Essential guide to events happening in Harrogate district in November and December 2026

Whether you're planning a night out this weekend or looking ahead to the rest of November and December, here's our pick of the best shows, gigs, comedy and cultural events happening across the Harrogate district

Thursday, November 12, 9pm: Live music with The Less Than Average Height Band at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Saturday, November 14, 7.30pm: Harrogate Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.placeholder image
Saturday, November 14, 7.30pm: Harrogate Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert at the Royal Hall, Harrogate. | Submitted

From Friday, November 13: Silver Linings - A New Collection by artist Danny Larson at RedHouse Originals Gallery, 15 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.

Friday, November 13, 7.30pm: Take That Forever at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Friday, November 13, 7.30pm: Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour at Harrogate Convention Centre.

Friday, November 13, 9pm: Live music with the DC Blues Band at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Saturday, November 14-December 19: 108 Fine Art gallery presents Sensations with paintings by Rachel Sedman and Calum McClure at 16 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate.

Saturday, November 14, 7.30pm: MoonAge – Best of Bowie Tribute Band at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Saturday, November 14, 7.30pm: Harrogate Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Saturday, November 14, 8pm: Live at Grewelthorpe presents global folk music act Mishra at Grewelthorpe Village Hall. Tickets from WeGotTickets.

Sunday, November 15, 9pm: Live 90s indie classics with Supercharged at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Tuesday, November 17, 7pm: Zero Carbon Harrogate presents a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing! at North Bar, Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate. Free entry. Donations welcome.

Wednesday, November 18, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Arrival (12A | Canada) at the Odeon. Non members welcome. No cash entry. Book online www.harrogatefilmsociety.org

Thursday, November 19, 7.30pm: Beer and Cheese Pairing with The Cheeseboard upstairs in The Sample Room at Rooster’s Brewery, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate.

Friday, November 20, 7.30pm: Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts at Harrogate Convention Centre. Part of Harrogate Comedy Festival.

Saturday, November 21, 10am-4pm: Knaresborough Mayor presents Reimagining Knaresborough's Future with guest Rob Hopkins, author of How to Fall in Love with the Future, at Chaloner Hall, King James's School. Knaresborough. Book a place via [email protected]

Saturday, November 21, 7.30pm: MFOR play classic rock and pop bangers at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Saturday, November 21, 7pm: Ripley Live presents acclaimed singer Katey Brooks at Ripley Town Hall.

Sunday, November 22, 7.30pm: Harry Enfield and No Chums! at Harrogate Convention Centre. Part of Harrogate Comedy Festival.

Wednesday, November 25, 7.30pm: Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Wednesday, November 25, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Agatha (PG | UK) at the Odeon. Non members welcome. No cash entry. Also 2.30pm.

Wednesday, November 25-Jan 17:Sleeping Beauty - Harrogate Theatre’s Magical Family Pantomime - at Harrogate Theatre. Various times.

Sunday, November 29, 7.30pm: Cirque de Celine with Europe’s no 1 Celine tribute singer and spectacular dance at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Monday, November 30, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Taxi Driver (18 | US) at the Harrogate Odeon. Non members welcome.

Saturday, December 5, 5pm: Britten 50th Anniversary Concert with Harrogate Choral Society and Northampton Philharmonic Choir at St Wilfrid's Church, Harrogate.

Sunday, December 6, 7.30pm: BBC Radio recording of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue at Harrogate Convention Centre.

Wednesday, December 9-12, 7.30pm: M.R. James Ghost Stories – Presented by Woodlands Drama Group at Harrogate Studio Theatre. Also 2.30pm.

Saturday, December 12, 6pm: The Harrogate Christmas Concert in aid of Saint Michael’s Hospice with Harrogate Symphony Orchestra and hundreds of children from local primary schools at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Sunday, December 13, 4pm: Vocalis ‘Christmas Voices’ at Wesley Centre, Harrogate. Tickets via Vocalis website.

Monday, December 14, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Flow (U | Latvia) at the Harrogate Odeon. Non members welcome.

Friday, December 18, 7pm: Jimmy's Mad Friday Special at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Saturday, December 19, 6pm: Fanfare for Christmas – Brighouse and Rastrick with Harrogate G & S Society at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Monday, December 21, 11am: Pantomime Tour at Harrogate Theatre. Plus 1pm.

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