Ilkley Carnival Tickets/Wristbands

Once again you can save money by purchasing your adult wristbands before Carnival Day, and use the fast track lanes!

Tickets are now available from both Booths and the Tesco Superstore in Ilkley.  Adults tickets save £2 vs paying on the gate.

Our tickets sellers will be on The Grove outside Bettys on Saturdays 25th April and 2nd May, and at Real Markets on Sunday 3rd May.

Ticket Prices [prices held for 2026]

Adult: £8 on the gate on the day (Advance price £6)

Children 3-16/OAP: £2 on the gate on the day – under 3s free (no ticket/wristband required)

Carers: £2 on the gate on the day attending with a paying adult or child [or with pre-paid wristbands].

Entry gates on the day will accept payment by cash or card.

Please note: We don’t offer online ticket sales and a limited number of free printed programmes will be available on the day and from out tickets sellers on 25/4, 02/05 [outside Bettys] and 03/05 [Real Market].

If you have any questions about Ilkley Carnival please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.