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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  • 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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  • 15th - 18th October

    Educating Rita

    Frazer Theatre, Park Crest, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ
    From Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th October, The Knaresborough Players will be performing Willy Russell’s timeless British classic “Educating Rita”. When married hairdresser Rita enrols on a university course to...
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  • 17th October

    “Can We Be Great Again?” with Jeremy Hunt

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Sir Jeremy Hunt, former Chancellor and Foreign Secretary, presents "Can We Be Great Again?", a bold and hopeful reflection on how the UK can reclaim global influence. Drawing on his frontline...
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  • 17th October

    John Suchet – Searching Beethoven

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Join broadcaster and Classic FM powerhouse John Suchet as he guides us through In Search of Beethoven: A Personal Journey, a deeply personal odyssey that blends biography, travel, music scholarship and...
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  • 17th October

    Dom Joly – The Conspiracy Tourist

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Join comedian, travel writer and prankster extraordinaire Dom Joly for an evening of outrageous stories, offbeat adventures and conspiratorial deep dives. Best known for the hit TV series Trigger Happy...
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  • 18th October

    Kate Vigurs – The Secret History of the Women of SOE

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Who were the women behind enemy lines? Historian and broadcaster Dr. Kate Vigurs brings to light the extraordinary true stories of the female agents of the Special Operations Executive (SOE)...
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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

22nd October

Harrogate’s Heritage Plaques

Bishop Monkton Village Hall, Knaresborough Rd, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate HG3 3TN
Have you ever wondered how the blue circular plaques get placed on buildings across the country?  In Ripon these plaques are green and in Harrogate they tend to be brown and square or rectangular. Chris Dicken will be describing his role in this process and how these plaques come to fruition, and how locations get selected.  He has devised a walking trail in Harrogate where you can follow these plaques and gain knowledge about the history of the buildings and people.   If you would like to find out more, his fascinating talk to Bishop Monkton Local History Group takes place in Bishop Monkton Village Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 22nd October. Tickets are £10 on the door - cash please.  For more information contact Annabel Alton annabel@annabelalton.com

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

1st - 2nd November

Harrogate Artists in North Yorkshire Open Studios Winter Event

Harrogate
Experience Harrogate’s vibrant art scene.  Find those unique gifts or drop a hint to a loved one! This is a FREE event on 1st & 2nd November 11am - 4pm. Walking guides available from tourist information, local shops and studios. Find out more at Winter Open Studios 2025 - North Yorkshire Open Studios

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