Harrogate - A World of Events

No matter what time of year you visit there will always be a long and varied answer to the question, “What’s on around Harrogate?”

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Long established or newly founded

Some of the events that take place through the year have a long history dating back hundreds of years, while other newly created events celebrate hobbies or passion with a likeminded audience.

Harrogate International Festivals recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary and organise an eclectic calendar of events throughout the year including the Harrogate Music Festival, and the now famous Crime Writers Festival.

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Heart of local tradition

Local events that are part of the local heritage can give the best window into what makes a community tick, from local agricultural shows to whacky events that bring the whole town out like the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.

Your passions and interests

The events that take place across Harrogate and the surrounding area cater to every interest imaginable, whether your passion is gardening, food and drink, comedy, culture, live music or history – you can be sure there will be something for you taking place around Harrogate that will be right up your street.

Are you organising an event that is of interest to visitors?  Tell us about it here.

Harrogate  Events

Nativity Exhibition
Ripon
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Minster...
4th Dec 2024

Nativity Exhibition

Come and see a delightful exhibition showcasing the work of pupils from local primary schools.

Late Night Shopping in Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge
4th Dec 2024

Late Night Shopping in Boroughbridge

The beautiful Boroughbrough kicks off the festive season with a big Christmas tree switch-on in the town square, accompanied...

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: DAVID HOCKNEY
Harrogate
Harrogate Odeon, , East Parade,...
4th Dec 2024

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: DAVID HOCKNEY

Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris...

Wreath Making Workshop with...
4th Dec 2024

Wreath Making Workshop with...

Have Yourself A Merry Little...
5th Dec 2024

Have Yourself A Merry Little...

Free Christmas Trail during...
6th Dec 2024

Free Christmas Trail during...

Pateley Late Night Opening...
6th Dec 2024

Pateley Late Night Opening...

Festive Party Night
6th Dec 2024

Festive Party Night

Benjamin Britten ‘A Ceremony...
6th Dec 2024

Benjamin Britten ‘A Ceremony...

St John's Christmas Tree...
7th Dec 2024

St John's Christmas Tree...

Knaresborough Christmas Market
7th Dec 2024

Knaresborough Christmas Market

Santa’s Spectacular
7th Dec 2024

Santa’s Spectacular

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