What’s On in Yorkshire This Weekend – 10–11 October 2026
What’s On in Yorkshire This Weekend – 10–11 October 2026
Looking for something to do in Yorkshire this weekend? Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October bring a particularly good mix of autumn events, local markets, wildlife activities, live music, comedy and family days out across the county.
As always, we’ve looked beyond the biggest venues as well. This week’s 20 picks include independent arts centres, community events, local markets and nature activities alongside some of Yorkshire’s larger weekend attractions.
Here’s what’s happening across West, North, South and East Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire
1. Family Fun: Autumn Owls
Saturday 10 October, 2pm–3.30pmIlkley Manor House, Ilkley
A smaller family event at Ilkley Manor House, with autumn-themed owl activities and plenty for children to discover through making, dressing up and creative play. It is exactly the sort of local event that can easily be missed among the bigger weekend listings. Ilkley Manor House
2. Marsden Jazz Festival – Dan Casimir Big Band
Saturday 10 October, 5.30pm–6.45pmMarsden Mechanics, Marsden
Marsden Jazz Festival runs from 9–11 October, bringing live jazz into venues and spaces throughout the Pennine village. Saturday’s headline programme includes award-winning bassist and composer Dan Casimir with his big band at Marsden Mechanics. Marsden Jazz Festival
3. Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts
Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm–9.25pmLawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Rachel Fairburn brings her new stand-up show Vexy Beasts to the Cellar Theatre, mixing new characters, social commentary and plenty of sharp-edged comedy.
Tickets: £19.50–£22 Lawrence Batley Theatre
4. Rust for Glory – Neil Young Tribute
Saturday 10 October, 8pm; doors 7.15pmOtley Courthouse, Otley
Independent community arts venue Otley Courthouse hosts Rust for Glory, a live tribute covering Neil Young’s acoustic and electric catalogue.
Advance tickets: £20 Otley Courthouse
5. Yorkshire Saxophone Choir
Sunday 11 October, 2.30pm; doors 1.45pmOtley Courthouse, Otley
Yorkshire’s independent saxophone orchestra brings together 12 players and instruments ranging from sopranino to bass, with a programme stretching from classical and jazz to Latin, rock and world music.
Advance tickets: £13 Otley Courthouse
North Yorkshire
6. Easingwold Monthly Artisan Market
Saturday 10 OctoberMarket Place, Easingwold
A proper local market featuring independent makers, crafts and food and drink in the centre of Easingwold. It is one of a series of monthly artisan markets running through to Christmas and a good example of the smaller community events we want to keep highlighting. Visit North Yorkshire
7. Rob Rouse: Funny Bones
Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm; doors 7pmSelby Town Hall, Selby
Rob Rouse brings his new Funny Bones stand-up show to one of North Yorkshire’s smaller live venues. Expect the high-energy storytelling and offbeat characters that have made him a long-standing favourite on the comedy circuit.
Advance £16 · Door £18 Selby Town Hall
8. Batty! at Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall
Saturday 10 October, 7.30pmThirsk Town Hall
Victoria Firth & Company bring Batty! to Thirsk as part of Rural Arts’ programme. The production explores ageing, freedom, nature and the wilder side of life through theatre, storytelling and humour.
Tickets: £13–£16 Rural Arts
9. Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
Sunday 11 October, 3pmHarrogate Theatre, Harrogate
Yorkshire comedian Maisie Adam returns to Harrogate with Whatsherface. It is one of the bigger comedy choices this weekend but still firmly rooted in Yorkshire.
Tickets: £28 plus booking fee Harrogate Theatre
10. Eddi Reader
Sunday 11 October, 7.30pmWhitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby
Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader performs material from her solo career alongside songs from her Fairground Attraction years, with Miwa Nagato-Apthorp supporting.
Tickets from £32, plus online booking fees Whitby Pavilion Cinema & Theatre
South Yorkshire
11. Fungi Fest at Potteric Carr
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 OctoberPotteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Fungi Fest takes over Potteric Carr for the weekend, with experts, guided walks, creative activities, a mushroom market, family activities and plenty of opportunities to discover more about Yorkshire’s fungi.
Admission: Adults £6 · Children and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust members free YWT
12. Dance Dance Dance 2026
Saturday 10 October, 7pm; Sunday 11 October, 1pm & 6pmCast, Doncaster
Susan Teale School of Dance presents a full family show in Cast’s Main Space, with students performing a varied programme of dance routines across three weekend performances.
Tickets from £15 Cast
13. Stuckhome Syndrome – MySpace Nite
Saturday 10 October, 6pm–11.55pmImperial Music Venue, Mexborough
A full nostalgia trip back to the MySpace era, with live emo and alternative favourites, themed props and a MySpace-style photo booth at this independent Mexborough music venue.
Tickets from £8.50 Imperial Music Venue
14. The History of Rock
Saturday 10 October, 7.30pmBarnsley Civic, Barnsley
A live concert journey through some of the defining rock music of the 1970s and 1980s, with songs associated with acts including Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Metallica and Black Sabbath.
Tickets: £28.50 Barnsley Civic
15. Cusworth Hall Walled Garden Open Day
Sunday 11 October, from 10amCusworth Hall, Doncaster
Explore the restored historic walled garden, orchard, flower garden and bowling pavilion at Cusworth. This is a quieter Sunday option and a good excuse to spend some time exploring the wider Cusworth estate.
General admission: £4 · Under-16s free · other concessions available Visit Doncaster
East Yorkshire
16. Hull Fair
Saturday 10 October, 12noon–11pmWalton Street, Hull
One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs returns to Hull with more than 250 rides and attractions. Saturday is one of the main fair days; remember that Hull Fair is closed on Sunday 11 October. Hull
17. The Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective
Saturday 10 October, 7.30pmEast Riding Theatre, Beverley
A Yorkshire gypsy-jazz supergroup inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, mixing traditional hot-club influences with a more contemporary approach.
Tickets: £20 dev.eastridingtheatre.co.uk
18. Indiepalooza Festival
Saturday 10 October, doors 5pmBridlington Spa, Bridlington
A touring indie-rock tribute festival with tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Oasis, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs packed into one long evening at Bridlington Spa. bridspa.com
19. Extreme Rockpool Safari – South Landing
Sunday 11 OctoberLiving Seas Centre, Flamborough
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust heads onto the shore at an exceptionally low tide to search for the creatures and habitats normally hidden beneath the water. The October date is part of a series of safaris at South Landing; check the booking page for the exact starting slot. YWT
20. Alan Carr: Work in Progress
Sunday 11 October, 7.30pmPocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington
A rare chance to see Alan Carr in Pocklington’s intimate 200-seat arts centre as he tries out new material and develops his next live show. The venue has added the work-in-progress date to its October comedy programme. Pocklington Arts Centre
Find More Yorkshire Events
These are 20 of our picks for the weekend, but there is much more happening across Yorkshire.
For the wider picture, browse What’s On This Month in Yorkshire, where The White Shire brings together events from across all four regions. The White Shire
Or go directly to the regional guides:
What’s On in West Yorkshire · What’s On in North Yorkshire · What’s On in South Yorkshire · What’s On in East Yorkshire
Make a Day of It
If one of these events takes you somewhere new, there is no need to make the event the whole day. Have a look at our personally walked Yorkshire Walks or find somewhere else nearby through our Yorkshire Attractions and Places to Visit in Yorkshire guides. The White Shire
Dates, ticket availability and arrangements can still change, so always check the organiser’s page before setting off.
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