Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend brings steampunk markets and street performers to the Calder Valley town on the same weekend as its vintage vehicle show. Steampunk Explorer reports the next edition as 31 July–1 August 2027.
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Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend at a glance
| Where | Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Venue | Hebden Bridge Town Hall (Bridge Gate) and Calder Holmes Park |
| Next dates | 31 July–1 August 2027, as reported by Steampunk Explorer (not yet confirmed on the organiser's own site) |
| Usual month | Late July or early August, on the same weekend as the Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend |
| Tickets | Not published for the steampunk market. The Vintage Weekend offered discounted admission to people in costume in 2026; amounts were not published. |
| Official site | whiteroseyorkshiresteampunks.org (White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks, the organiser) |
This is a third-party event: we don't sell tickets. Dates and prices can change, so always confirm with the organiser before you travel.
About the 2027 date: the 31 July–1 August 2027 date comes from Steampunk Explorer, not from the organiser's own site. Check White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks' site or Facebook before you travel.
What happens at Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend
- Run by White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks (also behind Haworth) alongside the Rotary Club's Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend.
- Steampunk artisan markets at Hebden Bridge Town Hall and Calder Holmes Park.
- Hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles on display at the Vintage Weekend.
- 2026 street performances by dance troupes North Wind Tribal and Dancers Bizarre.
What to wear to Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend
Summer in the Calder Valley is usually mild, but this is Pennine country and a shower is never far away, so pair a summer outfit with a layer you can carry. Since the steampunks share the town with a vintage vehicle show, our vintage steampunk clothing fits right in. Try a waistcoat and shirt with trousers, or a steampunk dress or skirt with a light women's jacket. Between the Town Hall and Calder Holmes Park you will cover some ground, much of it on grass, so wear comfortable boots or men's boots.
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Tips for attending
- Wear costume: the Vintage Weekend has offered discounted admission to people in costume.
- Expect big crowds, because the vintage vehicle show (with hundreds of vehicles in past years) runs the same weekend.
- Check the organiser's site or Facebook for market times, since listings have varied (9am–4pm vs 10am–5pm).
More festivals: see every event, month by month, in our steampunk festivals in the UK calendar.
FAQ
When is Hebden Bridge Steampunk Weekend 2027?
Steampunk Explorer reports 31 July–1 August 2027, alongside the Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend. Confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Who organises it?
White Rose Yorkshire Steampunks. The Vintage Weekend is run by the local Rotary Club.
Where are the steampunk stalls?
At Hebden Bridge Town Hall and in Calder Holmes Park.
