What's On In The Yorkshire Dales


Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check all the details with the event organiser before attending.


  • Richmond MayFest

    Richmond

    The MayFair is back at Richmond Castle with the usual heady mix of performance, historical reenactment, circus skills and more.

  • Otley Show

    The 2026 Otley Show, taking place on Saturday 16 May, continues its long tradition as the oldest one‑day agricultural show in the country

  • Wharfedale Pub Walk 2026

    Upper Wharfedale School Threshfield

    A 10-mile charity walk through Wharfedale with multiple pub stops, scenic riverside paths, and a finish in Grassington

  • Wensleydale Concert Series

    St. Andrew’s Church, Aysgarth Church Bank, Aysgarth

    A series of seven classical concerts by world class musicians held at St Andrew’s Church Aysgarth between May and September.

  • Little Shop of Horrors

    The Georgian Theatre Royal Victoria Road, Richmond

    Boy meets girl. Boy meets plant. Plant eats everyone. A laugh out loud, killer musical like no other!

  • Great Knaresborough Bed Race

    Knaresborough

    The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is a mighty pageant of decorated beds, passengers and runners, combined with a gruelling athletic contest around a course of 2.4 miles.

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival

    Kettlewell Skipton

    The Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival is an annual event held in the village of Kettlewell in North Yorkshire, England. It is a community-based festival that celebrates the creativity and artistic talent of the locals.

  • Harrogate Food and Drink Festival

    Chapel Flats Ripley Castle, Harrogate

    The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival, held at Ripley Castle over the August Bank Holiday weekend, offers a lively, family-friendly celebration of food, drink and entertainment


Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check all the details with the event organiser before attending.