Culture & Entertainment

Food for the soul across North Yorkshire

With a host of private galleries, fantastic theatres and a rich and varied festival scene that packs events in for every passion and interest, North Yorkshire’s arts and culture scene stretches from traditional paintings and musical events to an eclectic contemporary selection of performing arts and literary discussion, and absolutely everything in between.

North Yorkshire is an artistic and cultural hotbed and the birthplace of so many great artists over the years. Visit the county to learn about them and be inspired in your own artistic endeavours.

The events calendar in North Yorkshire features eclectic festivals, celebrating drama, poetry, photography and more.  With some of the country’s most beautiful theatres and performance spaces the stage is always set when you visit.

The thriving cultural scene means there is something for theatre goers, music lovers and art fans.  The vibrant live performance and music scene, innovative exhibitions and galleries fascinate visitors old and young alike. From films and theatre to music and literature, there is something to satisfy all interests.

There are award-winning arts centres with immersive and engaging performances, including music, comedy and theatrical entertainment. The range of events taking place across our cities, market towns, villages and the entire county means there is always something to discover.

Find art galleries in an array of surprising places from stately homes to quiet villages in the North York Moors, the artistic spirit of North Yorkshire comes bursting out with every opportunity.  For those with a creative leaning, making is at the heart of the arts and cultural offer in North Yorkshire, whether that is creating jewellery, weaving willow, watercolour painting and more.

North Yorkshire’s arts and culture community will not disappoint.

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Harrogate - Heart

Mercer Art Gallery

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Tadcaster - Heart

The Barn, Tadcaster

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Scarborough - Coast

Woodend Gallery and Studios

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Skipton - Dales

Skipton Town Hall

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Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Art Gallery

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Filey - Coast

Filey Evron Centre

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Bridlington - Coast

Bridlington Spa

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Scarborough - Coast

YMCA Theatre

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Coastal Villages - Coast

Staithes Gallery

Staithes Gallery displays an astonishing variety…

Situated in Scarborough’s old town since 2001,…

Scarborough - Coast

YMCA Scarborough

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Bridlington - Coast

Gallery Forty-Nine

Contemporary art gallery occupying two floors of…

Moors Villages - Moors

Esk Valley Theatre

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