Situated on the edge of the stunning North York Moors, the Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival will take place at venues across the historic market town on Friday 31st July to 2nd August 2026.
A wide variety of musical genres by established and emerging artistes will be held at indoor and outdoor locations including Soul, Acoustic, Rock, Pop, Country, Folk, Disco, Choral, Brass, Bollywood, Orchestral, Funk, Contemporary and 60s, 70s and 80s.
Jean Illingworth, Festival Director, commented:
Our unique Music Festival has something for everyone whatever your taste in music and the whole family will find something they will enjoy, with many free events, including some street performances. All venues are within easy walking distance of each other and visitors will love the welcoming community atmosphere.
In 2025 we received so much positive feedback from happy visitors from across the UK and Europe that we have expanded our programme of events for 2026.
This year’s Festival will include extra active participation events including Bollywood and Line Dance classes, musical instrument lessons and a Cèilidh, as well as a return of the popular children’s disco. The Kirkbymoorside History Group are again hosting guided walking tours and will open the doors to secret places you’d never find without them.
Alongside renowned singer-songwriter and record producer Boo Hewerdine and UK band The Maestros, there will be many great Yorkshire bands, singers and dancers performing, including the award-winning Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band. What better way to celebrate our special county on Yorkshire Day!
Tickets go on sale in February with some great Early Bird offers.
For more information go to the What’s On page at: Kirkbymoorside Town website
Facebook Page: Kirkbymoorside What’s Going On
The inaugural Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival took place on 1st – 3rd August 2025 and welcomed over 2,000 visitors from across the Globe.
The Festival is kindly funded by a grant from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s ‘Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund’.
It is organised by the Kirkbymoorside Community Support Group, a not-for-profit group of volunteers whose aims are:
- To establish the town as the music capital of North Yorkshire
- Support/work in partnership with existing and new local community groups
- Protect and promote the history and heritage of the town
- Support independent retailers in the town centre and ‘shop local’
- Undertake projects to promote the town, increase visitor numbers and enhance enjoyment and pride of the town.
