Your guide to the best events happening in the Harrogate district this October and November — including shows, gigs and comedy
Whether you're planning a night out this weekend or looking ahead to the rest of October and November, 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 October and November
Thursday, October 29-31: Sugar Rush exhibition by artist Nicholas Jolly at 108 Fine Art Gallery at 16 Cold Bath Road, Harrogate.
Thursday, October 29, 8pm: Really Funny Comedy night with Justin Moorhouse, Daisy Earl, Mickey P Kerr and more at Rooster’s Brewery Sample Room, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate.
Thursday, October 29, 9pm: Live music with The Ashley Sherlock Band at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.
Thursday, October 29, 7.30pm: Too Much Too Young: The Music of 2Tone and Beyond at Harrogate Theatre.
Friday, October 30, 7.30pm: Gilbert O’Sullivan: Celebrating 60 Years of Music at Harrogate Theatre.
Friday, October 30, 9pm: Live music with Supercell at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.
Saturday, October 31, 7.30pm Harrogate Male Voice Choir and Tewit Community Brass Band at West Park Centre, Harrogate.
Saturday, October 31, 7.30pm: Monster Mash Halloween Disco at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.
Saturday, October 31, 3pm: Haunted House DJs House Music event at the Piano Harrogate.
Sunday, November 1, 7.30pm: Maisie Adam: Frank’s Fund Comedy Gala at Harrogate Theatre. Part of Harrogate Comedy Festival.
Sunday, November 1, 9pm: Live music with The Ed Balls Band at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.
Wednesday, November 4, 7.30pm: An Evening with Michael Portillo at Harrogate Convention Centre.
Friday, November 6, 7.30pm: Opening concert of 2026-27 season with the Cuore Chamber Orchestra at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.
Saturday, November 7-8, 11am: Harrogate artists open their studios as part of North Yorkshire Open Studios. Open until 4pm.
Sunday, November 8, 4pm: Live rock music with Northern Epidemic at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.
Friday, November 13, 7.30pm: Take That Forever at The Bilton Club, Harrogate.,
Monday, November 2-7, 10am: From All Walks of Life exhibition at St Peter’s Church, Cambridge Street, Harrogate. Open daily 10am-3.30pm except Fridays.
Monday, November 2, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents The Girl with the Needle (15 | Denmark) at the Odeon. Non members welcome. No cash entry. Book online www.harrogatefilmsociety.org
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.
Wednesday, November 4, 7pm: Harrogate Film Society presents How to Train your Dragon (PG | US) at the Odeon.
Friday, November 6, 7.30pm: Frazer Theatre Comedy Club with Mitch Benn, Pete Selwood and more at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.
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.
Sunday, November 8, 7.30pm: Alexei Sayle: How I’ve Tried to Change the World at Harrogate Convention Centre
Wednesday, November 11, 7pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Inside the Uffizi (12A | Germany) at the Odeon.
Thursday November 12: Silver Linings exhibition by artist Danny Larsen at RedHouse Gallery at 15 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.
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: 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.
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, 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-Jan 17:Sleeping Beauty - Harrogate Theatre’s Magical Family Pantomime - at Harrogate Theatre. Various times.