What's on in Knaresborough

Knaresborough is home to great events including perhaps the wackiness, most unusual event in North Yorkshire – The Great Knaresborough Bed Race. Held on the second Saturday in June this annual event combines a gruelling athletic contest with a spectacular fancy dress parade of decorated beds and runners through the town!

August sees FEVA - the Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts at venues around the town including free events in the marketplace. The festival is home to musical acts, art exhibitions and spoken word events with lots of entertainment for all the family.

Christmas is a busy time in the town with lots of events taking place throughout December. Bright Friday heralds the start of the festive season as the town’s lights are switched on. The Christmas Market is a popular weekend bringing lots of people into the town and finishing with a firework display and the Christmas Tree Festival at St John’s Church is a special way to get in the Christmas spirit.

The Frazer Theatre has a calendar of musical performances and plays throughout the year.

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Jane Eyre

16 Aug - 25 Apr 25

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Alice in Wonderland

15 Aug - 25 Apr 25

Get ready for a magical adventure as Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings…

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MasterChef Menu at The Mitre Knaresborough

24 Apr - 25 Apr 25

Calling all MasterChef fans, foodies and beer lovers! MasterChef finalist…

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History Wardrobe presents Halfway to Hollywood

14 Aug - 25 Apr 25

New for 2025From the nostalgia of Gone With the Wind to the sassy…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a FEVA Ghost Walk

13 Aug - 25 Apr 25

Join the Knaresborough Mummers for a fearful Feva ghost walk around the…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a Midsummer Ghost Walk

18 Jun - 25 Apr 25

Join the Knaresborough Mummers for a spooky solstice ghost walk around the…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a Christmas Ghost Walk

17 Dec - 25 Apr 25

Join the Knaresborough Mummers for a festering festive ghost walk around…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a Halloween Ghost Walk

29 Oct - 25 Apr 25

Join the Knaresborough Mummers for a harrowing Halloween ghost walk around…

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