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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Stride for St John - Charity 5K - Conyngham Hall

Closing Date
6 Oct 25

5 Oct 25

Join us for a Charity 5K run/walk in aid of St John Ambulance!Runner…

Creepy & Kooky Halloween
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Creepy & Kooky Halloween - Mother Shipton's Cave

Closing Date
3 Nov 25

25 Oct - 2 Nov 25

They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…An event inspired by the world’s most…

Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs'
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Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs' - Green…

Closing Date
15 Oct 25

14 Oct 25

Badapple Theatre return once more with the long-awaited comedy, clowning…

ABBA Sensation
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ABBA Sensation - The Frazer Theatre

Closing Date
16 Nov 25

15 Nov 25

Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play…

Arabella And Other Stories
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Arabella And Other Stories - The Frazer Theatre

Closing Date
3 Nov 25

2 Nov 25

A showcase of original songs telling the stories of other characters from…

Magical Christmas Experience
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Magical Christmas Experience - Mother Shipton's…

Closing Date
25 Dec 25

29 Nov - 24 Dec 25

Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter the magical Christmas…

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Great Ouseburn Beer and Music Festival

4 Oct 25

The Great Ouseburn Beer and Music festival, with great local beers and…

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Knaresborough Knightmares: a Christmas Ghost Walk…

Closing Date
18 Dec 25

17 Dec 25

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

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