire's premier Big Band promises a night of the very best Christmas songs and traditional festive favourites. It guarantees to have you tapping along, singing and laughing in your seats!
£25.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
11 January to 21 March
1917: POETRY AND SHORT FICTION IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
A 10-week poetry and short fiction course. Course Tutor: Robert Hemmings.
£75.
11 January to 21 March.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
12 January
Steve Harley Acoustic Band – Uncovered
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play sold-out venues across the UK and Europe. With the latest release of the all-acoustic CD, Uncovered, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.
£32.
7:30 pm.
18 January to 27 January
The Haunting
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Shakespeare said “A sad tale’s best for winter” – today we prefer a scary tale and what better for a winter night than a ghost story based on original works from the pen of Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £13.
18 January to 27 January.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
9 February to 10 February
Ilkley Beer Festival
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
The 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.
9 February to 10 February.
ilkleybeerfestival.org.uk
13 February to 17 February
THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
This is a funny, touching, and beautifully moving portrait of the mechanics of a family through the eyes of four siblings struggling to define themselves beyond the love and expectations of their parents. 7.30pm. Sat mat 2.30pm. £5 - £10.
13 February to 17 February.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
15 February
Adam Rowe – What’s Wrong With Me?
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word and star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand-up tour.
£22.
8:00 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
24 February
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
A high energy 6-piece folk, roots and rock & roll band based in West Yorkshire, they have been described as “a cross between The Pogues and The Oyster Band, with a bit of The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors and the Bruce Springsteen Seeger Sessions Band thrown in”.
£10.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
29 February
Dire Streets
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out as the Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
£28.50.
7:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
1 March to 2 March
AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Starring Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo. Back by popular demand, professional Argentine Tango dancers, Celeste Cimino and Luciano Millaqueo, return to stage - An Evening in Buenos Aires.
£15.
1 March to 2 March.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
6 March
Recorded Music Society 2023 – 2024 Season – Wharfedale
St John’s Church Hall, Bolling Road, Ben Rhydding,
Ilkley
Meet on Wed evenings at 7.45 pm at St. John's Church Hall, Ben Rhydding We listen to classical music on very fine equipment with superb sound reproduction and each season have a few audio-visual presentations using the same equipment with images digitally projected onto a huge screen. Listen to the World's Greatest Conductors and Orchestras and experience programmes featuring many aspects of classical music. New members and visitors are always welcome.
7:45 pm.
https://ilkley.org/
7 March to 16 March
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN ‘PERFECT NONSENSE’
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
A night of pure entertainment based on a novel from the pen of P.G. Wodehouse, this ‘Theatrical delight’ will have you rocking with laughter. £5 - £13.
7 March to 16 March.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
14 March
The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Directed by Chris Dean, the world-renowned Syd Lawrence Orchestra take to the stage to recreate the incredible sound of Glenn Miller, whose music brightened those dark days of the 1940s.
£29.50.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
bradford-theatres.co.uk
28 March
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
The Ultimate Tribute. The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written. £30.75 - £34.75.
7:45 pm.
29 March
Guided walks – Calvary on Good Friday
Ilkley Manor House ,
Ilkley
Meet Barbara Walker at 11am at Ilkley Manor House for a gentle circular walk on field and woodland paths and along country lanes, Calling at Calvary and returning via Middleton Woods. 3.5 miles. Packed lunch required. Free.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
2 April
Alan Titchmarsh – Earth Man
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Alan Titchmarsh chats about his life as a gardener, writer, broadcaster, novelist and poet. £20, meet and greet £38.75.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
25 April
The Cavern Beatles
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
The Cavern Beatles, a band fully endorsed and licensed by the same club, The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon.
£29.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
26 April
Geoff Norcott
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.
£20.25.
8:00 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres
4 May
Dippy Craft Fair Ilkley
Clarke Foley Hall, Cunliffe Road,
Ilkley
Dippy Designs Gifts & Events are coming to Clarke Foley Hall at Ilkley! A fabulous Craft fair with 30 stalls, free entry for visitors and an onsite café.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
: www.facebook.com/dippydesignsgifts/
14 June
CHRIS BANNISTER PERFORMS THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Chris will be performing many of John's worldwide hits such as Annie’s Song, Take Me Home Country Roads, Calypso and Leaving On A Jet Plane.
£15.
7:30 pm.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
20 June to 29 June
GLORIOUS! – by Peter Quilter
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
The True story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the worst singer in the world. A delightfully funny and warm play. Expect to be immersed into 1940´s New York society as if you were attending one of Florence's famed concerts. Various prices.
20 June to 29 June.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
23 June
THE OLD OAK
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
It's not where you are from, it's what you bring. Amnesty Wharfedale is delighted to be screening the 2023 Ken Loach film The Old Oak as part of National Refugee Week. £10, students £6.
7:30 pm.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
6 July
ELVIS ‘UP CLOSE & PERSONAL’
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Lee Newsome has been performing his tribute to the King for 4 years and currently tours the UK in various theatres and clubs. The show is an unforgettable jaw-dropping experience from start to finish.
£12.
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
20 July
SPANDESQUE BALLET
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Spandesque Ballet will take you straight back to the '80's as they recreate that distinctive sound of the New Romantics era with their amazing performance of Spandau hits!
£15.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
22 July
Cillian O’Connor: My World of Magic
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Cillian Connor is bringing his first ever live stage show on tour to the UK. 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.
£22.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
10 August
Family Fun At Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House ,
Ilkley
Come along and participate in the Ilkley Manor House Olympics, inspired by Paris 2024! Free.
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
https://www.ilkleymanorhouse.org/
24 August to 26 August
BARD IN THE YARD
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
A Summer Feast from the Works of Mr William Shakespeare - An Ilkley Players Fringe Production. Sat 7.30pm. at Ilkley Playhouse, Sun & Mon 2.30pm at The Manor House Yard, Ilkley. £8, students £5.
24 August to 26 August.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
24 August
Bingo That’s Bonkers
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Bingo That's Bonkers is here. This is a fun, thrilling, hysterical take on the good old famous game of bingo.
£20.75.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
26 September to 28 September
LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit? In this moving romantic comedy with a twist, Oliver and Bernadette are about to find out. An Ilkley Playhouse Fringe production. Adult £8, studsent £5.
26 September to 28 September.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
25 October
Magic Queen
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Magic Queen's ability to recreate Queen's live performances is something truly special and their high-energy show offers the greatest hits and maximum entertainment.
£29.25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
4 November
Real Food Ilkley Market
Real Food Ilkley Market, The Grove,
Ilkley
Real Food Ilkley Market 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 Sunday of every month.
10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
https://realfoodmarkets.co.uk/
7 November
Aled Jones – Full Circle
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
After 40 years in the business, Aled is 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. £32.75 - £72.75.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
7 November to 16 November
THE HERD
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
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. £6 - £14.
7 November to 16 November.
https://ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/
17 November
Airedale Symphony Orchestra – Epic Journeys
King’s Hall, Station Road,
Ilkley
Airedale Symphony Orchestra - Concert of music inspired by epic journeys - which challenge how we see the world. £10 - £17. Under 11's free.
3:00 pm.
https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/
22 November
STONY JAZZ
Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road,
Ilkley
Stony Jazz are a group of five of the finest musicians around today. Growing out of the long-established songwriting/performing duo of ‘Stony’, pianist Mark Gordon and singer/guitarist Rich Adams have expanded the band by adding the amazingly talented musicians Ben Beattie on alto sax, Bob Walker on bass and Rowan Oliver on drums.
£14.
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk/