Spotlight Events in Harrogate
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To find out what’s on in Harrogate, a charming spa town located in the North of Yorkshire, check out our handy guide for everything you need to know. Summer concerts in the Valley Gardens and grounds of Knaresborough Castle will keep you busy in the Summer months, through to Winter Wonderlands and craft markets in the colder months. Events in Harrogate are sure to please all of the family no matter the weather.

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Fairyfolk May Half Term
From the Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June, follow the flutter of wings and the glimmer of fairy dust into a magical realm where Fairyfolk roam free! View event
Traditional Yorkshire Dales Village Dance for all ages
  • Saturday 31st May 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Come and join us at the historic Ripley Town Hall, in keeping alive the traditional music and dance of the Yorkshire Dales! View event
Berwins Salon North | The Healing Power of Sound
  • Thursday 5th June 7:30pm until 9:30pm
What if music could heal? What if the way we listen could transform our relationships? And what if what we’ve been told about mental health isn’t quite the whole story?... View event
Reflections
  • Saturday 7th June 3:00pm until 5:30pm
A choral concert featuring well loved choral favourites and their modern counterparts. View event
Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack: Brass Hits Hollywood
  • Thursday 26th June 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Mike Lovatt's Brass Pack launches this summer's HACS Harrogate Music Festival at the Royal Hall with a programme of Hollywood Hits. View event
Trio Concept
  • Friday 27th June 11:00am until 12:00pm
Young Musician 1: The Young Musicians series returns to Wesley Centre with Trio Concept. View event
The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Feast on The Stray
HARROGATE, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be returning to The Stray for our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY in 2025 on June 28th-29th! View event
Korros Ensemble
  • Saturday 28th June 7:30pm until 9:30pm
With the unusual yet beautiful combination of flute, clarinet and harp, the Korros Ensemble rework classical favourites. View event
Fergus McCreadie Trio
  • Sunday 29th June 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Former BBC Young Jazz Musician finalist, Fergus McCreadie brings his acclaimed trio to The Crown in Harrogate. View event
Ripon Theatre Festival 2025
  • Tuesday 1st July - Until Sunday 6th July
The days are warming up, the skies are getting brighter, and that can only mean one thing—festival season is just around the corner! As spring turns the city green and golden, we’re preparing to fill Ripon... View event
Oddsocks
  • Tuesday 1st July, 7:30pm - Until Wednesday 2nd July, 9:45pm
Oddsocks are hitting the road again and returning to RHS Harlow Carr with a hilarious family friendly performance of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'. View event
Alistair McGowan
  • Thursday 3rd July 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Classic Comedy & Classical Music The highly talented comedian, actor, impressionist, writer and pianist, Alistair McGowan will bring his delightful mix of comedy, poetry and music to The Crown Hotel. View event
Charlotte Spruit
  • Friday 4th July 11:00am until 12:00pm
Young Musician 2: Violinist, Charlotte Spruit will bring her expressive playing to Wesley Centre performing Beethoven and Schumann. View event
Gigs at Gaia: Orchestra for the Earth
  • Friday 4th July 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Opening the Gigs at Gaia series in St Wilfrid’s Church, Orchestra for the Earth bring a programme packed with classical, nature themed favourites including Mendelssohn’s ‘Hebrides’ Overture and Vaughan... View event
Jali Bakary Konteh
  • Saturday 5th July 3:00pm until 4:00pm
Young Musician 3: Jali Bakary Konteh is set to showcase the melodic beauty of traditional West African instrument, the kora, as part of the Young Musicians series. View event
Gigs at Gaia: Ahmed Dickinson
  • Sunday 6th July 5:00pm until 6:00pm
Join us at St Wilfrid’s Church for an unforgettable mix of classical and contemporary global guitar music with renowned Cuban classical guitarist Ahmed Dickinson. View event
Gigs at Gaia: The Marian Consort
  • Sunday 6th July 8:00pm until 10:00pm
Concert by Candlelight Experience the bold and thrilling voices of British vocal ensemble, The Marian Consort. View event
Gigs at Gaia: Anthony Gray
  • Monday 7th July 8:00pm until 9:00pm
Interstellar: From Sun to Stars Organist Anthony Gray is set to take us on a sonic journey through time and space in St Wilfrid’s Church with a performance featuring the epic score from Interstellar. View event
Gigs at Gaia: Connaught Brass
  • Tuesday 8th July 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Vibrant brass ensemble, Connaught Brass bring timeless classics including pieces by Holst, Handel and Tchaikovsky to St Wilfrid’s Church. View event
Yevgeny Sudbin
  • Wednesday 9th July 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Renowned pianist, Yevgeny Sudbin’ concert at Wesley Centre promises an exciting and diverse programme showcasing his exceptional skill and range. View event
Alannah Saphir
  • Friday 11th July 11:00am until 12:00pm
Young Musician 4: Local flautist, Alannah Saphir closes the 2025 Young Musicians series with her debut at Harrogate International Festivals. View event
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival 2025: The Bank Holiday Feast
  • Saturday 23rd August, 10:00am - Until Monday 25th August, 6:00pm
RIPLEY, we’re thrilled to announce our return to the stunning Ripley Castle for our SIXTH year in 2025, taking place on August 23rd - 25th! View event