Do ghosts exist? Psychologist and paranormal investigator Dr Graham Ramsden will deliver a balanced talk to leave it up to you to decide. Join us for an evening that goes well beyond ghost stories around a campfire. Dr Ramsden will share never-before-seen photographic evidence gathered over years of investigation, play back real voices captured from the grave, and take you deep into the world of the paranormal.

We are very pleased to announce the schedule for our upcoming series of DJ nights here at Otley Common. Across six varied events you can expect a wide range of music, styles, and guest DJs to bring a bit of dance and party vibe to the centre of Otley. Co-hosted in collaboration with Otley Town Mayor Mick Bradley we're also raising funds in support of Otley 2030, and Music & Arts Project Leeds. Tickets are just £10 each, or £6 each for supported tickets (+bf). Pick whichever f

Saturday 18th July 2026 7:00 PM Yes, it’s about time Otley had its own literature festival – which we’re calling the Otley Bookfest – and to celebrate this first festival, which will be held at Otley Common on the weekend of 27–29 November, we’re hosting a launch concert featuring the mighty Commoners Choir and local heroes the Otley Ukulele Orchestra. All proceeds from the launch concert, at our new community-led venue Otley Common, will help to make the

Otley EMOM - Join us this Saturday from 6:30pm - 10:30pm - Entry is FREE. Otley EMOM will be bringing you a fun night of live beats and electronic jams! We are excited to be hosting our first ever Electronic Music Open Mic night in our amazing main hall. The format will be the ‘Classic’ EMOM format – two tables, a stereo line input and a microphone. One performer sets up whilst the other table is playing, then straight into the next. FREE tickets available through Eventbrite:

THE 35th OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL 18-20 September 2026 We are pleased to announce that this years Otley Folk Festival main venues will be Otley Parish Church and Otley Common. The Otley Folk Festival has used the old Methodist Hall in past years and now, with the refurbishment in full swing we, are confident that our relationship with the folk festival will flourish. There will be shows across both Saturday and Sunday here at Otley Common. This years festival has a line-up of a

Art & Crafts for pre-schoolers this May at Otley Common

We're delighted to announce the launch of Otley Common Varieties — a brand-new fundraising event series right here at Otley Common. Join us for a fabulous evening of comic and musical variety, raising vital funds to support the continued refurbishment of our much-loved building. Otley Common Varieties is brought to you by Steve Huison and his team, the creative force behind the hugely popular Cabaret Saltaire.

In Dangerous Corner by J. B. Priestley, a polite dinner party unravels into a night of shocking confessions