Yorkshire

From street food feasts and literary loveliness to live music under twinkling stars, Yorkshire’s festival scene is on absolute fire this summer. And no, it&#8217;s not all mud baths and mosh pits (unless that&#8217;s your thing, we&#8217;ve got those too). Whether you’re after boutique vibes, family-friendly frolics or something deliciously offbeat, there’s a festival (and probably a gin tent) with your name on it.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-york-early-music-festival-4-11-july"><a href="https://www.continuoconnect.com/festivals/york-early-music-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">York Early Music Festival</a>, 4 – 11 July</h2>


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Where? In and around York&#8217;s most jaw-droppingly beautiful historic venues &#8211; think medieval churches, candlelit guildhalls and glorious Georgian houses.



What&#8217;s the vibe?&nbsp;This isn&#8217;t your average festival, this is a celebration of centuries-old music performed in the places it was meant to be heard. Expect viols, harpsichords and voices so pure they&#8217;ll give you goosebumps. 



Who&#8217;s it for? Lovers of classical music, heritage buildings and anyone who enjoys the sound of the lute (and let&#8217;s be honest, who doesn&#8217;t?).



Watch out for: Catch the world-renowned Sixteen Choir in the utterly majestic York Minster. Spine-tingling stuff. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pontefract-liquorice-festival-nbsp-13-july"><a href="https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/liquorice-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pontefract Liquorice Festival</a>,&nbsp;13 July</h2>


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Where? Pontefract town centre – it&#8217;s full-on festival mode with the streets transformed into a sweet-toothed wonderland.



What&#8217;s the vibe? Pure nostalgic joy. Think Willy Wonka meets Yorkshire market day. Expect live music, street performers, family fun galore, heritage tours and enough sugar to fuel you until Christmas. 



Who&#8217;s it for? Those with a sweet tooth and love of the nostalgic, it&#8217;s brilliant and budget-friendly for all the family. Even if you&#8217;re not mad on liquorice, there&#8217;s loads to sip, nibble and explore. 



Watch out for: The food and drink market&#8217;s where it&#8217;s at, with&nbsp;60 stalls selling everything from Liquorice gin to jams, chutneys, bakes, and cakes. Yum, more please. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival-17-20-july"><a href="https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival</a>, 17 – 20 July</h2>



Where? The delightfully old-school Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate – a setting straight out of an Agatha Christie novel.



What&#8217;s the vibe? Think less &#8220;cosy book club&#8221; and more Murder, They Wrote. This is the world’s longest-running and most prestigious celebration of crime writing, where bestselling authors, plot-twisting panel talks and literary sleuths descend for four grisly days. 



Who&#8217;s it for? If your idea of relaxation is chilling out with a good ol’grisly crime story, and you prefer summer read&#8217;s with a body count, then this one’s for you!&nbsp;



Watch out for: Friday Night’s Author Dinner – a murder mystery with your main course, where you can wine, dine and grill your favourite crime authors. Solving a fictional mystery while sipping wine? We&#8217;re in. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-big-s-ky-beer-festival-18-19-july"><a href="https://www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk/products/big-sky-beer-festival-2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big S</a><a href="https://www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk/products/big-sky-beer-festival-2025">ky Beer Festival</a>, 18 – 19 July</h2>


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Where? The fabulously remote Wold Top Brewery, perched on the Yorkshire Wolds with sky-for-days views. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? Expect Wold Top&#8217;s finest beers, a handpicked selection of guest ales, all mixed in with live tunes and tasty local street food – not to mention that unbeatable &#8220;pub in a field&#8221; energy. 



Who&#8217;s it for? Craft beer lovers, ale aficionados and anyone who thinks a perfect weekend involves good brews, fresh air and dancing under fairy lights. 



Watch out for: The Saturday morning guided walk. Yes, really. Blow away those cobwebs from Friday night with a stomp through the stunning wolds led by National Trails Officer, Malcolm Hodgson. Hangover? What hangover? 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ryedale-festival-11-27-july"><a href="https://ryedalefestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ryedale Festival</a>, 11 – 27 July</h2>



Where? Beautiful venues around Ryedale – think Castle Howard, Ripon Cathederal and other gloriously grand locations that give all the Bridgerton fees. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? Celebrating classical music in iconic venues, whilst also featuring jazz, folk, poetry, folk, talks, masterclasses, family events, dementia-friendly concerts, workshops,&nbsp;Come and Sing&nbsp;events, and ‘pop-up’ touring opera. 



Who? Classical connoisseurs, yes, but also curious newbies, music-loving families and anyone who enjoys a concert with a stunning backdrop. 



