From festivals focusing on arts and literature within Ripon, Harrogate and Aldborough, to local celebrations of produce and harvest; the variety of festivals around Harrogate reflects the variety of the landscape and cultural innovators that can be found here.

Immerse yourself in the natural world, explored through the spoken word at NiddFest, or the darker side of human nature with Harrogate’s famous Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival where crime authors at the top of both the national and international scene come together to celebrate and discuss the genre.

In August you can embrace all things topsy-turvy with the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival featuring both amateur and professional productions from around the world.

Those who like to stay active can get out and about with the best and most knowledgeable of walking guides in Nidderdale with the Pateley Bridge Walking Festival.

Or you can explore agricultural machinery past and present with the iconic Tractor Fest at Newby Hall.

Whatever your passions, whatever your interests, you’ll find a festival to feed them here.