The White Rose County
What's on
in West Yorkshire
This Month.
Find local events, markets, shows, festivals, live music and family days out throughout West Yorkshire this September, including Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Huddersfield and Halifax.
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The White Shire’s West Yorkshire guide brings together events from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale, with a focus on local markets, village shows, traditional fairs, food festivals, live music and family days out. Listings are checked against official event information wherever possible. Dates, times, prices and availability can change, so please confirm the latest details with the organiser before travelling.
Saltaire Festival
Various Saltaire venues; central map reference: Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire
12–20 September 2026. Community arts and music festival across Saltaire. Finale weekend 19–20 September: live music 11am–7pm and Victoria Hall vintage fair 10am–4pm. Street market 9am–8pm Saturday and 10am–5pm Sunday. Free festival; check individual activities for any charges. Central map reference: Victoria Hall.
12/09/26
Otley Folk Festival
Various Otley venues; central map reference: Otley Common, Walkergate, Otley, LS21 1HB
18–20 September 2026, from Friday evening through Sunday evening. Folk music across Otley venues including the Parish Church, Otley Common, Black Horse and Labour Rooms. Concert times and ticket prices vary; consult the official programme and booking information.
18/09/26
Huddersfield Auto Retro Jumble
Huddersfield Open Market, Huddersfield, HD1 1RG
Car and motorbike-related jumble at Huddersfield Open Market. Council listing gives Sunday 27 September 2026, but explicitly says the date is to be confirmed: check the organiser before travelling. Listed admission £5 from 6–8am, £3 after 8am; stall £22. Opening information should be checked with organiser.
27/09/26
Woodland Crafts at Lotherton
Lotherton, Leeds
Saturday 19 September 2026, 11am–3pm at Lotherton, Leeds, LS25 3EB. Drop-in family woodland crafts inspired by the Botanically Beautiful exhibition, using natural materials. Suitable for ages 6+ although all ages are welcome. £3 per person in addition to general admission or membership, payable on the door; spaces are first come, first served.
19/09/26
Pennine Folk Club
Stocksmoor Village Hall, Station Road, Stocksmoor, Huddersfield, HD4 6XN
Sunday 20 September 2026, 1.30pm–4.30pm. Monthly folk singaround featuring Hilary Spencer at Stocksmoor Village Hall, Station Road, HD4 6XN. Play, sing or listen in an informal setting. Entry £3 including tea, coffee, cordials and biscuits.
20/09/26
Holmfirth Annual Walking Festival
Holmfirth Library Hub, 47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH; some walks start elsewhere
1–4 October 2026. Four days of free walks around the Holme Valley. Thursday starts 10am at Holmfirth Library Hub; Friday starts 11am at the Civic Hall; Saturday and Sunday walks start from 10am at the Library Hub. Check each route's distance and requirements.
01/10/26
Tom Puddings at Stanley Ferry
The Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield
Wakefield Railway Modellers Society presents its detailed model of the Tom Puddings and Stanley Ferry on the Aire & Calder Navigation, with supporting displays about the waterway and local industrial heritage. Free; Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 10.30am–4pm.
03/10/26