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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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PQA Harrogate
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
PQA is a weekend performing arts academy providing tuition for children and young people from 3-18 years. Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour-long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. Students are split into groups according to their age and are...
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2017 To 31 Dec 2018
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- 11 Oct 2017 To 31 Dec 2018
Liza Dracup: Landmarks
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
New work by Yorkshire photographer Liza Dracup inspired by the visualisation of the landscape of northern England found in the work of early photographers in the Mercer's photographer collection.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 17 Sep 2018 To 8 Jan 2019
Autumn Show
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
An eclectic show for the coming months featuring talented emerging and established Yorkshire artists based in a welcoming informal environment. Original paintings, prints, ceramics, wood turned sculpture, fine art photography and drawings. Do visit! Open one weekend a month and every Friday or...
Dates
- From:
- 5 Oct 2018 To 18 Jan 2019
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.
Dates
- From:
- 19 Oct 2018 To 26 Oct 2018
- From:
- 9 Nov 2018 To 16 Nov 2018
Stockeld Park Halloween Adventure
Type
Hop tu Naa/Bonfire Night
Wetherby
Stockeld Park - where magic is made & adventures begin....
Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas. We have a real outdoor ice skating rink, an Enchanted Forest filled with interactive sculptures and playgrounds, a huge...
Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2018 To 31 Oct 2018
Let's Twist Again
Type
Music
Harrogate
A full company of critically acclaimed artistes and musicians deliver a show that combines great music, fun and laughter with the greatest hits of ELVIS, DUSTY, LULU, THE BEATLES, SANDIE SHAW, THE DRIFTERS, FRANKIE VALLI, CILLA, GREASE, and much more, to ensure a brilliant night out is had by all!...
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2018 To 25 Oct 2018
Harrogate Indoor Funfair
Type
Family Event
Harrogate
Looking for a family day out this half term? Finding things to do with the kids over half term can be weather dependent. Harrogate's Indoor Fun Fair provides the perfect day out whatever the weather.
Come along and enjoy a range of rides all under one roof – from your classic cup-and-saucer to...
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 4 Nov 2018
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Wonderful World of Wellbeing Indoor Festival
Type
Family Event
Harrogate
The Wonderful World of Wellbeing Indoor Festival is Back in Yorkshire.
Wellbeing is the new Wealth!
Our new venue, set in beautiful landscape 'Pavilions of Harrogate' is host to our sixth WWoW Wellbeing festival having recently hosted in Greater London region too. This, one of a kind event,...
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 28 Oct 2018
Halloween Crafts
Type
Family Event
Harrogate
A chance to drop in to the Museum and enjoy some spooky crafts. There will be the chance to make a pipe cleaner spider, a mask or a glowstick broomstick. All activities will be self-led and included in standard admission charges.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 4 Nov 2018
'Room on the Broom' - October Half Term Fun
Type
Family Event
Harrogate
Whoosh! Come and join us this half term for a witchy adventure with Room on the Broom at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Follow a spooky trail around the garden and take part in creepy crafts and a variety of outdoor workshops, creepy creatures and storytelling with the Garden Detectives.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 4 Nov 2018
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A Victorian Séance
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Join Mystery Entertainer Paul Forster to experience a re-creation of a traditional Victorian Séance at the prestigious Harrogate Club.
Mysterious and darkly entertaining, this heart pounding evening of spirit theatre is nothing short of astonishing.
The Harrogate Club is the perfect setting...
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 27 Oct 2018
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Sea Creatures: Life Beneath the Ocean
Type
Family Event
Harrogate
Once in a generation, a fascinating exhibition comes to the UK which pushes boundaries, inspires, educates and entertains family audiences, like never before!
Sea Creatures: Life Beneath The Ocean, is that exhibition. A unique insight into the science and anatomy of sea creatures. This blockbuster...
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2018 To 27 Oct 2018
Views of the North an exhibition of landscape photography by Paul Howell
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
Views of the North is an exhibition of landscape photography by Nidderdale based photographer Paul Howell.
A selection of evocative and atmospheric works capturing areas less well trodden and a few more recognisable views from around the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and the North of England...
Dates
- From:
- 28 Oct 2018 To 24 Nov 2018
Autumn Apple Display
Type
Gardens
Harrogate
With over a hundred different apples on display, the Northern Fruit Group will be on hand to offer expert advice on fruit growing and identification. Bring your home-grown apples along if you're not sure which variety they are, we will be able to let you know.
