Around Harrogate this week
Around Harrogate this week – Discover live music, concerts, theatre, comedy, community events, family entertainment and local attractions across the Harrogate district. This guide brings together events advertised for the week, with venue addresses and clickable websites. It also includes live music venues worth checking for additional performances.
Please note: This is a researched selection, not a guaranteed complete listing. Some smaller venues publish their weekly music programmes at short notice. Check the linked websites before travelling.
Harrogate
Monday 2 November – Murder Mystery Event at the Empress
Time: 7pm
Venue: The Empress, Harrogate
Wednesday 4 November – An Evening with Michael Portillo
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Rd, Harrogate HG1 2SY, United Kingdom
Friday 6 November – Cuore 2026/27 Season Opener Concert
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2SY
Saturday 7 November – Tewit Silver Band in Concert
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Starbeck Methodist Church
Address: Starbeck, Harrogate
Saturday 7 November – Chatsworth Dance Centre Showcase
Time: 5pm
Venue: Ashville College
Address: Green Lane, Harrogate HG2 9JP
Saturday 7 November – 127th Anniversary Night
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Oatlands Infant School
Address: Oatlands Drive, Harrogate HG2 8JT
Saturday 7 November – Harrogate Town v AFC Fylde
Time: 3pm
Event: FA Cup First Round
Venue: Exercise Stadium, Wetherby Road, Harrogate HG2 7SA
Sunday 8 November – Alexei Sayle: How I’ve Tried to Change the World
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2SY
The published November listings include these performances and activities.
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Knaresborough
Saturday 7 November – An Evening for Ukraine
Venue: Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ, United Kingdom
An evening event advertised at Knaresborough’s community theatre.
Frazer Theatre events and tickets
Harrogate Guide
More events in Harrogate
Monday 2–Saturday 7 November – From All Walks of Life Exhibition
Time: 10am–3.30pm, except Friday
Venue: St Peter’s Church
Address: Cambridge Street, Harrogate HG1 1PB
Monday 2 November – Harrogate Film Society: The Girl with the Needle
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: ODEON Harrogate
Address: East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5LB
Wednesday 4 November – Harrogate Film Society: How to Train Your Dragon
Time: 7pm
Venue: ODEON Harrogate
Address: East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5LB
Saturday 7–Sunday 8 November – North Yorkshire Open Studios
Time: 11am–4pm
Event: Artists across the area open their studios to visitors.
Venue: Various participating studios around Harrogate and North Yorkshire.
Saturday 7 November – Harrogate Archaeology Society: Poetry in Stone
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Harlow Hill Methodist Church
Address: Otley Road, Harrogate
Sunday 8 November – Northern Epidemic Live Rock Music
Time: 4pm
Venue: The Bilton Club
Address: Skipton Road, Harrogate HG1 4LL
including shows, gigs and comedy
Knaresborough – additional event
Friday 6 November – Frazer Theatre Comedy Club
Time: 7.30pm
Featuring Mitch Benn, Pete Selwood and other comedians.
Venue: Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ
including shows, gigs and comedy
Masham and surrounding villages
Monday 2–Monday 9 November – Great British Game Week
Venue: Swinton Estate
Address: Swinton Park, Masham, Ripon HG4 4JH
A programme of seasonal dining, cookery experiences and special events.
Swinton Estate event programme
Monday 2 November – Game Week Gala Opening Lunch
Venue: Swinton Park Hotel
Address: Swinton Park, Masham HG4 4JH
Price: £55 per person
Monday 2–Saturday 7 November – Game Lunch at The Terrace
Venue: The Terrace Restaurant & Bar, Swinton Estate
Address: Swinton Park, Masham HG4 4JH
Price: From £27.50
Wednesday 4–Saturday 7 November – Game Week at Chef’s Table
Venue: Swinton Cookery School
Address: Swinton Estate, Masham HG4 4JH
Price: From £75
Thursday 5 November – Grewelthorpe Bonfire and Fireworks
Time: Bonfire 6.15pm; fireworks 7pm
Venue: Lofty’s Field, behind The Crown
Address: Grewelthorpe, near Masham
Admission: Cash donations
Visit Masham event information
Friday 6 November – Game Week Port and Cheese Tasting
Venue: Swinton Park Hotel
Address: Swinton Park, Masham HG4 4JH
Price: £45
Saturday 7 November – Masham Bonfire and Fireworks
Time: From 5.30pm, according to the published events diary
Venue: Shooting Holme Recreation Ground
Address: Masham, North Yorkshire
Sunday 8 November – Venison Experience Day
Venue: Swinton Cookery School
Address: Swinton Estate, Masham HG4 4JH
Price: £235
Throughout the week – The Magical Autumn Trail
Dates: 19 October 2026–31 January 2027
Venue: Swinton Bivouac, Druid’s Temple woodland
Address: Masham, Ripon HG4 4JZ
Price: £5 per child
A woodland adventure with clues, a trail sheet and a prize, supporting Masham C.E. Primary School. Check café opening times before visiting.
