Saltaire Festival (village-wide)
Music, markets, food, art and outdoor performances across the village and park. Expect busy weekends and evening events.
- 12 September 2025 · 09:00 → 21 September 2025 · 21:00
- Saltaire Village & Roberts Park
- Free
What’s on in Saltaire
Festivals, markets, exhibitions and live music — plus family-friendly picks in Roberts Park. Updated regularly by locals with practical links and tips.
- Local & up-to-date
- Free options
- Family-friendly
Featured
Big hitters and long-running highlights. Arrive early on sunny weekends and festival dates, or consider the train to avoid parking stress.
Hockney at Salts Mill
A changing display of David Hockney works inside Salts Mill. Combine with bookshops and a canal stroll.
- 1 March 2025 · 10:00
- Salts Mill — Galleries
- Free
Upcoming dates
Here’s what’s coming up next across the village and park. Looking for coffee or lunch around an event? See Eat & Drink.
Hockney at Salts Mill
A changing display of David Hockney works inside Salts Mill. Combine with bookshops and a canal stroll.
- 1 March 2025 · 10:00
- Salts Mill — Galleries
- Free
Roberts Park Makers Market
Local makers, food stalls and live acoustic sets by the bandstand. Family-friendly; dogs on leads.
- 24 May 2025 · 09:00–15:00
- Roberts Park bandstand area
- Free
Bandstand Sundays (summer series)
Free live music most Sundays through summer. Bring a blanket; Half Moon Café nearby for ice creams and drinks.
- 8 June 2025 · 13:00 → 7 September 2025 · 15:00
- Roberts Park Bandstand
- Free
Family River Safari
Hands-on session exploring insects and river life with guide support. Suits ages 6–12 with adults.
- 19 July 2025 · 10:00–12:00
- Roberts Park riverside
- Booking required; small fee for equipment
Saltaire Festival (village-wide)
Music, markets, food, art and outdoor performances across the village and park. Expect busy weekends and evening events.
- 12 September 2025 · 09:00 → 21 September 2025 · 21:00
- Saltaire Village & Roberts Park
- Free
Markets
Makers and food markets pop up through the year — the park bandstand area is a favourite spot.
Roberts Park Makers Market
Local makers, food stalls and live acoustic sets by the bandstand. Family-friendly; dogs on leads.
- 24 May 2025 · 09:00–15:00
- Roberts Park bandstand area
- Free
Family-friendly
Easy wins with kids — combine with the step-free river loop and a stop at Half Moon Café.
Family River Safari
Hands-on session exploring insects and river life with guide support. Suits ages 6–12 with adults.
- 19 July 2025 · 10:00–12:00
- Roberts Park riverside
- Booking required; small fee for equipment
Quick answers
Q1.Where should I park for big events?
Use Caroline Street or Exhibition Road and walk in; expect queues on festival weekends. Trains to Saltaire station drop you right in the village and are easiest at peak times.
Q2.Are events free?
Many park and village events are free to watch. Workshops and some evening gigs may charge — follow the “Booking/info” links where shown.
Q3.Is there step-free access?
Main village streets and the park promenades are level; toilets and lifts exist in Salts Mill. Our accessibility and parking guides have maps and tips.
Submit an event
Running something in Saltaire or Roberts Park? Email details (title, date/time, venue, short blurb, booking link and a landscape photo) to hello@saltaireguide.uk.
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