Dates
- From:
- 31 Oct 2018 To 4 Nov 2018
Hairspray The Musical
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy's audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for racial equality.
Dates
- From:
- 31 Oct 2018 To 3 Nov 2018
Badapple Theatre Company present 'The Thankful Village'
Type
Theatre
Wetherby
An original comedy-drama by Kate Bramley (ex-Hull Truck Theatre) with music by (SONY Radio Academy Award Winner) Jez Lowe & design by Catherine Dawn.
A poignant play that follows the lives of three women from the same rural household - above & below stairs - through the long years of The Great...Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2018 To 1 Nov 2018
Stockeld Park: Christmas Adventure
Type
Christmas
Wetherby
Stockeld Park - where magic is made & adventures begin.... Nestled within ancient woodland, Stockeld Park hosts its Adventure Seasons from Halloween through to Christmas. We have a real outdoor ice skating rink, an Enchanted Forest filled with interactive sculptures and playgrounds, a huge...
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2018 To 8 Jan 2019
Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
Let Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show help bring your project to life! If you're planning to add a new extension, remodel the internal layout or create a brilliant new kitchen overlooking a landscaped garden, a visit to the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is a must.
Be inspired by...
Dates
- From:
- 2 Nov 2018 To 3 Nov 2018
- From:
- 4 Nov 2018 To 4 Nov 2018
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Lunchtime recital
Type
Music
Harrogate
Miriam Roycroft (cello) is joined by Lance Coburn (piano) to play Beethoven sonata op.69 and Chopin sonata op 65
Dates
- From:
- 5 Nov 2018 To 5 Nov 2018
Photo North Festival
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
Join us at our fantastic 3 day Photo North Festival, where we are hosting an exciting array of exhibitions; workshops; seminars and book signings from some of the world's most inspiring artists including: Anastasia Taylor-Lind; Dean Belcher; Jane Hilton; Jenny Matthews; Peter Dench; Tom Oldham; Tom...
Dates
- From:
- 9 Nov 2018 To 10 Nov 2018
- From:
- 11 Nov 2018 To 11 Nov 2018
Harrogate Christmas Market
Type
Fete / Fair
Harrogate
Harrogate’s popular Christmas Market returns this November to start the festive season in style.
Putting a distinctly Yorkshire stamp on the traditional Christmas market experience the Harrogate Christmas Market has a strong focus on regionally made products, bringing the best of home-made and...
Dates
- From:
- 15 Nov 2018 To 18 Nov 2018
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Evening Concert at the Wesley Chapel - Stephen Hough
Type
Music
Harrogate
Stephen Hough (piano) plays Chopin:Sonata No 2; Stephen Hogh: Piano Sonata IV and works by Bach, Busoni and LIszt
Dates
- From:
- 17 Nov 2018 To 17 Nov 2018
The Big Variety Show
Type
Concert
Harrogate
A full-on family variety Show starring the famous Yorkshire comedian Billy Pearce, with professional artists, top soloists plus an NHS Staff Choir. Sunday November 18th 2.30 & 7.30
Dates
- From:
- 18 Nov 2018 To 18 Nov 2018
- From:
- 18 Nov 2018 To 18 Nov 2018
Stitching and Tea at Betty's
Type
Workshop
Harrogate
Have a fun day stitching at Betty's with an afternoon tea themed project with Royal School f Needlework tutors Angela Bishop and Sarah Homfray. Refreshments, lunch, class materials and one of Betty's delicious cream tea's included.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2018 To 21 Nov 2018
Glow - Winter Illuminations at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Type
Christmas
Harrogate
Enjoy Harlow Carr in a different light this winter as special lighting effects bring a touch of magic to the garden. You'll find an illuminated trail around the magnificent trees and shrubs as dusk falls. See the Queen Mother's Lake, Winter Walk, Streamside, Doric columns and Alpine House as you've...
Dates
- From:
- 22 Nov 2018 To 24 Nov 2018
- From:
- 29 Nov 2018 To 1 Dec 2018
- From:
- 6 Dec 2018 To 8 Dec 2018
- From:
- 13 Dec 2018 To 15 Dec 2018
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- 20 Dec 2018 To 22 Dec 2018
- From:
- 27 Dec 2018 To 29 Dec 2018
The Knitting & Stitching Show Harrogate
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
The Knitting & Stitching Show is the UK's biggest textile art, craft and design event. Highlights include: hundreds of workshops and demonstrations; Dressmaking Studio; galleries by leading textile artists, groups and graduates; drop-in knitting and crochet classes; artists and craftspeople live...Dates
- From:
- 22 Nov 2018 To 25 Nov 2018
Christmas Fair at Ripley Castle
Type
Christmas
Ripley
Indoor festive fair in luxury heated marquee in historic Castle courtyard featuring 150 top companies selling everything you could want to thrill family and friends at Christmas from festive food; sensational decorations; gorgeous gifts and stunning stocking fillers to decorative accessories for...
