The Great Knaresborough Bed Race – Experience one of Yorkshire’s most unforgettable events. The Great Knaresborough Bed Race combines colourful costumes, decorated beds, thrilling races and the legendary River Nidd crossing, creating an action-packed day that draws thousands of visitors each summer.

Perinatal team takes on Great Knaresborough Bed Race

Some of our mental health clinicians are taking part in an annual bed push on Saturday 13 June to raise money for Maternal Mental Health Alliance.

 

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Everything You Need to Know About the Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026

If you’ve never experienced the Great Knaresborough Bed Race, this Saturday is the perfect time to discover one of Yorkshire’s most extraordinary events.

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Bed Race has grown from a quirky local fundraiser featuring just four teams into a spectacular day that attracts thousands of visitors to Knaresborough every year.

From colourful costumes and live entertainment to fierce competition and the famous River Nidd crossing, there’s something happening from morning until early evening.

A Diamond Jubilee Celebration

This year’s event pays tribute to the decade that started it all with the theme “The Swinging Sixties”.

Founded in 1966 by Knaresborough Lions Club volunteers, the Bed Race has become one of North Yorkshire’s most cherished traditions. Fittingly, teams will be embracing the sights, sounds and fashions of the era that brought us Beatlemania, mini skirts and England’s World Cup triumph.

Expect plenty of retro creativity as teams compete for the coveted Best Dressed Bed title.

Make a Day of It

The festivities begin long before the race itself.

9am – The Beds Arrive

Head to the grounds of Knaresborough Castle where teams gather with their imaginative creations. This is one of the best opportunities to get close to the beds, chat with competitors and admire the incredible effort that goes into decorating them.

11am – Best Dressed Bed Judging

The competition for the most inventive and eye-catching bed gets underway. With the Swinging Sixties theme, visitors can expect a colourful display of nostalgia and creativity.

Midday – Winners Announced

The first trophies of the day are awarded as the Best Dressed Bed winners are revealed.

At the same time, Conyngham Hall Fields opens with:

• Food and drink stalls
• Family attractions
• Charity stands
• Bars and refreshments
• Fairground amusements

Don’t Miss the Famous Parade

1pm – Through the Heart of Knaresborough

The parade is one of the highlights of the day.

Decorated beds, marching groups, dancers, bands and entertainers make their way through the town centre, creating a carnival atmosphere along the High Street and beyond.

For many visitors, this is the perfect opportunity to soak up the spirit of the event and capture some memorable photographs.

The Main Event

3pm – The Great Bed Race Begins

After all the fun and pageantry comes the serious business of racing.

Teams strip away their decorations, swap fancy dress for running gear and prepare for one of the most demanding challenges in Yorkshire.

Each team must push a specially adapted bed carrying a passenger around a gruelling course featuring:

✔ Steep climbs

✔ Tight corners

✔ Parkland trails

✔ Historic streets

✔ A river crossing

The River Nidd Crossing

The moment everyone waits for.

After navigating the streets, parks and hills of Knaresborough, teams arrive at the River Nidd where they must swim roughly 50 yards across the water with their passenger and bed.

It’s chaotic, dramatic, entertaining and completely unique.

Whether you’re watching from the riverbank or on the big screen at Conyngham Hall, it’s an unforgettable spectacle.

Best Places to Watch

For visitors wanting the best views, consider:

Knaresborough Castle Grounds

Perfect for seeing the decorated beds up close before the action begins.

The High Street

A fantastic location to watch the colourful parade.

Castle Ings

One of the toughest sections of the course where teams battle the steep incline.

The River Crossing

Arguably the most iconic and exciting part of the race.

Conyngham Hall Fields

The heart of the event, featuring entertainment, refreshments and the finish line.

Entertainment Throughout the Day

Conyngham Hall Fields remains the centre of activity throughout the afternoon.

