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What's On Around Harrogate
Harrogate is fantastic all year round with plenty to see and do – but you might want to time your visit to catch one of our very special events when you see what’s on in Harrogate.
The Harrogate Spring Flower Show along with its sister show in autumn attracts some 100,000 green fingered plant enthusiasts each year and is the go-to event for anyone seeking inspiration for their garden.
The out of this world experience of hosting the finish of the first day of the Tour de France Grand Depart in 2014 put Harrogate firmly on the UK cycling map and the legacy endures in the form of a number of events for amateurs and professionals alike.
Harrogate International Festivals now takes its place alongside the leading cultural events in the UK, with a varied program including the Crime Writing Festival, the Children’s festival, and the History Festival.
As well as attracting leading lights in their fields, the Festivals act as a showcase for up and coming talent.
As you’d expect on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales rural life is never far away, but every July it comes to town with the Great Yorkshire Show, the largest agricultural show in Britain.
Around 130,000 visitors flock to Harrogate to see competitive classes of 5000 cattle, sheep and pigs – show jumping and equine competitions – Food Hall – Cookery Theatre - Fashion shows - demonstrations and much much more.
There’s nearly always a show on in Harrogate, with the wealth of music, comedy and drama provided by the Harrogate Theatre, touring companies, the nation’s hottest comics and world renowned orchestras can all be found in the constantly updating line up.
As the new home of the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival you also can count on things going a little topsy turvy in August.
Live music has many homes in Harrogate from cover bands to stars of the underground music scene there’s always a distinctive sound to be found here.
Harrogate enjoys a wealth of world class venues in its Conference Centre, Pavilions, the Great Yorkshire Showground and the grade II Listed Royal Hall which host numerous events and exhibitions including BBC Good Food, Country Living, Cake & Bake and the Knitting Stitching show just to name a few.
Many of our local attractions also stage their own programmes of events appealing to all the family – take a look at National Trust Brimham Rocks, Ripley Castle and RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
You will be amazed by what’s on in Harrogate so don’t forget to check these pages before you visit!
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Celebrate the wonders of Harrogate, Double Exhibition at the Mercer Gallery
Type
Cultural
Harrogate
Come and enjoy our new exhibitions that showcase Harrogate and its residents, this double exhibition celebrates town and country with two displays of local artworks.
A Portrait of Harrogate is a chance to see rarely seen pictures of the area as well as all-time favourites including LNER...
Venue
Dates
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- 16 Feb 2019 To 1 Jun 2019
Views of Harrogate
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
From its most iconic Harrogate landscapes and scenes, such as Anna Zinkeisen's contemporary society portrait of the Valley Gardens in its early twentieth century heyday, to rare collectibles like The Beatles at the Royal Hall poster and the Eurovision Song Contest programme – Views of Harrogate...
Dates
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- 16 Feb 2019 To 1 Jun 2019
Linescapes by Ian Mitchell
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
'Linescapes' is an exhibition of the work of contemporary printmaker Ian Mitchell, whose digitally created, limited edition prints not only capture the beauty and diversity of the Yorkshire landscape, but pare it back to its minimalist lines and shapes. From the huge stretching panoramas of the...
Dates
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- 16 Feb 2019 To 1 Jun 2019
Hoppy Easter Adventure Trail
Type
Family Event
Knaresborough
Hop along to Mother Shipton's during the Easter Holidays for a hoppingly fun time. Follow the trail and on your way, help Little Bo Peep find her sheep! You can also meet bunnies Betty and Clover and solve puzzles and clues for a chocolatey treat.
The park will be transformed creating an engaging...Dates
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- 1 Apr 2019 To 28 Apr 2019
Wedding Dresses at the Royal Pump Room
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
Over 30 antique and vintage wedding dresses have been selected from the archives for this stunning costume exhibition which also lays bare some of the real life stories behind the dresses. Were these gorgeous dresses the foundation of a wonderful wedding and marriage? Accompanied by two dresses...
