Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival Live Music & Concerts

A 3 day festival of great live music and dance, with something for everyone's musical tastes, in the beautiful historic North Yorkshire

Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival 2025 is a unique event, showcasing not just the best of local and national music, but the friendly, historic town of Kirkbymoorside, using venues across the townThe town will be decked out in flowers and flags, and its wonderful independent shops, and its pubs and cafes will be open to welcome you
Starting on Friday 1st August (Yorkshire Day), we kick off at 2pm with Rural Acoustic Music in the Moorside Room, followed by the amazing guitar and vocals of singer / songwriter Carrie Martin, supported by talented John Drakes in the atmospheric All Saints Church at 5.30pm
Friday Night is 60's Party Night, starting at 8.30pm in the Memorial Hall, dance the night away to live music from the amazing Bootleg 60's - prize for best 60's costume
Saturday 2nd August starts with an Open Mic in the Moorside Room at 10am, a history walk at 11.00 from the Buttercross, buskers on the Buttercross, the Town Brass Band on the Cobbles at 12.00 and then free live music in every pub and café (starting with pop/ rock band Chocolatebox at the White Swan) all afternoon and into the evening
At 2pm, wonderful singer songwriter Wounded Bear will be playing in All Saints Church, followed by the fabulous vocal duo Flo and Jones at 4.30, and then Jazz with John Lane and Friends at 7.30
Meanwhile, Saturday night is Country Night in the Memorial Hall, with PJ getting you ready with a line dancing class at 3pm before opening for top country band, The Breeze at 8.00Prize for the best country outfit!
Sunday morning starts with a free children's disco in the Memorial Hall at 11am, followed at 2pm by an 1940's Tea Dance with a sumptuous afternoon tea and a glass of fizz, and a prize for the best '40's outfitThere is a second chance to find out about the town's colourful history on a history walk leaving the Buttercross a 11am
At 2pm in All Saints Church, relax to the Moorland Voices Choir along with members of the Friday Rehearsal OrchestraFinally, at 4.30pm, wonderful singer songwriter David Swann will be performing with friends in the Methodist Church
A mixture of paid and free / for donation eventsPaid tickets are available in advance from Eventbrite, or, with the exception of the 40's Tea Dance, pay on the doorTea Dance tickets can also be bought from the Moorside Stores, Market Place, KirkbymoorsideFull details and links to tickets are on the town's website, www.kirkbymoorsidetown.co.uk

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3120705-0?pid=269

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Wondering where to stay that's close to Kirkbymoorside? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the Kirkbymoorside Gateway To The Moors Music Festival event in York.

George & Dragon Inn

ROOMS FROM£65

90mAWAY

4 ★

Situated on the A170 between Helmsley and Pickering, the George and Dragon Inn is in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It offers full English breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and free parking..

Postcode: YO62 6AA
Distance from Kirkbymoorside:
0.1 miles

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Town Farm House Bed

ROOMS FROM£80

187mAWAY

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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Town Farm House Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation in Kirkbymoorside. There is a shared lounge at the property. York is 36 km from Town Farm House Bed & Breakfast, while Whitby is 32 km away.

Postcode: YO62 6AT
Distance from Kirkbymoorside:
0.1 miles

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Woodcarvers Workshop

ROOMS FROM£96

411mAWAY

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Located in Kirkbymoorside, this holiday home is situated 36 km from York. The unit is 50 km from Harrogate. The kitchen is fitted with an oven, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom.

Postcode: YO62
Distance from Kirkbymoorside:
0.3 miles

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Southview

ROOMS FROM£72.67

964mAWAY

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Southview is a holiday home with a garden, located in Kirkbymoorside. The property is 36 km from York and free private parking is featured. Whitby is 31 km from Southview, while Scarborough is 33 km away.

Postcode: YO62
Distance from Kirkbymoorside:
0.6 miles

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Brickfields Farm

ROOMS FROM£60

1.46kmAWAY

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Brickfields Farm is located in Kirkbymoorside, north Yorkshire. This renovated farmhouse and barn offers free Wi-Fi access in all areas..

Postcode: YO62 6NS
Distance from Kirkbymoorside:
0.9 miles

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Oak Tree Cottage

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2.2kmAWAY

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Situated in Kirkbymoorside in the North Yorkshire Region, this holiday home is 36 km from York. The property is 49 km from Harrogate and features views of the city. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Postcode: YO62 7JF
Distance from Kirkbymoorside:
1.4 miles

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