# Festivals in Skipton | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Skipton. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Skipton

- **Event Name**: Charity Dragon Boat Race 2026
  - **Description**: Make Waves for a Good Cause!

Get ready to paddle for purpose at our Charity Dragon Boat Race, taking place on Sunday 10th May 2026 at the stunning Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa.
This exhilarating event brings together teams from across the regi
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skipton/charity-dragon-boat-race-2026/200029353964631
  - **Venue**: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
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- **Event Name**: GAELFORCE - LIVE
  - **Description**: Gaelforce superb Celtic Folk Rock band , winners of the introducing stage 2023 at the Great British Folk Festival by public vote from 2000 people.

In 2025 Gaelforce performed at many sell out gigs across the north of the UK & several festivals includ
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skipton/gaelforce-live/200029729765357
  - **Venue**: Skipton Sound Bar
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: CONFEST
  - **Description**: Join us at Riverside for Confest Music Festival…..  search Confest 2026
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jul 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skipton/confest/200029531532952
  - **Venue**: Riverside Campsite Skipton
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Soul In Skipton/Weekender - Halifax Soul Crew, plus guest DJ's
  - **Description**: The Halifax Soul Club take over the Sound Bar on Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23 of November for two days of Classic Soul, Northern & Motown.

Featuring DJ's Adrian Moore, Mark Sommerscales and Vicky Darbyshire plus guests

From 2pm

For more info
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skipton/soul-in-skipton-weekender-halifax-soul-crew-plus-guest-djs/200029308222349
  - **Venue**: Skipton Sound Bar
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- **Event Name**: Skipton International Film Festival Public Consultation
  - **Description**: Join us in Skipton to share your thoughts and help shape the International Film Festival!About this EventSkipton International Film Festival Public ConsultationJoin us in person f
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/skipton/skipton-international-film-festival-public-consultation/100001985099265340
  - **Venue**: Skipton Studios
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment

## Trending Events in Skipton

- **Event Name**: EGGventure!
  - **Description**: Step Into EGGventure 🐣🍫
A Magical Chocolate Story Adventure at Thornton Hall Country Park*

Join us for an EGGstrodinary Easter adventure packed with storytelling, creativity and chocolatey fun!
From immersive theatre to farmyard fun and a BIG Easter part
  - **Venue**: Thornton Hall Country Park,Thornton In Craven, Nr Skipton. , BD23 3TS Thornton-in-Craven, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Unthanks - Skipton Town Hall
  - **Description**: At Skipton Town hall Thursday 14th May 2026 - 7.30pm
Tickets £32.50

“The Unthanks are capable of such beauty that sometimes I can hardly bear to listen to them.” Martin Freeman

“There are few times when you discover a band and they stalk immediately to
  - **Venue**: High St, BD23 1AH Skipton, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: DINO Live
  - **Description**: Step Into Dino: Live 🦖🔥
A ROARsome Prehistoric Adventure at Thornton Hall Country Park

Get ready for a Jurassic-sized family day out this Early May Bank Holiday! Dino: Live is stomping into Thornton Hall Country Park for three action-packed days of dinos
  - **Venue**: Thornton Hall Country Park,Thornton In Craven, Nr Skipton. , BD23 3TS Thornton-in-Craven, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Easter Farm and Soft Play
  - **Description**: Join Us for Farm Park & Soft Play Fun this Easter!

Enjoy a full day out at the farm (10:00am – 4:30pm), access to our indoor soft play and Diner at your selected time slot, plus the BIG Easter Party! 

✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED (7th-12th April)
Farm Activiti
  - **Venue**: Thornton Hall Country Park,Thornton In Craven, Nr Skipton. , BD23 3TS Thornton-in-Craven, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Burnsall Trail Half Marathon & 12k
  - **Description**: The first Race of the Trilogy, Enter all 3 to save up to £10 and qualify for the series championship


The first race of the year in the Due North Race Series is set at the beautiful riverside location of Burnsall. Taking in several sections of the Dales
  - **Venue**: Burnsall
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- **Event Name**: Easter Hunt & Lunch
  - **Description**: Join us from 11:30am for a self-guided Easter Egg Hunt across our beautiful private 1,000-acre estate. Armed with an activity sheet, enjoy the fresh spring air as you follow the trail, search for clues and solve our Easter mystery. At the end of the hunt
  - **Venue**: The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
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- **Event Name**: The Yorkshire Flea "It's all been rather lovely"
  - **Description**: On this day, April 5th 1912, John Le Mesurier the actor and all round good egg was born. He's best remembered for his portrayal of the slightly bemused Sergeant Wilson in the popular sitcom 'Dads Army'.  He was also a popular characte actor in films of th
  - **Venue**: Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD
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- **Event Name**: 80s Day Disco: Skipton 🪩
  - **Description**: Get Ready to Groove at the Ultimate 80s Day Disco! 🎉
Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the 80s with a day filled with the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits of the decade. Whether you’re a true 80s fanatic or just here for the nos
  - **Venue**: Kooky
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- **Event Name**: Country Day Party: Skipton 🤠
  - **Description**: The Country Day Party is coming to Skipton!  
Get your cowboys hats ready!
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, and many more, combining the best of the old school and modern country hits. W
  - **Venue**: Kooky
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** Charity Dragon Boat Race 2026 (Sun May 10 2026 at 09:00 am at The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa), GAELFORCE - LIVE (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Skipton Sound Bar), CONFEST (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Riverside Campsite Skipton), Soul In Skipton/Weekender - Halifax Soul Crew, plus guest DJ's (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm at Skipton Sound Bar), Skipton International Film Festival Public Consultation (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 02:00 pm at Skipton Studios).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** Skipton International Film Festival Public Consultation (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 02:00 pm at Skipton Studios).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Skipton in April 2026?
  - **A:** GAELFORCE - LIVE (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Skipton Sound Bar), Skipton International Film Festival Public Consultation (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 02:00 pm at Skipton Studios).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Skipton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Skipton include The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, Skipton Sound Bar, Riverside Campsite Skipton.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Skipton include The Principle Trust Children's Charity, Skipton Sound Bar, Skipton Film Festival Public Consultation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Skipton?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Skipton.

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