What's On in Harrogate
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?”
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 organise an eclectic calendar of music, literary and visual events throughout the year.
Heart of local tradition
Events that are part of the local heritage can give the best window into what makes a community tick, from agricultural shows to whacky events that bring the whole town out.
Your passions and interests
The events that take place across the 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 taking place that will be right up your street.
Explore what's on in Harrogate...
Marth Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band -…
Closing Date
14 Aug 25
Come join us for a toe-tappin', boot-stompin' good time with Martha… Come join us for a toe-tappin', boot-stompin' good time with Martha Spencer and The Wonderland Country Band! Get ready for an unforgettable evening…
The Big Den Build - RHS Garden, Harlow Carr
Closing Date
15 Aug 25
Unleash your imagination with an epic building challenge! Join Woodland… Unleash your imagination with an epic building challenge! Join Woodland Tribe, the UK experts in constructive play, and together with your fellow…
The Great Woodland Adventure - RHS Garden,…
Closing Date
1 Sept 25
Get ready for a wild woodland adventure this summer! Head to our woodland… Get ready for a wild woodland adventure this summer! Head to our woodland basecamp for six weeks of hands-on fun and outdoor challenges, from epic…
Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal… Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on…
Harrogate Model Railway Group August Bank Holiday…
Closing Date
26 Aug 25
The August 2025 exhibition is the sixth that Harrogate Model Railway Group… The August 2025 exhibition is the sixth that Harrogate Model Railway Group will be holding at the exhibition site. There will be free car parking and…
Carabao Cup First Round: Harrogate Town vs…
Closing Date
13 Aug 25
Harrogate Town take on Lincoln City in this Carabao Cup First Round… Harrogate Town take on Lincoln City in this Carabao Cup First Round fixture.
Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark… Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a…
The Brass Band Summer School Finale Concert. Come and join this year's… The Brass Band Summer School Finale Concert. Come and join this year's delegates as they celebrate the end of the course with a concert featuring…