Official autumn trail information
Throughout the week – Luminescence: A Winter Light Trail
Dates: 31 October 2026–21 February 2027
Venue: Swinton Estate
Address: Swinton Park, Masham HG4 4JH
Check the available admission dates and sessions.
Luminescence event information
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Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge
Saturday 7 November – Pateley Bridge Bonfire and Fireworks
Time: Procession and bonfire from approximately 6.30pm; fireworks at 7pm
Venue: Pateley Bridge Showground
Address: Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire HG3 5BD
Admission: Free community event; donations welcome.
Saturday 7 November – Draw Your Own Pet in Coloured Pencil
Time: 10am–4pm
Venue: Pateley Makers Yard
Address: Unit 6, King Street Workshops, Pateley Bridge HG3 5LE
A full-day creative workshop with Rachel Derbyshire.
Sunday 8 November – Pateley Bridge Remembrance Sunday
Event: Community remembrance service and parade
Venue: Pateley Bridge Cenotaph and Memorial Hall area
Address: Park Road, Pateley Bridge
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Ripon
Thursday 5 November – A Concert of Remembrance
Time: 7.15pm, doors open 6.45pm
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT
Performers include East Cleveland Brass, soprano Charlotte Potter and organist Richard Martin.
Price: Approximately £17, depending on booking method.
Official concert details and tickets
Thursday 5 November – Cathedral Lunchtime Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT
The concert appears in a local November programme; confirm its details with the cathedral.
Friday 6 November – Ripon Rowels Charity Bonfire and Fireworks
Gates: 5.30pm
Bonfire: 7pm
Fireworks: 7.30pm
Venue: Ripon Racecourse
Address: Boroughbridge Road, Ripon HG4 1UG
Advertised advance admission: Adults £10, children under 16 £5, under-3s free.
Sunday 8 November – Civic Service of Remembrance
Time: 11.45am–1pm for the cathedral service
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT
The cathedral also lists an Act of Commemoration at Spa Gardens at 10.50am.
Remembrance services and information
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Boroughbridge
I could not verify a specifically dated public event in Boroughbridge for 2–8 November from the sources checked. Rather than include an unconfirmed event, here are local event information websites to monitor:
Boroughbridge local informationVisit North Yorkshire events and attractions
Live music venues – Harrogate and district
These venues are worth checking for additional gigs, acoustic sessions, tribute acts and other live entertainment. The venues are established, but individual performances during 2–8 November have not all been confirmed.
The Blues Bar – Harrogate
Address: 4 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TJ
Live bands and blues, rock and other music.
The Den – Harrogate
Address: Nidderdale House, the den, Cambridge Rd, Harrogate HG1 1NS, United Kingdom
Live music, entertainment and sports bar.
Montey’s – Harrogate
Address: 3 The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB, United Kingdom
Rock music and late-night entertainment.
Katie O’Brien’s Irish Tavern – Harrogate
Address: The Ginnel, Harrogate HG1 2RB, United Kingdom
Irish pub atmosphere and regular live music.
Harrogate Theatre
Address: Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1QF
Theatre, comedy, concerts and entertainment.
Frazer Theatre – Knaresborough
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough HG5 0EQ, United Kingdom
Live music, comedy, tribute shows and community performances.
Disclaimer – A friendly note: Listings are independently researched and provided for general information only. Inclusion does not mean we recommend or endorse a particular business, product or service. As details can change, please check prices, availability and other important information directly with the provider before booking or purchasing.
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