Ilkley Carnival wowed thousands once again as its spectacular parade and performance-filled showground provided a day of entertainment on Bank Holiday Monday. Schools, organisations and musicians created a celebratory atmosphere as costumes, music and dance brought its Children’s Book theme to life in the streets. Carnival committee chair Andrew Stacey said that Monday was one […]
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May
May
‘Children’s Books’ was our 2026 theme, and parade entries didn’t disappoint! Here’s our gallery from a fantastic Ilkley Carnival 2026! Photos are courtesy of Cookridge Camera Club photographers, Jane Horton, Jen Westwood, Tim Ball and Colin Williams [also a carnival committee member!], and from Your Ilkley, Stuart Clarkson. If you have any to add please […]
06
May
May
What a feast of colour in the ‘Ilkley, Past, Present and Future’ parade at Ilkley Carnival 2025! Thanks to Stuart from Your Ilkley, Sharon & Tim Sawyer and Jen & Tim Gilpin for taking so many great photos. If you have any to add please email them website@ilkleycarnival.org
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Apr
Apr
This year’s Ilkley Carnival showground will host a mix of entertainment including classic supercars and the Vander Wheel of Death Show! Alongside the gravity-defying Vander Wheel of Death headline act, we are welcoming The Fast Lane Club – home of Yorkshire’s executive, classic and prestige car collection onto the carnival showground. Visitors will see a […]
10
Apr
Apr
Ilkley Rocks and Acoustic Marquee 2026 Once again Ilkley Rocks and our Acoustic Marquee will showcase some of the best local musical talent! From 12 noon and right through the afternoon, Ilkley Carnival’s mini music festival will feature a line up of bands, duos and solo performers. The SORM Ilkley Rocks schedule 12.10: Saint Roy […]
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Apr
Apr
Four local pupils have got top marks for creating artwork which depicts Ilkley Carnival’s 2025 theme! Addingham Primary School’s Alice Cheeseman (8), Ilkley Grammar School’s Emily Cotterill and Polly Baker (12-16 category) and Burley Oaks’ Nate Radcliffe (10), were voted as the top entrants in this year’s Ilkley Carnival Creative Competition, with Nate announced as […]
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Mar
Mar
First Bus is this year’s Ilkley Carnival main sponsor, the first time the bus operator has partnered with the event. First Bus, one of the UK’s largest operators and the biggest in West Yorkshire, says Ilkley Carnival’s ability to galvanise all corners of the local neighbourhood and the wider district, reflects its own values of […]
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Ilkley Carnival announces Ben Rhydding Sports Club as primary beneficiary
03
Feb
Feb
Helping to fight the flooding is where 50% of the profits will go from this year’s Ilkley Carnival as Ben Rhydding Sports Club is announced primary beneficiary. With more than 20 applications and a shortlist of five organisations invited to meet the Ilkley Carnival committee, Ben Rhydding Sports Club was selected – in its 125th […]
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Celebrating Ilkley’s past, present and future through 2025’s Carnival!
03
Dec
Dec
Ilkley’s past, present and future is the theme of the 2025 Ilkley Carnival Marking the start of Ilkley’s “events season” on Monday 5 May 2025, the carnival will draw on the town’s contribution to culture, history, its strong community and its hopes and dreams for the future as it amplifies Bradford district’s 2025 City of […]
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Apr
Apr
‘The Coronation’ running order, map & programme As always our Showfield will have plenty to see and do for the whole family! Along with our headline act ‘Knights of Albion‘ in the Discover Ilkley arena, there will be performances from ND Dance, Ilkley Gym Club and Birds Of Pray, all hosted by Rombalds Radio. The […]
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