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Dear Steampunk Adventurers,

Welcome to Haworth Steampunk Weekend May 2026.

Steampunk is a style that mixes Victorian-era fashion with imaginary steam-powered technology.

It’s inspired by writers like Jules Verne and H. G. Wells, and features things like goggles, gears, airships, and old-fashioned clothing.

In short: it’s what people in the 1800s imagined the future might look like.

Haworth Steampunk Weekend is…

🎭 More than just a festival

While the costumes and atmosphere are a huge draw, what makes Haworth Steampunk Weekend special is how it blends fun with purpose—turning a niche cultural event into real-world support for people in need. Explore the traders at Haworth Old School Room, watch the street entertainment, sample yourself a good pint of Yorkshire hospitality.

❤️ Supporting a vital cause

A key purpose of the weekend is to raise funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, a local hospice that provides palliative care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, as well as care for their families. Haworth Steampunk Weekend has raised over £36000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands since 2012.

Funds are raised through:

Donations during the event
Stallholder contributions
Charity collections and themed activities

Sue Ryder Manorlands relies heavily on community fundraising to continue its services. Events like this:

Help cover essential care costs
Increase awareness of hospice services
Bring the community together in a positive, creative way

Below is all the information you need about this years event. We hope you enjoy the weekend!

Entertainment

Friday 1st May 2026

	Time	Location
Karaoke	8.30pm – Late	The Black Bull
Karaoke	9.00pm – Late	The Kings Arms

Saturday 2nd May 2026

	Time	Location
Rock Choir	11:30am – 12.15pm	The Black Bull Car Park
Banda Na Rua	12.30pm – 1.10pm	Bottom of Main Street
All Together Now	1.30pm – 2.15pm	The Black Bull Car Park
Banda Na Rua	2.30pm – 3.10pm	Infront of Church Steps
Photoshoot	3.30pm – 4.00pm	Infront of Church Steps
Flat Cap Frisbee	4.00pm -4.30pm	Old School Room
Live Band – Frank Farkas	8.30pm – Late	The Black Bull
Live Band – Into the Mystic	9.00pm – Late	The Kings Arms

Steampunk and Local Traders

Traders will be trading from 10am – 5pm
in the Old School Room, Church Street BD22 8DR

Sunday 3rd May 2026

Entertainment

	Time	Location
North Wind Tribal	11:30am – 12.00pm	Infront of Church Steps
City of Bradford Pipe Band	12.15pm – 12.35pm	The Black Bull Car Park
North Wind Tribal	1.00pm – 1.30pm	The Black Bull Car Park
City of Bradford Pipe Band	1.30pm – 1.50pm	Infront of Church Steps
Calverley Community Choir	2.00pm – 2.45pm	Old School Room
North Wind Tribal	3.00pm – 3.30pm	Bottom of Main Street
Photoshoot	3.30pm – 4.00pm	Band Stand in Central Park
Karaoke	8.30pm – Late	The Black Bull
Open Mic	7.00pm til Late	The Kings Arms

Steampunk and Local Traders

All Weekend

Fun and Games

Steampunk fun and games across the weekend at the top of the high street…

About this years entertainment

Bradford and Huddersfield Rock Choir

Haworth Steampunk Weekend welcomes to Bradford and Huddersfield Rock Choir!

The Rock Choir in Bradford and Huddersfield offers weekly rehearsals where members sing together in a fun and friendly environment, culminating in local performances and even national tours. If you’re looking to join, you’d typically find opportunities for a trial session, and the choir welcomes everyone, whether you’re an experienced singer or a beginner.

Rock Choir is a UK-based non-audition choir that focuses on contemporary pop, rock, and chart hits, making it accessible to singers of all abilities.

Banda Na Rua

Haworth Steampunk Weekend welcomes Banda Na Rua for their first performance at Haworth Steampunk Weekend.

Banda Na Rua is a mass of percussion energy from West Yorkshire, directed by percussionist Katie Mallard. Inspired by the grooves of funk and the energy of drum and bass, their original Brazilian-infused tunes transcend genres. Through collaborative songwriting their music reflects the shared experiences and creativity of their band members. Infectious rhythms and engaging performances that get audiences jumping, smiling and full of energy. Hear them for yourself on Spotify.

All Together Now

Haworth Steampunk Weekend welcomes All Together Now community choir.

All Together Now, a community choir based in Baildon, Bingley, Harrogate and Skipton that brings people together through music. They focus on creating a fun, inclusive environment for all, regardless of musical ability or experience. The choir’s main goal is to help people connect, express themselves, and enjoy singing together, creating a sense of community.

They often perform in local events and provide a welcoming space for anyone who wants to join in the fun of group singing. It’s also great for building confidence and forming friendships!

North Wind Tribal

Haworth Steampunk Weekend welcomes back our fabulous Tribal Dancers!

Tribal Bellydance is a modern fusion drawing on elements of dance styles from around the world. It originated in the USA now a world-wide movement. NorthWind was founded in Keighley in 2001 and is very active locally with classes and events. Chris Ogden has been teaching this dance for 20 years in Yorkshire and Lancashire.

City of Bradford Pipe Band

Haworth Steampunk Weekend welcomes the City of Bradford Pipe Band for their first Steampunk performance!

City of Bradford Pipe Band is a long-running group of enthusiastic volunteers with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Historically the band is comprised of three sections; Bagpipes, Drums and Highland Dancers

The City of Bradford Pipe Band was originally formed in 1914 as a drum and bugle band by the Bradford Volunteer Force and called the Sports Battalion Band.

In 1917 bagpipes were introduced into the band by Major Hazley from the Royal Scots. On his death the band paraded in the Hunting Stewart tartan and was renamed the ‘Hazley Memorial Band’. By 1923 full highland uniform had been adopted and in 1946 female dancers were introduced. In 1947 another benefactor of the band retired, a local influential business man, Mr R Mansfield, and the band was again renamed the Hazley Mansfield Pipe Band.

In 1962 after the death of Mr Mansfield, the band’s name was changed to the present City of Bradford Pipe Band. Bugles had been replaced by bagpipes, and the band became a fully equipped highland pipe band.

In 1966 at a national competition organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, the band became the All England Champions grade IV. since then they have competed in competitions all over the country and have been successful in winning the All England Championship three times, the European Championship, the World Drumming and the All England Drumming, besides other numerous minor competitions, grade III and IV.
Over the years, the band’s teams of highland dancers also achieved a long record of medals and trophies won at competitions throughout the north organised by the Scottish Board of Highland Dancing.

2014 saw the centenary of the band’s formation, this obviously warranted some recognition so a celebration event was held for current and former members, friends and families. The High Sheriff of West Yorkshire and Lord Mayor of Braford were also in attendance. This was a great honour for the band to have local dignitaries acknowledge the importance of marking such a milestone.
A new logo was also designed to mark the occasion and used to make new cap badges for our glengarry and feather bonnets

Calverley Community Choir

Haworth Steampunk Weekend welcomes back Calverley Community Choir!

A non profit community choir based in Leeds. We sing everything from pop to rock, in 3 or 4 part harmony. No experience is required and we take new members all year around!