Ilkley Carnival 2026
Schedule
Mon May 04 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
East Holmes Field | Ilkley, EN
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The highlight each year is the start of Ilkley Carnival day, The Parade!The 'Children's Books' theme parade will head through Ilkley from 11am down to East Holmes Field, where there will be plenty to see and do for the whole family.
The SORM Ilkley Rocks music stage returns, as does the popular Dog Show. The kids free area will see the Craft Tent, magic, Circus Skills, Punch & Judy and more!
The incredible Birds Of Pray will be on the field, as will Donkey Rides, inflatables and many local community and business stalls and fantastic attractions.
More details on the 'Discover Ilkley Main Arena' acts coming soon!
The funfair will be on the field all weekend and will be within our show-field on Carnival Day.
Save the date - May 4th - May Day 2026 - Ilkley Carnival.
Tickets on sale soon. Please remember all profits raised from every Ilkley Carnival goes back into the community.
*all activities are subject to change
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Where is it happening?
East Holmes Field, City of Bradford, Ilkley, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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