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#
Harrogate International Festivals programme
2022
Feb 18th – 20th Spring Quilt Festival Yorkshire Event Centre
May 21st – 24th Spring Flower Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
May 28th – June 11th 50th Swaledale Festival Various venues
June 2nd – 5th Queen’s Jubilee Events ‘Jubilee Square’ (West Park) and Valley Gardens
June 25th – 26th Harrogate Food & Drink Festival The Stray
June 25th – 26th 1st Yorkshire FEASTival Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Bridge
Not taking place Summer Homes & Garden Fair Ripley Castle
July 12th – 15th Great Yorkshire Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
July 21st – 24th Theakston’s Crime Writing Festival Old Swan Hotel, Swan Road Harrogate
Aug 14th Ripley Show Near Ripley Castle
Aug 14th – 18th Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Royal Hall, Harrogate
Aug 13th – 22nd Knaresborough Feva Various venues
Sept 9th – 18th Heritage Open Days Various venues
Sep 17th – 19th Quilting & Needlecraft Show Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate (Hall1)
Sept 16th – 18th Autumn Flower Show Newby Hall
October (date tbc) Harrogate Comedy Festival Harrogate Theatre
October (date tbc) Countryside Live Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
October (date tbc) Raworths Literature Festival Crown Hotel, Harrogate
November (date tbc) Christmas Fair Stray, Montpellier Quarter, Harrogate
Dec 1st – 4th Country Living Fair Harrogate Convention Centre
December 2nd – 11th Christmas Fayre Cambridge Street and Town 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)