Visitors can enjoy:

• Live music
• Race commentary
• Giant screen coverage
• Food vendors
• Bars and refreshments
• Family attractions

Local station Your Harrogate will provide live commentary and coverage from across the course, helping spectators follow the action from start to finish.

Planning Your Visit

Road Closures

Several roads around Knaresborough town centre will be closed during the event.

Key closures begin from:

• 10:30am around The Market, Castlegate and Silver Street
• 12:30pm on High Street, Bond End and surrounding race routes

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and allow extra travel time.

Free Park and Ride

A complimentary park-and-ride service will operate throughout the day between Knaresborough Technology Park on Manse Lane and the town centre.

More Than Just a Race

Behind the excitement is an event that continues to support charities and community projects.

Organised entirely by Knaresborough Lions Club volunteers, the Bed Race costs around £30,000 to stage each year. Funds are raised through sponsorship, programme sales, team entries, donations and visitor support.

Sixty years after the first race rolled through the streets of Knaresborough, it remains one of Yorkshire’s most remarkable community events.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time fan, the Great Knaresborough Bed Race promises a day packed with colour, laughter, competition and unforgettable moments.

Top Tip: Arrive early, explore the castle grounds, grab a spot near the river crossing and stay for the prize presentations. You’ll experience the very best of what makes Knaresborough such a special place.

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Is Your Team Taking Part? Meet the 90 Teams Entering the Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026

There’s nothing quite like Bed Race day in Knaresborough.

On Saturday, June 13, thousands of people will line the streets for one of Yorkshire’s most famous events as the Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026 returns with its colourful parade, outrageous costumes and unforgettable race through the town.

This year, teams will be embracing the theme “The Swinging Sixties”, meaning spectators can expect everything from flower power and Beatles-inspired creations to psychedelic designs and plenty of surprises.

Whether you’re supporting friends, family, work colleagues or your local school, here’s your chance to see who’s taking part before the big day.

Why Everyone Loves Bed Race

Since 1966, Bed Race has been a highlight of the Knaresborough calendar.

The event combines a spectacular parade of decorated beds with a gruelling 2.4-mile race featuring steep climbs, fast descents and the famous plunge through the River Nidd.

It’s a challenge that tests teamwork, fitness and creativity—and it’s all organised by the volunteer-run Knaresborough Lions Club to raise money for local good causes.

Spot Your Team in the 2026 Line-Up

Schools & Education

• King James’s Staff
• KJS Sixth Form 2026
• St John Fisher Harrogate
• Aspin Park Academy Staff
• Aspin Park Academy Parents
• St Mary’s Primary School
• All Saints Primary School, Kirkby Overblow
• Manor Preschool
• HGS Science
• Knaresborough St John’s Teachers
• Knaresborough St John’s Parents
• Techbuyer & St Peter’s Primary School

Sports Clubs & Running Teams

• Knaresborough Striders Ladies Team
• Knaresborough Striders Mixed Bed 2
• Ripon Runners Ladies
• Ripon Runners Social Team
• Wetherby Runners
• Sherburn Runners
• Stray Runners
• Parkrunners
• New Park Pacers
• Knaresborough Town AFC
• Knaresborough Town Over 30s
• Knaresborough RUFC
• Harrogate District Swimming Club
• Starbeck Tennis Club Ladies
• Armed Forces Fitness
• Black Wolf Fitness
• DM Fitness

Charities & Community Groups

• Saint Michael’s Hospice
• Open Arms Malawi
• Mums’ Minds Matter
• Harrogate Neighbours Heroes
• Friends of Alfie Martin
• Harrogate Round Table
• Knaresborough Air Cadets
• 1st Knaresborough (Castle) Scouts
• 1st Scriven Scout Group
• MOGS (Mums of Goldsborough School)

Businesses & Workplaces

• GH Brooks Mens
• G H Brooks Counter Crew
• Raworths Solicitors
• Switalskis Solicitors
• Barker and Stonehouse
• HG Consulting Engineers
• Guardian Alarms
• VP Credit Control Team
• Team YNYCA
• Menwith Hill
• Kingfisher Kiosk
• Manor House On The Move

