1 September 2023
Heritage Tour of Skipton Town Hall
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Come along to Skipton Town Hall to discover more about the amazing heritage and culture behind this historic buidling. Tours 10am & 2pm. Free, booking essential.
All day.
welcometoskipton.com
3 September 2023
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin, Coach Street,
Skipton
Skipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month on the Canal Basin. The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts
10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
welcometoskipton.com
9 September 2023
Running From Paradise
Skipton Little Theatre, Clifford Street,,
Skipton
Purple Dreams present Running from Paradise written and directed by Tobias Nicholls. "You can run from your past... but you cannot hide from it."
£12.
7:30 pm.
skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk
10 September 2023
Skipton Eco Day
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
There is no planet B. A great fun family day. Throughout the day take part in the fun treasure hunt and some fun family activities. Free.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
welcometoskipton.com
10 September 2023
Perfect Fourth Saxophone Quartet
St Mary’s Church, Kirk Lane, Embsay,
Skipton
The ensemble will be presenting a varied programme of music from all eras, ranging from Baroque and Classical pieces, through jazz to modern popular songs. Adult £12.50. under 18s £5. Chariety event for St Mary’s Church and the church’s Carbon Zero Project.
7:30 pm.
welcometoskipton.com
19 September 2023
Skipton Town Hall Tea Dance
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the autumn edition of our ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Price includes sweet treats and refreshments.
£8.
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
19 September 2023
Skipton Town Hall Tea Dance
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Bring your dancing shoes to the spring edition of the ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance! You will be entertained by Blackpool Tower resident organist, John Bowdler. Refreshments included in price.
£8.
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
29 September 2023
Skipton Camerata: Once Upon a Time
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Psycho, Death in Venice, folk tales, waltzes and blues. Mariam Adam and Linton Stephens are the soloists in this concert of music relating to stories, cinema and dance. Adults £22, over 60s £20, under 25s £5.
7:30 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
20 October 2023
A Spoonful of Julie
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Join Nicola Mills singing the songs of the practically perfect Julie in this memorable one woman tribute: A Spoonful of Julie. Full of charming anecdotes of Julie’s life and songs and medleys from all her best known shows.Adult £12.50, under 16s £5.
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
welcometoskipton.com
24 October 2023
Skipton Music Presents: Ethan Loch
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Born in 2004 and diagnosed completely blind since birth, Ethan’s formal piano lessons began at age four with his mother and he now studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Winner of the 2022 BBC Young Musician Keyboard Final. £25, Under 30 £10,Under 19 £2.
7:30 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
Calendar Girls The Musical
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Skipton Musical Theatre Company presents Calendar Girls The Musical, by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Wed - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 1.30pm & 6.30pm. £16 - £22.
25 October 2023 to 28 October 2023.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
30 October 2023
Shakespeare’s First Folio: Craven’s National Treasure
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Have you ever wondered how Shakespeare’s First Folio came to Craven? Join us at the museum for a short talk on why this book is so important, and how it became part of the Craven Museum collection. We’ll also be launching ‘Rewriting the missing comedies’, where you can help us fill our Folios’ blanks! 11am & 2pm. Free.
All day.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
30 October 2023
Half Term Art Club
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
The Art Club is designed for 10-18 year olds who love to create and express themselves through art. Each week we explore different techniques and mediums to help you develop your skills and unleash your creativity. Join us for a fun-filled Art Club every Mon during school holidays! 10am & 2pm.
£7.50.
All day.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
3 November 2023
Skipton Comedy Live
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as we present an evening of side-splitting comedy at our monthly comedy extravaganza! Featuring Chris Brooker, Sully O Sullivan & Dan Antopolski.
£10.
8:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
8 November 2023
Holy Cow
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Storyteller Emily Hennessey and sitar player Sheema Mukherjee - This is performance storytelling & live music at its most accessible and engaging, bursting with humour, dance, ritual and an infectiously fun energy. £7.50 - £12.50.
7:30 pm to 9:15 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
10 November 2023
Dan Nightingale’s Special
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Following on from the triple-extended 2022 tour Smasher; 2023 will see him hit the road again to show even more people what 18,000 monthly patreons, 55,000 YouTube subscribers and one million monthly download & viewers already know – that Dan Nightingale’s Special.
£17.50.
7:30 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
2 December 2023
A Reet Yorkshire Brass Do: Fun Family Festive Favourites
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Join us for a family concert of Christmas classics, carols to sing, and a heart-warming Yorkshire Christmas tale written by Ian McMillan and narrated by actress Claire Marie Seddon, accompanied by the lively Huddersfield University Brass Band.
