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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Harewood Biennial 2024: Create/Elevate - the power of craft
  • Friday 28th June, 10:00am - Until Sunday 20th October, 4:00pm
16 international artists, designers and craft collectives are showcased throughout Harewood House and Gardens this summer with stunning craft new installations and artworks. View event
Saint Michael's Midnight Glow Walk
  • Saturday 21st September, 9:30pm - Until Sunday 22nd September, 12:00am
Join us as we light up the night with glitter, lanterns, and glow sticks to support the families Saint Michael’s helps every year. View event
Big Read
  • Monday 23rd September - Until Wednesday 25th September
The North’s biggest book club returns as the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival hits the road with the Big Read 2024. These free reading group events will be led by author Luca Veste and will... View event
Autumn Makers Market Yarm
  • Saturday 28th September 10:00am until 3:30pm
Our popular Makers Market returns to Yarm this Autumn with 25+ high quality stalls from talented local makers, artisans and small businesses from Teesside, Yorkshire, the North East and beyond. View event
Theresa May | The Abuse of Power
  • Thursday 10th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Join us for an exclusive event with former UK Prime Minister Theresa May as she presents her compelling new book, The Abuse of Power. In this insightful and thought-provoking work, May explores the dynamics... View event
William Hanson | Just Good Manners
  • Friday 11th October 6:00pm until 7:00pm
The UK’s leading etiquette expert and Sunday Times bestselling author brings a joyful, witty and comprehensive commentary on modern manners, charm and all things ‘good and proper’. View event
Ros Atkins | The Art of Explanation
  • Friday 11th October 7:30pm until 8:30pm
Join us for an enlightening session with BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, the creator behind the acclaimed ‘Ros Atkins on…’ explainer videos, as he shares his expertise in the art of communication. View event
Tom Surgey | How to Drink Wine
  • Sunday 13th October 5:00pm until 6:00pm
Tom Surgey is a respected wine expert and TV presenter, best known for his work on ITV’s Love Your Weekend. Despite his extensive knowledge of wine, food and the hospitality trade itself, Tom is not a... View event
Adam Kay | Undoctored
  • Sunday 13th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Adam Kay is a multi-talented writer, comedian, and former doctor who has captured the public’s imagination with his sharp wit and candid reflections on the medical profession. Best known for his bestselling... View event
Victoria Hislop | Across the Mediterranean
  • Wednesday 16th October 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Join bestselling author Victoria Hislop as she presents her latest novel, The Figurine. Known for her evocative storytelling and rich historical narratives, Hislop takes us on an unforgettable journey... View event
Lunch & Talk with Ajay Chowdhury
  • Thursday 17th October 12:00pm until 2:30pm
Join us for an inspiring Literary Lunch with Ajay Chowdhury, serial entrepreneur, futurist, venture capitalist, and author. Enjoy a welcome glass of wine and a two-course lunch, followed by an insightful... View event
Doon Mackichan | My Lady Parts, A Life Fighting Stereotypes
  • Friday 18th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
In her candid and humorous book My Lady Parts, Doon Mackichan shares her personal journey as a woman navigating the highs and lows of life in the entertainment industry. The book is a bold and unfiltered... View event
Peter Reid | Cheer Up
  • Friday 18th October 8:30pm until 9:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening with pundit and football legend Peter Reid, one of England’s finest midfielders and a true icon of the game. View event
Douglas Beattie | How Labour Wins
  • Saturday 19th October 1:00pm until 2:00pm
Douglas Beattie has first-hand experience of elections having stood for Parliament as the Scottish Labour candidate in the 2017 General Election and also been a Labour councillor. He now lives in London... View event
Richard Villar | Gaza Medic
  • Saturday 19th October 2:30pm until 3:30pm
No stranger to operating in conflict-torn countries, Richard Villar, a former SAS Medical Officer and current war surgeon, volunteered to provide medical support in Central Gaza during the 2024 invasion.... View event
Dr Amir Khan | How Families Are Made
  • Saturday 19th October 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Come on a journey with award-winning GP Dr Amir Khan as he brings his incredible knowledge and passion to share how families begin and how you become a part of your family. View event
Dame Joan Bakewell | A Tale of Moving On
  • Saturday 19th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Acclaimed broadcaster, author and Labour peer Dame Joan Bakewell reflects on her life as she downsizes and moves on from the house she has lived in for 53 years. Bakewell advocates for everyone’s right... View event
Monty Panesar | The Full Monty
  • Saturday 19th October 8:30pm until 9:30pm
Cricketing legend Monty Panesar was considered the saviour of English spin bowling for a time, quickly becoming a national hero after he established himself with England in 2006. He remains one of England’s... View event
Great British Bake Off Janusz Domagala  on Baking With Pride
  • Sunday 20th October 10:00am until 11:00am
Get ready to celebrate Pride with Janusz’s outrageous collection of sweet treats. The 100 recipes include cakes, cookies, buns, cheesecake, tarts, brownies, meringues, cupcakes and lots more. Whether you... View event
Alison Weir | Mary I: Queen of Sorrows
  • Sunday 20th October 11:30am until 12:30pm
Alison Weir is a bestselling historical novelist of Tudor fiction, and the leading female historian in the United Kingdom. She has published more than thirty books, including many leading works of non-fiction,... View event
Kat Brown | It's Not A Bloody Trend
  • Sunday 20th October 1:00pm until 2:00pm
Kat Brown is a freelance journalist and commentator whose national work on ADHD, mental health stigma and other social and arts commentary has appeared in the Telegraph, Grazia, Woman’s Hour and The Times.... View event
Rob Biddulph | Follow The Fox
  • Sunday 20th October 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Join award-winning author and illustrator and festival favourite Rob Biddulph in this fun-packed family event. In a session fizzing with laughs, creativity and of course drawing, Rob will bring to life... View event
Hocus Pocus Halloween at Mother Shipton's
It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus! Get ready to be spellbound this Halloween at Mother Shipton's, from the 26th of October to the 3rd of November, join us for a bewitching adventure with our 'Hocus Pocus'... View event
Berwins Salon North | Fields of Play
  • Thursday 14th November 7:30pm until 10:00pm
From Football Fields to Digital Fields to Quantum Fields, get ready for a thought-provoking evening with Robert McCrum, Nick Couldry and Zahaan Bharmal as we dive into the worlds of sport, digital domination,... View event
‘Mischief at the Mansion’: a magical and cheeky Christmas at Harewood House
  • Friday 15th November, 10:00am - Until Sunday 5th January, 4:00pm
Harewood House Trust presents Christmas 2024: ‘Mischief at the Mansion’: a magical festive world of light spectacles, surprises and cheekiness bringing the stories of Harewood House to life. View event
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