Harrogate is to hold a carnival for the first time in three years as part of a summer programme of cultural activities announced today.
Harrogate International Festivals will stage nine nights of events. starting on July 28 with the Brodsky Quartet at St Wilfrid’s Church.
Other highlights include the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, featuring authors such as Lynda La Plante, Michael Connelly and Ann Cleeves and the return of the Spiegeltent, including festivals favourite Graeme Park and a burlesque performance.
Mark Billingham (left) and Richard Osman (right) at the crime writing festival last year
Musicians and dancers will parade through the town centre on July 30 as part of a Rio de Janeiro-themed carnival.
The free family event, which has been commissioned by Harrogate Borough Council., will start with a parade through the town centre, featuring dancers and musicians.
It will finish in Valley Gardens where there will be street food stands, dance classes, jugglers, and live music.
This year’s programme also includes Oddsocks Productions’ performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at RHS Harlow Gardens, numerous classical and chamber music events and Berwins Salon North hosting a variety of TED talks discussing the power of influence.
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Harrogate International Festivals chief executive, Sharon Canavar said:
“Our final event of our 2022 summer programme is a real show-stopper.
“Carnival is an all-day, free family event which will bring the world to Harrogate as we celebrate a wealth of different cultures through dance, music and food.”
Since the pandemic, Harrogate International Festivals has held most events online.
Ms Canavar said:
“Two years ago, covid shut the events industry down overnight — and our very future was left hanging by a thread.”
The full programme is available here.
