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What's On This Month in Yorkshire
Discover what's happening across Yorkshire this month with The White Shire.
Our monthly What's On guide brings together events, activities and things to do across West, North, East and South Yorkshire, helping you find somewhere interesting to visit and something different to experience.
We're particularly interested in the events that might otherwise be easy to miss, from local fairs and markets to food events, heritage activities, exhibitions, family days out and independent events.
Some may be large and well known, while others may be small events happening in a Yorkshire town or village.
What's Happening This Month?
Each month brings something different to Yorkshire.
Our monthly guide is updated with new events as we discover them, giving you ideas for days out, weekends and last-minute plans.
Whether you're looking for something close to home or planning to explore another part of Yorkshire, this page is a starting point for discovering what's happening during the month.
Discover Events Across Yorkshire
The White Shire covers events across the whole county, from West Yorkshire and the towns around Pontefract, Wakefield and Leeds to North Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Dales, East Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Coast and South Yorkshire.
Rather than concentrating only on the biggest events, we're interested in finding the smaller and more unusual things happening alongside them.
Find Something Different
A large festival will usually have plenty of publicity.
A village fair, local market, heritage event or independent activity might not.
That's where The White Shire can help.
We're building a monthly guide to give people another way to discover what's happening across Yorkshire and find events they might not otherwise come across.
Plan Your Yorkshire Day Out
An event can be a great reason to explore somewhere new.
You could combine a visit with one of our Yorkshire Walks, discover an interesting place through our Yorkshire Attractions, or find a local business through our Yorkshire Businesses.
You can also explore our What's On in Yorkshire page for the wider collection of events and guides.
Have an Event to Tell Us About?
If you organise an event in Yorkshire, or know about something happening locally that you think deserves to be featured, get in touch with The White Shire.
We're particularly interested in local, independent and unusual events that people might not find through the larger event websites.
Discover What's On This Month
From major festivals to small village events, there's always something happening somewhere in Yorkshire.
Discover what's on. Find somewhere different. Explore Yorkshire.
Summer in the City
Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Doncaster
A month-long free summer event bringing seaside-inspired family fun, entertainment and activities to central Doncaster.
31/07/26
Doncaster Pride
Doncaster city centre
A colourful community celebration with live music, DJs, drag, cabaret and family activities.
07/08/26
Cryptid Queers Fest '26
Sheffield
A distinctive Sheffield festival celebrating drag, horror, alternative performance and community.
07/08/26
Bowshaw Festival
Sheffield
A local Sheffield festival with entertainment and activities for the whole family.
08/08/26
Doncaster Lit Fest
Doncaster
A local celebration of books, authors and stories with events and activities across Doncaster.
11/08/26
Auckley Show
Auckley, Doncaster
A traditional local village show celebrating the community and countryside around Auckley.
14/08/26
Great British Food Festival
Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham
A big Yorkshire food weekend with street food, artisan stalls, live cooking, music and family activities.
14/08/26
Wild Play Summer Holidays: Amazing Trees
Sheffield
A family woodland adventure exploring trees through games, measuring, crafts and outdoor activities.
17/08/26
HuddersFeast Festival
St Peter's Gardens, Huddersfield
A weekend of food, drink and live entertainment in the heart of Huddersfield.
21/08/26
Cottingham Folk Festival
Various venues, Cottingham
A village folk festival bringing live music and performances to venues across Cottingham over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
26/08/26
Leeds Kirkgate Market Arts Market
Kirkgate Market, Leeds
A market showcasing independent artists, makers and creative businesses.
28/08/26
Craft Fair at Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall, near Hull
A local craft fair in the historic setting of Burton Constable Hall.
29/08/26
Summer on the Square
Barnsley town centre
A summer programme of free activities and entertainment in Barnsley town centre.
07/08/26
Filey Food Festival
Filey
A free food festival celebrating local produce, drinks and street food by the Yorkshire coast.
07/08/26
Jamaican Independence Celebration
Sheffield
A Sheffield celebration of Jamaican Independence with music, food and community activities.
07/08/26
Family Bioblitz at Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park
Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park, Sheffield
A hands-on family nature event looking for wildlife, insects and other creatures around Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park.
10/08/26
ICONIC BRICKS: Extinction
Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Bridlington
A family-friendly brick model exhibition featuring extinct animals and interactive photo opportunities.
13/08/26
Live 'n Loud Festival
East Riding Libraries
A family festival across East Riding Libraries with workshops, puppet shows, author visits and creative activities.
