What’s On in Yorkshire in August? I’ve decided to put a Yorkshire event guide for August. We have a list of concerts, shows, festivals and one off events in August in Yorkshire. It’s a work in progress, so do check again for more events being added.
Have a look at our list of events in Yorkshire in August:
VW Festival at Harewood House
Friday 11 – Sunday 13 August 2023
The UK’s largest family friendly VW show returns to Harewood House again this summer between Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th August, with campsites opening to pre-booked campers from midday on Friday 11th August.
With a full weekend of live entertainment, live music and VW’s galore lined up for visitors, all with a laid back atmosphere, the show offers something for all of the family.
York Maze
York Maze, York YO19 5LT
15th July until 4th September 2023
Created from over one million living, growing maize plants, York Maze is not just the largest maze in the UK it’s an award winning fun filled, day out in the country.
With over 20 different rides, attractions and shows to enjoy York Maze offers an amazing fun-filled full family day out.
We visit York Maze every year and have reviewed it here.
Outdoor Theatre Tours by Bike
Settle and Ripon
Cycling Shakespearean troupe, the Handlebards, will pedal themselves across Yorkshire next month, setting the stage for a unique Summer of outdoor theatre in God’s own county.
The two-wheeling low carbon 10th anniversary tour will see the mini peloton power themselves plus all their props over 1500 miles across the UK. They will stop off at Yorkshire castles, gardens and open-air theatres on route to deliver al-fresco dramatic performances of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.
Their first Yorkshire destination is the Richard Whiteley Theatre on Wednesday 2 August. This unique outdoor theatre is located in the beautiful market town of Settle in the stunning grounds of Giggleswick School. They will then pedal on to the Workhouse Museum in Ripon on 3 August, Bolton Castle near Leyburn on 4 August and Kiplin Hall and Gardens in Richmond on 5 August.
The innovative and eco-minded troupe will perform Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy. Two lovers find themselves enveloped in the dream-like arms of a magical forest full of sprites where a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war over the possession of an Indian boy. A group of amateur actors share the same forest. They’re rehearsing for a play, fairies and humans collide. Hilarity ensues.
Yorkshire’s fabulous Summer of outdoor theatre continues with the chance to bring your own feast as you join Slapstick Picnic for a fun loving production of PETER PAN. Following a whistlestop tour of Yorkshire including Huddersfield, York and Richmond, their grand Yorkshire finale will be staged at the Richard Whiteley Theatre in Settle on Wednesday 30 August.
Celebrating silliness, this must-see Summer production is not just for kids. Ripping up the recipe book and whipping up a bonkers, three-actor production of this classic family play, audiences are invited to tuck into a picnic and join in the fun.
Let your imagination soar as they dish out this timeless tale of hapless pirates, feral children and a particularly punctual reptile. Their brilliant buffoonery will have picnickers of all ages cackling into their coleslaw.
To see the full Yorkshire itinerary for the Handlebards and Slapstick Picnic please visit:
https://www.handlebards.com/tickets and https://www.slapstickpicnic.com/tickets
York Georgian Festival
St. Helen’s Square, York YO1 9QL
3rd – 6th August 2023
This summer, the glorious Georgians are taking over the city of York! With the fabulous fashions of dashing dandies, extravagant feasting and romantic country dancing, there is a vibrant tale of a golden social scene hidden within the brickwork of York’s abundant 18th century architecture.
With so much to celebrate, York Mansion House is proud to be collaborating with some of the city’s much-loved museums, venues and historical experts to bring you York’s first ever Georgian Festival.
Dust off your petticoat, powder your best wig and join us for an exciting plethora of engagements at Fairfax House, Bar Convent and more. Learn to dance the minuet, discover Georgian family life with Horrible Histories writer Terry Deary, solve the mystery of tricky Dick Turpin’s missing corpse in an immersive murder mystery night and take a peep behind-the-scenes with York’s curators.
TribFest
Sledmere House, near Driffield in East Yorkshire
18th – 20th August 2023
From the Tribfest website:
“Once again we’ve got a great KidZone at Tribfest to make sure everyone can enjoy their time at Tribfest!
The Kidzone line up is below and there will be much more to keep our little tribfesters busy see the timetable below!
WE HAVE SOME EXCITING ADDITIONS UP OUR SLEEVES SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!
Head over to our line up page to see some of the fantastic things we have planned for you!
We are also excited to announce that Scrapstore will be coming back for all of your crafty needs and a new surprise will be pulling up on Friday & Sunday from 2pm – 6pm! You won’t want to miss this!”
The 90’s Festival 2023
Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield, UK
Saturday 5th August 2023
Buy tickets here.
Underneath the Stars
Cawthorne, Near Barnsley
4th to the 6th August 2023
Music and Arts Festival where children are welcomed. “We have a whole host of family friendly activities and entertainment for Underneath the Stars designed with kids in mind and packed full of fun.
Children will never be bored as they take part in craft activities, music and dance workshops, theatre, and puzzles, all perfect for little ones and FREE!! No booking needed.”
Leeds Festival
25th – 27th August 2023
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Burniston Rd, Scarborough YO12 6PF
Sat, 19 Aug 2023, 18:00
WEDNESDAY 23RD AUGUST 2023. 6:00PM
Also check out what’s happening in York in August.