£7.50.
2:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023
Cat’s Cradle (Thriller) by Leslie Sands
Skipton Little Theatre, Clifford Street,,
Skipton
In an effort to revive his faltering career, Detective Inspector Jack Frost revisits a haunting, unsolved case from his past – a kidnapping and potential murder. £12, under 16s £6.
5 December 2023 to 9 December 2023.
skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk
8 December 2023
Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band Christmas Concert
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
The multi award-winning British Open Champions will play a mix of traditional Christmas pieces, medleys and carols to get you into the Christmas spirit this December. £22 & £18.
7:30 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
9 December 2023
Craven Museum Make & Take: Christmas Crafts
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Join us for a relaxed, Christmas themed family craft session in the Concert Hall, suitable for children of all ages. 10am - 11am & 1pm - 2pm. Free. Just drop in.
All day.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
15 December 2023 to 17 December 2023
Robin Hood Christmas Panto!
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
This inclusive show promises festive fun for all the Family with silliness, songs and a good old showdown between the goodies and the baddies. 11am & 2pm. Adult £12.50. child £7.50.
15 December 2023 to 17 December 2023.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
4 January
Traditional Christmas Food at Craven Museum
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
What did people in Craven eat in the past during the festive winter period, including throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas? Come along to our Craven Museum workshop to find out! Free. Booking required.
11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
4 February
Omid Djalili: Work in Progress
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Come and see Omid Djalili work in new material. Legendary festival favourite, stand-up comedian, film and television star Omid Djalili guarantees you an evening of experimentation.
£18.
8:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
9 February
Craven Museum Store Tour February 2024
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Book one of our behind the scenes tours at Craven Museum and find out how we look after all our amazing collections.
£2.
10:00 am to 11:00 am.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
16 February
The Alex Voysey Blues Band presents ‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’ - If you love the blues then this is the show for you!
£12.50.
8:00 pm.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
3 March
Skipton Artisan Market
Skipton Canal Basin, Coach Street,
Skipton
Skipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sun of the month on the Canal Basin. The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://www.welcometoskipton.com/
28 March
The Case of the Missing Bunny
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
We at Story Craft love a good twist, and our Easter show certainly takes you on a wild goose chase. Well Rabbit chase! 11am & 2pm.
£7.50.
All day.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
13 April
Steeton Male Voice Choir & Bradford Concert Band
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
In a first-time collaboration, Steeton Male Voice Choir joins forces with Bradford Concert Band to present "A Spring Celebration" - An evening of music and song that promises something for everyone. £10 & £15.
7:00 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
17 April
Early Years Explorers: April 2024
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Through these explorative play sessions, we aim to foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for our rich cultural heritage. By engaging in hands-on activities, our little ones will develop a deeper understanding of different cultures, traditions, and artistic expressions from around the world. Ages 5 and under.
£3.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
6 May to 30 June
Afternoon Tea Cruise
Skipton Boat Trips, 3 Canal Street,
Skipton
You will enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool canal with delicious food served at your table. Afternoon tea includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, fruit scone with strawberry jam and cream, and decadent desserts. All served with unlimited tea and coffee. Daily 12pm & 2.45pm. £27.50, child £20.
6 May to 30 June.
https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/
11 May
Jo Caulfield – Here Comes Trouble
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Voted Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2021/2022, Jo Caulfield is quite simply one of the most consistently funny and creative comics in the country. Here Comes Trouble is 90 minutes of razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners, as Jo gets her claws into everything (and everyone) that annoys her.
£18.
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
25 May to 26 May
Meet the Governor
Skipton Castle ,
Skipton
Come and meet Sir John Mallory Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War. Hear about the castle's siege and skirmishes its garrison have already fought and how the King's cause is faring in Yorkshire.
25 May to 26 May.
https://www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/
2 June
SKIPTON CAR SHOW
High Street, Skipton, Skipton
The high street will once again be closed and filled with over 200 show vehicles, ranging from supercars to american cars, to vintage and classics, both old and “new”.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://skiptoncarshow.co.uk
11 June to 15 June
CHEATERS BY MICHAEL JACOBS (COMEDY)
Skipton Little Theatre, Clifford Street,,
Skipton
Allen and Michelle, together for 18 months in their first serious relationship, face a crossroads: she’s ready to marry; he’s unsure.
£12.
11 June to 15 June.
skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk
15 June to 16 June
Tournee
Skipton Castle ,
Skipton
14th Century Castle Life - Tournee recreates life as it may have been in Skipton during the 14th Century. Adults: £12, children £8, under 5s free, over 65s £11.
