Attend a jewellery making workshop

Make Harrogate, a local jewellery business, is preparing to host a polymer clay jewellery workshop at Painting Pots in Knaresborough.

Under the guidance of the Make Harrogate experts, this relaxed two-hour session gives you the opportunity to design and create three of your own unique handcrafted jewellery pieces. 

All materials are provided, and the workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some creative experience.

Tickets are £35, 7pm, January 30, Painting Pots, 2 Castlegate, Knaresborough, HG5 8AR.

Watch a crowd-pleasing period drama

Fancy a film night? Well, why not head over to Pateley Bridge’s Memorial Hall to watch Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Hosted by Cinema in the Dale, a community-led cinema for Pateley Bridge and Upper Nidderdale, this feel-good film will immerse you in the world of 1930s Britain as the Crawley family are back on the big screen for their final farewell.

Tickets are £6, doors open at 7pm and the film starts at 7.30pm, January 31, The Memorial Hall, Park Road, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5JS.

Dance the night away to some 80s hits

Dance the night away to some of the biggest hits of the 1980s as Harrogate Theatre gears up to host 80s Live! – the ultimate nostalgic night out.

Featuring chart-topping anthems from iconic artists including Wham!, Madonna and Tears for Fears, plus many more, 80s Live! promises an electrifying soundtrack that will have you singing along and dancing from start to finish. Expect big tunes, feel-good energy and plenty of throwback magic.

So go dressed to impress – think neon, shoulder pads and leg warmers.

Tickets from £35, 7.30pm, January 31, Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1QF. 

Attend a pub quiz

Looking for a fun and sociable evening out? The King William IV, situated in the heart of Ripon, is back with its popular weekly pub quiz, promising a lively night of trivia, teamwork and friendly competition.

Gather your friends, family, or colleagues into a team of up to four and put your general knowledge to the test across a range of entertaining rounds. 

Whether you’re a history buff, a pop culture expert, or just in it for the laughs, there’s something for everyone. And who knows – with a bit of brainpower and luck, you could walk away with a prize at the end of the night.

Tickets are £1, 7pm, February 1, King William IV, 10 Blossomgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AJ. 

See a Guns N’ Roses tribute band

See a Guns N’ Roses tribute band bring classic rock anthems to life as Guns N’ Yorkshire Roses heads to Knaresborough’s Park Place Social Club for their first concert of 2026.

Focusing on the unmistakable stage presence and powerful vocals that made Guns N’ Roses legendary, the band aims to capture the raw energy and attitude of the group’s classic era between 1987 and 1993. 

Expect big riffs, singalong choruses and a set packed with fan favourites.

£13 for members, £15 for non-members, 8.30pm, January 31, Park Place Social Club, 3 Park Place, Knaresborough, HG5 0ER.