Ilkley Literature Festival

30th September - 16th October 2011

More than 200 events from headline events with household names such as Jeremy Paxman to the latest contemporary novelists.

Ilkley Summer Festival 2011

1st August 2011 - 31st August 2011

Music Theatre, Continental Market, Family Events throughout the month of August - see website - www.summerfestival.ilkley.org - for more details.

Ilkley Carnival

2nd May - Bank Holiday Monday - Theme 'Childrens Literature'.

A very popular and colourful Carnival - many floats in the parade, with local schools, organisations and bands taking part, raising money for local charities and organisations.

Ilkley Complementary Medicine Festival

9th April 2011 -  10th April 2011, 29th October - 30th October 2011

The Ilkley Complementary Medicine Festival is the UK's premier festival promoting natural remedies and related products.

Kings Hall and Winter Gardens

Ilkley Beer Festival

11th and 12th February - The Kings Hall and Winter Gardens

Run by The Ilkley and District Round Table.  Musical entertainment and food by Lishmans.