Upcoming Festivals- Harrogate, Ripon and Harewood
June 18, 2025Harewood Festivals this July
Dance Anthems Orchestra
Listen and bounce along to some of the most loved dance hits of the past four decades. Something that every generation can enjoy.
When: Friday 20th June 2025
Address: Harewood House Trust, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Info: https://harewood.org/events/dance-anthems-orchestra/
Discount code: HAREWOODPROMS15 (15% off)
Proms in Park
When: Saturday 21st June 2025
Address: Harewood House Trust, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Info: https://harewood.org/events/proms/
Discount code: HAREWOODPROMS15 (15% off)
Could Be Real Festival
When: Friday 27th June 2025
Address: Harewood House Trust, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Info: https://harewood.org/events/proms/
Goodlife Festival 2025
When: Saturday 28th June 2025
Address: Harewood House Trust, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Info: https://harewood.org/events/goodlife-festival-2025/
Ripon Theatre Festival 1st July- 6th July 2025
Peelers, Poachers & Paupers
A Yorkshire tale of resistance, survival and defiance in the Victorian age.
When: Saturday 28th- Sunday 29th June 2025
Address: Ripon Museums
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
The Beloved Son
Gripping one man play.
When: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Address: Ripon Cathedral
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
The Hilarity Bites Festival Special
Larry Dean Headlines
When: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Where: Ripon Art Hub
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Babies, Books & Biscotti
Relaxed storytelling and coffee for parents and babies.
When: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Where: Velentinos/Little Ripon Bookshop
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Mangoes on the Beach
Folk tales and stories of migration for adults.
When: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Where: Leper Chapel
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Third Class- A Titanic Story
A first hand account of surviving the Titanic.
When: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Where: Ripon Art Hubs
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Walking & Writing, City and Country
Poetry and contemplation, creative walk.
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Where: Meet at the Market Place
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Ripon Ghost Walk
A ghostly guided walk for all the family
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Where: Meet at the Market Place
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Mrs Churchill- My Life with Winston
Meet the woman behind the great leader.
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Where: Ripon Ghost Hub
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Storytelling for Beginners
Fun introduction to the world of storytelling.
When: Friday 4th of July 2025
Where: Ripon Library
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Anansi & the Lost Sun
Come and hear a West African Tale, shown through the medium of puppetry and traditional music.
When: Friday 4th of July 2025
Where: Holy Trinity Church
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Pirate Princess
Fun family show with Pirate tea.
When: Friday 4th of July 2025
Where: Holy Trinity Church
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Spy Movie: The Play!
Funny homage to Bond films.
When: Friday 4th of July 2025
Where: Ripon Arts Hub
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Street Entertainment
Featuring The Calamity Dames, Books!, The Knights Knights and more!
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Market Place, Gardens & City Streets
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Flamenco Dance Taster
Learn flamenco dancing from Flamenco de Leeds
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Allhallowgate Methodist Hall
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Scrumptious!
A magical show about friendship and ice cream.
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Ripon Library
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Cloudscapes
A chilled out digital experience whilst cloud gazing.
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Cathedral Forecourt (Green)
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Morris Dance Taster
Ever wanted to learn how to morris dance? Here is your chance to have a go with the Ripon City Morris Dancers.
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Allhallowgate Methodist Hall
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Doctor Fairytale
Meet the author
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Little Ripon Bookshop
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.or
Poetry at the Pig and Pop Up Poetry
Informal Reading from Ripon-inspired poets
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: The Portly Pig and Little Ripon Bookshop
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.or
African Drumming Taster
Hand drumming for beginners with drums Agogo.
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Allhallowgate Methodist Hall
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Short and Sweet Mini
Winners from the the Short and Sweet writing contest for new play writes
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Little Ripon Bookshop
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Kirkgate Street Party
The fun continues
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Kirkgate
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Short and Sweet Yorkshire
Finalists' showcase of 10 min new writing works
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Ripon Art Hub
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
The Wind in the Willows
Timeless tale from the riverbank
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Ripon Races
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Almost Austen
Musical theatre meets Austen in a modern romance
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Ripon Arts Hub
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Street Entertainment at Little Bird Artisan Market
Open Air theatre, dance, music and more
When: Sunday 6th July 2025
Where: Market Place
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Family Day
Open-air theatre, music & community fun
When: Sunday 6th July 2025
Where: Spa Gardens
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Build a Giant Puppet
Learn how to build a giant puppet leading to a short performance at the end of session.
When: Sunday 6th July 2025
Where: Ripon Arts Hub
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Circus Skills Drop-In
Drop-in session with Tit for Tat circus theatre company.
When: Sunday 6th July 2025
Where: Spa Gardens
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's most magical comedy about love and relationships.
When: Sunday 6th July 2025
Where: The Old Deanery
Info: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Harrogate Festivals Summer 2025
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
Enjoy two days of artisan food, live demonstrations, tasting events and fun.
When: Saturday 28th- Sunday 29th June 2025
Where: The Stray
Info: https://harrogatefoodfestival.com
Theakston's Old Peculiar Crime Awards
Yes! Its back!
When: Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th July 2025
Where: The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
Info: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/theakston-old-peculier-crime-writing-festival/
Accommodation
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