What’s On

Not sure what to do this month? Discover local events and what's on in Harrogate, Ripon & the wider District below...

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Latest Events

  • 1st - 31st October

    FREE Dental Aesthetic Consultation

    The Raglan Suite, 16-18 Raglan Street, Harrogate, HG1 1LE
    FREE consultation with our Aesthetic dentist Dr Kimberley Taylor Smile with confidence this Christmas. Don’t hide your smile this festive season. Visit The Raglan Suite this October and receive a...
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  • 4th - 12th October

    Helios at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, HG3 4DY
    See the sun like never before as Luke Jerram's iconic seven-meter sculpture shines inside the spectacular ruins of Fountains Abbey. With rippling lights, solar imagery and sounds of the sun...
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  • 9th October

    Patrick Grant – How to buy less and buy better

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Join us for an evening with Patrick Grant, best know for his work as a designer, a judge of The Great British Sewing Bee and campaigner for sustainable fashion, as...
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  • 9th October

    A.C. Grayling – Making Peace in the Culture Wars

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Join philosopher A. C. Grayling for an in-depth conversation about his latest book "Discriminations: Making Peace in the Culture Wars". Drawing on history, from ancient ostracism to witch trials and the Cold...
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  • 11th October

    Paula Sutton – From Hill House Vintage to Crime in the Garden

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Step into the idyllic village of Pudding Corner, where not everything is as peaceful as it seems. Join us for an evening exploring the art of the cosy mystery with...
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  • 11th October

    Nicola Sturgeon – The Person Behind the Politician

    Wesley Centre, 28 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1PP
    In this event, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon presents her forthcoming memoir Frankly, offering an intimate and candid account of her journey from working‑class Ayrshire to becoming Scotland’s longest‑serving First...
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3rd - 11th October

Wetherby Festival

Wetherby
Music, art, comedy, drama, spoken word, heritage and social events every October in Wetherby. Find out more here.

17th October

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity 30th Birthday Ball

DoubleTree by Hilton, Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa, Ripon Rd, Harrogate HG1 2HU
The Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity Team are delighted to invite you to our 30th Birthday Celebration Ball on Friday 17 October 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa. Find out more here

23rd October

Global Debut Book Launch “Code Blue: Diagnosis Deception”

Claro Lounge, 39 Market Place, Ripon HG4 4BN
Join this free, proactive audience event for "Code Blue: Diagnosis Deception", the first novel by retired GP, Sudip Bhaduri.  This medical thriller set in 1984 goes worldwide on 23rd October via several e-book platforms. 

31st October

Mardi Gras Masked Ball

Claro Lounge, 39 Market Place, Ripon HG4 4BN
Masked Children's Event- Mardi Gras, Voodoo, Black Magic & Vampires - Puppets, magic, disco & food. PREBOOK ONLY. Tel. 01765 692179

22nd November

Kickstart Coaching Workshop

Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5RR
Friendly, small group workshop to show how personal / career-development coaching can help anyone achieve their goals & aspirations.  Find out more here. 

24th November

Henshaws Charity Festive Showcase

Ripon Cathedral, Liberty Court House, Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and community spirit at the Henshaws Charity Festive Showcase. Find out more here.

19th - 24th December

The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas

Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton, BD23 1AH
Join Father Christmas for a magical retelling of the Red-Nosed Reindeer story, where kindness saves Christmas from Jack Frost’s storm. With dazzling puppetry by Matthew Forbes (War Horse), festive treats, and interactive fun from the moment you arrive, this heart warming show is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family. Find out more here