Harrogate Theatre

Harrogate Theatre is a beautiful Victorian theatre in the heart of Harrogate, hosting local, national and international theatre companies and bringing drama, comedy, music, evenings with and much more to the town. There’s something for everyone!

Harrogate Theatre also hosts regular special events, including their award-winning annual pantomime, Harrogate Comedy Festival, the autumn Drama Series and the Little Stages Children’s Festival.

The theatre is home to two purpose-built performance spaces, each offering a unique and memorable experience for audiences and performers alike. The main auditorium is an impressive and atmospheric venue, whilst the more intimate setting of the Studio Theatre is an ideal setting for experimental theatre, new writing, workshops and community performances.

Harrogate Theatre’s presence extends far beyond the historic building, proudly curating and delivering a diverse programme of events in venues across Harrogate, bringing performance and entertainment into the heart of the town. From programming events for the Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre, bringing big names from across the globe to the local area, to intimate performances in cosy venues and local community spaces, Harrogate Theatre is committed to making the arts accessible, vibrant and inclusive for everyone in the community.

Theatre Tours and Experiences

Harrogate Theatre regularly opens its doors for guided tours of the historic building, where visitors can explore areas usually reserved for the stars of the show and the behind-the-scenes crew. Whether you’re excited to stand on the stage and imagine the rapturous applause of your adoring audience, or to catch an exclusive glimpse of the dressing rooms and hear about some of the big names who have graced them. You’ll hear the stories that bring the theatre’s rich history to life, brought to you by a specialist tour guide.

If you fancy a little tipple, you can round your tour off with an extra special gin tasting experience in Harrogate Theatre’s Circle Bar, exploring the area's rich heritage of gin production by showcasing a selection of the very best gins from local distilleries. Or you can enjoy a delicious Mama Doreen’s cream tea after your tour with an always-popular Cream Tea Theatre Tour.

Get involved

Harrogate Theatre is proud of its longtime commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for young people with Harrogate Youth Theatre – a great opportunity for young people aged 5-18 to make friends, build confidence, work with theatre professionals and, above all, have fun.

If you want to be the first to hear about upcoming shows, you can become a Member to gain access to a range of perks, including priority booking and season previews.

There are so many ways that you can support Harrogate Theatre – from sponsoring a seat and having it adorned with a personalised gold plate or leaving a gift in your will, to playing the Local Lotto and even shopping using Easy Fundraising.

For more information about membership, Harrogate Youth Theatre, or ways to support the theatre, follow the link to the Harrogate Theatre website.