
Drag twist on a classic West End musicals night with live-vocal showstoppers and camp choreography, led by RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Ella Vaday.

The stage version of the classic BBC sitcom Porridge, adapted and directed by Samuel Freeman and staged by The Production Garden.

Seven-piece band Hejira plays outstanding arrangements of Joni Mitchell's songs from 'Court and Spark' to 'Wild Things Run Fast'.

A live band show with a full West End band playing over forty rock and roll hits from the 1950s and 1960s, with dancing in the aisles.

Puppetry adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian classic 1984 by Box Tale Soup, with the voices of Sophie Aldred, Joanna Lumley and Simon Russell Beale.

A musical tribute to The Cavern Club with live musicians and classic hits, endorsed by the venue itself.

Verve dance company celebrates its 20th anniversary with a triple bill of three works by (LA)HORDE, KOR'SIA and Matteo Marfoglio.

Stand-up show 'Waffle' by Chris McCausland, BAFTA winner and 2024 Strictly Come Dancing champion, on his tour.

New thriller play by Philip Stokes about three identical brothers questioned after a body is discovered in Brooklyn, turning the 'American Dream' on its head.

Solo physical-theatre comedy spoof of Tomb Raider, written and directed by Gavin Robertson and performed with Clara Francesca.

Clinton Baptiste, the clairvoyant medium from 'Phoenix Nights', returns to the stage with his stand-up show 'Spectral Intercourse'.

Exhibition of abstract oil paintings by Rachel Sedman and Calum McClure, with a private opening on 14 November.

BBC Look North presenter Amy Garcia and Lindsey Burrow, widow of Rob Burrow, push a red sofa across Yorkshire for BBC Children in Need, with a stop in Harrogate.

West End tribute show to Rod Stewart, fronted by Paul Metcalfe with a live band, authentic costumes and vocals, endorsed by Stewart's family.

Concert by Johns' Boys, the celebrated Welsh male voice choir, with pop, hymn and classical arrangements on its 2027 UK & Ireland tour.

Mike + The Mechanics play the Harrogate Convention Centre with their hits 'The Living Years' and 'Silent Running' on their Back on Track! 2027 Tour.

Talk by BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen on press freedom and truth in conflict zones, followed by an audience Q&A.

Live talk show in which broadcaster Amol Rajan sits down with a different guest each night to decode the forces shaping our modern world.

Chris de Burgh plays his classic hits, including 'The Lady in Red', on his It's Never Too Late Tour at the Harrogate Convention Centre.

A tribute show in which Rob Lamberti celebrates George Michael's career, from Wham! to his solo hits.

Live talk by rugby league legend Sir Kevin Sinfield about his playing career, his long-distance challenges for motor neurone disease charities and his friendship with Rob Burrow.

An 11-piece live band with four lead vocalists plays more than 30 Northern Soul classics, headlining the Royal Hall at the Harrogate Convention Centre.

Liam Gray returns to his hometown for a one-night show with a six-piece band, backing choir and duets with guest vocalist Daniella, supported by The Bellas.

Strictly Come Dancing champion Giovanni Pernice returns with his live dance tour Unstoppable, joined by a cast of world-class dancers and West End performers.

Vocal harmony quartet G4 play the greatest showstoppers from musical theatre on their Phantoms of the Popera tour.

Tribute show to David Bowie with original cast members and a live band playing his greatest hits, set to films and animations inspired by his work.

Talk by Great British Sewing Bee host Patrick Grant on craftsmanship, creativity and the Sewing Bee workroom.

The original Australian ABBA homage show, with over 5,800 shows in 39 years, returns to The Royal Hall on its 25-date tour.

Comedy night in which cricket commentators Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell return to the stage for their 2027 tour.

High-energy family live show in which Bear Grylls shares gripping stories and never-before-seen footage from his adventures.

Stand-up show 'Whatsherface' by Maisie Adam, presented by Mick Perrin, at The Royal Hall.

Stand-up show by Sue Perkins, billed as her first full-length show in nearly twenty years, about the stigma and humiliation of a career in the spotlight.

Tribute show with note-for-note renditions of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen and more, backed by a multi-million dollar sound and light show.

Tribute show recreating Pink Floyd's live concerts with more than two hours of the band's hits, a light show and video projections.

Touring tribute show with an all-female vocal cast and live band celebrating the songs of the world's greatest powerhouse divas.

Stand-up show by Mo Gilligan, 'The Mo You Know', on his world tour, recommended for ages 16 and over.

Amy Winehouse's original band, led by her musical director Dale Davis, plays the 20th anniversary of her album 'Back to Black'.

Cabaret trio Fascinating Aïda bring their new show, pairing brand-new songs with their back catalogue, to the Royal Hall.

Lucy Beaumont brings her new stand-up show 'Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos' to the Royal Hall in Harrogate.

One-man talk by former rugby referee Nigel Owens MBE, sharing tales from his career and a live audience Q&A.

Trade-only festive show with over 90 exhibitors for retailers to source Christmas decorations, food gifts and home and garden products.

Leading European simulation conference for health and social care, with pre-conference workshops, the main conference and exhibition themed 'Simulation: The Next Era'.

