Essential Harrogate district guide to events, films, shows and gigs for New Year and January 2026
Planning to go out this New Year’s in the Harrogate district, here are the shows and events not to miss:
Thursday, January 1-Jan 18, 2026: Jack and the Beanstalk – Magical Family Pantomime at Harrogate Theatre. Various times.
Thursday, January 1-Jan 18, 2026: Celebration - an exhibition honouring the life and work of British artist Joash Woodrow at 108 Fine Art gallery, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate.
Thursday, January 1-April 2026: Vision & Labour: Making Comics - The Art Of Avery Hill Publishing exhibition at the Mercer Art Gallery, Harrogate.
Wednesday, December 31, 9pm: Live music New Year’s Eve party with MFOR at the Blues Bar, Harrogate. Ticket only.
Wednesday, December 31, 7pm: New Year's Eve with rock covers band Chequered Past at The Club, Bilton, Harrogate.
Friday, January 2, 1pm: Same Difference presents Jack and the Beanstalk panto at Masham Town Hall.
Saturday, January 3, 9pm: Live music with Jed Thomas at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.
Saturday, January 3, 7pm: Acoustic Session with Adam Westerman at The Club, Bilton, Harrogate.
Wednesday, January 7, 7pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Spirited Away (PG | Japan) at the Harrogate Odeon as part of its Young Persons Cinema aimed at Under 25s
Friday, January 9, 7pm: Meatloaf Tribute with All Revved Up at Masham Town Hall.
Sunday January 11, 2.30pm: Paul Mirfin presents an afternoon of acoustic music at Starbeck Methodist Church. Pay on the door. Concessions teenagers. Under 12s free. Refreshments will be served during the interval.
Monday, January 12, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Hundreds of Beavers (US/12A) at the Harrogate Odeon.
Wednesday, January 21, 7pm: Harrogate Film Society presents All About Eve (A | US | B&W) at the Harrogate Odeon as part of its Classic Cinema Season.
Thursday, January 22-31, 7pm: The Knaresborough Players present family pantomime Cinderella at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8pm: Hyena Lounge Comedy Club with Tom Wrigglesworth, Alistair Barrie, Karl Porter and Alex Boardman at Harrogate Theatre.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7.30pm: Northern Live soul night – Do I Love You at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.
Sunday, January 25, 7.30pm: The Drifters at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Saturday, January 31, 7pm: Ripley Live presents live music from Matt Woosey at Ripley Town Hall.
Saturday, February 28, 7pm: Ripley Live presents live music from Dan Burnett at Ripley Town Hall.