Whats on and Events
Whats On in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon. Looking for what’s on in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon? Discover Halloween plus upcoming events, theatre, live music, comedy, festivals, markets, family days out and seasonal entertainment across this beautiful part of North Yorkshire.
Harrogate offers a packed entertainment calendar, with performances at Harrogate Theatre, the Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre. In Knaresborough, discover live shows at the Frazer Theatre alongside markets, festivals and special events around the historic town. Ripon adds concerts, performances, markets and spectacular events at Ripon Cathedral.
Listed below Whats On in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon Through October 2026 to December 2026
OCTOBER 2026
Harrogate
1 October – Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – Official Website
2 October – Paul Merton & Suki Webster’s Improv Show
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On & Tickets
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2 October – A Vision of Elvis
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – Official Website
3 October – Bootleg Beatles in Concert
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Harrogate What’s On & Tickets
3 October – Hyena Lounge Comedy Club
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On
4 October – Francis Rossi: Quo Songbook – Past, Present and Future
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
6 October – Seann Walsh: This Is Torture
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On & Tickets
8 October – Ed Patrick: Numb and Number
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre
9 October – Michael Starring Ben
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
10 October – Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre
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10 October – John Simpson: The Leaders and Lunatics Tour
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
11 October – Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – Tickets
11 October – Miriam Margolyes: Full English Live
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre
Address: King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Harrogate Convention Centre – What’s On
15–17 October – Jerusalem
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – Tickets
21–24 October – We Will Rock You
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On
24 October – Whitney: Queen of the Night
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
25 October – Things I Took From the Dark, as Told by Reece Shearsmith
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
27 October – Adam Garcia’s Emerald Storm
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
27 October – John Lydon: Talk Tour
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre
28 October – Swan Lake: Imperial Classical Ballet
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
28 October – Daniel Kitson: Thrum
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre
29 October – Too Much Too Young
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On
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30 October – Gilbert O’Sullivan Live in Concert
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
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2 October – Frazer Theatre Comedy Club
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Comedy Club & Tickets
14–17 October – 2:22 A Ghost Story
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
23 October – Close Knit: A Drip Drop Theatre Musical
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
24 October – Richard Pulsford: Gold Fashioned Comedy
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
25 October – John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
Ripon
1 October – Thursday Lunchtime Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts
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8 October – Thursday Lunchtime Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts
9 October – Twilight in the Nave
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – What’s On
10 October – St Wilfrid Patronal Evensong with Choir Alumni
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Music
15 October – Thursday Lunchtime Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts
23 October – Fent Disco Family Sil
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Event Information & Tickets
23 October – Adult Only Silent Disco
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Tickets
24 October – The Music of Adele: The Candlelight Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Visiting Concerts
31 October – The Rozzers: Sting & The Police Tribute
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts & Tickets
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Harrogate
4 November – An Evening with Michael Portillo
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre
Address: King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Harrogate Convention Centre – What’s On
6 November – Cuore 2026/27 Opening Concert
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
8 November – Alexei Sayle: How I’ve Tried to Change the World
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
13 November – Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre
Address: King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Harrogate Convention Centre – What’s On
14 November – Harrogate Symphony Orchestra Winter Concert
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
20 November – Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre
Address: King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Harrogate Convention Centre – What’s On
22 November – Harry Enfield and No Chums
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre
Address: King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Harrogate Convention Centre – What’s On
25 November – Banff Mountain Film Festival
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
From 25 November – Sleeping Beauty: Magical Family Pantomime
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – Official Website & Tickets
29 November – Cirque de Celine
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
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7 November – An Evening for Ukraine
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
14 November – MoonAge: Best of Bowie Tribute Band
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
28 November – The CoPolice: Tribute to The Police
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Event Details & Tickets
Ripon
5 November – Thursday Lunchtime Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts
5 November – A Concert of Remembrance
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – What’s On
12 November – Thursday Lunchtime Concert
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts
27 November – Motown by Candlelight
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Visiting Concerts
29 November – Advent Carol Service and Procession
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – What’s On
Harrogate
Throughout December – Sleeping Beauty: Magical Family Pantomime
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – Sleeping Beauty & Tickets
5 December – Britten Anniversary Concert
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
6 December – I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
9–12 December – M.R. James Double Bill
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On
12 December – The Harrogate Christmas Concert
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
19 December – Fanfare for Christmas
Featuring: Brighouse & Rastrick Band with Harrogate G&S Society
Venue: Royal Hall
Address: Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY
Telephone: 01423 500500
🌐 Website: Royal Hall – What’s On
21 December – Pantomime Tour
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – What’s On
31 December – Sleeping Beauty: New Year’s Eve Performances
Venue: Harrogate Theatre
Address: 3 Garrick Building, Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 5QF
Telephone: 01423 502116
🌐 Website: Harrogate Theatre – Tickets
Knaresborough
Frazer Theatre – December Programme
Venue: The Frazer Theatre
Address: Park Crest, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Telephone: Contact venue online
🌐 Website: Frazer Theatre – Latest What’s On & Tickets
At the time of checking, the Frazer Theatre had not published a December 2026 production in its current programme. Check the live What’s On page above for newly announced Christmas shows.
