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

  • 18th January - 27th December

    Learn to Square Dance with White Rose Squares! – Weekly Beginners’ Class Starts Sunday 18 January 2026

    Pannal Village Hall, Station Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1JG.
    Square dancing is a great way to keep your mind and body fit! And it's exercise while having fun! White Rose Squares weekly Beginners' Class starts Sunday 18 January 2026,...
  • 10th May - 28th June

    Life in Abstract

    Silson Contemporary Art Gallery, 17 Harlow Oval, Harrogate, HG2 0DS
    We are delighted to present 'Life in Abstract', a wonderful show featuring uplifting abstract paintings by two very distinctive artists and gallery favourites; Suffolk based Boo Compton and Surrey based...
  • 4th June

    Raworths Salon North

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Pl, Harrogate HG1 2RZ
    Get ready for a night of curiosity, creativity, and unexpected connections. Join Dr Kate Lister, Dr Lucy Rogers and Monica Feria-Tinta for an evening exploring the surprising intersections of history,...
  • 6th June

    Abel Selaocoe and Bantu Ensemble

    Ashville College, Green Ln, Harrogate HG2 9JP
    “Is Abel Selaocoe the most exciting musician in the world right now?”, Songlines “No one else makes a cello sing like this“, The Times South African cellist Abel Selaocoe brings...
  • 12th June

    Davóne Tines

    Wesley Centre, Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1PP
    “The immensely gifted bass-baritone Davóne Tines has won acclaim, and advanced the field of classical music.” The New York Times “Davóne Tines is electrifying”, The Guardian Heralded as an artist...
  • 16th June

    Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber present: Bach, Bows and Arrows!

    Wesley Methodist Church, 28 Oxford St, Harrogate HG1 1PP
    Join us for an evening celebrating Julian Lloyd Webber’s 75th birthday and the launch of his ‘no holds barred’ autobiography Bows and Arrows. In the first half, Julian and Jiaxin...

Community Events

16th - 24th May

War Graves Week Tours (16th-24th May)

Stonefall Cemetery and Ripon Cemetery
Join our free tours at Stonefall and Ripon Cemeteries and learn about the CWGC casualties buried there. Find out more here

23rd May

Pre Pentecost BBQ at Killinghall Methodist Church

Methodist Church, Ripon Road, Killinghall HG3 2DF
Free Pentecost BBQ (While food lasts). Come and join us for a pre-Pentecost Celebration at Killinghall Methodist Church, Noon till 3pm Hot Dogs - Drinks - Cakes (Gluten Free)

6th - 7th June

Harrogate Artists Open Their Studio Doors for North Yorkshire Open…

Harrogate - 7 locations with 8 artists taking part
On the 6–7 and 13–14 June from 10 - 5, you're invited to step behind the scenes, meet the artists, and experience the creative process first-hand. Find out more here

13th June

Harlow Hill Allotment Association – Open Day and Plant Sale

Beckwith Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 0BW
Once a year, HHAA opens its site to visitors. With refreshments, plants for sale and guided tours of the site. Proceeds are shared with local charities. Event - 10am to 1pm.

5th July

Knaresborough Classic Car Show

Knaresborough House ,Knaresborough
A first classic and supercar show and family day for Knaresborough. Organised by Knaresborough Revolution/Rotary to raise funds to bring Ukrainian children to Knaresborough.

11th - 12th July

Ripon Theatre Festival: Big Family Weekend

Ripon
A Ripon Theatre Festival 2026 event Walkabout acts, crazy characters, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the weekend. More information can be found here.