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...
Creedence Clearwater Review - Harrogate Theatre
Closing Date
1 Mar 26
Step back in time and relive the magic of one of America’s most iconic… Step back in time and relive the magic of one of America’s most iconic rock bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival!Creedence Clearwater Review proudly…
Sixth Form Open Evening - Harrogate Grammar School
Closing Date
23 Oct 25
An opportunity to explore our Sixth Form and attend specific subject talks… An opportunity to explore our Sixth Form and attend specific subject talks to find out more about our courses, facilities and culture. There are two…
Handel - Messiah - By Candlelight - St Wilfrid's…
Closing Date
14 Dec 25
There are many works of classical music that are known to the general… There are many works of classical music that are known to the general public. The Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah is possibly one of the most…
Harrogate Music Weekender - Singo Bingo - The…
Closing Date
11 Oct 25
Join us for the return of Singo Bingo, hosted by Your Harrogate's Nick… Join us for the return of Singo Bingo, hosted by Your Harrogate's Nick Hancock!Based on traditional bingo but think music instead of numbers, the…
Northern Soul Live - Do I Love You - The Royal…
Closing Date
25 Jan 26
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that… Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation,…
Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in…
Closing Date
10 Oct 25
Grab your broom sticks and join Edy Hurst on a wyrd and wonderfull journey… Grab your broom sticks and join Edy Hurst on a wyrd and wonderfull journey of self-discoverie through the realms of the Lancashire Witch Trials,…
An Evening with Michael Portillo - The Royal Hall
Closing Date
5 Nov 26
Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael… Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful and poignant stories…
Big Read 2025: Harrogate Library - Harrogate…
Closing Date
24 Sept 25
The North’s biggest book club returns as the Theakston Old Peculier Crime… The North’s biggest book club returns as the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival hits the road with the Big Read 2025. These free reading…