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4 December – Rat Pack: A Swingin’ Christmas by Candlelight
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Visiting Concerts
5 December – G4 Christmas
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Visiting Concerts
20 December – Christmas Carol Concert
Featuring: Ripon Cathedral Choir & St Cecilia Orchestra
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – Concerts & What’s On
23 December – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – What’s On
24 December – Journey to Bethlehem
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – What’s On
24 December – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: Christmas Eve
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Address: Minster Road, Ripon, HG4 1QT
Telephone: 01765 603462
🌐 Website: Ripon Cathedral – What’s On
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Plan Your Visit
Event programmes can change and additional shows are likely to be announced as Christmas approaches. Readers should therefore use the live official website links included with each listing to check performance times, prices, ticket availability and accessibility information before travelling.
Disclaimer
Listings are compiled through independent research and are provided for general information only. Inclusion does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Event dates, times, venues, ticket availability and other details may change, so please verify all information directly with the venue, organiser or service provider before travelling, booking or purchasing tickets.
Information checked: 29 September 2026.
usic event featuring MDAV, Funky House Project and Funk’d, with DJs, live saxophone and Halloween-themed entertainment.
Halloween Events in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon 2026
Looking for Halloween events in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon in 2026? Discover ghost walks, spooky trails, pumpkin picking, Halloween parties and family-friendly activities across the Harrogate district this October.
🎃 Harrogate
25 September–31 October – Harrogate Ghost Walk: Route B
Venue: Harrogate town centre / Royal Pump Room Museum
Address: Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RY
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Harrogate – What’s On
A spooky guided walk exploring Harrogate’s ghost stories, haunted locations and darker history.
9–30 October – Harrogate Ghost Walk: Route A
Venue: Harrogate town centre
Address: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Harrogate – Events
A second ghost-walking route running on selected dates throughout October, exploring some of Harrogate’s supernatural stories.
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24 October–1 November – Halloween Trail at How Stean Gorge
Venue: How Stean Gorge
Address: Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SF
Telephone: 01423 755666
🌐 Website: How Stean Gorge – Official Website
A family Halloween adventure through the gorge and caves featuring spooky sights, eerie sounds and the ghost of Tom Taylor. Fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes available for children completing the trail.
25 October–1 November – Harrogate Halloween Trail
Venue: Harrogate town centre
Starting point: The Crown Hotel
Address: Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RZ
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Harrogate BID – Official Website
Harrogate BID’s Halloween trail takes place during October half-term. Expect pumpkins, hay bales, spooky photo opportunities, crafts and Halloween-themed food and drink.
Halloween street entertainment is also planned for Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November.
31 October – Haunted House: Pitcher & Piano 1st Birthday
Time: 3pm–10pm
Venue: Pitcher & Piano Harrogate
Address: 5–6 John Street, Harrogate, HG1 1JZ
Age: 18+
Telephone: Check directly with venue
🌐 Website: Pitcher & Piano – Official Website
A Halloween house-music event featuring MDAV, Funky House Project and Funk’d, with DJs, live saxophone and Halloween-themed entertainment.
🎃 Knaresborough
24 October–1 November – Hocus Pocus Halloween at Mother Shipton’s Cave
Venue: Mother Shipton’s Cave
Address: Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD
Telephone: 01423 864600
🌐 Website: Mother Shipton’s Cave – Official Website
A family Halloween experience inspired by Hocus Pocus, with themed displays, witches, cauldrons, spooky activities and the chance to encounter a witchy sister trio.
28 October – Knaresborough Knightmares: Halloween Ghost Walk
Time: 7pm
Starting point: Market Cross
Address: Market Place, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Harrogate – Knaresborough Events
A special Halloween edition of the Knaresborough Ghost Walk. The walk lasts approximately 90 minutes and helps raise money for regional charities.
31 October – Halloween at Henshaws
Time: 12.30pm–6pm
Venue: Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre
Address: 50 Bond End, Knaresborough, HG5 9AL
Telephone: 01423 541888
Admission: Free entry; individual activities may carry a charge
🌐 Website: Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre
Family-friendly Halloween fun including pumpkin carving, a spooky trail, face painting, campfire, marshmallows, live music, a raffle and Halloween treats.
👻 Ripon
17–31 October – Pumpkin Patch at Ripon Walled Garden
Venue: Ripon Walled Garden
Address: Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN
Telephone: 01765 609229
🌐 Website: Ripon Walled Garden – Official Website
A seasonal pumpkin patch where families can choose pumpkins, enjoy Halloween activities and stop for autumn refreshments.
29 October – Ripon City Ghost Walk
Time: 7pm–9pm
Starting point: The Cabman’s Shelter
Address: Market Square, Ripon, HG4 1BP
Price: £6
Telephone: Check with organiser
🌐 Website: Visit Ripon – Events
Explore Ripon after dark with stories of haunted buildings, mysterious happenings and historic locations around the city. Proceeds support Ripon Walled Garden.
31 October – Halloween House Party at Grantley Hall
Time: 7pm–11.30pm
Venue: Grantley Hall
Address: Grantley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ET
Price: From £250
Telephone: 01765 620070
🌐 Website: Grantley Hall – Official Website
Celebrate Halloween in luxurious surroundings with Grantley Hall’s Halloween House Party. Check directly with the hotel for the latest package details and availability.
31 October – Halloween Party at Ripon Bowling Club
Time: 7.30pm–11.30pm
Venue: Ripon Bowling Club
Address: 26 Bondgate Green, Ripon, HG4 1QW
Telephone: Check directly with venue
🌐 Website: Visit Ripon – Events Guide
A dedicated Halloween party in Ripon on Halloween night. Check with the organiser for the latest admission and entertainment information.
Before You Go
Halloween event dates, times, admission prices and activities can change. Use the live website included with each listing to check the latest information, availability and booking requirements before making a special journey.
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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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