Live Music

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!

 

Live music all-day, everyday

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…