Return of Raworths Salon North to Harrogate in Q magazine’s Top 100 Things to do in the World

The hugely popular Raworths Salon North will return to Harrogate shortly for the last Salon event of 2026 with three thought-provoking speakers.

Voted one of GQ magazine’s Top 100 Things to do in the World, the intimate cabaret style evening will, as always, celebrate ideas, creativity, and the thrill of discovering something new.

The guest speakers at the Crown Hotel on Thursday, November 12 will include prize-winning philosopher Dr Daisy Dixon, psychologist Prof Ben Alderson-Day & British Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price.

Prize-winning philosopher Dr Daisy Dixon will examine the boundaries between aesthetics and ethics and why certain artworks unsettle or shock people, and asks what makes a piece of art ‘dangerous’?

Joining her is Professor Ben Alderson-Day, a leading voice in psychology and the science of perception. From hallucinations to sleep paralysis, he explores one of the most intriguing human experiences – the unsettling sense of a presence when we are alone – and what it reveals about consciousness, imagination and reality.

Completing the line-up for November’s Salon, hosted by TV producer and presenter Natasha Knight, is Dr Campbell Price. He will take the audience on a journey through ancient Egypt, from mummies and tombs to gods and golden treasures, lifting the lid on a vivid world that still fascinates people thousands of years later.

Simon Morris, Managing Partner at Raworths, said: “Salon North is a brilliant night out.

“It’s entertaining, thought-provoking and you always leave with a new perspective on life and feeling a little bit more enlightened.”

Presented by Harrogate International Festivals, as well as enjoying a series of intriguing 30-minute talks, Raworths Salon North offers the opportunity to catch up with friends over a drink from the bar, browse through the bookstall run by local bookseller Imagined Things, and soak up the atmosphere.

Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, said: “Salon is all about making interesting and sometimes complex ideas accessible in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

“I’m really looking forward to hearing from our latest trio of guests, who will no doubt bring the curtain down on this year’s Salon series in style!”

Raworths Salon North, The Crown Hotel, Harrogate, Thursday, November 12, 7:30pm.

For tickets, call the Box Office on 01423 562 303.

Or book here