Here at The Ilkley Food and drink Festival, we recognise the abundance of musical talent which deserves greater attention.
Each year we bring together local break-through artists on our main stage, and provide you with deckchairs and large viewing areas to enjoy incredible music all day long!

2026 Live Music Line-up
A little bit of something for everyone, from rock, pop and indie to Celtic folk rock and Brazillian funk & soul…
Saturday, June 13th
11:00 Will Forrester Smooth Saxophone (Breezy sax covers)
12:00 Hot Aire Concert Band (Community concert band)
13:15 Sienna Craven (Talented up-and-coming vocalist)
14:30 The Johnny Storm Band (Classic rock ‘n’ roll)
16:00 Tempo Feliz (Samba-driven funk and soul)
17:45 Planet ABBA – Tribute to ABBA
Established over 25 years, Planet ABBA have celebrated the Swedish pop-group’s chart-topping hits at venues across the country.
Enjoy renditions of all-time ABBA favourites, such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, The Winner Takes It All and more!
19:15 Live Ibiza Sax (Ending the day with Ibiza classics)
Sunday, June 14th
11:00 Will Forrester Smooth Sax (Another vibrant set of classic sax covers)
11:45 Howlin’ Mat (Solo blues)
13:00 Scoble & Friends (Charming acoustic harmonies)
14:15 Leeds City Stompers (Red-hot blues band)
15:30 Gaelforce (Celtic Folk Rock)
17:15 The Boss and The Beeston Street Band – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Headlining Sunday evening are The Boss and The Beeston Street Band – Yorkshire’s acclaimed tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band!
Experience authentic covers of Springsteen classics as The Boss and The Beeston Street Band dive into his catalogue of timeless tracks…
18:20 Ibiza Sax
Closing another wonderful year…

