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March 2023
May 2023
Ilkley Carnival
You’d be forgiven for thinking the Coronation of King Charles III was happening in Ilkley when The City of Leeds Pipe Band Join around 1,000 local children and organisations who will be taking to the streets in royal regalia on the 1st May. The theme of this year’s May Day Bank Holiday Ilkley Carnival is The Coronation, giving schools, parents…
Find out more »Andre Rieu at Leeds Arena
City of Leeds Pipe Band are honoured to be asked to play again with André Rieu, the world's most popular classical artist, who is renowned for his energetic live concerts for a sell out event at Leeds Arena An unforgettable Evening with André Rieu will give fans what they've come to expect from Rieu: the maestro conducting his 60-piece Johann…
Find out more »The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
We are delighted to be involved in a small way in a new marathon that is coming to Leeds on Sunday 14 May 2023 that will honour Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow MBE and help raise vital funds for those affected by motor neurone disease. The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon has been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield…
Find out more »Pudsey Carnival
Pudsey carnival is a community event which takes place once a year and was started in 1898. It ran for three years in a row then recommenced in the early 30’s up until just after the war. It was started again by local volunteers in 1988 and the event acts as a platform for local groups and organisations to showcase…
Find out more »June 2023
Knaresborough Bed Race
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd. First staged in 1966, Bed Race has spawned other similar events in the USA, Germany, New Zealand and elsewhere in the UK. It is great…
Find out more »Otley Carnival
Otley’s annual Carnival is a celebration of the local community - families, schools, businesses and local organisations - all coming together for an extravaganza of family friendly fun! Now in its 41st year It is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit event and aims to raise money to support local causes and charities and is one of the town’s largest events, attracting thousands…
Find out more »Leeds Armed Forces Day
Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 25th June, 11am – 4pm with a free event on Briggate in Leeds City Centre. The day will include a parade, stalls, stands and exhibitions, plus activities for the whole family to get involved with. The Army, Navy and Air Force will all be present.…
Find out more »July 2023
Meanwood Somme Memorial
The City of Leeds Pipe Band will take part in the short parade in Meanwood from Holy Trinity down Memorial Drive to the Memorial for a service of Remembrance. "Click to view" Google Map
Find out more »Kirkstall Festival 2023
The 2023 Kirkstall Festival will take place on 8th July in the picturesque grounds of the 12th Century Kirkstall Abbey, this will be the 44th annual festival, which usually attracts around 25,000 people.
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