Ilkley Carnival wowed thousands this year as around 1,500 people joined in its Ilkley: Past, Present and Future-themed parade. Local schools, play groups, organisations, performers and musicians created a celebratory atmosphere as costumes, music and dance wowed crowds lining the streets. With a cultural theme designed to complement Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture, […]
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Apr
Apr
Back to WOW carnival crowds – The Vander Super Heroes Wheel Of Death Show! It’s regarded as one of the most dangerous acrobatic stages in the world! Now Ilkley Carnival crowds will be able to see for themselves what the Vander Wheel of Death is really like – it promises some death-defying stunts! The Vander […]
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Ilkley Carnival Road Closures
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Apr
Apr
This will affect two main areas – the route of the parade and Denton Road.
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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 […]
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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
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
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
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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!
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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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Sep
Ilkley Carnival has raised £22k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible community involvement and support for the 2024 Mardi Gras themed event. A range of local organisations and groups will now benefit from this year’s profits including primary beneficiary AWARE – Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource, which received £11k from the […]