15 June to 16 June.
www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/
22 June
TEACH REX LIVE: Velociraptors
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerizing creatures that have ever roamed our planet. 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm. Adult £12, children £10, family £38.
All day.
skiptontownhall.co.uk
26 June
The Big TLC
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
The Big TLC is a night for you, with a fashion show showcasing local shops and boutiques alongside fabulous independent business stalls for all your shopping needs. Airedale Hospital & Community Charity are pulling together our local community to have a fun-filled evening, to celebrate our NHS and to raise money for their Emergency Department Appeal.
£5.00.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
https://airedalecharity.org/silsden-store-supports-local-nhs-charity-at-fashion-show-fundraiser/
13 July to 14 July
The Yorkshire Highwayman
Skipton Castle ,
Skipton
Come and meet John Nevison one of Britain's most notorious highwaymen, a gentleman rogue supposedly nicknamed Swift Nick by King Charles II after a renowned 200 mile dash from Kent to York to establish an alibi for a robbery he had committed earlier that day. Adults: £12, children £8, under 5s free, over 65s £11.
13 July to 14 July.
https://www.skiptoncastle.co.uk/
25 July to 8 September
Pirate Ship and Pop-up Beach
Bolton Abbey Estate ,
Skipton
Ahoy mi hearties – All hands on deck! Our magnificent pirate ship returns from the rough seas this summer and will be moored on the ‘pop-up’ beach on the bank of the River Wharfe, outside the Cavendish Pavilion. Don’t forget your bucket and spade!
25 July to 8 September.
https://boltonabbey.com/
26 July
The Giant Killers
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
The Long Lane Theatre Company’s The Giant Killers – the critically acclaimed, inspiring true story of Football’s greatest underdog - Darwen FC.
£15.
7:30 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
1 August
YORKSHIRE DAY CELEBRATION
Skipton High Street ,
Skipton
Join us on Thurs Aug 1st, Yorkshire Day, to celebrate the magnificence of God’s Own County! There will be plenty of fun activities taking place on the High Street to mark the day.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
welcometoskipton.com
2 August to 3 August
Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Various times. Adult £16, child £14, family £48.
2 August to 3 August.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
7 August
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Join Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. 11am & 2pm.
£7.50.
All day.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
9 August
Alice in Wonderland
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Step into the enchanting world of Alice in Wonderland as Same Difference Arts presents a lively theatre performance Join us as we follow Alice on her whimsical journey down the rabbit hole, where she encounters a host of unforgettable characters.
£7.50.
11:00 am.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
17 August to 18 August
ART IN THE PEN
Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road,
Skipton
Art in the Pen is a highly regarded art and craft fair that runs each year at Skipton Auction Mart. You will be able to experience an abundance of creativity and craftsmanship at every turn.
£6.
17 August to 18 August.
artinthepen.org.uk
26 September
Common Ground – Mikron Theatre Company
Skipton Town Hall, High Street,
Skipton
Join Mikron Theatre Company on a ‘hill-arious’ ramble through the history of land access in England. £16/£14.
7:30 pm.
https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
12 October
30th Anniversary of The Craven Accordion Orchestra
Gargrave, Gargrave Village Hall,
Skipton
The Craven Accordion Orchestra is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a day of Celebrations on Saturday 12th October 2024 at Gargrave Village Hall. The day will culminate with a Grand Concert at 7-30pm. Tickets £10 and £8 are available via Harry Hinchcliffe 07401 768356.
£10.
All day.
19 October to 3 November
Pumpkin Trail
Bolton Abbey Estate ,
Skipton
The Pumpkin Trail is back! Come along and navigate your way through Strid Wood following the giant pumpkins! Keep your eyes peeled for clues hidden in the mystery boxes along the way. These will help to unveil clues to solve the puzzle! The Pumpkin Trail is included in the Estate car park fee.
19 October to 3 November.
https://boltonabbey.com/
3 November
Skipton Artisan Market
Canal Basin, Bridge Street,
Skipton
The Market is home to talented stallholders offering an amazing selection of predominantly handmade and hand produced food, drink, arts and crafts. Skipton Artisan Market takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month on the Canal Basin.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
https://www.rshartisanmarket.co.uk/
16 November to 17 November
Crafts in the Pen
Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road,
Skipton
Visit 230 stalls of handmade goodies and gifts and get a head start on your Christmas Shopping while supporting small businesses and makers Santa and his grotto will also be returning and this is FREE for all children (please make sure you pre-book)
£6.
16 November to 17 November.
https://www.craftsinthepen.org.uk/