Local Legends, Friends & Fun Teams

• Crag Rats
• Kings of the Castle
• Welly Wheelers
• Welly Wheelettes
• Welly Warriors
• Riverside Runners
• The Half Moon
• The Night Caps
• The Wonderers
• The Rocket Men
• Up North Down Under
• Bedder Late Than Never
• Midlife Crisis
• Scrambled Legs
• Can You Dig It!!
• Badgered Into Running
• Hard Caw Warriors
• Scotton Rockets
• Red Dogs Bebra
• Junior Runaways
• Live For Today – Dream Team
• Monkton Meanderers
• Meadowside Masters
• Meadowside Mavericks
• Piccadilly Plodders
• Squashed Hearts
• Hymas Hobblers (Old Guys!)

Music, Heritage & Special Interest Groups

• Harrogate Symphony Orchestra
• Knaresborough Silver Band
• Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks
• Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation
• Nidd Valley Bees
• Nidd Valley Mixed
• Nidd Valley Juniors
• HACS 01
• HACS 02
• Aspin Avengers
• Scorchers Strikers
• The Track & Sleeper

The Question Everyone Will Be Asking…

Who will have the best bed?

Who will survive the river crossing?

And who will be crowned Bed Race champions in 2026?

With 90 teams competing and thousands expected to pack the route, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most colourful yet.

Planning to Watch?

Arrive early to enjoy the famous parade through the town centre, secure a good viewing spot and keep an eye out for family members, friends, colleagues and local organisations taking part.

The parade is often just as entertaining as the race itself, with months of planning and bed-building finally revealed on the streets of Knaresborough.

Are You Taking Part?

Let us know which team you’ll be supporting this year and share your photos from Bed Race day.

For race details, route information, timings and donations, visit www.bedrace.co.uk.

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For urgent help in Harrogate, dial 999 for police, fire, or ambulance services, or 112 across Europe. For non-emergencies, call 101 (police) or 111 (NHS advice). Local contacts include Harrogate District Hospital (01423 885959), Yorkshire Water (0345 124 2424), and Harrogate Council (01423 500600). Keep these numbers handy, or visit harrogateuk.co.uk for translations and more details.

Useful & Emergency Phone Numbers in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

If you need urgent help in Harrogate, dial 999 for Police, Fire, or Ambulance services. You can also call 112, the European emergency number, which works throughout the UK. For non-emergency issues, contact 101 for the police or NHS 111 for medical advice and urgent health concerns.

🏥 Key Local Contacts

• Harrogate District Hospital – 01423 553300
• Yorkshire Water – 0345 124 2424
• Harrogate Borough Council – 01423 500600 (non-emergency)
• Northern Powergrid (Electricity) – 0800 375675
• Gas Emergency Line – 0800 111 999
• Transdev Buses – 01423 566061
• BT Line Faults – 0800 800151

🌍 Environmental & Public Services

• Environment Agency Floodline – 0345 988 1188
• Environment Agency Incidents – 0800 807060
• RSPCA (Animal Emergencies) – 0300 123 4999
• Highways Agency – 0300 123 5000

🏛️ Local Councils & Support Services

• Harrogate Borough Council (Emergency Line) – 01423 556300
  For genuine emergencies only related to council services.
• North Yorkshire Council – 0300 131 2131
• North Yorkshire Registrars – 01609 780780
• Trading Standards (NYCC) – 01609 798885
• Consumer Advice (Trading Standards) – 0345 404 0506
• Social Care (Out of Hours) – 01609 780780

When Should You Call 999?

You should call 999 in any life-threatening emergency or if:

• You have been attacked, mugged, or seriously injured
• You witness a serious crime taking place
• The offender is still nearby

When calling 999, you’ll speak first with an operator who will ask which service you require — Police, Ambulance, or Fire. You’ll then be asked for:

1. The exact location of the incident
2. The reason for the call
3. Your name and phone number

International Emergency Number

If you are outside the UK, dial 112 to reach local emergency services. This number works across the EU and in several other countries, including Switzerland and South Africa.

