Summer's Greatest Shows Across Yorkshire
From music festivals to country shows and the best al fresco entertainment, here's what not to miss this summer
Danby Show
The 164th Danby Show features everything from horses to horticulture and falconry to fun-filled dog shows, plus stalls to browse and vintage machinery to see, and the Bilsdale Silver Band will be performing.
12TH AUGUST
Danby
danbyshow.co.uk
Tribfest
Fans of Madonna, The Beatles, Oasis and ABBA won’t want to miss this huge tribute festival where you can enjoy main stage headliners as well as hidden gems in the acoustic and unsigned marquees. There’s a big top, comedy marquee and kidzone too.
21ST–23RD AUGUST
Sledmere House
tribfest.co.uk
Arthington Show
Back for an impressive 106th year, animal lovers, foodies and even tractor enthusiasts will enjoy this country show, where there’s also plenty for the kids to get involved in. Check out the traditional Punch and Judy shows and art, craft and horticulture classes.
23RD AUGUST
Arthington Show Showground, Otley
arthingtonshow.co.uk
Leeds Festival
Act fast to secure the final tickets to this year’s Leeds Festival boasting an impressive lineup including Raye, Dave, Charli XCX and Florence + The Machine. Camping spaces are still available too.
27TH–30TH AUGUST
Bramham Park, Leeds
leedsfestival.com
Skipton Live
Discover your new favourite artist or band at Skipton Live. Local artists Sarah Smout and Lost In Eve join the line-up as this new festival celebrates the power of bringing people together with live music.
28TH & 29TH AUGUST
Across Skipton
skiptonlive.com
Wensleydale Show
Showcasing equine, livestock, horticulture and handicrafts, as well as exciting attractions in the main ring, and displays of stone walling and Wensleydale Sheep, the Wensleydale Show has it all. The Leyburn Band will perform as visitors browse a variety of stalls.
29TH AUGUST
Richmond Road, Leyburn
wensleydaleshow.org.uk
Reeth Show
This Bank Holiday Monday, the 112th Reeth Show will celebrate all things farming and countryside with shows, displays, vintage vehicles, The Great Fremington Edge Fell Race, and an open dry stone walling competition across the day.
31ST AUGUST
Reeth Showground
reethshow.co.uk
Love to be… Festival
Exciting acts, including Gok Wan, will perform across three stages this September as Love to be… Festival heads to Harrogate. Expect house music, stilt walkers and fire breathers at this fun-packed summer festival in the heart of the town. For your chance to win exclusive VIP tickets, enter our competition here.
5TH SEPTEMBER
The Stray, Harrogate
lovetobeevents.co.uk
Keighley & District Agricultural Show
From traditional cattle, equestrian and sheep classes to tractors, a dog show, falconry and the Salvation Army Band, there’s plenty to see and do at this popular country show. This year’s main ring attraction is an epic ATV stunt show.
5TH SEPTEMBER
King George V Playing Fields, Marley
keighleyshow.co.uk
Penistone Agricultural Show
One of the country’s oldest and largest single-day agricultural shows, Penistone Agricultural Show is entirely run by volunteers. Expect countryside attractions, livestock, good food, live music and family-friendly activities across the day.
12TH SEPTEMBER
Show Ground, Penistone
penistoneshow.com