Dates
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- 13 Apr 2019 To 15 Sep 2019
Harrogate Flower Shows
Type
Show / Display
Harrogate
Harrogate Spring Flower Show is the first big event in the gardening calendar, welcoming the new growing season with a spectacular celebration of the very best in horticulture.
Rated Britain’s top gardening event by Which?, this prestigious event will run from 25 – 28 April 2019, featuring...
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- 25 Apr 2019 To 28 Apr 2019
Whitney: Queen Of The Night
Type
Music
Harrogate
Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I'm Every Woman, Saving All My Love and so much more.
This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together...
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- 26 Apr 2019 To 26 Apr 2019
Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!
Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn't always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn't have wings and he doesn't do magic, but...
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- 26 Apr 2019 To 26 Apr 2019
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
The Northern Magic Circle Proudly Presents "The Childrens Showtime"
Type
Family Event
Harrogate
Magical fun for all the family! A great family day out.
10:30am Saturday 27th April at the Crown Hotel Harrogate.
Tickets just £1 available on the door.
Free balloon animal for every child!Dates
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
How to Write + publish a Book in 30 Days - CANCELLED
Type
Workshop
Harrogate
Learn insider tricks and tips on how to write and publish a book. Whether you are a novelist, reporter, screenwriter, blogger or poet - or perhaps aspiring to be any of these - this comprehensive and insightful workshop hosted by local author Francesca Hepton and successful blogger Susanna Lewis,...
Dates
- From:
- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
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an evening of classical music
Type
Music
Harrogate
an evening of classical music performed by our professional string quartet with musicians trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire of music.
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
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An afternoon at the Opera
Type
Music
Harrogate
A professional concert with opera singers direct from the Scottish Conservatoire of music. All your favourite arias
Dates
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
That'll Be The Day
Type
Music
Harrogate
Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That'll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock n roll variety show, makes its debut appearance at the Royal Hall!
This hugely entertaining rock n roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of gold hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus loads...
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- 27 Apr 2019 To 27 Apr 2019
Women On Tap Beer Festival
Type
Food & Drink
Harrogate
Women On Tap is a UK celebration of women & beer returning for its third year and building on the success of past events to bring an even broader program of events to 2019.
Founded in Harrogate in 2017, Women On Tap presents unique events fusing beer, women & the arts in order to raise the...
Dates
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- 1 May 2019 To 5 May 2019
Francis Rossi - I Talk Too Much
Type
Music
Harrogate
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rocknroll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening.
In Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishaps and...
Dates
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- 2 May 2019 To 2 May 2019
Frazer Theatre Comedy Club, May 19
Type
Comedy
Knaresborough
On Friday 3rd The Frazer Theatre Comedy Club continues our year-long "Five Years of Funny" event with an evening of top-level comedy. It's our final show before our Summer break and the Knaresborough Comedy Festival 2019, so we're ending our Spring season with a bang!
As always, tickets remain at...
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- 3 May 2019 To 3 May 2019
Tour de Yorkshire 2019 - Harrogate
Type
Tour de Yorkshire
Harrogate
Stage 2 of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire will get a special sneak peak of the punishing road circuit that will be at the centre of the UCI Road World Championships in September.
With both the women’s and men’s races taking a lap of the circuit and racing for sprint points on what will be the...
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- 3 May 2019 To 3 May 2019
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Friday Night Dance Club
Type
Music
Harrogate
Social dance every Friday during school terms. If you can get round the floor please join us to do ballroom and latin american dancing with your partner. 7.30-10pm. £10 per couple which includes tea/coffee/herbal tea and cakes at about 8.30pm.
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- 3 May 2019 To 24 May 2019
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- 7 Jun 2019 To 19 Jul 2019
Tony De Wolf - Master of Still Life
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
Walker Galleries are delighted to welcome Belgium painter Tony De Wolf for his first solo exhibition
Born in Antwerp in 1961, Tony studied painting for seven years at Antwerp's Academy of Fine Art. Further studies followed under the tutelage of internationally renowned still life painter Willem...
