Yorkshire Day 2025 Celebrate Yorkshire

Orchestra on stage

Yorkshire Calling

1st August 2025
To celebrate Yorkshire Day, Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra present Yorkshire Calling. The evening promises a spectacular celebration of all things Yorkshire, featuring special guests including singer Aled Jones, celebrated poet Ian McMillan, plus Bantams legend Chris Kamara and the BBC’s Bantam of the Opera Choir.

Midsummer Nights Dream outdoor theatre logo for Three Inch Fools

Midsummer Nights Dream at Helmsley Walled Garden

1st August 2025
The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy.It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring.

Playground at the National Coal Mining Museum

Yorkshire Day Weekend at National Coal Mining Museum

1st to 3rd August 2025
A grand gala family fun extravaganza in t’ proper Yorkshire way, inspired by the vibrant Miners’ welfare galas of years past! Over three days, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and experiences of real coalfield celebration.

Pride and Prejudice outdoor theatre logo

Pride and Prejudice at Pontefract Castle

1st August 2025
Illyria's production of Jane Austen's glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for a total of seven years. It toured throughout the UK and Europe, attracting nationwide critical acclaim.

Yorkshire Rose with details of Leeds Markets Yorkshire Day food and drink event.

Yorkshire Day Food Drink and Craft market

1st and 2nd August 2025
Traditional Yorkshire produce, be that handmade crafts and clothing, to Yorkshire chutneys, jams and honey all at Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Town Crier leading a group of visitors at Sewerby Hall

Yorkshire Day at Sewerby Hall

1st August 2025
Come along and enjoy music from the Orangery with The Assembly Line (2pm), enjoy Morris Dancing in front of the house (from 11am), join Wildcats for Yorkshire themed creations (11am-3pm) and browse the Yorkshire theme makers fair located on the front events field (11am-4pm)

Yorkshire Day Discoveries at Champney Treasure House

1st August 2025
Celebrate Yorkshire Day with a pop-up display relating to the history of our wonderful county! A selection of records from East Riding Archives will be on display and an Archivist will be available to assist with your local history questions.