There’s plenty to look forward to in 2025. Yorkshire will feature a range of awe-inspiring events and experiences. From music festivals to natural landmarks, here are the key highlights.
Concerts
Yorkshire will host several major music events in 2025.
Leeds Festival 2025

Leeds Festival returns to Bramham Park with a varied line-up, including Travis Scott, Hozier and Bring Me The Horizon. Choose from a range of tickets including camping.
Sugababes

The Sugababes are scheduled to perform in Yorkshire as part of their UK tour. The concert will include popular tracks from their career alongside newer releases.
Piece Hall Concert Series
The Piece Hall in Halifax will once again host an amazing array of summer events including; James, Gary Barlow, The Corrs, Pendulum, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, Deftones, Dean Lewis, The Teskey Brothers, Weezer, Train, Busted, Olly Murs, The Script, Simple Minds, Rag’n’Bone Man, The Human League, Paul Heaton, Texas, Travis, Il Divo, Roger Daltrey, The Saw Doctors, The Libertines, Echo & The Bunnymen, Supergrass, Faithless, Khruangbin.
Physical Challenges
Opportunities for physical activities in Yorkshire include:
Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder Yorkshire event stands out as a premier challenge for fitness enthusiasts. Scheduled for 26th and 27th July 2025 at the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, this event offers participants the opportunity to navigate mud-filled courses featuring over 20 obstacles designed to test physical strength and mental grit. Participants can choose between the 15K and 5K courses, with options for multiple laps in the Infinity challenge. Additionally, the event includes the Lidl Mudder, a 1-mile muddy adventure tailored for children aged 5 to 12, making it a family-friendly occasion.
Jane Tomlinson 10K

This 10K run in Leeds is held in memory of local legend Jane Tomlinson. This year’s event takes place on 15th June is open to participants of all skill levels, raising funds for various charities.
3 Peaks Challenge

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge involves climbing Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough within 12 hours. It is a test of endurance and fitness.
Experiences
Cultural experiences – great for groups:
Steam Trains
Heritage steam train services are usually only on particular dates – check before you head out:
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Pickering to Whitby through the North York Moors National Park.
- Keighley and Worth Valley Railway: Keighley to Oxenhope, featured in The Railway Children.
- Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway: Embsay to Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales.
- Kirklees Light Railway: Huddersfield, narrow-gauge railway with scenic views.
- Wensleydale Railway: Leeming Bar to Redmire through the Yorkshire Dales.
- Middleton Railway: Leeds, the world’s oldest operating railway.
- Derwent Valley Light Railway: Short rides in York at the Yorkshire Museum of Farming.
Vikings
Murton Park just outside York has a series of historical re-enactments for all the family to set imaginations alive. More info.
Stepping Stones

The stepping stones at Bolton Abbey provide a family-friendly outdoor activity by the River Wharfe.
Special Events in Yorkshire
Visiting from abroad or showing visitors around? Here are some truly unique experiences to spice up your plans for the year:
New Year’s Day Dip
On January 1st, participants across Yorkshire welcome the new year by plunging into cold waters, often to raise funds for charity. For example, the Scarborough New Year’s Day Dip has been a regular tradition organised by the Lions Club. More details. There are similar swims in Saltburn, Pool Bridge, Hornsea and Otley.
Gooseberry Festival

Held annually in late July or early August, this festival celebrates the cultivation of gooseberries, featuring competitions for the largest and tastiest fruits. The Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show is traditionally held on the first Tuesday in August. More info.
Coal Carrying Competition
Typically taking place on Easter Monday, this event involves participants racing while carrying heavy sacks of coal. The Gawthorpe World Coal Carrying Championships is a notable example. More info.
Burning of Bartle
This traditional event occurs annually on the Saturday nearest to St. Bartholomew’s Day (August 24th) in the village of West Witton. It involves a procession culminating in the burning of a straw effigy named Bartle. More info.
Sheaf Tossing at Sykehouse Show
The Sykehouse Show, held on the first Sunday in August, features traditional agricultural competitions, including sheaf tossing, where participants use a pitchfork to hurl a weighted sheaf over a raised bar. More info.
Natural Wonders
Yorkshire’s natural attractions to put on your tick list for 2025 include:
Stump Cross Caverns

Stump Cross Caverns feature stalactites and stalagmites in a network of caves open to visitors. More info.
Hardraw Force

Hardraw Force is England’s tallest single-drop waterfall, located near Hawes.
Spurn Point

Spurn Point is a peninsula known for its birdwatching opportunities and unique coastal landscape. With sea on both sides of a disappearing sandbank, there’s fresh air all around and great views across the estuary. More info.
Conclusion
Yorkshire in 2025 offers a variety of activities and attractions, from music festivals to natural landmarks. Give yourself something to look forward to with these high points for the calendar.