What’s On This August Bank Holiday Weekend in Yorkshire: 29–31 August 2026
- Michael Palmer
- 1 hour ago
- 6 min read
What’s On This August Bank Holiday Weekend in Yorkshire: 29–31 August 2026
Looking for something to do in Yorkshire this August Bank Holiday weekend? We’ve expanded this week’s selection across Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Bank Holiday Monday 31 August 2026, with local community events alongside larger shows, festivals, markets, live entertainment and family days out.
This updated guide includes 34 distinct events from our current What’s On system across North, West, South and East Yorkshire. Event details can change, so check the official organiser information before travelling.
Find the Events on Our Interactive Yorkshire Map
Our What’s On This Weekend map lets you see where events are happening across Yorkshire and filter them by region. Numbered markers contain more than one event when several take place at the same location.
North Yorkshire
Malham Show
Saturday, 29 August 2026 | Malham
A traditional agricultural and horticultural show held beneath the spectacular Malham Cove.
Bilsdale Show 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Thornhill Farm, Chop Gate, Bilsdale
A traditional agricultural show in Bilsdale with countryside competitions and a full day of local showground activity.
Ripon City Photographic Society Annual Exhibition 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Allhallowgate Methodist Hall, Ripon
A free annual exhibition celebrating local photography by members of Ripon City Photographic Society.
Settle Photographic Group Annual Exhibition 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Clapham Village Hall, Cross Haw Lane, Clapham
A free Bank Holiday exhibition showcasing work by Settle Photographic Group members, with photographs, cards and refreshments.
Topcliffe & Asenby Produce Show
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, Topcliffe, Thirsk
A traditional village produce show with dozens of classes including children's categories and public viewing in the afternoon.
Wensleydale Agricultural Show 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Wensleydale Showground, Grove Square, Leyburn
A traditional Yorkshire Dales agricultural show with livestock, countryside displays, local produce, crafts, food and family entertainment.
Wensleydale Craft Fair – August Bank Holiday
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Market Place, Hawes
A free three-day craft fair featuring handmade arts and crafts from local and regional makers in Hawes.
Harrogate Model Railway Group Annual Exhibition
Monday, 31 August 2026 | Gracious Street Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Knaresborough, HG5 8AN
A family-friendly model railway exhibition with layouts, demonstrations, trade stands and refreshments.
Reeth Show
Monday, 31 August 2026 | Reeth, Swaledale
A traditional Dales show with animals, fell racing, vintage vehicles, brass band music and countryside entertainment.
Farndale Show 2026
Monday, 31 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Farndale, near Kirkbymoorside
A traditional North Yorkshire agricultural show held in Farndale on Bank Holiday Monday.
West Yorkshire
Leeds Kirkgate Market Arts Market
Saturday, 29 August 2026 | Kirkgate Market, Leeds
A market showcasing independent artists, makers and creative businesses.
On the Hill Festival
Saturday, 29 August 2026 | Laund Hill Community Club, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield
A family-friendly local music festival with live bands and community entertainment.
Coffee, Cake & Chat – Hepworth
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Hepworth Church, Hepworth
A friendly village coffee morning with cake, chat and a book stall; walkers and friendly dogs are welcome.
Comedy Night – August
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, Wakefield
An evening of stand-up comedy at Wakefield Exchange with MC Colin Manford, Steve Harris, Tony Basnett and Matt Price.
Mood Boosting Ilkley Walk
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Mill Ghyll, Wells Promenade, Ilkley
An easy-paced inclusive Saturday wellbeing walk around Ilkley using nature and mindfulness techniques.
Ackworth PramFest 2026
Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Carr Bridge Playing Fields, Barnsley Road, Ackworth / Ackworth Cricket Club, Wakefield Road, Ackworth
Ackworth PramFest returns on Sunday 30 August 2026, with a two-mile pram race, live entertainment, stalls, fairground rides, food and family entertainment in aid of The Prince of Wales Hospice.
