Welcome to Yorkshire
Inspiration • June 20th, 2025
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It's all happening in Yorkshire! Check out this round-up of openings, announcements and exciting events:
Yorkshire is building: Leeds Bradford Airport has opened its new terminal extension — the first phase of a £100 million expansion and Hull’s new state-of-the-art visitor centre at North End Shipyard is now complete.
In sport, Leeds United kick off their Premier League return by signing Germany international Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer and Beverley brothers Sam and Thomas Christie have climbed to second place in the FIM Sidecar World Championship.
UK Proms in the Park returns to Harewood House on 20 and 21 June 2025, bringing a high-energy Dance Anthems night with Judge Jules and a grand classical Proms evening hosted by Rob Rinder, all set against the stunning historic estate with food, bars and family-friendly festival vibes.
Pontefract hosts its first Young Traders Market on Saturday 21 June, bringing together talented local entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30.
Wakefield-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills brings his first major hometown exhibition, Jason and the Wakefield Adventure, to Wakefield Exchange from 20 June to 7 September, showcasing giant sculptures, interactive digital art and community-inspired works.
Red Ladder Local brings three fun-packed family shows to Yorkshire this summer — with Robyn Hood in Horbury on 22 June and Staincross on 24 July, Pipes and Poo in Horbury on 13 July, and Rubbish Romeo and Juliet in Belle Isle on 21 August.
Viva!’s Halfway Heroes campaign arrives in Leeds on Monday 23 June, handing out free plant-based burgers in Dortmund Square.
Bradford’s summer line-up is packed with art exhibitions, family festivals, guided walks, live music and cultural events.
Leeds Playhouse’s summer season features a vibrant mix of theatre, dance and spoken word, including new Yorkshire stories, family shows like Bing’s Birthday, classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Romeo & Juliet.
The Nao Victoria, a stunning replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the globe, will be open to visitors at Scarborough Harbour from 25 June to 6 July, offering a rare chance to explore maritime history and step aboard.
North Yorkshire’s Barden Clay Shoot, one of the UK’s largest charity clay shoots, urgently needs more teams to sign up ahead of its planned event on 6 July near Leyburn.
Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks joins four other Michelin-starred chefs at Silverstone’s Octane Terrace for the 75th Formula 1® British Grand Prix, offering an exclusive weekend of world-class dining and racing excitement.
The HACS Harrogate Music Festival’s Young Musicians Series returns this summer, showcasing exceptional rising stars including local flautist Alannah Saphir, the award-winning Trio Concept, violinist Charlotte Spruit and kora player Jali Bakary Konteh.
The Ryedale Festival returns from 11 to 27 July 2025, bringing 57 concerts by internationally renowned musicians to stunning venues across North Yorkshire, from Castle Howard to Scarborough and Skipton.
Pontefract Liquorice Festival returns on 13 July with a delicious Food and Drink Trail, inviting visitors to sample liquorice-themed treats from local cafés, bars and restaurants while celebrating the town’s unique sweet heritage.
York Racecourse promises an unforgettable summer of top-class racing and live music, with performances from Olly Murs, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Natasha Bedingfield and Ronan Keating alongside thrilling race days and Yorkshire hospitality.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Night Out at the Zoo evenings on 21 June and 16 August offer a rare chance to see animals at their most active after hours, with live entertainment, acrobatic shows and family fun until sunset.
Malton’s Roman Festival returns on 20 July, transforming Orchard Field into a living history camp with re-enactments, kids’ activities, cavalry displays, crafts, food stalls and family fun celebrating the town’s ancient Roman heritage.
Tees Valley is bursting with summer events, from street markets to seaside food fairs, multicultural celebrations and outdoor arts performances.
The Brontë Parsonage Museum’s annual festival returns this September, celebrating women’s writing with a northern focus, headline appearances from Emerald Fennell, Tracy Chevalier and Holly Ringland, creative workshops with Linda Green and new stories inspired by the Brontës’ legacy.
Leeds International Festival of Ideas returns from 14 to 18 October 2025 with an inspiring line-up of talks, performances and debates featuring big names like Chuck D, David Baddiel, Sally Wainwright and Vicky McClure.
York Museum Gardens will be illuminated with Luxmuralis’ new light and sound experience, Echoes of Yorkshire, from 24 October to 2 November 2025, inviting visitors to explore vivid projections and stories from the city’s Roman, Viking and medieval past.
Tony Lewis brings his acclaimed Robbie Williams tribute show to Silsden Town Hall on 25 October, promising an evening of chart-topping hits and show-stopping entertainment.
Autumn Lights returns to York’s Elvington Airfield on Sunday 27 October 2024 with two dazzling firework displays, live music from Dick & Dom and Young Elton, a funfair, street food, roaming performers and family entertainment.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to Wensleydale Railway from 14 November to 23 December 2025, inviting families to step into a magical Christmas story with hot chocolate, dancing chefs, Santa, and a silver sleigh bell to take home, all against the backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero brings beloved characters, spectacular skating and classic songs to Sheffield’s Utilita Arena from 17 to 21 December 2025, promising a magical festive experience for families with ten performances filled with adventure and holiday sparkle.
The FIM X-Trial World Championship returns to the UK for the first time in nearly a decade, with Leeds hosting its debut X-Trial event on 24th January 2026 as part of an expanded international calendar.
Offers
Just Go Holidays is offering £40 per person off selected Yorkshire coach holidays departing between July and October 2025 — including trips to the Dales, Moors, Whitby, Scarborough and York.
The Inn Collection Group’s Walk-Inn Breaks, available until 31 October 2025, offer two-night stays with breakfast, dinner, and walking guides at welcoming inns across Yorkshire .
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:
- Greg Davies – Full Fat Legend at First Direct Arena, Leeds on June 20th, 2025 6:00pm
- Fickle Friends at The Leopard, Doncaster on June 21st, 2025 7:00pm
- Father John Misty at O2 Academy Leeds on June 22nd, 2025 6:30pm
- Tim Minchin – Songs the World Will Never Hear at First Direct Arena, Leeds on June 23rd, 2025 7:30pm
- Afternoon Flat Horse Racing at Beverley Racecourse – Tuesday 24 June 2025
- Asian Dub Foundation at Foundry, Sheffield on June 25th, 2025 7:00pm
- Ricky Gervais – Mortality at First Direct Arena, Leeds on June 26th, 2025 7:30pm
- Snow Patrol at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough on June 27th, 2025 6:00pm
- Goodlife Festival at Harewood House, Leeds on June 28th, 2025 1:00pm
- Croft on Tees Open Gardens on June 28th, 2025 10:30am
A look at the history of The Corpse Path at Muker, with Dr Emma Wells
"...traverses from the area around the hamlet of Keld to the small village of Muker nestled in Swaledale..."
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