Celebrating Ilkley’s past, present and future through 2025’s Carnival!

Ilkley’s past, present and future is the theme of the 2025 Ilkley Carnival Marking the

Apply to be our primary 2025 beneficiary

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

Another amazing year with £22,000 raised!

Ilkley Carnival has raised £22k for local good causes thanks to a year of incredible

A big thank you to all who made Ilkley Carnival so amazing this year

Thousands of people enjoyed the Bank Holiday sunshine to watch the 2024 Ilkley Carnival parade

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ilkley Carnival Scavenger Hunt

New for 2024 the ‘Ilkley Carnival Scavenger Hunt’ This year sees the very first ‘Ilkley

Ilkley Carnival 2024 schedule, map & programme

‘Mardi Gras’ running order, map & programme As always our Showfield will have plenty to

Headline Act: Defying Gravity

Our headline act for 2024 is fresh, new and has never been seen before! The

Ilkley BID announced as Ilkley Carnival main sponsor

Ilkley Business Improvement District has been announced as the main sponsor for Ilkley Carnival 2024

Top marks for our 2024 Creative Competition!

Three local school children have got top marks for creating artwork which depicts Ilkley Carnival’s

Ilkley Carnival Road Closures

This will affect two main areas – the route of the parade and Denton Road.

Creative Competition

Could YOUR artwork make the cover of the 2023 Ilkley Carnival programme?