14 of the best events not to miss in Yorkshire this summer
By Claire Schofield
Published 15th May 2019, 16:44 BST
There's no shortage of things going on around Yorkshire during the summer
There's no shortage of things going on around Yorkshire during the summer.
If you are looking for some events to fill your diary, here are 14 of the best to look forward to over the next few months. From sport and live music, to food and drink festivals, there is plenty to keep you entertained.
Held across three days from 25 May, this popular foodie event welcomes a broad range of producers with tasty street food and drinks to enjoy, alongside chef demos, a crafts and gift marquee, and a BBQ stage - new for 2019.
Taking place at Temple Newsam Park on 25 May, music fans can get their summer dose of pop-rock, ska-punk and metal at this alternative festival, with the likes of All Time Low, Bullet For My Valentine and NOFX headlining this year.
Dubbed as THE food festival of the North, this event on 25 and 26 May is a celebration of the finest produce and cooking in Yorkshire and features the likes of artisan stalls, street food, talks, celebrity chefs and live demos.
The Leeds Warrior Josh Warrington will take on his second defence of his World Championship boxing title against Sheffield star Kid Galahad on 15 June at Leeds First Direct Arena, in what promises to be an exciting Yorkshire bout.
The 161st show will be held from 9 to 11 July in Harrogate, where the best of British farming, food and the countryside will be showcased, with more than 8,500 animals to see and a range of entertainment.
Returning to Hillsborough Park from 19 to 21 July, Sheffield's popular music festival will welcome the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, Courteneers, Nile Rogers and Chic, Manic Street Preachers, Happy Mondays and Doves this year.