Dates
- From:
- 22 Nov 2018 To 25 Nov 2018
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Harrogate Vintage Fair
Type
Fete / Fair
Harrogate
On November 24th, the Wesley Centre, Oxford Street HG1 1PP, will transform into a vintage lover's paradise. There will be a live singer, swing dancers, vintage stalls selling genuine vinyl, fashion, furniture and homewares from throughout the last century, a vintage hairstylist and there will be a...
Dates
- From:
- 24 Nov 2018 To 24 Nov 2018
Ripley Antiques & Collectables Fair
Type
Fete / Fair
Ripley
Ripley Town Hall is a lovely village near Harrogate. This is a two day fair held in this quaint location.
A well established Antiques Fair with up to 15 stalls offering a wide range of antiques, vintage and collectables.
On site Cafe providing various refreshments.
£1 Entrance Fee,
Free...Dates
- From:
- 24 Nov 2018 To 25 Nov 2018
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Elvis Tribute Night
Type
Music
Harrogate
If you like tribute nights then you are in for a treat! Here at The Cairn Hotel we have a Elvis tribute night which also includes a 2 course dinner, coffee, tribute act and a disco until midnight.
If you'd like to book or find out more visit our website http://strathmorehotels-thecairn...Dates
- From:
- 24 Nov 2018 To 24 Nov 2018
Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair
Type
Fete / Fair
Harrogate
Christmas is a time for celebration and what better way to start the festive season than with a trip to the Harrogate Country Living Christmas Fair.
Meet hundreds of artisan designers and makers along with regional food producers, all under one roof. A lively programme of talks, demonstrations...
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2018 To 2 Dec 2018
Harrogate and Nidderdale art club Autumn Art Exhibition
Type
Exhibition
Ripley
Exhibition of paintings in a variety of styles by talented local artists. Most works are for sale and there are also cards for sale and a raffle.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2018 To 2 Dec 2018
Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
Type
Music
Harrogate
Direct from London's West End, the UK's finest George Michael tribute show.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove - A tribute to George Michael.
The show is packed with crowd pleasing...
Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2018 To 1 Dec 2018
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Lunchtime Recital
Type
Music
Harrogate
Susan Tomes (piano) returns to the Wesley Centre for a third visit to introduce and play Schubert sonata in A major, D 959
Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2018 To 3 Dec 2018
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Gary Barlow Festive Tribute Night
Type
Christmas
Harrogate
If you like tribute nights then you are in for a treat! Here at The Cairn Hotel we have a Gary Barlow Festive tribute night which also includes a 2 course dinner, coffee, tribute act and a disco until 1am.
If you'd like to book or find out more visit our website http://strathmorehotels-thecairn...Dates
- From:
- 7 Dec 2018 To 8 Dec 2018
The Australian Pink Floyd
Type
Music
Harrogate
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show,...
Dates
- From:
- 13 Dec 2018 To 13 Dec 2018
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Michael Jackson Festive Tribute Night
Type
Christmas
Harrogate
If you like tribute nights then you are in for a treat! Here at The Cairn Hotel we have a Michael Jackson Festive tribute night which also includes a 2 course dinner, coffee, tribute act and a disco until 1am.
If you'd like to book or find out more visit our website http://strathmorehotels-thecairn...Dates
- From:
- 14 Dec 2018 To 15 Dec 2018
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The Harrogate Christmas Concert
Type
Music
Harrogate
Every year Harrogate Convention Centre fills with musicians young and old for The Christmas Event in Harrogate. Approximately 300 primary school children join forces with Harrogate Choral Society and Harrogate Symphony Orchestra in this family friendly concert.
Every year there are three teams of...
Dates
- From:
- 15 Dec 2018 To 15 Dec 2018
Winter Ghost Stories: Oh Whistle
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Written and performed by R M Lloyd Parry
'A sad tale's best for winter: I have one
Of sprites and goblins '
Shakespeare, The Winters TaleThe tradition of the yuletide ghost story probably goes back centuries. But it arguably reached its highpoint in Cambridge, around 1900, when Montague Rhodes...
