Grassington is famous for regular events during the year which draw visitors from all parts of the British Isles and foreign tourists also. The major events are the Grassington Festival which runs for two weeks at the end of June and the Dickensian Festivities which are held on the first three Saturdays in December.

The Grassington Annual Festival of Arts and Music consists of a programme of classical, modern, jazz, theatre, discussions - a huge variety to suit all tastes with some very prestigious artists performing. For more details visit the web site: www.grassington-festival.org.uk

The Grassington Dickensian Festivities is held throughout the village from 11am to 5pm and is an old fashioned market with entertainment all day, bands, choirs, buskers, and lots more. Late afternoon there is a torchlight nativity procession. A lot of the stalls are to support local charities. Evening Entertainment each Saturday is held in the Town Hall.

In addition throughout the year there are Arts and Craft Fairs, Concerts, Plays and live entertainment in the square.