Things To Do

It’s just a few hours now until launch night for popular Knaresborough-based The Paul Mirfin Band’s new EP tonight, Friday, August 16.

Following an early blast of unseasonably good weather this year, enjoy The Luna Cinema’s open air film season which is on its way to Harewood House.

A smashing summer of success for Harrogate International Festivals featuring everything from a superstar DJ to world famous crime writers has produced a record-breaking attendance.

An exciting new exhibition of internationally renowned artists in a Harrogate gallery includes stunning pieces by the most dazzling exponent of Op art Bridget Riley, who is currently in the national limelight at the Scottish National Gallery.

It's just hours until a member of legendary Mercury Prize-winning band Gomez appears on stage in the Harrogate district.

Following a £380,000 refurbishment, The Viper Rooms in Harrogate is celebrating its relaunch by inviting six stars of the popular reality series Love Island to the venue.

From August 19 to September 22, local residents and visitors to Ripon will be able to get to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal by bus for free from Ripon Bus Station.

An extensive and unique selection of street food will be on offer at the Harrogate Food and Drink Festival at Ripley Castle.

After giving us an early summer spectacular show chock-full of exhibitors and visitors, Ripon Racecourse is ready to resound again to the roars of classic horsepower this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Forget cycling, early autumn will also see the arrival of the annual Harrogate Comedy Festival - and this year is the 11th year of this fabulous festival of funny talent.

The Dancing for Wellbeing Group recently welcomed the Mayor of Knaresborough, Cllr Christine Willoughby, to its Friday group summer party at Knaresborough’s Chain Lane Community Hub.

Organisers have praised audiences after North Yorkshire's biggest and best music festival overcame the worst storms of the summer - with the help of tractors and farmers.