Skipton Live will bring two days of live music to the town over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The festival will take place on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August, with afternoon and evening performances across two stages at Craven Arts House.
Here is everything you need to know before attending!
Where is Skipton Live taking place?
The main festival programme will be held at Craven Arts House, Skipton Town Hall, Victoria Square, The Hustle and Skipton Amphitheatre.
What is happening on Friday?
Doors at Craven Arts House will open for Friday’s daytime session at 12.30pm.
The first performances will begin at 1.15pm, with the session finishing at 6pm.
The daytime line-up includes:
- Ben Blue Waters
- Amber & The Ember
- Kathryn Longbottom
- Sara Page
- Peter Beck
- The Star Sailor
- Rosie Blofeld
- West O’ The Border
- Graeme Matthews
- Twin II
- Fishing 4 Compliments
Doors will open for the evening session at 6pm, with performances beginning at 6.30pm and finishing at 10.30pm.
The evening line-up includes:
- Sarah Smout
- The Lords of Misrule
- Satnam Galsian
- The Wholehearted
- Lost in Eve
- The Gatsbys
- Diamond Dac
- Chris Beck
What is happening on Saturday?
Saturday’s daytime session will open at 12.30pm.
Performances will begin at 1.15pm and continue until 6pm.
The daytime line-up includes:
- Call Me Anna
- Weatherhead
- Another Planet
- Henry’s Radio
- Adrian Burns
- James Archibald
- The Long Mondays
- Never2Late
- Brain Fog
- Taking Up Space
- Mums That Strum
- Crimson Veil
- Corridor Crew
- LOL Band
- Home-Ed Band
- Blu Cru
The Saturday evening session will open at 6pm, with music running from 6.30pm until 10.30pm.
The evening line-up includes:
- Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
- Stageminus
- Hazjak
- Bertie & The Signs
- The Silver Reserve
- Pam Johnson
- Working On It
Is the festival family-friendly?
Organisers have described Skipton Live as a family-friendly celebration showcasing original music from local artists, emerging performers and established acts.
How can people get tickets?
Separate tickets are available for the daytime and evening sessions at Craven Arts House.
Tickets can be booked through the official Skipton Live website.
What will the weather be like?
The latest forecast suggests Skipton could experience cloudy conditions and showers on both Friday and Saturday.
Temperatures are expected to reach around 17°C during the day, although visitors should check the latest forecast before travelling.
Anything else to know?
Organisers have confirmed that the festival venues will be cashless.
Visitors should therefore bring a payment card or another contactless payment method.
The latest programme and ticket information are available through the Skipton Live website.

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