Essential guide to going out this weekend in Harrogate district and throughout May 2024

May 17:  Harrogate Film Society presents Led Zeppelin’s The Song Remains The Same film.placeholder image
May 17: Harrogate Film Society presents Led Zeppelin’s The Song Remains The Same film.

Thinking of going out to see a gig, a show, a comedy or a theatre event in the Harrogate district this weekend? Here is our essential guide to what’s on in May 2024.

Thursday, May 16-September 29:

We Think the World of You exhibition of paintings by David Remfry MBE RA plus Eva Leigh Walker at the Mercer Gallery, Harrogate.

Thursday, May 9-May 25:

May 17:  Harrogate Film Society presents Led Zeppelin’s The Song Remains The Same film.placeholder image
May 17: Harrogate Film Society presents Led Zeppelin’s The Song Remains The Same film.

The Beatles: Mad Day Out, an exhibition of photography from 1968 by Tom Murray at RedHouse Originals gallery, Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.

Thursday, May 15-18, 7.30pm:

The Knaresborough Players present Secondary Cause of Death at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough.

Thursday, May 16, 9pm:

Live party music with Bang Bang Bang at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Thursday, May 16: 7.30pm:

Badapple Theatre presents new comedy The Regalettes at Fewston Parochial Hall.

Thursday, May 16, 7.30pm:

Poet Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee at Harrogate Theatre.

Friday, May 17, 7pm:

Harrogate Film Society and Derek Shelmerdine present Music Legends series with Led Zeppelin’s The Song Remains The Same at the Bilton Club, Harrogate.

Friday, May 17, 8.30pm-12.30am:

Swiftiemania HG (Taylor Swift club night) at The Ivory bar, The Ginnel, Harrogate.

Friday, May 17, 7.30pm:

Ready Steady 60’s Show at Harrogate Theatre.

Saturday, May 18, 7pm:

RipleyLive presents Dr Feelgood at Ripley Town Hall.

Saturday, May 18-June 29:

Art in Conversation I – A Summer Exhibition with Olga Konoshchuk and Rebecca Styles (Andrew Stewart Award winners) at 108 Fine Art gallery, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate.

Saturday, May 18, 7pm:

Live boxing screening Fury v Usyk at The Den, Cambridge Road, Harrogate. Booking only via the venue.

Saturday, May 18, 8.30pm:

Live music with Chequered Past at the Forrest Club, Starbeck, Harrogate.

Saturday, May 18, 10am:

Harrogate BID presents a Celebration of Fashion at the Piazza, Victoria Shopping Centre, Harrogate.

Tuesday, May 21, 7.30pm:

La Voix – The Red Ambition Tour at Harrogate Theatre.

Wednesday, May 22, 7pm:

Harrogate Film Society presents MAVKA:The Forest Song at the Odeon.

All are welcome - cashless payments only - £10 book online in advance or on the door.

Friday, May 24, 6pm:

Trackside Sessions with Biz Denton at The Taproom, Roosters brewery, Hornbeam Park.

Friday, May 24-26, 10.30am:

Musical adaptation of Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book at Harrogate Theatre. Four performances per day.

Friday, May 24, 2pm:

The Allotment Project at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Harrogate. Plus 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 25, 7.30pm:

Red Hot Chilli Pipers 2024 at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

Sunday, May 26, 4pm:

Local Folk Session with Rufus Beckett and Naail Ishaq at The Taproom, Roosters brewery, Hornbeam Park.

Wednesday, May 29, 7.30pm:

Punt and Dennis at Harrogate Theatre.

Thursday, May 30, 7pm:

Really Funny Comedy club with Ignacio Lopez, Alun Cochrane, Al Stevenson and host Micky P Kerr at The Taproom, Roosters brewery, Hornbeam Park.

Thursday, May 30, 7.30pm:

Newton Faulkner – Feels Like Home Tour 2 at Harrogate Theatre.

Thursday, May 30,11am:

Circus250 presents Juanita’s Big Problem at Wesley Centre, Harrogate. Plus 1pm.

Friday, May 31, 7.30pm:

Roy Orbison – Barry Steele at Harrogate Theatre.

Saturday, June 1, 9pm:

Live music with intelligent punk legends Percy at The Den, Cambridge Road, Harrogate.

Saturday, June 1, 8pm:

Hyena Comedy Club June 2024 at Harrogate Theatre.

Sunday, June 2, 7.30pm:

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley at Harrogate Theatre.

Friday, June 7, 7.30pm: Harrogate Male Voice Choir present A Summer Evening Concert at West Park URC supported by Harrogate Film Society.

All are welcome - cashless payments only - £10.25 book online in advance or on the door.

Saturday, June 22, 7.30pm:

Harrogate Symphony Orchestra presents A Night of Dance at the Royal Hall, Harrogate.

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