Watch out for: Saxophonist Jess Gillam who brings serious star power and boundless energy to the stage at Scarborough&#8217;s Church of St Martin-on-the Hill &#8211; it&#8217;s one not to miss. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-staxtonbury-family-music-festival-18-20-july"><a href="https://www.staxtonbury.co.uk/">Staxtonbury Family Music Festival</a>, 18 – 20 July</h2>



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Where? Set in the lush green fields of Staxtonbury, just outside Scarborough &#8211; think countryside vibes with a party twist. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? A feel-good, family-friendly bash packed with live music, local talent, food, fairground rides and all the summer fun you can shake a glow stick at.&nbsp;



Who&#8217;s it for? Those after some wholesome, family fun in a gorgeous setting. 



Watch out for: Celebrate school breaking up for summer, with Friday night happy hour from 6pm-7pm where all rides will be £1 – let the kids go wild while you head for the Prosecco van. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tramlines-festival-25-27-july"><a href="https://tramlines.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tramlines Festival</a>, 25 – 27 July</h2>


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Where? Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, transformed into a giant open-air celebration of music, comedy, street food and summer vibes. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? Absolute scenes. Known as ‘Sheffield’s biggest party’, each year, Tramlines sees 40,000 revellers uniting in the name of music, comedy, and the arts. It&#8217;s gritty, brilliant, and bursting with Northern soul. 



Who&#8217;s it for? Live music lovers – expect the likes of Kasabian, Pulp, The Last Dinner Party, Rizzle Kicks, Natasha Bedingfield, and Jake Bugg.



Watch out for: One minute you&#8217;re dancing to indie anthems, the next you&#8217;re crying-laughing at Russell Howard. There&#8217;s no wrong choice here. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-deer-shed-festival-25-28-jul"><a href="https://deershedfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deer Shed Festival</a>, 25 – 28 Jul</h2>


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Where? The lush, leafy surroundings of Baldersby Park, Topcliffe – the kind of place that makes pitching a tent feel practically luxurious. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? Known as the ultimate family-friendly festival in Yorkshire, Deer Shed is chocker with musical acts that could see you discovering your new favourite jam. Festival goers can also enjoy a treasure trove of arts and science workshops, sports, roller disco, cinema, nature, comedy, and theatre. You&#8217;ll need a schedule to keep up – and maybe a lie down. 



Who&#8217;s it for? Everyone from buggy-pushers to teens too cool to smile &#8211; it&#8217;s made for families but slick enough for the grown-ups to genuinely enjoy. 



Watch out for: The only and only Scummy Mummies – comedy gold and a Muddy must-see!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-leeds-festival-21-24-aug"><a href="https://www.leedsfestival.com/">Leeds Festival</a>, 21 – 24 Aug</h2>


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Where? The sprawling green fields of Bramham Park, just outside Leeds.



What&#8217;s the vibe? Reading’s riotous northern sister, Leeds Fest is one of the biggest and best known of the UK’s festivals. This year&#8217;s line up is chef&#8217;s kiss: Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Scott,&nbsp;The Kooks, and none other than viral icon Chappell Roan (yes, you&#8217;ll want glitter for this one).



Who&#8217;s it for? Hardcore festival goers, indie kids, TikTok trendsetters. Bring stamina, sequins and possibly some ear plugs. This is one of the UK&#8217;s loudest, proudest, most legendary weekends on the summer circuit. 



Watch out for: It has to be Lola Young for us on Saturday – raw, powerful and one to watch. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-saltburn-food-festival-28-july"><a href="https://saltburn.org.uk/events/food-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saltburn Food Festival</a>,&nbsp;28 July</h2>



Where? Right in the centre of Saltburn town centre, which transforms into a buzzing, belly-rumbling street market for the day. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? One of the north east&#8217;s tastiest days out. Expect over 120 stalls&nbsp;of foodie heaven &#8211; from artisan bakes and gourmet bites to small-batch spirits. It&#8217;s a full-on celebration of Saltburn&#8217;s vibrant local talent, culinary creativity and community buzz.



Who&#8217;s it for? Foodies, flavour hunters and anyone who plans their day around their next snack. 



Watch out for: Don&#8217;t miss local legend chef Kim Moody who spent 12 months touring with Beyonce and Elton John. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tribfest-sledmere-15-17-aug"><a href="https://tribfest.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tribfest</a>, Sledmere, 15 – 17 Aug</h2>


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Where? The grand grounds of Sledmere House, East Yorkshire &#8211; think stately home meets sing-along anthems. 



What&#8217;s the vibe? Tribfest is one of world’s largest tribute band music festivals – bringing all the fun of main stage without the ticket price. It&#8217;s proper family-friendly, brilliantly bonkers and packed with crowd-pleasers from every era. 



Who&#8217;s it for? Anyone who loves live music but isn&#8217;t fussed if it&#8217;s technically the real thing. 



Watch out for: If you didn’t manage to cop yourself those coveted Oasis tickets, Oaces will have you belting out Wonderwall with the best of them.

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