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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  • 9th February

    Sunday Series – Leia Zhu

    The Old Swan, Swan Road, Harrogate HG1 2SR
    Celebrated for her exceptional musical maturity, 17-year-old British violinist Leia Zhu has performed on the international stage in more than 20 countries since her debut at the age of four....
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  • 13th February

    Berwins Salon North: Living Meaningfully

    The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RZ
    The approach of a new year is a time for self reflection, a fresh start offering the chance to reset. We're gearing up to explore the theme of how to...
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  • 15th - 23rd February

    February half term at Fountains Abbey

    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Fountains Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY
    Head to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this February half term (Saturday 15 February - Sunday 26 February) for some live storytelling, crafting, winter spotting and charcoal making. Springo spotter...
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  • 18th - 21st February

    Bird box workshop at Brimham Rocks

    Brimham Rocks, Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, HG34DW
    Become a nature explorer at Brimham Rocks and build your own bird box to take home on Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 February. Discover how the rangers and volunteers look...
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  • 2nd March

    Sunday Series – Aaron Akugbo and Milo Harper

    The Old Swan, Swan Road, Harrogate HG1 2SR
    Born in 1998 and of Nigerian-Scottish descent, Aaron Azunda Akugbo hails from Edinburgh and is poised as a future leading exponent of his instrument. He brings a wide-ranging musical taste...
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  • 13th March

    Stray Ferret Business Awards

    Pavilions of Harrogate
    The Stray Ferret Business Awards 2025 sponsored by Prosperis. Celebrating the business successes from across the Harrogate area at a black tie awards ceremony. After party with DJ Mark Green.
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15th November - 31st March

Secrets of the Majestic

Mercer Art Gallery,31 Swan Road, Harrogate HG1 2SA
Secrets of the Majestic Exhibition. Open Tuesday - Sunday 9.30am - 5pm.  Free Entry. Supported by DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic.

16th November - 30th March

Adrift on a Painted Sea

Mercer Art Gallery, 31 Swan Road, HG1 2SA
Adrift on a Painted Sea by Tim Bird is a beautiful and profound graphic novel that explores family, loss, and art through the author's relationship with his mother, Sue Bird, who painted as a hobby throughout her life. Find out MORE> 

6th February

St Peter’s Church – Money, Money, Money…

St. Peter's Church, Cambridge Road, Harrogate, HG1 1PB
This lecture will explore the ethical questions arising from how we conduct business, finance and our wider economic system. Who's interests should businesses consider when making decisions? Should impact on the environment and/or future generations be factored into account? Is money the only, or best way to measure success? Find out more 

7th - 8th February

Fondue Night – The Inn at South Stainley

The Inn at South Stainley
Enjoy some Swiss tradition with our ‘Fondue Experience’. With a fully set table with a fondue pot and all the accompaniments with friends to dip away with crusty bread, baby cornichons, potatoes, roasted sprouts, and charcuterie meats with a 125ml glass of Grüner Veltliner. Find out more

13th February

St Peter’s Church – Artificial Intelligence

St. Peter's Church, Cambridge Road, Harrogate, HG1 1PB
This lecture will look into the near future, considering the many implications of recent and immanent developments in artificial intelligence technologies. AI might offer solutions to some of the problems highlighted in previous lectures, but it might also create new and potentially more intractable problems. Can and should AI be regulated?

14th February - 2nd March

Dark Skies Festival 10th anniversary – North York Moors

North York Moors
We're delighted to be showcasing our fifth Dark Skies Fringe Festival and our tenth Dark Skies Festival in the up-coming year - these two festivals will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Get prepared for your star-studded visit to the North York Moors and book a stay with one of our dark skies friendly accommodation providers. We hope you can join us to celebrate! Find out more here.

22nd February

80’s Name That Tune Quiz & Disco

St Wilfrid's Church Hall, Duchy Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2EY
Take a step back to the 80's and test your music knowledge with our fun music quiz and disco to raise money for three animal charities - Woodfield Dog Rescue, Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue and Victor's Ark. Tickets include a free drink. Find out more

22nd February

Good news! Good bread.

Harrogate Neighbours Community Hub, 16 High Street, Harrogate, HG2 7HY
Love Sourdough? Love bread? Learn how to make it at this free, interactive, practical and sociable event. David Francis, artisan baker for 40 years, will be sharing some of his passion & expertise in natural sourdough breadmaking, and how the gospel of Jesus is revealed through this process. We'll take part in hand milling the grain, dough making, starter creation & care, PLUS of course, your dough to take home and bake the next day. Find out more

1st March

Music of Franki Valli & The 4 Seasons

Ripon Cathedral, HG4 1QT
The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons by Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral! Saturday 1st March 2025 at 7:30pm. Buy tickets here.