Dates
- From:
- 15 Dec 2018 To 15 Dec 2018
Winter Ghost Stories: A Warning to The Curious
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Written and performed by R M Lloyd Parry
'A sad tale's best for winter: I have one
Of sprites and goblins '
Shakesepare, The Winters TaleThe tradition of the yuletide ghost story probably goes back centuries. But it arguably reached its highpoint in Cambridge, around 1900, when Montague Rhodes...
Dates
- From:
- 16 Dec 2018 To 16 Dec 2018
The Bon Jovi Experience
Type
Music
Harrogate
Some say we're the best Bon Jovi tribute band they've ever watched.
By some, we mean Jon Bon Jovi..
One of the most iconic bands of the 80s, Bon Jovi had platinum selling albums and a plethora of anthemic singles around the world. The Bon Jovi Experience are the worlds first and finest tribute...
Dates
- From:
- 19 Dec 2018 To 19 Dec 2018
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Freddie Mercury Festive Tribute Night
Type
Christmas
Harrogate
If you like tribute nights then you are in for a treat! Here at The Cairn Hotel we have a Freddie Mercury Festive tribute night which also includes a 2 course dinner, coffee, tribute act and a disco until 1am.
If you'd like to book or find out more visit our website http://strathmorehotels-thecairn...Dates
- From:
- 21 Dec 2018 To 22 Dec 2018
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Tom Jones Festive Tribute Night
Type
Christmas
Harrogate
If you like tribute nights then you are in for a treat! Here at The Cairn Hotel we have a Tom Jones Festive tribute night which also includes a 2 course dinner, coffee, tribute act and a disco until 1am.
If you'd like to book or find out more visit our website http://strathmorehotels-thecairn...Dates
- From:
- 22 Dec 2018 To 23 Dec 2018
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Wesley Centre Concerts: Kitty Whately
Type
Concert
Harrogate
Lunchtime song recital by Kitty Whately (mezzo-soprano) and Simon Lepper (piano)
Dates
- From:
- 7 Jan 2019 To 7 Jan 2019
Winter Ghost Stories: Shivers
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
By Adam Z Robinson
A trio of delightfully thrilling new ghost stories, set to the haunting sounds of the violin.
The Book of Darkness & Light contains within it some of the most chilling tales ever told. Supernatural mysteries stir from its pages.
You feel a prick on your neck. Your blood stills...
Dates
- From:
- 18 Jan 2019 To 18 Jan 2019
Between Us
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Written and conceived by Elizabeth Carter
With music and lyrics by Josef Pitura-Riley
Directed by Rhonda Carlson and Kevan Patriquin 'A heart-warming and thought-provoking production... it holds a lot of resonance and appeal for those looking for a deeper understanding of what it might mean to...
Dates
- From:
- 24 Jan 2019 To 24 Jan 2019
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Fun Burns Night Supper
Type
Music
Harrogate
Warm up in January with our Fun Burns Night. Join us on Saturday 29th January 2019 for only £27.00 per person, including bubbly drinks reception, 2 course 'Burns themed' dinner with tea or coffee & ceilidh band.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Jan 2019 To 30 Jan 2019
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Wesley Centre Concerts: Julien Broca
Type
Concert
Harrogate
Lunchtime recital by the French pianist Julien Brocal, winner of the BBC Music Magazine Newcomer Award 2018
Dates
- From:
- 4 Feb 2019 To 4 Feb 2019
Rouse, Ye Women
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Mary Macarthur and the Women Chainmakers - a folk opera by Neil Gore and John Kirkpatrick
In 1910 the women chainmakers of Cradley Heath focussed the world's attention on the plight of Britain's low-paid women workers involved in the 'home-working sweated industries', hammering out chain-links in...
Dates
- From:
- 4 Feb 2019 To 9 Feb 2019
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- 9 Feb 2019 To 9 Feb 2019
Rouse, Ye Women
Type
Theatre
Harrogate
Mary Macarthur and the Women Chainmakers - a folk opera by Neil Gore and John Kirkpatrick
In 1910 the women chainmakers of Cradley Heath focussed the world's attention on the plight of Britain's low-paid women workers involved in the 'home-working sweated industries', hammering out chain-links in...
Dates
- From:
- 4 Feb 2019 To 9 Feb 2019
- From:
- 9 Feb 2019 To 9 Feb 2019
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