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5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend January 24 – 26
Test your knowledge at a Burn’s Night Quiz
We might be in North Yorkshire, not Scotland, but that doesn’t mean Harrogate can’t celebrate Burn’s Night - with a twist on the tradition.
Horticap is hosting one of its regular quiz nights, themed around all things Scottish. All you need is three other friends – and a good team name, of course.
Attendees will also be able to tuck into a light Burn’s Night supper, washed down with a hot toddy.
Friday, January 24, 7pm – 9.30pm, Bluecoat Wood Nursery, Otley Road, Harrogate, HG3 1PT. Tickets can be purchased at the shop or by emailing info@horticap.org.
Coach & Horses
Tap your feet at a live music gig
If you're looking for a place to have a drink and listen to live music, Coach & Horses in Harrogate has a long-standing evening dedicated to just that.
Every Friday, the pub - which underwent a renovation in 2024 - hosts musicians such as That Guy Called Si, The Mechanics and Emilia Hill. It also offers regular quiz nights, comedy clubs and much more.
Friday, January 24, 8pm – 10pm, Coach & Horses, 16 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ.
The auditorium at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough
Shout 'he’s behind you' one last time at the panto
It's nearly the end of January, and with that comes the curtain call for pantomime season. If you're still yet to have your fill, however, there are still two pantos taking place this weekend.
Both Ripon Charity Pantomime Group's adaptation of Pinocchio, and Knaresborough Player’s Puss in Boots promise family-friendly entertainment, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in the action.
Ripon Charity Pantomime Group's Pinocchio takes place at Ripon Arts Hub, Ripon, HG4 1LQ from 7.30pm onwards, tickets cost £10 for adults, £8 for concessions.
Knaresborough Player’s Puss in Boots takes place at Frazer Theatre, Park Crest, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ from 7pm onwards, tickets cost £10 for adults, £8 for concessions.
Classical Gold Winter Series (Image: supplied)
Catch a classical music concert
Whether you’re a classic music aficionado or a casual fan, most people can agree that the acoustics in a church always helps music soar.
As part of an ongoing winter series, Ripon’s Holy Trinity Church is hosting a Classical Gold concert, bringing together some of the best-known musical scores.
Featuring Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, the programme is sure to have something to suit everybody’s taste.
Saturday, January 25, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Road, Ripon HG4 2EY. Tickets cost £20 and are available online via Ticketsource from the Little Ripon Bookshop, Harrogate Theatre box office, or on the door.
Mama Doreen's (Image: supplied)
Belt out your favourite film songs over brunch
Mama Doreen’s popular sing-a-long brunches are back for 2025, and this Sunday marks the first event this year.
Tuck into brunch food, served on a tiered cake stand, while entertainer Singtasia performers hits from all your favourite films across the course of the morning. Better yet? Singing along is encouraged.
Sunday, January 26, 9.15am – 10.45am, Mama Doreen’s Emporium, 9-11 Station Square, Harrogate HG1 1TB. Tickets £15.95 per child and £25.95 per adult.
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