Dates
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- 4 May 2019 To 11 May 2019
Justin Moorhouse: Northern Joker
Type
Comedy
Harrogate
These days Justin's not certain about anything apart from his uncertainty - Brexit looms, it appears the Cold War is being rebooted and that's before we begin to worry about what's happening in America... closer to home he's starting to feel redundant as a parent. One kid is leaving home, the dog...
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- 4 May 2019 To 4 May 2019
Make Money From Your Blog
Type
Workshop
Harrogate
How to turn your blog into a source of income
Learn how to turn your "hobby" blog or "side-hustle" blog into a source of income.
So now you have your blog and you're busy churning out articles every week or maybe every day but not getting any money in return for all your hard work. I will show...
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- 5 May 2019 To 5 May 2019
Same Same Different
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Written by Naomi Sumner Chan
An original and affecting new verbatim play about adoption, identity and belonging that gives adoptees from all over the world the chance to share their adoption story in their own words.
Inspired by Naomi's own experiences as a Trans- racial adoptee, adopted from...
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- 8 May 2019 To 8 May 2019
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Iolanthe
Type
Theatre
Knaresborough
A spellbinding musical fantasy, Iolanthe is Gilbert & Sullivan at their sublime and satirical best. Surprisingly topical, the world of politics and the world of fairy-tales collide in this irreverent send-up of the Parliament, set to some of the most beautiful music ever written by Sir Arthur...
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- 9 May 2019 To 9 May 2019
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- 10 May 2019 To 10 May 2019
Badapple Theatre Company present 'The Frozen Roman'
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
THE FROZEN ROMAN
A new comedy by Kate Bramley with songs and music by Jez Lowe.
Based on an original idea by Jez Lowe. Design by Catherine Dawn.They came, they saw, they built a wall.....they went away again. Or did they?
A clandestine meeting at the Phoenix pub gets heated as the villagers rack...Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2019 To 9 May 2019
Rob Auton: The Talk Show
Type
Comedy
Harrogate
A comedy/theatre/spoken word show about talking by award-winning writer and performer Rob Auton.
Following on from his shows about hair, sleep, water, faces, the sky and the colour yellow, Rob now turns his attention to talking because he is ready to talk about talking. Since 2012 Rob has chosen a...
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- 9 May 2019 To 9 May 2019
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Our Kind of Music
Type
Charity
Harrogate
Join us for an evening of music & song from All Together Now Community Choir & Knaresborough Silver Band.
Award-winning Knaresborough Silver Band will perform some of its most popular tunes both traditional and modern, whilst All Together Now community choir will entertain with songs from the 60s...Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2019 To 10 May 2019
Glitter Ball
Type
Charity
Harrogate
The most glamorous night in the Martin House Hospice fundraising calendar. Join us for a champagne reception, dinner, dancing, raffle, auctions and live entertainment in the beautiful surroundings of Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate.
Prizes on offer include a diamond necklace, as well the chance to...Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2019 To 10 May 2019
Menopause The Musical 2019
Type
Music
Harrogate
Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O'Neil (ITVs Copy Cats). Menopause the Musical is heading out on another UK wide tour. This hysterical show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss is backed...
Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2019 To 10 May 2019
Julian Clary: Born to Mince Tour 2019
Type
Comedy
Harrogate
Are you ready for some filth? I know I am. It's been a while since I sallied forth to pleasure the provinces with my particular brand of saucy innuendo. Let me at them!
In this outrageously camp new show, (that he was going to call Bed Knobs and Knee Pads but was advised might not sell too well in...
Dates
- From:
- 10 May 2019 To 10 May 2019
Henshaws Beer Festival, Knaresborough
Type
Charity
Knaresborough
Local breweries Cold Bath Brewing, Daleside, Harrogate Brewing and Roosters are joining forces with us to create what promises to be a fantastic new event. We offer a unique outdoor setting for the festival in our courtyard which has a large stage area and undercover spaces. Come along and enjoy:...
Dates
- From:
- 11 May 2019 To 11 May 2019
Harrogate Male Voice Choir : Celebrating 50 years of Singing
Type
Music
Harrogate
Harrogate Male Voice Choir was formed in 1969 by a small group of singers dedicated to the development of choral singing in the area and to the raising of funds for charities and local community projects through public performances.
These aims remain unchanged 50 years on and will be celebrated at...Dates
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- 11 May 2019 To 11 May 2019
Create 14 Streams of Income from your Book
Type
Workshop
Harrogate
How to turn your book into 14 streams of income
Learn how to turn your precious work into a money-making suite of products and services.
Ever heard of the concept that your book is more than just a business card? After all you are an expert in your field. You poured your heart and soul out into...
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- 12 May 2019 To 12 May 2019
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Wesley Centre Concerts: Ida Pelliccioli
Type
Concert
Harrogate
Lunchtime Piano Recital by Ida Pelliccioli (Italy) who plays music bt Rameau, Debussy and Albeniz
Dates
- From:
- 13 May 2019 To 13 May 2019
Badapple Theatre Company present 'The Frozen Roman'
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
THE FROZEN ROMAN
A new comedy by Kate Bramley with songs and music by Jez Lowe.
Based on an original idea by Jez Lowe. Design by Catherine Dawn.They came, they saw, they built a wall.....they went away again. Or did they?
A clandestine meeting at the Phoenix pub gets heated as the villagers rack...Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2019 To 17 May 2019
Lee Kyle and Cal Halbert
Type
Comedy
Knaresborough
On Friday 17th May, Frazer Theatre Comedy Club welcomes back Lee Kyle and Cal Halbert with a double bill of their full tour shows.
Tickets are £10 and are available from our online box office at www.frazertheatre.co.uk or calling 07835 927965
Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm.
Lee Kyle:...
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2019 To 17 May 2019
The Vamps
Type
Music
Harrogate
Formed in 2011, the band first gained fame in late 2012 with cover songs on YouTube. They've been topping the charts ever since with songs like Last Night, Wake Up and All Night.
Age recommendation: Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult
Dates
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- 17 May 2019 To 17 May 2019
A Machine They're Secretly Building
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
A Machine they're Secretly Building is about how we got to the point where our governments are spying on us and how that is changing who we are.
The show takes in the 1972 chess world championships between Bobby Fischer of the United States and defending champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet...
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2019 To 23 May 2019
Harrogate and Nidderdale art club SpringArt Ex
Type
Exhibition
Ripley
Harrogate and Nidderdale Art Club are holding their spring art exhibition and sale of works at Ripley Town Hall, Ripley, Nr Harrogate, HG3 3AX from 25 May to 27 May 2019. The exhibition is open each day from 10.30am to 5.30pm and admission is free. Club details www.handnart.co.uk
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- 25 May 2019 To 27 May 2019
Casino Royale in Concert with The Hallé Orchestra
Type
Cultural
Harrogate
Harrogate International Festivals and Film Concerts Live! proudly presents Casino Royale in Concert, produced in association with EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM). Audiences will be able to experience Bond on the big screen accompanied by the full force of The Hallé symphony...
Dates
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- 30 May 2019 To 30 May 2019
Puss In Boots
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. The only thing is, he always seems to bring his master, Jack, bad luck.
Join Puss and Jack on their adventure as they meet a flurry of lovable characters, and even come face to face...
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- 30 May 2019 To 30 May 2019
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- 30 May 2019 To 30 May 2019
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- 31 May 2019 To 31 May 2019
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- 31 May 2019 To 31 May 2019
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- 31 May 2019 To 31 May 2019
The Listening Room
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
"There is a bit that's gonna blow your mind. I'll let you sit down and tell ya"
A stirring exploration of life, death and justice, The Listening Room features the true stories of five people whose lives were transformed by three moments of violence.
Years after trial and punishment, each one of...
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2019 To 31 May 2019
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Wesley Centre Concerts: Nick Pritchard and Ian Tindale
Type
Concert
Harrogate
Lunchtime song reital by Nick Pritchard (tenor) and Ian Tindale (piano). Their programme includes the second performance of the song-cycle Songs of Illumination by Daniel Kidane, commissioned by Leeds Lieder in 2018
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- 3 Jun 2019 To 3 Jun 2019
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Henshaws Bed Fest Music Festival
Type
Music
Knaresborough
Now in its seventh year, Bed Fest is a twelve hour feast of live music that accompanies the Bed Race in Knaresborough.
Founded in 2013, the festival has grown in to a huge celebration of grass roots music and been embraced as the biggest Bed Race after party in Knaresborough.
Henshaws Arts &...
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- From:
- 8 Jun 2019 To 8 Jun 2019
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Great Knaresborough Bed Race
Type
Carnival
Knaresborough
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is one of the most spectacular community events held in the UK.
It was first staged in 1966 and have been never cancelled. 90 teams of six runners and a passenger take part in the glorious fancy dress pageant that comprises the first half of the event, before...
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- From:
- 9 Jun 2019 To 9 Jun 2019
The Homes & Garden Fair at Ripley Castle
Type
Exhibition
Ripley
150 top quality homes, garden, food and gift companies selling original and stylish products you won't find on the high street from decorative accessories, soft furnishings, outdoor furniture and plants to vintage homewares, gifts, ceramics, unusual food and drink, fashion, jewellery, health and...
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- From:
- 13 Jun 2019 To 14 Jun 2019
Harrogate International Festivals - Long Table Dinner
Type
Cultural
Harrogate
Our Long Table Dinner Returns for 2019
A unique experience of exquisite cuisine enjoyed under the stars on one long table, created by local celebrity chef, Stephanie Moon.
Stephanie is born and bred in Yorkshire, as well as being chef consultant for Rudding Park, she runs her own...
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- 13 Jun 2019 To 13 Jun 2019
Woman to Woman - Judie Tzuke, Beverly Craven and Julia Fordham
Type
Music
Harrogate
Due to phenomenal demand extra dates have been added to the Woman To Woman tour for 2019.
The Woman to Woman tour brings together three of the UK's best loved and most celebrated female singer-songwriters, Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven and Julia Fordham. This unique collaboration is a rare chance...
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- 14 Jun 2019 To 14 Jun 2019
William Powell Frith – The People's Painter – Bicentenary Exhibition
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
Marking the bicentenary of his birth at Aldfield near Harrogate, this major exhibition of the work of William Powell Frith – whose great panoramas of Victorian life made him the most popular painter of his time – draws together over 70 paintings and prints from major national collections, including...
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- From:
- 15 Jun 2019 To 28 Sep 2019
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Past Presidents Summer Ball
Type
Charity
Harrogate
We welcome members, non-members and their guests to the Past
President's Ball to celebrate supporting the forensic science sector for 60 years.The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 5.45pm, followed by
dinner and dancing until the twilight hours.Guest speakers on the evening...
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- 15 Jun 2019 To 16 Jun 2019
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Wesley Centre Concerts: Fitwilliam String Quartet
Type
Concert
Harrogate
Evening Concert with the Fitwilliam String Quartet,Lucy Russell (violin), Marcus Barcham Stevens (violin), Alan George (viola) and Sally Pendlebury (cello).
They will be playing: Bach:Contrapunctus 1 from the Art of Fugue; Beethoven Op 95: Shostakovich No 14 and Haydn Op 76/2.
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- 19 Jun 2019 To 19 Jun 2019
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