Concerts, comedy and shows: The Harrogate district essential guide for the month ahead

If you are looking for shows or events to enjoy over the next week or two in the Harrogate district? Here is our essential guide to what not to miss in June and early July.
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Thursday, June 15-June 24:

Northern Aldborough Festival with a feast of music, historian Lucy Worsley and more at Aldborough near Boroughbridge.

Thursday, June 15-July 31:

Gary Stewart and his band recreate Paul Simon's Graceland at Ripley Town Hall on Saturday, June 24.Gary Stewart and his band recreate Paul Simon's Graceland at Ripley Town Hall on Saturday, June 24.
Gary Stewart and his band recreate Paul Simon's Graceland at Ripley Town Hall on Saturday, June 24.

In Wonder exhibition at RedHouse Gallery, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate including Gered Mankowitz, Christian Furr and more.

Thursday, June 15, 9.00pm:

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Live music with Dori & The Driver the at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Tuesday, June 13-Saturday, June 17, 2.15pm & 7.15pm:

HOPS Musical Theatre Company presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Harrogate Theatre.

Friday, June 16, 9.00pm:

Them Heavy Souls play Zeppelin, Jeff Beck Group, The Faces, The Who, Robin Trower at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Friday, June 16, 10.00pm:

Live indie rock covers with Azurals at The Den, Cheltenham Road, Harrogate.

Friday, June 16, 7.30pm:

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It's My Life – a brand new one woman musical written by Katie Bell and starring Annie Wallen at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Saturday, June 17, 11.00am & 2.00pm:

Children’s Adventure Alfie’s First Fight at Harrogate Library.

Saturday, June 17, 6.00pm:

Kirkby Live presents Music In The Park with Hyde Family Jam + support at Highside Playing Fields, Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon.

More information at www.kirkbymalzeardarea.org.uk

Saturday, June 17, 7.00pm:

RipleyLive presents Jazz, Blues & Gin with the Eugene Farrar Band at Ripley Town Hall.

Saturday, June 17, 7.00pm:

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Boogie Night at Pannal Memorial Hall for Parkinson’s Harrogate with vinyl DJs Ian Smith, Mike Lowcock and Alec Preston playing 45s from 1960s onwards.

Wednesday, June 21-Saturday, June 24:

Harrogate Dramatic Society presents The Cripple of Inishmaan at Harrogate Studio Theatre.

Performances at 2pm and 7.45pm.

Friday, June 23, 7.30pm:

Bee Gees Tribute – Jive Talking at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Saturday, June 24, 7.00pm:

RipleyLive presents Gary Stewart's Graceland at Ripley Town Hall.

Saturday, June 24-August 4, 10.00am-4.00pm:

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Coast to Coast – Exhibition with Siobhan McLaughlin and Karen Thompson at 108 Fine Art, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate.

Saturday, June 24, 6.30pm:

Dance Magic 2023 – Summerbell Dance Academy at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Saturday, June 24, 7.30pm:

The Harrogate Proms with Harrogate Symphony Orchestra and Harrogate Choral Society at Harrogate Convention Centre.

Saturday, June 24, 7.00pm:

RipleyLive presents Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel at Ripley Town Hall.

Sunday, June 25, 2.00pm:

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Harrogate Theatre Choir Music Summer Concert with famous musicals at Poppleton New Community Hall.

Monday, June 26, 4.30pm:

Primary Teacher’s Twilight CPD at Harrogate Theatre.Tuesday, June 27, 7.30pm:

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2023 at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Wednesday, June 28, 7.30pm:

Gina Coleman and the Misty Blues Band celebrate Queens of the Blues at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Thursday, June 29, 7.30pm:

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An Evening with Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene at Harrogate Theatre.

Thursday, June 29, 7.30pm:

Harrogate International Festivals presents Summer Festival Grand Opening Concert with internationally renowned orchestra Chineke at the Royal Hall.

Friday, June 30, 7.30pm:

Guest and Singers’ Night at Ripon Folk Club Wilfrid’s Folk Club with Janie Meneely & Rob Van Sante.

Tickets from ticketsource, the Little Ripon Bookshop or email [email protected]

Friday, June 30-Saturday, July 1, 7.30pm:

Tim Vine – Breeeep at Harrogate Theatre.

Friday, June 30, 7.30pm:

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Frazer Theatre Music presents the premier UK Qween tribute band, Qween UK at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Saturday, July 1, 7.30pm:

Lipstick on your Collar at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Saturday, July 1, 8.30pm:

Alt-rock band Drella + post-punks Cliche Cult at The Den, Cambridge Road, Harrogate.

Thursday, July 6, 7.30pm:

Famed Scottish Detective, David Swindle presents The Makings of a Murderer at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Friday, July 7, 8.00pm:

Comedian Matt Forde: Inside No. 10 Fringe preview at Rooster's Taproom, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate.

Saturday, July 8, 7.30pm:

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Harrogate Theatre Choir Music Summer Concert with famous musicals at Ripley Town Hall.

Saturday, July 8, 3.00pm:

Joss Arnott Dance presents Tin Man at Harrogate Theatre.

Saturday, July 8, 8.00pm:

Frazer Theatre Comedy Club presents two Edinburgh Festival preview shows from Harriet Dyer and Louise Young at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Sunday, September 3, 7.00pm:

Paradox Orchestra performs 50 Years of Pink Floyd Concert at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough.