Festivals, Fairs, Parades Events
- Thursday 9th October 8:30pm until 9:30pm
A.C. Grayling is Professor of Philosophy and a leading advocate for philosophy’s role in public life. He is the author of numerous books and a regular voice in national media, known for bringing philosophical...
- Saturday 11th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon presents her forthcoming memoir Frankly, offering an intimate and candid account of her journey from working‑class Ayrshire to becoming Scotland’s longest‑serving...
- Wednesday 15th October 8:30pm until 9:30pm
That’s three sashimi rolls. Two vegetable dumplings. One life-changing encounter....
- Thursday 16th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Experience an unforgettable evening where music and words entwine in perfect harmony. Imaginary Landscapes pairs the evocative poetry of Chris Tutton, author and master of the short poem, with the expressive,...
- Friday 17th October 12:30pm until 1:30pm
Sir Jeremy Hunt, former Chancellor and Foreign Secretary, presents Can We Be Great Again?, a bold and hopeful reflection on how the UK can reclaim global influence. Drawing on his frontline experience...
- Friday 17th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Join broadcaster and Classic FM powerhouse John Suchet as he guides us through In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey, a deeply personal odyssey that blends biography, travel, music scholarship and...
- Friday 17th October 8:30pm until 9:30pm
Join comedian, travel writer and prankster extraordinaire Dom Joly for an evening of outrageous stories, offbeat adventures and conspiratorial deep dives. Best known for the hit TV series Trigger Happy...
- Saturday 18th October 11:30am until 11:30am
Who were the women behind enemy lines? Historian and broadcaster Dr. Kate Vigurs brings to light the extraordinary true stories of the female agents of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in her gripping...
- Saturday 18th October 1:00pm until 2:00pm
Join Yasmin Alibhai-Brown in conversation with political commentator and broadcaster Matt Stadlen as she reflects on her career as a left-wing journalist and shares her insights on today’s biggest political...
- Saturday 18th October 2:30pm until 3:30pm
oin neurodiversity advocate and podcaster Alex Partridge, co‑founder of LADbible and UNILAD for a deeply personal and practical event exploring life, ADHD, and his books.
- Saturday 18th October 4:00pm until 5:00pm
One of the greatest English batsmen of all time, Graham Gooch steps up to the crease in Harrogate to share stories from a life in cricket and beyond. Holding the highest run-score of all time, over 67,000...
- Saturday 18th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
Helen Lederer, comedy pioneer and beloved memoirist of Not That I’m Bitter, brings her signature wit to Harrogate with stories of a fascinating life behind the laughs. From the Edinburgh Fringe and Naked...
- Sunday 19th October 11:30am until 12:30pm
Join football legend and former Ireland and Premier League manager Martin O’Neill for an insightful event centered on his forthcoming book The Changing Game: The Past, Present and Future of Football. Drawing...
- Sunday 19th October 1:00pm until 2:00pm
Writers and podcasters Chris and Jen Sugden share the world of High Vaultage, their latest hilarious fantasy adventure.
- Sunday 19th October 2:30pm until 3:30pm
Join journalist and former political insider Sarah Vine for an unflinching exploration of her memoir How Not to Be a Political Wife.
- Thursday 20th November 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Who do we become when we strip away expectation?