14/08/26
RNB MANIA – Sheffield's Outdoor Summer Festival
SteelYard, Sheffield
An outdoor R&B festival bringing live performances and a summer festival atmosphere to Sheffield.
14/08/26
Tribfest
Sledmere House, Driffield
A huge tribute-band festival in the grounds of Sledmere House with multiple stages, camping and family entertainment.
20/08/26
Mirfield Show
Mirfield Showground, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield
A traditional West Yorkshire show celebrating farming, countryside, animals and the local community.
22/08/26
Bilsdale Agricultural Show
Chop Gate, Bilsdale
A traditional community agricultural show with livestock, horses, produce, crafts, vintage vehicles and rural attractions.
28/08/26
Wensleydale Agricultural Show
Leyburn
A much-loved Dales show celebrating farming, livestock, horticulture, home baking, crafts and rural life.
28/08/26
Reeth Show
Reeth, Swaledale
A traditional Dales show with animals, fell racing, vintage vehicles, brass band music and countryside entertainment.
30/08/26
Beverley Pride
Beverley town centre
A free community celebration bringing colour, music and pride to the centre of Beverley.
07/08/26
Wensleydale Craft Fair – Early August
Market Place, Hawes
A free local craft fair featuring handmade arts, crafts and gifts in the heart of Hawes.
07/08/26
Blue Light Weekend
Withernsea
A free community weekend in Withernsea celebrating the emergency services with displays and family activities.
07/08/26
Kendray Gala
Central Park, Kendray, Barnsley
A free community gala with face painting, a bouncy castle, silent disco and family activities.
11/08/26
Greenhead Beer Festival
Greenhead Masonic Hall, Huddersfield
A local Huddersfield beer festival featuring real ales, craft beer and cider.
13/08/26
Pantherfest 2026
Hall Bower Fields, Newsome, Huddersfield
A community festival with live music, food, drink and family entertainment.
14/08/26
Sheffield Festival of Reggae
Sheffield
A celebration of reggae music returning to Sheffield for another summer festival.
14/08/26
The Great Family Festival
Barnsley town centre
A free family festival with activities, entertainment and experiences delivered by local organisations.
21/08/26
Little Bird Artisan Market – Ripon
Ripon Market Square
A monthly artisan market bringing independent makers and local traders to Ripon Market Square.
22/08/26
Wensleydale Craft Fair – August Bank Holiday
Market Place, Hawes
A free Bank Holiday craft fair with handmade arts, crafts, gifts and local creative businesses.
28/08/26
Malham Show
Malham
A traditional agricultural and horticultural show held beneath the spectacular Malham Cove.
28/08/26
Sheffield Fayre
Sheffield
A traditional Sheffield family day out in one of the city's parks, with entertainment and activities.
30/08/26
Bridlington Open Studios
Various studios, Bridlington
Local artists and makers open their studios to visitors across several days in Bridlington.
07/08/26
Hull Maritime Museum Reopening
Hull Maritime Museum, Queen Victoria Square, Hull
Hull Maritime Museum reopens after a major transformation, telling more than 800 years of Hull's maritime story.
07/08/26
Ripley Show
Ripley, near Harrogate
A traditional country show with competitive events, demonstrations, country activities and trade stands.
08/08/26
Danby Show
Danby, North York Moors
A traditional North York Moors agricultural show celebrating farming, horticulture, produce and rural life.
11/08/26
Paw Patrol Event at The Moor
The Moor, Sheffield
A free family event at The Moor with Chase from PAW Patrol and activities for children.
13/08/26
Rosedale & District Show
Rosedale Abbey
A traditional local show celebrating the farming and rural community of Rosedale.
14/08/26
Classic Car Show
The Moor, Sheffield
Sheffield's annual Classics on The Moor show with historic and enthusiast vehicles.
15/08/26
Gargrave Agricultural & Horticultural Show
Gargrave, near Skipton
A traditional village show celebrating agriculture, horticulture, crafts, produce and the local community.
21/08/26
Sheffield Flower Festival
Sheffield
A celebration of flowers, creativity and community in Sheffield.
22/08/26
On the Hill Festival
Laund Hill Community Club, Salendine Nook, Huddersfield
A family-friendly local music festival with live bands and community entertainment.
28/08/26
Graves Park Food and Drink Festival
Graves Park, Sheffield
A Bank Holiday weekend of food, drink, live music, performing arts and family activities in Graves Park.
28/08/26
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