Yorkshire in July 2026 Great Days Out in Yorkshire

Summer is here! Find out all the great events to enjoy in Yorkshire in July, a host of festivals, fetes and more.

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Summer Holidays in Yorkshire

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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Free Summer Days Out in Yorkshire

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.

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Summer Holidays in Yorkshire

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.

29th June to 5th July 2026

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Duncombe Park Steam Rally

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

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Bradford Dragonboat Festival

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.

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Bradford Literature 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.

Ingleton 1940's Weekend

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.

Holbeck Gala

4th July 2026
Each year you can expect stalls, tombolo's, info, music, sports, great food, activities for kids, inflatables, animals and much more.

Crossed Wires Podcast Festival

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.

Holmfirth Art Week

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

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Hebden Bridge Open Studios Summer

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!

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York Early Music Festival

3rd to 11th July 2026
19 concerts in 8 days, with a theme of Heaven and Hell for 2025.

Howden Show

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.

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Yorkshire Events Calendar

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.

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Yorkshire Attractions

Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.

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What's On in August

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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Summer Holidays Events in Yorkshire

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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6th to 12th July 2026

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Summer Holidays Events in Yorkshire

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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Holmfirth Art Week

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

Pontefract Liquorice Festival

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!

York Dragonboat Race

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.

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Summer Holidays Events in Yorkshire

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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Baildon Carnival

11th July 2026
Community event with procession, stalls and local entertainmant. Dance, Design and Perform is the theme for 2025.

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13th to 19th July 2026

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What's On in August

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Great Yorkshire Show

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

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Bishop Wilton Show

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.

Bassfest Summer Festival

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.

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Hornsea Carnival

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.

Big Sky Beer Festival

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.

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Masham Steam Rally

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!

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Staxtonbury Family Music Festival

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.

Withernsea Pirate Festival

18th July 2026
Pirate Challenges, Pirate Fancy Dress. music, stalls, food and drink and good old pirate fun. Suitable for all ages.

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Summer Holidays Events in Yorkshire

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20th to 26th July 2026

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What's On in August

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Driffield Show

22nd July 2026
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted by Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.More Yorkshire Country Shows

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Crime Writing Festival

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.

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Borrowby Show

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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Ryedale Show

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

York Proms

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.

Tramlines

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.

Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show

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

Farmtrax

25th and 26th July 2026
Tribute Band music festival held at Farmer Copelys.

Deer Shed

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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Yorkshire Events Calendar

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.

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Yorkshire Attractions

Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.

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What's On in August

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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Summer Holidays Events in Yorkshire

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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