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...

Dear Zoo
Harrogate
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street,...
27th Mar 2024

Dear Zoo

Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! See our characters write to the Zoo. Who...

J S Bach Mass in B minor
Harrogate
St Peter's church, Cambridge Road,...
27th Mar 2024

J S Bach Mass in B minor

J. S. Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor will be performed on Wednesday 27 March at 7.15pm in St...

Dom Joly – Conspiracy Tourist Tour
Harrogate
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street,...
27th Mar 2024

Dom Joly – Conspiracy Tourist Tour

“Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean you’re not being followed!” Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again...

Really Funny Comedy
28th Mar 2024

Really Funny Comedy

The Sooty Show - 75th...
30th Mar 2024

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Easter Weekend
30th Mar 2024

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Dancing around the Dales –...
30th Mar 2024

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Allerton Castle Ghost Hunt
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Allerton Castle Ghost Hunt

Canoeing Adventure along the...
31st Mar 2024

Canoeing Adventure along the...

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

Real Markets at Ripley Castle...

Canoeing Experience along the...
31st Mar 2024

Canoeing Experience along the...

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31st Mar 2024

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