2024 EVENTS
There is an abundance of events and festivals happening in and around Harrogate that you won’t want to miss.
The year ahead welcomes car fairs, arts, culinary, music and agricultural shows! See below for what's planned ahead - we'll keep adding to the list as we hear about new events.
Monthly
LITTLE BIRD ARTISAN MARKETS held monthly in Valley Gardens 10 am - 3 pm
4th February, 3rd March, 7th April, 5th May, 2nd June, 7th July, 4th August, 1st September, 6th October, 3rd November, TBC December
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st January 2024
THE PAVILIONS OF HARROGATE DECORATIVE, ANTIQUES & ART FAIR - Held in two sumptuous rooms of the Pavilions of Harrogate venue, the fair offers something for everyone featuring specialist dealers from across the UK.
4th – 6th February 2024
HARROGATE FASHION WEEK - Harrogate Fashion Week will bring together leading fashion brands and independent retailers across a three-day exhibition.
Sunday, 18th February 2024
SNOWDROP SUNDAY - Held at Goldsborough Hall, Knaresborough from 11 am - 4 pm promises a spectacular display of snowdrops in the 12-acre grounds - £7.50 per adult, children free.
Thursday, 1st February 2024
HACKFALL WINTER WALK - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Explore beautiful Hackfall on a 2-hour guided walk. This a free event, but booking is essential - to secure your place, email - paulbunton@woodlandtrust.org.uk
Saturday, 10th February 2024
THE GIN TO MY TONIC – GIN, RUM & VODKA FESTIVAL HARROGATE – The best craft gin, rum and vodka festival in Harrogate! Meet & sample with the best craft distillers.
Friday, 16th February 2024
COSMIC WONDERS – a captivating journey under the stars and beneath the earth at Stump Cross Caverns!
Tuesday, 27th February 2024
CARMEN – held at the Royal Hall, performed by Ukrainian National Opera – one of the most powerful and impressive operas.
Saturday, 9th March 2024
DIVERSITY – SUPERNOVA MATINEE 2024 – be prepared for a big, relentless, and energetic from Diversity, held at the Main Auditorium Harrogate Convention Centre.
Thursday, 29th February 2024
FRANKIE BOYLE – Lap of Shame, held at the Royal Hall
Wednesday, 28th February 2024
LA BOHEME – held at the Royal Hall, performed by Ukrainian National Opera – a most passionate love story.
Bank Holiday Monday 27th 2024
40TH YORKSHIRE CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW – held at Ripley Castle, the Great British Motor Shows brings the best of classic, modified and performance cars and motorbikes to Ripley Castle for a record-breaking 40th time, making it an event to remember.
Thursday 25th – Sunday 28th April 2024
HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW - Harrogate Spring Flower Show is the first major event in the UK gardening year, held at the Great Yorkshire Showgrounds in Harrogate with everything you need to plan and plant the perfect outdoor space.
Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th March 2024
AIRECON ANALOG GAMING FESTIVAL 2024 – held at the Exhibition Halls, Harrogate Convention Centre.
Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May 2024
THE GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL - showcasing stunning hot food, adding a dash of real ale and wine bars, kids cookery lessons and lots of children's activities, top chef demos. Held at Harewood House, Harrogate.
Saturday, 8th June 2024
THE GREAT KNARESBOROUGH BED RACE - The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd!
Sunday 9th June 2024
HAREWOOD HOUSE CLASSIC & PERFORMANCE MOTOR SHOW – Great British Motor Shows new event for 2024, entry to this Signature event includes access to the historic house and gardens.
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June 2024
THE HARROGATE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2024: A FEAST ON THE STRAY - mouth-watering International Cuisines, Street Food, Fine Artisan Produce, Superb Live Music & Live Entertainment. This event will take place on Oatlands Drive Stray, in central Harrogate. A stunning location.
Sunday 25th August 2024
27TH RIPON CLUBS & CLASSICS MOTOR SHOW – hundreds of vintage vehicles will be roaring over to Ripon Racecourse to dazzle and delight in the summer sunshine at the 27th Ripon Clubs, Classic & Performance Motor Show with a large auto jumble.
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
NIDDERDALE AGRICULTURAL SHOW - Nidderdale's Big Day Out is a classic and timeless event - that includes sheep dog trials, a dog show, show jumping, livestock classes, cookery demonstrations, trade stands, the finest produce and crafts that the Dales have to offer. Held at Pateley Showground
Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th November 2024
THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW – one of the biggest events in Harrogate returns! Stock up your stash and discover a huge range of craft and textile supplies that will have you raring to start your next project!
Saturday, 29th June 2024
RIPON RUGBY CLUB BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL - A fantastic event with a huge selection of beers, amazing food, kids’ entertainment and the best live music!
Thursday 18th – Sunday 21st July 2024
THE THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIAR CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL – the world’s hottest celebration of crime writing swings into Harrogate!
Bank Holiday Weekend - Saturday 24th – Monday 26th August 2024
THE HARROGATE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2024: A BANK HOLIDAY FEAST - The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival is returning to Ripley Castle on August 24 – 26 August 2024. Mouth-watering International Cuisines, Street Food, Fine Artisan Produce, Superb Live Music & Live Entertainment.
Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd November 2024
NORTHERN HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW – held at the Exhibition Halls, Harrogate Convention Centre Hear inspiring speakers live on stage, get tailored advice for your project, and see, touch, and compare the latest products, all under one roof.
Thursday, 20th June 2024
LADIES’ DAY AT RIPON RACES – Dress to impress and treat yourself to a one-night stay at our boutique B&B!
Tuesday 9th – Friday 12th July 2024
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW - Over 130,000 visitors and 8,500 animals flock to the Great Yorkshire Showground every year for the agricultural show, making it one of the biggest in the UK.
Sunday, 11th August 2024
RIPLEY SHOW – a traditional country show filled with agriculture, produce, entertainment, and crafts!
Friday 1st November 2024
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD 2024 - The critically lauded The Australian Pink Floyd Show have announced a brand-new tour for 2024 celebrating all the greatest hits of Pink Floyd.