Police (North Yorkshire Police) – in an emergency call 999 – non-emergency 101

Fire (North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue) – in an emergency call 999

Ambulance (Yorkshire Ambulance Services) – in an emergency call 999

NHS – 111

Transdev Bus Company 01423 566061

Electrical Northern Power Grid 0800 375675

Gas (Gas emergencies) – 0800 111999

Yorkshire Water Leaks – 0800 573553

BT report line/fault line – 0800 800151

Environment Agency Floodline – 0345 988 1188

Environment Agency incident number – 0800 807060

RSPCA (emergency number) – 0300 123 4999

Highways Agency – 0300 123 5000

Harrogate Borough Council (emergency number) – 01423 556300 (the emergency number is only for genuine emergencies relating to council services) – non-emergency 01423 500600

North Yorkshire Council for both emergencies and non emergencies – 0300 131 2 131

North Yorkshire County Council Registrars – 01609 780780

North Yorkshire County Council Trading Standards – 01609 798885

Trading Standards – Consumer Advice – 0345 404 0506

Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Rd, Harrogate HG2 7SX

Phone: 01423 553300

Social Care outside office hours, including weekends and public holidays, on 01609 780780

When do you call 999?

In an emergency, but what’s that? The police say you should call 999 if:

• You’ve been mugged, badly hurt or attacked in anyway
• If you see any serious crime taking place
• If there’s a chance the criminal is still nearby

Your call should be answered within ten seconds.

Police, ambulance, or fire?

When your call is first answered you will be speaking to an operator who will ask you which service you require. The operator will connect you to the service you request. The operator stays on the line with the caller until satisfied that communication has been established. Once you’re connected to the police there are two things they’ll want to know straight away:

• The exact location the police are required
• Why do you want the police?

You will also be asked for your name and the number that you’re calling from.

What’s the international emergency number?

Call 112 if you’re not in the UK and you’ll be put through to the appropriate emergency service in exactly the same way as if you had called 999. Available everywhere in the EU, as well as certain countries outside the EU, such as Switzerland and South Africa, 112 is a standardised number that’s worth remembering if you’re travelling abroad.

Calling from a mobile

Calls to 999 or 112 are free on all mobile phones. You can even call these numbers when you have no credit and can’t make any calls. Additionally, they’ll work across networks, so even if you don’t have a signal if the phone can pick up another network it will use that. (But obviously if it can’t get any signal then it won’t work.)

Hoax calls

Not only are you endangering the lives of others, you could face prosecution. Think before you make that ‘there’s a bomb in my school‘ (I want to wag off classes) call.

Non-emergency situations — call 101

If you want to report a crime to the police but it’s not an emergency the number to call is 101.

You can call the non-emergency number for:

• Vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage to property
• Noisy neighbours
• Threatening and abusive behaviour
• Abandoned vehicles
• Rubbish and litter, including fly tipping
• Drunk or rowdy behaviour in public places
• Drug-related anti-social behaviour
• Problems with street lighting

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Choosing a mobile bar in North Yorkshire adds character, atmosphere and convenience to any gathering. With so many high-quality local providers, it’s easy to create a memorable experience that matches your event theme while ensuring guests enjoy professional, reliable drink service throughout the day or evening.

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CCTV appeal following theft of a motorbike in Harrogate

CCTV appeal following theft of a motorbike in Harrogate: CLICK HERE TO SEE CCTV

The black and red Yamaha MT07 motorbike was stolen from a property on Buttersyke Way at 01:36 hours on Wednesday 10 December 2025.

Its registration number is YO19 FZZ. The bike has many distinguishing features including red exhaust pipes down the right-hand side, red handlebars and red tyre trims. The bike has a lot of sentimental value to the victim.

