There are always lots of events going on in the district, but how do you find out about them, so that you can plan your diary? Here are just a few suggestions …..
- Your local newspaper has a list of the current week’s events: see the ‘What’s On’ section
- Bill boards (eg at the junction of Milton Way and Leeds Road on the Stray, and outside Harrogate library) highlight some of the local events.
- Your local library also has listings of local events
- Your local tourist information office
Here are some dates for some of the annual events in Harrogate, otherwise you can also check some of the local venues.
Events ……. to find out what’s happening where you are click here
Events in Pateley Bridge and the Dales
2020
Harrogate International Festivals programme
Feb 2nd – April 5th Harrogate International Sunday Series (Music) This event has been cancelled
March 28th Springtime Live! Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
Apr 23rd – 26th Spring Flower Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
May 2nd – 3rd Food Festival Oatlands Drive, Stray Postponed until May 22-23rd 2021
May 23rd – June 6th Swaledale Festival Various venues This event has been cancelled
July 4-5th Harrogate Food & Drink Festival Stray, Harrogate
July 14th – 16th Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
July 23rd – 26th Theakston’s Crime Writing Festival Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road Harrogate This event has been cancelled
Aug 9th – 23rd Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Royal Hall, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
Aug 9th Ripley Show Near Ripley Castle This event has been postponed until 21.8.2021
Aug 9th – 19th Knaresborough Feva Various venues This event has been cancelled
Aug 29th – 31st Harrogate Food & Drink Festival Ripley Castle Postponed until August 28-30th 2021
Sep 4th – 6th Quilting & Needlecraft Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate (Hall1)
Sept 18th – 20th Autumn Flower Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
Sept 11th – 20th Heritage Open Days Various venues*
N.B. * online events will be offered for the first time as well as any in-person opportunities possible within government guidelines at the time of the festival.
Oct 7th – 19th Harrogate Comedy Festival Harrogate Theatre This event has been cancelled
Oct 24th – 26th Countryside Live Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
October 22nd – 25th Raworths History/literature Festival Crown Hotel, Harrogate This is now an on-line event
November (Tba) Christmas Fair Stray, Montpellier Quarter, Harrogate This event has been cancelled
Dec 3rd – 6th Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair Hall 1, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
December (Tba) Knitting & Stitching Show Harrogate Convention Centre
December (tba) Country Living Fair Harrogate Convention Centre
Venues and programme of events
Everyman Cinema Full listings, information about the venue etc
Odeon Cinema Full listings for local cinemas, including showings with subtitles etc
Harrogate Theatre Also ticket office for the Royal Hall
Royal Hall Venue for a variety of events and concerts
Harrogate International Centre (HIC) Conference and exhibition centre
Mercer Art Gallery Venue for a variety for art exhibitions and events
Valley Gardens, Harrogate Spectacular gardens, sun pavillion and venue for events
Nidderdale Find out what’s on in the Dales
Pateley Bridge A charming town at the start and finish of the Nidderdale Way
Ripley Castle A fascinating historical attraction
Ripon Lots of interesting events in this historical city
Newby Hall House and gardens with lots of events and attractions
RHS Garden Harlow Carr A great day out for garden lovers, plant shop, events and Betty’s Café Tea Rooms
Yorkshire Events Centre (Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate)