Go to the opening weekend of Harrogate’s panto

The much-loved Harrogate panto is back and this year it’s Beauty and the Beast.

A tradition for many families, this classic tale tells the story that beauty is only skin-deep and the panto promises silliness, a touch of sparkle and fun.

Written by Harrogate Theatre’s David Bown, December's seats are selling fast but there’s still some availability, and tickets are also available for the New Year.

From £15, various times, until January 19, Harrogate Theatre, 6 Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1QF.

Listen to live music and vocals at Lilypad

Harrogate singer songwriter Henri Gaston is performing at Lilypad this Friday.

The singer songwriter multi-instrumentalist will be playing some acoustic soul and pop covers as well as his own material.

The live music makes a nice addition while enjoying the flavours of Asian and South American-inspired dishes that the restaurant is known for.

From 8pm, 134 King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5HY.

Buy presents from a Christmas fair

The festive season kicks off in style this weekend.

There are the big Christmas fairs on including The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair at the Great Yorkshire Showground and Harrogate Christmas Market in town.

There's also an array of other places to buy presents including the Little Bird Artisan Market, Starbeck Living Room Christmas market, Christmas makers market at Harrogate Horticultural Nursery and Henshaws Christmas craft fair. 

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Have festive afternoon tea

Do you fancy going to a Christmas afternoon tea party, all for a good cause?

Raising funds for four dog rescue centres, the event will take place at St Winifred’s Church and there will be sandwiches, quiche, scones and cakes, as well as two glasses of fizz per person.

There will also be live entertainment from Miss Marina Mae performing songs from the 1940s to present day.

£29 per person, 12 noon to 2.30pm, November 30, St Wilfrid’s Church, Duchy Road, Harrogate, HG1 2EY.

Listen to one of Handel’s most famous and best-loved works

Knaresborough Choral Society is performing with the Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra at Holy Trinity Church, Knaresborough.

Performing Handel’s masterpiece, the Messiah, the concert presents all the music from the first half of the Messiah telling the story of the birth of Christ while also incorporating a mixture of carols old, new and different.

£15 for adults, under 18s free, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Knaresborough, HG5 8BQ.

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