Harrogate - A World of Events

No matter what time of year you visit there will always be a long and varied answer to the question, “What’s on around Harrogate?”

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Long established or newly founded

Some of the events that take place through the year have a long history dating back hundreds of years, while other newly created events celebrate hobbies or passion with a likeminded audience.

Harrogate International Festivals recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary and organise an eclectic calendar of events throughout the year including the Harrogate Music Festival, and the now famous Crime Writers Festival.

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Heart of local tradition

Local events that are part of the local heritage can give the best window into what makes a community tick, from local agricultural shows to whacky events that bring the whole town out like the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.

Your passions and interests

The events that take place across Harrogate and the surrounding area cater to every interest imaginable, whether your passion is gardening, food and drink, comedy, culture, live music or history – you can be sure there will be something for you taking place around Harrogate that will be right up your street.

Are you organising an event that is of interest to visitors?  Tell us about it here.

Harrogate  Events

Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
Harrogate
Old Swan Hotel Swan Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 2SR
18th Jul 2024

Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is back this July! Featuring the announcement of the most coveted Award in Crime Fiction with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, the programme is crammed full of Special Guests, panels and entertainment celebrating fantastic crime fiction right at the crime writing industry’s unofficial AGM. Weekend Break Packages to Harrogate are available now, so call the Festival Office on 01423 562303. We cannot wait to...

The Sooty Show - 75th Birthday Spectacular!
Harrogate
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street,...
30th Mar 2024

The Sooty Show - 75th Birthday Spectacular!

Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and...

Easter Weekend
Knaresborough
Church Street, Goldsborough,...
30th Mar 2024

Easter Weekend

As we are now heading into spring, this is the time to think about a family Lunch or Royal...

Dancing around the Dales – Traditional Yorkshire Dales Village Dance for all ages
Harrogate
Ripley Town Hall, Ripley, Harrogate,...
30th Mar 2024

Dancing around the Dales – Traditional Yorkshire Dales Village Dance for all ages

Children FREE entry. Ripley Town Hall, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AX, March 30th 2024. Come and join us in keeping...

Allerton Castle Ghost Hunt
30th Mar 2024

Allerton Castle Ghost Hunt

Real Markets at Ripley Castle...
31st Mar 2024

Real Markets at Ripley Castle...

Canoeing Experience along the...
31st Mar 2024

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Canoeing Adventure along the...
31st Mar 2024

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WOODLAND OLYMPICS EASTER...
31st Mar 2024

WOODLAND OLYMPICS EASTER...

SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding...
6th Apr 2024

SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding...

SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding...
6th Apr 2024

SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding...

The Tortoise and the Hare
6th Apr 2024

The Tortoise and the Hare

National Garden Scheme -...
7th Apr 2024

National Garden Scheme -...

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