What’s on guide: shows and events not to miss in Harrogate district from May 11 2023

Looking for shows or events to enjoy over the next week or two in the Harrogate district? Here is our essential guide to what not to miss in May 2023.
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Thursday, May 11-26:

In Wonder exhibition including featuring Christian Furr, Gered Mankowitz and more at RedHouse Gallery, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.

Thursday, May 11-26:

Part of a stunning portrait of Kate Bush from the In Wonder exhibition by Christian Furr and Gered Mankowitz at RedHouse Gallery, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.Part of a stunning portrait of Kate Bush from the In Wonder exhibition by Christian Furr and Gered Mankowitz at RedHouse Gallery, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.
Part of a stunning portrait of Kate Bush from the In Wonder exhibition by Christian Furr and Gered Mankowitz at RedHouse Gallery, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.

Spring Exhibition - Brushstrokes & Bees by William Watson West and Andrew Tyzack at 108 Fine Art Gallery, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate.

Thursday, May 11, 9.00pm:

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Live music with Gipsy Bill & Dell at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Friday, May 12, 8.00pm:

UK! 80s Live! music show at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Saturday, May 13, Noon:

Book signing at Castlegate Books, Knaresborough with Wing Commander Mike Fonfe (author of The Falklands Guns).

Customers may contact the shop in advance (tel 01423 862222 to pre-order a copy.

Saturday, May 13, 8.00pm:

Frazer Theatre Comedy Club presents Rich Hardisty at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Saturday, May 13, 7.30pm:

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Harrogate chamber choir Voces Seraphorum with Eleonore Cockerham (soprano) and Tim Harper (organ) at St James’s Church, Birstwith.

Saturday, May 13, 9.00pm:Live blues, classic soul and vintage funk with the Paolo Fuschi Band at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.Saturday, May 13, 2.00pm:

Harrogate Film Society and Harrogate Silent Film presents two shows with live music at Harrogate Theatre – Laurel & Hardy in Another Fine Mess and Buster Keaton in The General.

Saturday, May 13, 3.00pm:

Live acoustic music with Biz Denton at The Den, Cambridge Road, Harrogate.

Saturday, May 13, 10.00pm:

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Live covers with resident music act The Henri Gaston Band at The Den, Cambridge Road, Harrogate.Sunday, May 14,4.00pm:

Generation Dance presents annual show Into the Spotlight at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Sunday, May 14, 7.00pm:

Niddderdale Community Orchestra's Spring concert at St Cuthbert’s Church in Pateley Bridge conducted by musical director Bryan Western with celebrated flautist Anna Noakes.=

Wednesday, May 17-Saturday, May 20, 7.30pm:

Knaresborough Players present The Vicar of Dibley at Frazer Theatre. Matinee 2.30pm on Saturday.

Thursday, May 11-June 16

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Special exhibition of artwork created in response to grief and loss at Gracious Street Church in Knaresborough.Saturday, May 13, 8.00pm:Maet LIVE & the Never Neverland Express at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.Sunday, May 14, 7.00pm:

Nidderdale Community Orchestra’s Spring Concert conducted by Bryan Western with flautist Anna Noakes at St Cuthbert’s Church, Pateley Bridge.

Tuesday, May 16, 7.30pm:

The Rest is Politics with Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Wednesday, May 17-May 20, 7.30pm:

Knaresborough Players present The Vicar of Dibley at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm.

Wednesday, May 17, 10.00am-4.00pm:

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Open day at Royal Hall, Harrogate. Tours at 11.00am and 2.00pm

To reserve a slot for the tours visit our website at royalhallrestorationtrust.org.uk/visit-us/

Wednesday, May 17, 8.00pm:

Harrogate Folk Club presents Gary Stewart at Rooster’s Taproom, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate.

Thursday, May 18, 7.30pm:

Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience at Harrogate Theatre.

Friday, May 19, 8.00pm:

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Hyena Comedy Club with Scott Bennett, Rob Rouse and more at Harrogate Theatre.

Saturday, May 20, 8.30pm:

Live rock covers with Duel at Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Saturday, May 20, 7.00pm:

RipleyLive presents Alchemy Live + Cover to Cover at Ripley Town Hall. Sold out.

Sunday, May 21, 7.30pm:

Ben Fogle: Wild 2023 at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Monday, May 22, 7.30pm:

Kate Rusby 2023 at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Wednesday, May 24-May 27, 7.30pm:

Harrogate Gilbert and Sullivan Society present their 50th anniversary production of The Mikado at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Thursday, May 25, 7.45pm:

Worklight Theatre presents Fanboy at Harrogate Studio Theatre.

Saturday, May 27, 8.30pm:

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Glam Fever 70s glam rock tribute band at Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Saturday, May 27, 8.00pm:

Live AC/DC tribute band AC/DC GB at Masham Town Hall.

Tickets from 01765 680200 or www.mashamtownhall.com/

Saturday, May 27-29, 10am-5pm:

Harrogate & Nidderdale Art Club’s Spring Exhibition at Ripley Town Hall. Free entry.

Saturday, May 27, 11.00am & 2.00pm:

The ‘Not So’ Grimm Twins at Harrogate Theatre.

Saturday, May 27, Noon-4pm:

Day of Royal Hall 120th anniversary events, entertainment and celebrations at Royal Hall, Harrogate.