Blazing Saddles – Wetherby Festival Event

Prepare to be outraged! From 1974 the comedy film that constantly ends up in Top Tens and is, arguably, one of the funniest comedies ever made. Good old Mel Brooks is 100 years old this year but this film never ages. PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE CINEMA – WE CANNOT RESERVE CINEMA SEATS £13.20

Calamity Jane – Wetherby Festival Event

Doris Day and Howard Keel in the 1953 Oscar winning musical with loads of songs you’ll know and want to sing along to on a dull Wednesday afternoon! Book via the Cinema directly. £13.20

Duck Soup – Wetherby Festival Event

Their acclaimed and always topical 1933 film is pure Marx Brothers (no musical fillers!) and 90 minutes of great and long lasting humour. A splendid time is guaranteed for all! Book early!! Bookings via the wonderful Wetherby Cinema webpage.

Back to the Land Girls – Wetherby Festival Event

One of Bad Apples’s best-loved classic shows is back after 15 years! With beautiful songs from SONY Award winning songwriter and BBC Radio 4 host, Jez Lowe. ‘Back to the Land Girls’ was inspired by interviews with a number of incredible women from Yorkshire who worked on the land during WW2. Their comic and poignant […]

Literary Lunch – Wetherby Festival Event

Rebecca Coxon and Graham Watson We have two excellent and very different authors speaking during what is always a delicious lunch at The Bridge. Graham Watson is a Bronte specialist who has written a radical and moving biography of Charlotte Bronte’s final years of fame, grief and fulfilment. Rebecca Coxon’s debut novel, Inconceivable, is a […]

Leeds Symphony Orchestra – Wetherby Festival Event

Leeds Symphony Orchestra is delighted to be returning to the Wetherby Arts Festival this year with a programme celebrating the richness and variety of the orchestral repertoire. Featuring Weber’s dramatic Overture to Der Freischütz, Copland’s lyrical and vibrant Clarinet Concerto with guest soloist Benjamin Palmer, Amy Beach’s Bal Masqué, and Sibelius’s magnificent Symphony No. 2. […]

Blues Evening – Wetherby Festival Event

Returning to the Festival this year as a four piece, Reno Sparks will be once again putting their stamp on numbers from some of the 20th century blues giants – this year we are delighted to be joined by David Broad. Bar available provided by Wetherby Lions £10

Diamond Travelling Tribute Show – Wetherby Festival Event

Christian brings the magic of Neil Diamond to the Engine Shed. Come and enjoy the experience of well-known hits and singalong songs like Sweet Caroline, Song Sung Blue, Forever in Blue Jeans and many more… Known for delivering the authentic vocal styling and iconic sequined shirts of Neil Diamond, prepare to sing and dance the […]

The Swing Commanders – Wetherby Festival Event

The Swing Commanders are back! The hot quintet with the big band sound are on a mission to bring a warm glow to your Autumn evening. The show is a high energy stomp through the music of the mid 20th century – from Glenn Miller to Chuck Berry – with a whole load of instrument […]

Wetherby Folk Club – Wetherby Festival Event

Introducing The Houghton Weavers and Cobalt Tales THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS, with over 30 albums are regarded as the Northwest’s Premiere Comedy / Folk Groups. Singer-songwriters, COBALT TALES, are a vibrant, entertaining, female duo. £20 online, £25 at the door

A Taste of the 1940’s – Wetherby Festival Event

The Hummingbirds UK are a Yorkshire-based, vintage-inspired vocal harmony trio, delivering beautiful harmonies and exciting musical arrangements from the 1920s through to the 1950s. Complete with victory rolls, retro red lips and beautifully styled vintage costumes, The Hummingbirds UK create an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages — perfect for theatres, weddings, vintage events, […]

Voices of Rock Choir – Wetherby Festival Event

Wetherby Festival is delighted to welcome the Boston Spa–based Voices of Rock community choir. Since its formation in 2023, the choir has performed to popular acclaim at many local venues singing rock and pop anthems and raising funds for charity, mainly locally based Martin House. This promises to be a super show. No extra charge […]

