Your guide to the best events happening in the Harrogate district this November and December — including shows, gigs and comedy

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

What’s on in the Harrogate district during November and December

Thursday, November 5-7, 10am: From All Walks of Life exhibition at St Peter’s Church, Cambridge Street, Harrogate. Open daily 10am-3.30pm except Fridays.

Sunday, November 8, 7.30pm: Alexei Sayle: How I’ve Tried to Change the World at Harrogate Convention Centre.placeholder image
Sunday, November 8, 7.30pm: Alexei Sayle: How I’ve Tried to Change the World at Harrogate Convention Centre. | Submitted

Thursday, November 5, 9pm: Live music with The Breeze at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Friday, November 6, 7.30pm: Frazer Theatre Comedy Club with Mitch Benn, Pete Selwood and more at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Saturday, November 7-8, 11am: Harrogate artists open their studios as part of North Yorkshire Open Studios. Open until 4pm.

Saturday, November 7, 2.30pm: Harrogate Archaeology Society presents Phyllis Wicks on Poetry in Stone: from early northern crosses and Anglo-Saxon poetry at Harlow Hill Methodist Church, Harrogate.

Saturday, November 7, 7.30pm: Tewit Silver Band at Starbeck Methodist Church. Entry pay at the door. Refreshments at the interval.

Saturday, November 7, 7.30pm: An Evening For Ukraine with live music at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Saturday, November 7, 8pm: Precinct DJs night with Steve Lipscome and Al Bradley at Major Tom's Social, The Ginnel, Harrogate.

Sunday, November 8, 4pm: Live rock music with Northern Epidemic at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Sunday, November 8, 7.30pm: Alexei Sayle: How I’ve Tried to Change the World at Harrogate Convention Centre.

Sunday, November 8, 9pm: Live music with Clinton at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Wednesday, November 11, 7pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Inside the Uffizi (12A | Germany) at the Odeon.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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