Please contact us if you recognise the people pictured on CCTV, as they may have information that will assist our investigation.

If you can help please email elizabeth.parry@northyorkshire.police.uk Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Elizabeth Parry, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250231805 when passing on information.

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Upcoming at The Frazer Theatre Knaresborough 2025

Comedy

• Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
  Date: 1st March 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM
  A laugh-out-loud exploration of witches, wonder, and whimsy.
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• Lee Kyle – Bottle It
  Date: 22nd March 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM
  Comedy with a personal twist – Lee Kyle unpacks life with wit and charm.
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• Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking
  Date: 25th April 2025 | Time: 8:00 PM
  Stuart Laws delivers razor-sharp humor that will leave you in stitches.
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• Knightmare Live! 10th Anniversary Tour
  Date: 25th October 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A nostalgic and hilarious live adaptation of the cult TV show.
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Shows

• Puss in Boots Family Pantomime
  Date: 16th – 25th January 2025
  A magical pantomime for the whole family, packed with fun and laughter.
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• Switcheroo – A Story Told Twice
  Date: 28th May 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Experience the art of storytelling like never before with a clever twist.
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Music

• The Rod Stewart Songbook
  Date: 2nd February 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A sensational tribute to Rod Stewart’s greatest hits.
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• Belle Voix – The Classic Sounds of Northern Soul & Motown
  Date: 28th February 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Relive the golden era of Northern Soul and Motown classics.
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• Spirit of Smokie
  Date: 9th March 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A heartfelt homage to the iconic hits of Smokie.
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• Ready Steady 60s Show
  Date: 28th March 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Celebrate the swinging 60s with this energetic musical extravaganza.
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• KIN-L
  Date: 11th – 12th April 2025
  A unique and unforgettable music experience.
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• The Roy Orbison Experience
  Date: 18th April 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A tribute to the legendary Roy Orbison.
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• Bootleg BEE GEES
  Date: 21st June 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Get ready to dance to the timeless tunes of the Bee Gees.
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• The Ultimate 70s Show
  Date: 5th July 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A groovy celebration of the ultimate 70s hits.
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• Desperados
  Date: 26th July 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A tribute to the timeless music of The Eagles.
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• Alchemy Live – Dire Straits Tribute
  Date: 12th September 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Relive the magic of Dire Straits with this stellar tribute band.
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• Abba Sensation!
  Date: 15th November 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Dance and sing along to the greatest hits of ABBA.
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• Gaelforce
  Date: 6th December 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  Experience the energy and spirit of Celtic music.
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• Knaresborough Talent Show
  Date: 1st February 2025
  A showcase of Knaresborough’s brightest and most creative talents.
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• Dressmakers of Auschwitz
  Date: 4th February 2025 | Time: 7:30 PM
  A compelling spoken word event sharing an extraordinary story of resilience.
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Coming up in May

Drama, dance, music, comedy and shows for all the family – there’s something for everyone!

Take a look at the brilliant shows we have coming up this month

Our pick of the month

Teechers by John Godber

Harrogate Theatre

 

WED 27 – SAT 30 MAY

It’s the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post-Covid times.

Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby showcase a funny, fast moving, hard-hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy.

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Also coming up this May

Sherlock Holmes – The Hunt for Moriarty

 

Harrogate Theatre

WED 29 APR – SAT 02 MAY

London. 1901. As the British Empire wages war, a series of mysterious events reveal a crack in the high corridors of power. Holmes and Dr Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time…

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The Harrogate Dramatic Society presents INK

 

Harrogate Studio Theatre

WED 29 APR – SAT 02 MAY

It’s 1969 and Rupert Murdoch wants to take on the British establishment. He buys the failing Sun newspaper and plans to make a new kind of paper. One that gives the people what they really want – but at what cost?

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Northern Ballet presents Little Red Riding Hood

Harrogate Theatre

WED 06 MAY

Little Red is a kind little girl who loves her family. On the way to visit her grandmother, she meets a hungry wolf in the woods – but is he really as big and bad as the stories say? A playful retelling of a classic fairy tale.

