Ilkley Carnival 2026 Running Order

What’s on at Ilkley Carnival 2026! The Discover Ilkley Arena and a specially created Ring

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions – On The Day – Where is the Carnival held? East Holmes

Two headline acts to WOW crowds at Ilkley Carnival 2026

This year we have TWO headline acts performing, along with the usual family friendly variety

Creative winners chosen from record number of entries

WOW! Our Carnival Creative competition received its highest ever number of entries from local schools

Ilkley Carnival announces volunteer groups to benefit from event profits

Ilkley Carnival committee has announced that this year’s profits will be donated to groups who

Creative Competition

Could YOUR artwork make the cover of the Ilkley Carnival programme?

Ilkley Carnival launches Children’s Books theme for 2026

Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2026 theme with organisers inviting the community to step into

Apply to be our primary 2026 beneficiary

We hope to break the fundraising record for beneficiaries this year!

£18k shared to 2025 Ilkley Carnival beneficiaries

Ilkley Carnival has raised £18k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible

Attic Womenswear wins Carnival window display competition

Our “Ilkley Past, Present, and Future” themed Carnival window display competition with Ilkley BID brought

Our BIGGEST parade ever!

Ilkley Carnival wowed thousands this year as around 1,500 people joined in its Ilkley: Past,

Vander Wheel of Death!

Back to WOW carnival crowds – The Vander Super Heroes Wheel Of Death Show! It’s