Summer is here! Find out all the great events to enjoy in Yorkshire in July, a host of festivals, fetes and more.
Entertain your family this school summer holiday in Yorkshire. Great ideas to keep everyone entertained, many are free. From outdoor theatre and cinema, to summer trails, water time fun, beaches and great family fun events.
Days Out Yorkshire guide to free and low cost days out in Yorkshire this summer. Summer Holidyas stretching out before you, take advantage of the many free days out in Yorkshire for some summer family fun.
Entertain your family this school summer holiday in Yorkshire. Great ideas to keep everyone entertained, many are free. From outdoor theatre and cinema, to summer trails, water time fun, beaches and great family fun events.
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4th and 5th July 202
The annual Steam and Vintage Rally has something for all the family. The fantastic two-day event plays host to steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair and much more!
Transport Festivals in Yorkshire
3rd to 5th July 2026
Three amazing days of festival fun at Bradford Dragon Boat Festival. With adrenaline fuelled dragon boat racing on the river and land-side attractions for the whole family, a family friendly community festival.
3rd to 12th July 2026
BLF 2026 will feature hundreds of unique events for all ages across 10 brilliant days, welcoming some of the most inspirational and creative figures to Bradford.
3rd to 5th July 2026
Step back in time and join us for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Learn the history of World War 2, enjoy the music & fashions of the era.
4th July 2026
Each year you can expect stalls, tombolo's, info, music, sports, great food, activities for kids, inflatables, animals and much more.
3rd to 5th July 2026
Sheffield's most iconic venues will be packed for blockbuster lives shows, never-seen-before performances and special guests - all hosted by the biggest names in podcasting.
5th to 11th July 2026
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Art Festivals in Yorkshire
3rd to 5th July 2026
Hebden Bridge stands out as a vibrant, happening little town in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire. We are famous for our art scene!
3rd to 11th July 2026
19 concerts in 8 days, with a theme of Heaven and Hell for 2025.
5th July 2026
Howden Show is an annual agricultural show organised by a small committee of local volunteers. The show has a long and proud history dating back to 1855.
Calendar of events for 2026 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
Discover days out, attractions and events in Yorkshire in August 2025. Family days out, foodie days out, sports, festivals to fill the summer holidays.
Family summer holidays events and attractions. Summer family fun across Yorkshire, create wonderful family memories at Yorkshire great summer holiday events and attractions.
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Family summer holidays events and attractions. Summer family fun across Yorkshire, create wonderful family memories at Yorkshire great summer holiday events and attractions.
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5th to 11th July 2026
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Art Festivals in Yorkshire
12th July 2026
Get ready for sweet-themed fun celebrating Pontefract’s historic link with liquorice. Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone to enjoy including the return of the famous food and drink market!
12th July 2026
36 teams will battle it out on the River Ouse for the Challenge Trophy and other prestigious awards, including awards for the fastest Charity Team, Commercial Team, Armed Forces Team and of course the "Best Dressed Team" trophy.
Family summer holidays events and attractions. Summer family fun across Yorkshire, create wonderful family memories at Yorkshire great summer holiday events and attractions.
11th July 2026
Community event with procession, stalls and local entertainmant. Dance, Design and Perform is the theme for 2025.
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Discover days out, attractions and events in Yorkshire in August 2025. Family days out, foodie days out, sports, festivals to fill the summer holidays.
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14th to 17th July 2026
Returning with plenty of your favourites including cookery demos in the Food Hall, national and regional livestock competitions and an exciting Main Ring attraction.More Yorkshire Country Shows
18th July 2026
From humble beginnings in the old school yard, the show is still going strong attracting over 2000 visitors each year.
Horse riding classes, horticulture and baking competitions, trade stands, craft stalls, children's entertainment and more.
18th and 19th July 2026
Bassfest is an electronic music festival in Sheffield, which brings together some of the biggest names in bass, for one weekend of high-octane partying.
17th to 19th July 2026
Hornsea Carnival is the largest and longest running FREE carnival in East Yorkshire. Fairground, Parade, Live music, Knights of Nottingham jousting and much more. More free summer days out.
17th and 18th July 2026
Wold Top Brewery's annual Big Sky Beer Festival a weekend of selected ales, food, live music in the brewery and camping on the Yorkshire Wolds.
18th and 19th July 2026
There will be hundreds of rare heritage vehicles including steam engines, tractors, motorcycles, cars, lorries and stationary engines. We also have food stalls, craft stalls and local ale!
17th to 19th July 2026
A weekend of camping and glamping, cocktails and mocktails, rides and slides, hay bales and real ales, live bands and wristbands all delivered to you in the family friendly home.
18th July 2026
Pirate Challenges, Pirate Fancy Dress. music, stalls, food and drink and good old pirate fun. Suitable for all ages.
Family summer holidays events and attractions. Summer family fun across Yorkshire, create wonderful family memories at Yorkshire great summer holiday events and attractions.
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Discover days out, attractions and events in Yorkshire in August 2025. Family days out, foodie days out, sports, festivals to fill the summer holidays.
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22nd July 2026
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted by Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.More Yorkshire Country Shows
23rd to 26th July 2026
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival offers a line-up of the biggest names and new talent in crime fiction, appearing as part of a programme which features creative workshops, unique author talks and enlightening panels.
25th July 2026
From humble beginnings back in 1947 Borrowby Show has grown into a successful feature in the show calendar of Yorkshire.
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28th July 2026
Ryedale Show is a traditional Agricultural Show providing a showcase of British farming and associated rural activities. Established in 1855.More Yorkshire Country Shows
26th July 2026
A great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, opera soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage.
24th to 26th July 2026
Tramlines three day music festival in Sheffield. Music Comedy and so much more. A great value local festival with some big names.
26th July 2026
Newby Hall, nr. Ripon. Entry into the award winning gardens and legendary adventure playground, complete with pedalo boats, zip wire and miniature railway!More Yorkshire Country Shows
25th and 26th July 2026
Tribute Band music festival held at Farmer Copelys.
24th to 26th July 2026
Deer Shed is a family-friendly festival with music, comedy, cinema, food. art, workshops, theatre, literature, sports and so much more for all the family members to enjoy.
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Calendar of events for 2026 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
Discover days out, attractions and events in Yorkshire in August 2025. Family days out, foodie days out, sports, festivals to fill the summer holidays.
Family summer holidays events and attractions. Summer family fun across Yorkshire, create wonderful family memories at Yorkshire great summer holiday events and attractions.
Work with us to promote your event or attraction. Free and Sponsored options available.