Trade-only exhibition with more than 500 brands and 6,000 buyers previewing the next Autumn/Winter home and gift collections.

Inclusive analog gaming festival with exhibitions, demos, tournaments, a Bring n Buy and RPG sessions across four days.

Trade-only womenswear fashion show with more than 300 brands across four exhibition halls at the Harrogate Convention Centre.

Textile craft show with more than 150 craft suppliers, workshops and demonstrations in hand knitting, machine knitting and crochet.

Outdoor farmers and makers markets on Cambridge Street with festive food and crafts, staged by Real Markets Yorkshire.

Pop-up post office at Harrogate International Festivals where children can post letters to Father Christmas until Christmas Eve.

Free-to-play curling lanes on Swiss-engineered lanes in the Victoria Shopping Centre Piazza, part of Harrogate BID's Christmas offer.

Festive trail of eight ice sculptures across Harrogate town centre, with a photo stop at the ice wreath selfie station.

Seasonal farmers market and dedicated makers market with Yorkshire independent traders, crafts and local produce in Harrogate town centre.

Artisan Christmas market with independent makers, handcrafted gifts, festive treats and street food in Valley Gardens.

Official launch of the new youth employment hub in Bilton, with Harrogate Town and the Jobcentre offering tailored support to young people.

New collection by artist Danny Larson at RedHouse Originals Gallery on Cheltenham Mount.

Concert marking the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten's death, with the Northampton Philharmonic Choir and Harrogate Choral Society, conducted by Thomas Moore.

Screening of Michael Apted's 1979 film 'Agatha', shot partly in Harrogate, with a glass of wine or soft drink included in the ticket.

Stand-up show in which Richard Ayoade shares more than 500 of his own notions from his book 'Afterthoughts', part of the Harrogate Comedy Festival.

Screening of Denis Villeneuve's 2016 science-fiction film Arrival by the Harrogate Film Society, followed by a discussion group.

Free screening of the climate film 'The People's Emergency Briefing!' followed by an open community discussion, with pizza and beer.

Summer weekend food festival with street food, artisan markets, independent bars, live entertainment and family activities across The Stray.

A gardening workshop at RHS Garden Harlow Carr covering tasks such as ground preparation, seed selection and early sowing.

Workshop led by Alison Varley, an RHS Community Outreach Adviser, to make a closed terrarium to take home.

Garden display by Olive at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, part of the RHS Glow after-dark light scheme.

Free artisan Christmas market with around 40 independent Yorkshire businesses selling art, candles, preserves, skincare, home décor and clothing.
Free festive market with over 15 stalls selling accessories, jam, candles, clothes and art, with a raffle, at Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall.

Free regional edition of the UK's leading inclusive event for disability, accessibility and independent living, with over 250 exhibitors and 30 speakers.

Exhibition with more than 300 motorhomes and campervans, over 200 traders, demonstrations and touring inspiration.

Sunday morning coffee concert by the Kleio Quartet, playing Haydn and Saariaho alongside Webern and Schumann, followed by a free talk with the musicians.

A 2.5-hour festive calligraphy workshop with Mellor & Rose, with all materials provided.

A practical morning workshop on neurodivergent eating patterns, led by nutritionist Sarah Osborne of So Nutrition, with a mindfulness session and a charity raffle for Autism Angels.

Monthly Welly Walk sessions for families at RHS Garden Harlow Carr.

Trade-only networking event, billed as the UK's largest rail infrastructure trade show, connecting rail suppliers with Tier 1 buyers.
Free autumn exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and greetings cards by members of the Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Group.

Family-friendly 2.5km off-road run or walk to raise funds for the Harrogate Homeless Project.

Library talk on the history and legend of oaks followed by a guided garden walk to see the oaks at Harlow Carr, for National Tree Week.

RHS workshop on plants that bring colour, texture, fragrance and structure to the winter garden.

Beginner Christmas garland workshop with Kathrine Armstrong-Bisson, where you dress a metal wreath frame with seed heads, berries and evergreens.

Festive willow weaving workshop led by tutor Rachel Hutton to make Christmas decorations such as angels, trees and reindeer.

Festive workshop at RHS Garden Harlow Carr to make a Christmas wreath, led by an experienced maker.

Stand-up show by Irish comedian Ed Byrne, recommended for ages 16+, with captioned, relaxed, audio described and BSL performances available.

An evening of Michael Bublé Christmas classics with a festive dinner at The West Park Hotel.

Black-tie charity ball with dinner, auction and dancing in support of the Harrogate Homeless Project.

Festive, Alpine-inspired courtyard at The West Park Hotel with winter food, mulled wine and live DJ sets.

Exhibition of rare and beloved pieces from the Harrogate Fine Art Collection brought out of storage at the Mercer Art Gallery.

Exhibition at the Royal Pump Room Museum marking the centenary of Agatha Christie's mysterious disappearance in Harrogate in 1926.

Beer and cheese pairing session with The Cheeseboard held in the sample room of Rooster's Brewery.

A concert tribute to Take That at The Bilton Club in Harrogate.

A festive evening with a two-hour set by the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Landslide, followed by a live DJ and festive drinks at the Christmas Marquee.