What's On in Harrogate Jan - Mar 2025

If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway this winter, Harrogate offers the perfect blend of relaxation, culture, and entertainment. Whether you're looking to recover from the stress of a busy Christmas season or looking to start your new year resolution to take more frequent short breaks, Harrogate is the perfect location.  With lots to do right on your doorstep and centrally located for York, Leeds and the Yorkshire Dales, you are sure to enjoy your stay.  Particularly if you choose The Camberley, The Lodge or Camberley Cottages.  Whichever you choose, you will be just moments from entertainment and great shopping.  Harrogate also has a fabulous choice of dining options.  Check out our post about Eating Like A Local if you aren’t sure where to try next.  You won’t be disappointed.     

There are some brilliant events coming up in Harrogate from January to March 2025.  Check out some of them right here and plan your short break today.    

COMEDY
Chris McCausland: Yonks! – Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Chris brings his unique perspective on life to Harrogate Theatre on 25 January 2025.  Chris is a regular panelist on the satirical news show, Have I Got News for YOU and has appeared on BBC’s Live at the Apollo and recently competed on Strictly Come Dancing.  You can purchase tickets here:  Chris McCausland- Yonks! | Harrogate Theatre
 
Miles Jupp – Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate – 30 January 2025
Receiving rave reviews, Miles latest show sees him discussing his experiences following his diagnosis with a brain tumour and its subsequent removal.  The experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.  You can book your seats here: Miles Jupp - On I Bang | Harrogate Theatre
 
Really Funny Comedy Club
Local bar, Roosters Taproom, based on Hornbeam Park, host regular monthly comedy events.  They have a range of comedians on the bill and you can book your tickets here:  Really Funny Comedy – RoostersBrewingCo
 
MUSIC
If you are a music lover, you will be spoilt for choice, whether you prefer rock n roll or something a little heavier.  Check out these great events.
 
The Shape of You – Harrogate Theatre – 31 January 2025
Experience the sensational live production, ‘Shape of You’, showcasing the phenomenal music of the world-renowned singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.  This show promises an electrifying journey through Sheeran’s iconic repertoire, performed live to mesmerize audiences.  You can book tickets here: The Shape of You | Harrogate Theatre
 
Craig David – First Direct Arena, Leeds – 2 February 2025
Craig David is one of the UK’s most loved artists, His authentically British sound has made waves across the globe, making him the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in UK music, and in turn, making him one of the most successful artists in UK chart history.  He will be touring with special guest Lemar and you can get your tickets here:  Craig David | first direct arena
 
Classic Rock Show – Royal Hall, Harrogate – 7 February 2025
Always a really popular event, the Classic Rock show returns to Harrogate in 2025.  Featuring the music of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, AC/DC, The Beatles, Dire Straits, Meat Loaf, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who, Boston, Toto, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac and more, this is an amazing opportunity for rock fans, young and old, to celebrate three decades of the world’s greatest classic rock music with a stunning multi-million dollar sound and light show to match.  Taking place on 7 February, you can get your tickets here.  Classic Rock Show 2025 | Harrogate Theatre
 
James Blunt – Leeds First Direct Arena – 13 February 2025
James will be presenting his Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour’; where he will perform the remastered Back To Bedlam album in its entirety, along with other classic hits from his career.  James will be supported by the fabulous Toploader on this tour.  You can get your tickets here:  James Blunt | first direct arena
 
Chris De Burgh – Harrogate Convention Centre – 22 February 2025
The legend that is Chris De Burgh is playing at the Harrogate Convention Centre in February.  Chris has spent half a century as a recording artist and the tour will be referring back to when he started out.  He will be performing and talking about the music, including talking about the origin of the songs and their background.  Not one to miss, this concert is literally on the doorstep of The Camberley, The Lodge and Camberley Cottages.  Just across the road in fact.  You cannot get any  more convenient than that.  You can book your tickets for Chris’ show here:  Chris de Burgh - 50 | Harrogate Theatre
 
Magical Mozart – Harrogate Choral Society – St Wilfreds Church, Harrogate – 22 March 2025
If you prefer classical music, you won’t want to miss this concert starring Mozart’s much loved Requiem and Ave Verum Corpus.  To accompany these Harrogate Choral will also be performing Rory Wainwright Johnson’s A Glimpse of the Light – a piece written as a partner for Mozart’s Requiem, the composer states that as he is not a religious person he wanted to offer a slightly different, more worldly approach to the concept of imagining an ‘afterlife’ that tied in more secular or natural themes.  The choir will also sing Da Pacem Domine by Arvo Pärt a work commissioned for a peace concert in Barcelona in 2004.  

The National Festival Orchestra will once again join the Harrogate Choral Society and will be conducted by David Lawrence. 

You can book your tickets for the concert here:  Magical Mozart | Harrogate Theatre  It is bound to be an atmospheric event and St Wilfreds Church is a wonderful venue.  It’s around 20 minutes walk from The Camberley, The Lodge and The Camberley Cottages. 
 
Outdoor Events
Dark Skies Festival Activities – 14 February to 02 March 2025
There are a huge range of dark sky events available to book throughout January to March 2025 and the highlight will be the Festival itself.  Whether you want to hike or canoe under the stars, learn to photograph the night sky or just learn more about the sky at night, you will find an event you will love.  The Yorkshire Dales are the perfect place to linger, look up and marvel at the beauty of our amazing night skies.  The area is an official Dark Sky Reserve as awarded by DarkSky International (formally the International Dark-Sky Association)  You can find out more about the events here:  Dark Skies Festival: Yorkshire Dales  or check out our blog here.
 
Harewood House and Gardens – Open Daily
Explore the beautiful gardens and grounds of Harewood House, featuring stunning landscapes and seasonal displays.  Owned by the Earl and Countess of Harewood, the Harewood Estate manages the countryside surrounding Harewood House. It has a nationally recognised conservation programme with particular emphasis on the restoration of historic buildings.  The house itself is open to the public and contains many treasures including artworks by Reynolds and Gainsborough and furniture by Chippendale whilst the gardens are stunning and were laid out by Capability Brown.  You can find out more and book your tickets here:  https://harewood.org/whats-on/
 
Harrogate Spring Flower Show – 24 – 27 April – Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
The Spring Show kickstarts the gardening season with delightful displays of daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.  With plenty of opportunity to view, plants and a huge range of stalls, this is the ideal show for the green-fingered amongst us.  The Event Centre is located on the outskirts of Harrogate.  However, there is plenty of parking available and buses run regularly past the entrance.  You can find out more and book your tickets here:  https://www.flowershow.org.uk/spring-show/
 
 
With so much to do, Harrogate is the perfect destination for a winter getaway. Whether you’re looking to enjoy live music or comedy or undertake a stunning dark-sky adventure, there’s something here to suit every taste.

Book your stay directly with us and choose your perfect room (subject to availability) in which to enjoy a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration.  Or, if you prefer to be more independent, book one of our lovely Camberley Cottages, for a luxurious self-catering break in Harrogate. 

Plan your visit today, and let Harrogate’s rich culture and stunning scenery provide the ultimate escape from the everyday!