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The Legends of American Country Show

Harrogate Theatre

 

SAT 09 MAY

This must see musical extravaganza will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to the legends. Experience that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with an authentic stage set and state-of-the-art production.

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The Sooty Show

Harrogate Theatre

SUN 10 MAY

Sooty, Sweep and Soo are heading into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family. Expect wonderful wizardry, thrills, spills and of course lots and lots of laughs – but look out for Sooty’s supercharged water pistol!

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Verve
Harrogate Theatre

WED 13 MAY

A breathtaking triple bill showcasing the future of dance with new approaches and propositions of what contemporary dance can be. Featuring 18 exceptional dancers, performing works by internationally acclaimed choreographers.

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Nigel Kennedy: A Virtuoso Concert Performance

Royal Hall

THU 14 MAY

A unique evening of classical, jazz and contemporary repertoire from the UK’s greatest living violinist, Nigel Kennedy. A rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicians this country has ever produced.

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Ready Steady 60s Show

Harrogate Theatre

SAT 16 MAY

Step back in time with this four-piece live band, dedicated to bringing the energy and excitement of the iconic ’60s music scene to life! Featuring music from The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and more, The best of the Mod ’60s!

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Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens

Royal Hall

 

SUN 17 MAY

Hamza shares behind-the-scenes tales from his epic filming expeditions across the globe. A unique and unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling and stunning wonders from the natural world.

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Simon Yates of Touching the Void: My Mountain Life

Harrogate Theatre

THU 21 MAY

Touching the Void‘s Simon Yates revisits his epic adventures, taking audiences far beyond the story they already know. Expect gripping storytelling, dry humour and stunning images & film from a lifetime spent pushing limits.

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Emergence Triple Bill
Harrogate Theatre

WED 20 MAY

Emergence returns with a brand-new programme of adrenaline-fuelled dance, performed by extraordinary dancers. A triple bill of new works by guest choreographers Jason Mabana, Faye Stoeser, Joss Arnott and Lisa Marie Robinson.

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The Manfreds: Get Your Kicks on Tour ’26

Harrogate Theatre

FRI 22 MAY

An unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, along with the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley and Mike Gorman.

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Northern Silents presents The Mountain of Destiny

Harrogate Theatre

 

SAT 23 MAY, 5pm

 

 

 

A landmark of adventure cinema, The Mountain of Destiny combines awe‑inspiring alpine landscapes with climbing sequences so gripping you’ll feel the chill of the summit in your seat.

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Northern Silents presents Chicago

Harrogate Theatre

 

SAT 23 MAY, 7.30pm

 

 

 

Sex, murder and celebrity in roaring twenties Chicago – the sensational silent film with a live 1920s themed musical score bringing the film vividly to life.

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Taylormania

Royal Hall

FRI 29 MAY

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading recording artists of our time. Self-confessed Swiftie Katy Ellis promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

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Exclusive Harrogate Theatre Experiences this Month

Harrogate Theatre Tour and Cream Tea

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February updatefrom Harrogate Theatre

Feel-Good Shows This February!

Join us this February for some fabulous feel-good shows guaranteed to make you feel fantastic. Just take a look at what we’ve got in store…

This Month’s Top Pick

An Audience with Edward Fox
Harrogate Theatre
WED 11 FEB       Edward Fox, father of Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors. His great-grandfather Samson Fox funded the Royal Hall in 1903 and served as Harrogate’s Mayor. In discussion with theatre director Richard Digby Day, Edward will reflect on his legendary roles: The Day of the Jackal, A Bridge Too Far, The Go-Between, Gandhi and Edward & Mrs Simpson.BOOK NOWLet Me Entertain You: A Tribute to Robbie WilliamsHarrogate TheatreSAT 07 FEB
      A brand-new unforgettable concert show, celebrating the music and energy of the UK’s biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie Williams.BOOK NOWAnna Soden: It Comes Out Your BumHarrogate Studio TheatreSAT 07 FEB