An Evening with Mark Radcliffe – Wetherby Festival Event

Featuring Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman. Mark, once half of legendary radio double-act Mark and Lard, has been on the national airwaves since the early nineties and currently hosts the Radio 2 Folk Show and weekend breakfast on 6Music with Stuart Maconie. Offering sterling musical assistance and much-needed moral support is Mark’s musical collaborator David […]

Wetherby Town Walk – Wethery Festival Event

Join at the Bandstand A walk guided by one of the Wetherby Civic Society members to learn interesting and lesser known facts and stories about our town. This is always a popular event. Free but book a ticket so we know numbers

An Evening of Music and Song – Wetherby Festival Event

Wetherby Silver Band joined tonight by St John Fisher Catholic High School Choirs and the Brass Brigade Date: Saturday 3 October 7.30pm, St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wetherby Our renowned local Silver Band will once again be performing another of their popular concerts at the Festival. The Silver Band will be joined by St John Fisher […]

Call My Wine Bluff

A firm Wetherby Festival favourite which sells out every year! Taste 6 wines, listen to the 3 ‘experts’ describing them and let your taste buds decide which one is telling the truth. Teams of up to 8 or just come along and join a team. Wine, French bread and cheese supper plus prizes included. Lots […]

Arts and Craft Fair and Workshops – Wetherby Festival

10 artists and makers are holding an “Art/Craft Fair” in the Town Hall Workshops by Ailsa Read – Acrylic Waterscape Glynis Learmonth – Confetti Quilting Jo Garlick – Pastel wildlife Wild Owl Company – Lino cut Christmas cards Full details of the workshops are on the Wetherby Festival website www.wetherbyfestival.co.uk Also see the winning entries […]

Bridge – beginner lessons

Do you know someone who might enjoy learning bridge? At Wetherby Bridge Club, we’re looking for new players for our beginner courses this autumn. If you, or someone you know, has ever said they’d like to learn to play, our courses could be just what you or they are looking for. Visit https://www.wetherbybridgeclub.org/beginners-lesson or email: […]

BAKED by Kennedy – Pop up cake sale

BAKED by Kennedy will be holding their first a pop-up cake sale in Wetherby Town Hall’s School Room on Saturday 19th September 2026 – 9am-12pm Selling cakes, brownies, cookies and all manner of sweet treats.  

Living Potential Care Farm – Apple & Harvest Festival 2026

🍎🌾 You’re invited to our 2026 Apple & Harvest Festival!🌾🍎 Join us at Living Potential Care Farm near Wetherby on Sunday 20th September, from 11am – 3pm, for a fun-filled day celebrating the harvest. Come and explore the farm, meet our friendly animals, discover our beautiful Community Gardens, and enjoy everything the season has to […]

RAOB Charity Coffee Morning For Hug On A Tray

RAOB A One Lodge, Wetherby is hosting a coffee morning in support of local charity Hug ON A Tray, this is run entirely by volunteers and gives support to patients and their families who are receiving cancer treatment in local hospitals. Bacon Sandwiches, Egg, Sausage, Refreshments, Cakes Tombola, Mystery Prizes, Books, Table Top Sale Free […]

Wetherby Monthly Artisan Market

Wetherby Artisan Market offers a diverse, quality shopping experience that truly celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that it’s about people and the community, giving everyone the chance to meet the artisan makers behind the products, having conversations with friends and getting the social back into shopping. Second Sunday of the month.  

Wetherby Monthly Artisan Market

Wetherby Artisan Market offers a diverse, quality shopping experience that truly celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that it’s about people and the community, giving everyone the chance to meet the artisan makers behind the products, having conversations with friends and getting the social back into shopping. Second Sunday of the month.  

Wetherby Monthly Artisan Market

Wetherby Artisan Market offers a diverse, quality shopping experience that truly celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that it’s about people and the community, giving everyone the chance to meet the artisan makers behind the products, having conversations with friends and getting the social back into shopping. Second Sunday of the month.  

Wetherby Monthly Artisan Market

Wetherby Artisan Market offers a diverse, quality shopping experience that truly celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that it’s about people and the community, giving everyone the chance to meet the artisan makers behind the products, having conversations with friends and getting the social back into shopping. Second Sunday of the month.  

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