Bard in the Yard 2026
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Ilkley Manor House, Castle Yard, Ilkley
Ilkley Playhouse brings two miniature Shakespeare productions to the Manor House Yard over the Bank Holiday.
Brodstock Challenge & Community Day
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026 | Old Brodleians RUFC, Denholme Gate Road, Halifax
A charity community day with running and cycling challenges, sports tasters, live music, family entertainment and food.
Leeds Classic Car Show 2026
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026 | The Milk Churn, Beech Grove Farm, Wetherby Road, Scarcroft, Leeds
A family-friendly classic car show at The Milk Churn with a wide range of marques and visitor facilities on site.
Wakefield Record Fair
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026 | Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, Wakefield
A free record fair with new and used vinyl and music memorabilia from sellers around the UK.
Bank Holiday Street Party – Hebden Bridge
Monday, 31 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | The Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge
A free family street party with live local music, DJs, children's entertainment and street food, raising funds for Music For The Many.
South Yorkshire
Wombwell Super Saturday – Home and Lifestyle
Saturday, 29 August 2026 | Wombwell
A themed Super Saturday market in Wombwell focusing on home and lifestyle traders and products.
African Roots Carnival
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Sheffield
A celebration of African heritage and culture through live music, fashion, dance, food and creative experiences.
Park Hill Tours – Walk the Streets in the Sky
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Park Hill, Sheffield
A resident-led tour exploring the history, architecture and regeneration of Sheffield's landmark Park Hill estate.
Seven Hills Tattoo Convention 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026 | Sheffield
A two-day Sheffield tattoo convention bringing artists and tattooing together under one roof over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2026
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Graves Park, Hemsworth Road, Sheffield
A Bank Holiday weekend celebration of food, drink, live music, performing arts, family activities and independent traders in Graves Park.
Hot Streets, Cool Ideas – Guided Sustainability Tour
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026 | Devonshire Green Car Park, Sheffield
A free guided walk with University of Sheffield researchers exploring the city's greener and more resilient urban ideas.
Queen of Katwe – Outdoor Cinema Under the Stars
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Monday, 31 August 2026 | Millhouses Park, Sheffield
An outdoor screening of Disney's inspiring Queen of Katwe with food and family entertainment in Millhouses Park.
Sheffield Fayre 2026
Monday, 31 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Norfolk Heritage Park, Guildford Avenue, Sheffield
A free Bank Holiday Monday family event in Norfolk Heritage Park with community activities, vintage displays, a fun fair, crafts, food and entertainment.
East Yorkshire
Beginners Collagraph Printmaking Workshop
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Spurn Discovery Centre, Spurn Road, Kilnsea, Hull
A hands-on collagraph printmaking workshop at Spurn with local artist John Dearing, with materials provided.
Polar Bear Jazz Club
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Polar Bear Music Club, 229 Spring Bank, Hull
A free evening of modern jazz from regional musicians in a relaxed seated setting, with musicians and singers welcome to join in.
Rusticus Adventures: Curious Creatures
Saturday, 29 August 2026 – Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Sewerby, Bridlington
Interactive outdoor storytelling and theatre as Rusticus Adventures brings curious woodland creatures to life at Sewerby Hall.
Craft Fair at Burton Constable Hall
Sunday, 30 August 2026 | Burton Constable Hall, near Hull
A local craft fair in the historic setting of Burton Constable Hall.
The Basstrix: Light 2 Dark – Bank Holiday Special
Sunday, 30 August 2026 – Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | Polar Bear Music Club, 229 Spring Bank, Hull
A Bank Holiday special at Polar Bear Music Club with DJs across two stages from evening into the early hours.
Make More of the Bank Holiday Weekend
The White Shire is built to help you discover more than the biggest headline events. We look for village shows, community days, local markets, independent events and Yorkshire traditions that are easy to miss elsewhere.
You can also use our regional What’s On guides to plan further ahead, or combine an event with one of our Yorkshire walks, attractions and local businesses.
Check back each week for the next What’s On This Weekend selection.
Comments