Comedian, actor and award-nominated pantomime cow Anna Soden’s madcap debut comedy hour – full of songs, revenge and talking out your ass.
BOOK NOWTewit Silver Band Charity ConcertHarrogate TheatreFRI 13 FEB
Experience an evening of outstanding brass music as the region’s leading Championship band takes to the stage, joined by world-renowned cornet virtuoso Professor Roger Webster.BOOK NOWHarrogate Theatre Choir: Love StoriesHarrogate Studio TheatreFRI 13 – SAT 14 FEBExploring the complicated psychology of love through an eclectic selection of the greatest love songs, from one hundred years of stage and screen.BOOK NOWBig Girls Don’t Cry
SAT 14 FEB
Harrogate Theatre

They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with No1 hit Sherry – so, come out tonight as we take you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.BOOK NOWBANFF Mountain Film FestivalRoyal HallWED 18 FEBJoin the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet.BOOK NOWTap Factory
Royal Hall
THU 19 FEB  Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music and comedy, creating a show that delights audiences of all ages.BOOK NOWThe Dusty Show
FRI 20 FEB
Harrogate Theatre

Welcome to The Dusty Show. The celebration of a true British pop icon. An unforgettable evening of wall to wall hits and classics spanning the decades of Dusty Springfield‘s life and music.BOOK NOWLiam Gray Album LaunchHarrogate TheatreSAT 21 FEB
 Expect to hear songs from the likes of Bryan Adams, Tom Petty, The Stereophonics, Bon Jovi, U2, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen, The Goo Goo Dolls and many more.BOOK NOWSam Freeman: We’re Not Getting A DogHarrogate Studio TheatreSAT 21 FEBThis is a story about passive aggressive letter writing, early morning jet washing and making a house a home. It’s about those who live, laugh and love metres away from us, but who really, we barely know at all.BOOK NOWLions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan
Royal Hall
SUN 22 FEB
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour, Lions and Tigers and Bears.
BOOK NOWBach Reimagined
Harrogate Theatre
WED 25 FEB

Imagine this: super-athletic dancers move with the elegance of ballet performers, but with the raw power of gymnasts. Their movements perfectly match the driving, electric sounds of a heavy metal cello, played by the Canadian cellist Raphael Weinroth Browne.BOOK NOWHarrogate Dramatic Society presents Handbagged
Harrogate Studio Theatre
WED 25 – SAT 28 FEB

Handbagged is a brilliant comedy, looking at the possible relationship between the Queen and Margaret Thatcher, from Thatcher’s first appointment as Prime Minister to their final audience when she left office.BOOK NOWBridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza
Harrogate Theatre
THU 26 FEBBridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show, Jacket Potato Pizza. Creator and star of Channel 4’s The Change. Taskmaster S13 legend. Annie in BBC’s Ghosts.BOOK NOWDave Spikey
Harrogate Theatre
FRI 27 FEB
This show is all about Dave’s life in… well… a northern town. From his working-class childhood in the small, terraced houses round the mills in Bolton through passing his 11 plus and going to grammar school with an ambition to be a doctor, which was thwarted just after his O Levels.BOOK NOWCreedence Clearwater Review
Harrogate Theatre
SAT 28 FEB
Creedence Clearwater Review proudly presents The Cosmo’s Factory Tour, a vibrant celebration of the legendary 1970 Cosmo’s Factory album and all of the timeless hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival.BOOK NOWHALF TERM FUNThe Very Hungry CaterpillarHarrogate Theatre
TUE 17 – WED 18 FEBFor a

 

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Jack and the Beanstalk – Magical Family Pantomime

Times are hard for Dame Trott. She has no money, and her only child Jack isn’t much help either. When Dame Trott decides to sell their precious cow Buttercup at market, they are tricked into exchanging her for just a…More Info Book Now

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