HAWORTH EVENTS 2026
Haworth has been welcoming visitors ever since the world first discovered the Bronte sisters.
This is the page to find all Haworth events and festivals – so do bookmark it and subscribe. I try to send out weekly or fortnightly emails to keep you up to date!
We often have new independent businesses opening for you to enjoy, as well as the regular Bronte Parsonage events and steam train rides that Haworth is so well known for.
Craft Festivals In The Schoolrooms 2026
TBA
A treasure trove of handmade gifts and crafts with quality stallholders selling unique and interesting gifts not readily available on the high street.
Amanda
07368 224338
haworthcraftfair@gmail.com
Haworth Steampunk Weekend 2026
October 2026
You will see Steampunk Victorian / Edwardian fashion, Steampunk vehicles, dancers, tea duelling, best dressed, Steampunk accessories and Steampunk traders.
Steampunks gather to socialise, shop and be entertained whilst taking in the lovely atmosphere and pretty surrounds.
This is annual charity event raised money for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice last year. We suggest you book tickets now.
07745726737
KWVR Beer & Music Festival 2026
October 2026
The railway is transformed into a 5 mile beer festival with bars at Oxenhope (every day), Ingrow (Friday to Sunday) and Keighley (Friday & Saturday). Our steam trains will also convey on-train bars from Friday to Sunday.
Music will be in the Exhibition Hall at Oxenhope station and in the marquee at Ingrow station.
There are weekend rover tickets and day tickets available for riding on the trains. There are also tickets for just access to the festival site on Friday & Saturday: £15, reduced to £10 after 8pm (on a first come, first served basis).
See the website for full ticketing details for the festival and we strongly suggest you book tickets now.
01535 645214
admin@kwvr.co.uk
Catch a Steam Train Into Haworth For Christmas 2026!
The Keighley And Worth Valley Railway at Christmas is incredibly popular with children able to meet Santa, and his helpers, on a real steam train!
Arriving at Oxenhope Station, you’ll take a seat in your very own private compartment and enjoy a steam train ride to ‘Kringle Town’ where you’ll meet Santa and his many elf helpers. We strongly suggest you book tickets now.
CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET
When: November
FESTIVE LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Sunday November 2026
SANTA PARK RUN. Central Park, Haworth
11am, Sunday November.
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. Shops & Brontë Parsonage Museum open until 8pm
Saturday 4th and 18th December.
TORCHLIGHT PARADE. Saturday 6th and Sunday December. Meet at bottom of Main Street at 5.30pm
SANTA’S GROTTO. Saturday and Sunday December. 12pm – 3pm, Bowling Green, Central Park
CAROL SERVICE. St Michael & All Angels Church, 6.30pm
Saturday & Sunday December
CHRISTMAS MUSIC WEEKEND
. From midday, in various locations around the village.
Saturday & Sunday December
CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET from 10.30am, Central Park
Sunday November
NATIVITY PARADE WITH DONKEYS. Meet at the bottom of Main Street at 2pm
CAROL SERVICE. After the nativity, St Michael & All Angels Church.
Saturday & Sunday
NATIVITY SERVICE. With donkeys and a brass band. St Michael & All Angels Church at 2pm.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKETS. Most November weekends.
December weekends
Please note, events are subject to change due to weather conditions and further events may also be added to our December schedule at a later date, please keep an eye on our website and social media for up-to-date information.
01535 645214
admin@kwvr.co.uk
Bronte Vintage Gathering 2026
The dates tbc
At Bronte Vintage Gathering is embarking on its 27th year has raised over a massive over £500k over the years. Last year’s event hosted:
Animals – There’s Wharfedale terrier racing, the usual fun and mayhem, bring your pooch and have a go. Pendle dog agility displaying their fabulous dogs and skills, also doing the have a go with your own dog, fun and chaos! There’s SMJ falconry with all their beautiful birds and their exciting ferret racing. The lovely Eileen and team with the ever popular Blackpool donkeys.
Fairground – there with both adult and children’s rides, bouncy castles will be there and you really must try the clay pigeon shooting. Loads of vintage vehicle exhibitors of all types. We have some gorgeous food and beers to enjoy along with the craft stall marquee and trade stands for shopping. Space still available for these.
Auction – The Saturday evening auction sells anything and everything so clear out and sell your goods or have a browse and find a gem you’ve been searching for! Free entry to the beer tent on Saturday night with live music from Night Patrol so should be a cracking night.
Auction – Sunday at 2pm we have the auction of donated goods on a trailer near the craft tent, some really lovely things there.
We suggest you book accommodation as soon as you can.
Amanda
07368 224338
Haworth Festival 2026
tbc
Events are run by a local group to celebrate the Pennine community and its people. From dance and music to poetry and sports, there’s something for everyone.
For a full list of events and tickets, please visit the Haworth Festival Facebook page