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Flamboyance and celebrations as a Mardi Gras ‘take over’ comes to Ilkley Carnival 2024!

Ilkley will be transformed into a sea of colour, music, street performers and a fabulous feel-good atmosphere when the Mardi Gras-themed parade comes to town on 6 May. The theme of Ilkley Carnival 2024 is announced this week as “Mardi Gras” and children from primary beneficiary organisation AWARE (Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource) joined carnival […]

2024 primary beneficiary announced

Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE. With more than 20 applications and a shortlist of three organisations invited to meet the Ilkley Carnival committee this week, AWARE – Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource – was selected for its bid to fund a residential trip to build the […]

A bumper fundraising year for Ilkley Carnival

Ilkley Carnival has raised just over £24k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2023 Coronation themed event. A range of local organisations and groups will now benefit from this year’s profits including Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society and Ben Rhydding Scouts and Guides. The theatre group, […]

Our Chairman thanks ‘unseen’ stars of Ilkley Carnival 2023

Our Chairman, Andrew Stacey, has paid tribute to the unseen stars of the event after a huge turnout on bank holiday Monday. “Wow, that was a Carnival that showcased Ilkley far and wide, securing regional and national coverage in both screen and print. The media coverage captured the quality and creativity of every single participant […]

Countdown to Coronation-themed Carnival begins!

The clock is ticking as the countdown begins to what is being billed as Ilkley’s “most spectacular” carnival ever! Dressed to depict The Coronation, more than 1,000 people – including pupils from every Ilkley primary school – will assemble on The Grove to process through the streets, finishing at the carnival showground on Monday May […]

Ilkley Rocks and Acoustic Marquee

Ilkley Rocks and Acoustic Marquee 2024 Once again Ilkley Rocks and our Acoustic Marquee will showcase some of the best local musical talent! Throughout the afternoon, Ilkley Carnival’s mini music festival will feature a line up of bands, duos and solo performers. THE SORM ILKLEY ROCKS STAGE LINE-UP 12.45 – 13.15: The Sheds 13.45 – […]

Ilkley Carnival 2023 schedule, map & programme

‘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 […]

Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society hits the right note for Carnival funds!

Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society has been awarded primary beneficiary status for this year’s Ilkley Carnival. The theatre group, which for 100 years has nurtured and showcased the talents of generations of local children, teenagers and adults, is looking for funding to refurbish its rehearsal premises, “Operatic House”, based at All Saints Church Institute on Leeds […]