Welcome to Yorkshire
Published on October 26th, 2025
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With school holidays in full swing, there’s plenty happening across Yorkshire for families, foodies and culture lovers alike. From free kids’ meals and spooky Halloween fun to dazzling light trails, live music and festive previews, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore everything the county has to offer. Here’s what’s on across Yorkshire.
Halloween and half term
East Yorkshire Libraries are holding Halloween costume swap events to encourage sustainability and community sharing.
Bradford’s Damart Mill launches a new interactive Replay Play Space as part of its City of Culture programme.
At The Deep in Hull, families can discover a new Jellyfish themed half-term event full of marine learning fun.
A new Bradford City of Culture installation, “The Hardy and Free,” celebrates identity and community through photography.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park also hosts daytime Halloween activities and trails for younger visitors this half-term.
Families can enjoy a free three-course Bambini meal for every adult main at selected Zizzi restaurants across Yorkshire between 20 October and 2 November 2025.
Families can join free creative workshops and heritage activities at Bradford Cathedral during the October half-term.
The Wensleydale Creamery in the Yorkshire Dales is offering a family-friendly cheese-making experience this half-term with live demos, special toasties and free child entry.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Halloween Scarefest returns for 2025 with spooky trails and family-friendly evening events.
Seasonal and festive
Henshaws’ annual Christmas Carol Concert returns to Ripon Cathedral to raise funds for the Yorkshire charity.
The Luxmuralis light and sound show transforms York Museum Gardens at dusk into a dazzling after-dark experience.
Horror-comedy icon Garth Marenghi tours Yorkshire this autumn with “This Bursted Earth,” the final part of his TerrorTome trilogy.
Electronic pioneers A Man Called Adam blend art, sound and nature at MIMA Middlesbrough on 4 November 2025.
Bradford Cathedral is offering guided tours of its historic ecclesiastical textiles collection this November.
The Halifax Chamber Choir performs a November concert at Halifax Minster, celebrating choral tradition in a historic setting.
Swinton Estate’s “Luminescence” winter light trail will illuminate North Yorkshire with a magical festive walk.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running its festive Santa Express and Christmas train journeys this winter.
York Castle Museum celebrates a Victorian Christmas with festive activities, crafts and historic decorations this season.
Harewood House presents a Bridgerton-inspired Christmas in 2025, with lavish decor and immersive period experiences.
Recent news
Ilkley in West Yorkshire has been named one of the UK’s prettiest towns, praised for its moorland views and riverside charm.
A new school in Wakefield has opened to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Chick-fil-A has opened its first UK branch in Leeds, serving its signature chicken sandwiches on Commercial Street.
South Yorkshire’s Paul Nortcliffe has been shortlisted for a national Farm Attractions Award for excellence in visitor experiences.
The Deep in Hull has been shortlisted for the Great British Wildlife Restoration Award for its marine conservation work.
A York garden centre has reached the finals of a major regional business award recognising visitor-economy excellence.
2026
Yorkshire’s racecourses are offering great hospitality and ticket deals for January 2026 jump-racing events.
James Arthur will return to Yorkshire for summer 2026 shows, bringing his latest live tour to regional venues.
Candlelit Bridgerton-themed concerts will take place in York and Leeds, pairing classical music with period style.
Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow are set to perform in Halifax, adding star-power to West Yorkshire’s live-music scene.
Podcast duo Shxtsngigs bring their “Daddy’s Home” live tour to Leeds’ First Direct Arena on 3 June 2026.
Actor Gregor Fisher appears in Leeds for an evening of stories and conversation from his career on stage and screen.
Comedian Mike Bubbins is bringing his new “Ideasman” tour to Sheffield in October 2026 and Leeds in March 2027.
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What's on in Yorkshire this week?
Yorkshire is buzzing with an exciting line-up of events to suit all tastes. Whether you’re looking for live music, comedy, sports nostalgia, or family-friendly entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up in the next week:
- Face Your Fears – 15 Years of Fear! at Yorkshire Scare Grounds Scream Park on October 27th, 2025 6:00pm
- Afternoon Flat Horse Racing at Catterick Bridge Racecourse – Tuesday 28 October 2025
- Youngblood Brass Band at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds on October 29th, 2025 7:30pm
- Noel Fitzpatrick – Medicine & Music at Scarborough Spa Theatre on October 30th, 2026 7:30pm
- Spooky Fruity! at Stylus, Leeds on October 31st, 2025 11:30pm
- Music from the Movies by Candlelight – Bradford on November 1st, 2025 7:30pm
- KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour at Bradford Live on November 2nd, 2025 2:00pm
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