Events in North Yorkshire 2026
Want to know what’s on in North Yorkshire today?
Discover the best North Yorkshire events all year round!
From country shows and food festivals to music concerts, arts exhibitions, and family-friendly attractions, North Yorkshire offers a packed calendar of events throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a short break or considering holiday homes in North Yorkshire, our events calendar highlights the best things to do in North Yorkshire, making it easy to enjoy the county’s coastline, countryside, historic towns, and cultural landmarks.
January
1st
CARLETON BIG FLIP
Swan Inn, Carleton
8th
LINO CLUB
Peasholme Green, York
9th
SEAN SHIBE
Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York
12th – 17th
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS: THE PANTO
Whitby Pavilion
17th
HARROGATE KINDNESS FESTIVAL
St Aidan’s School, Harrogate
22nd – 31st
CINDERELLA
The Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough
23rd
BONKERS BINGO
The Bank Bar, Redcar
24th
DALBY FOREST HEAD TORCH CHALLENGE
Dalby Forest, near Pickering
25th
MOVE QUIZ NIGHT
The Regent Redcar Cinema & Bar
February
7th – 8th
WHITBY STEAMPUNK WEEKEND XIX
Whitby Pavilion
7th – 8th
YORK ICE TRAIL
Citywide, York
7th – 8th
YORK ICE VILLAGE
Parliament Street, York
13th – 1st March
DARK SKIES FESTIVAL
Yorkshire Dales National Park
13th – 14th
MY BLOODY VALENTINE
Scream Factory, Kirkleatham Museum
14th
BARBARA DICKSON
Skipton Town Hall
14th
SALTBURN FARMERS MARKET
Station Square, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
25th
ALLERTON CASTLE – WINTER WONDERLAND ARTISAN FAYRE
Allerton Castle, near Knaresborough
March
1st
YORK COMIC-CON
York Racecourse
7th
MARCH OF THE MODS – LIVE MUSIC EVENT RAISING FUNDS FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
The Halt, Redcar
15th
ERIC RUSHTON: INNKEEPER
Theatre at 41, York
18th
THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL
Harrogate Theatre
22nd
REDCAR ROCKS – DEVILISHLY GOOD FOSSILING
Coast Road, Redcar
22nd
MURDER TRIAL TONIGHT IV – DEATH OF A LANDLORD
York Barbican
28th – 29th
SCARBOROUGH PUNK FESTIVAL
Scarborough Spa
31st
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN
Royal Hall, Harrogate
April
1st – 5th
YORK CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Parliament Street, York City Centre
4th
EASTER FUN DAY
Wydale Hall, near Scarborough
4th
YORK EASTER WEEKEND – ARTISAN GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR MARKET
Belfrey Hall, York City Centre
4th – 5th
FILEY FOOD FESTIVAL
The Crescent, Filey
12th
YORKSHIRE FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
18th
MICK MILLER AND FRIENDS
Skipton Town Hall
May
2nd
THE JAMES BROWN EXPERIENCE
The Royal Hall, Harrogate
8th – 10th
FILEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL
Various Venues, Filey
17th
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND: YONKS!
Grand Opera House York
17th – 18th
YORKSHIRE GAME & COUNTRY FAIR
Scampston Hall
29th – 31st
WYLDWOOD RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL – YEAR OF THE BARD
Kirkleatham Showground, Redcar
30th
THE ELO EXPERIENCE – MULTI AWARD WINNING TRIBUTE TO JEFF LYNNE AND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
York Barbican
30th May – 12th Jun
YORK FESTIVAL OF IDEAS
Various Venues, York
31st
K-POP FOREVER! LIVE ON STAGE
Whitby Pavilion Theatre
31st
FAMILY FUN DAY
Redcar Rugby Club
June
6th
ARTISAN GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR MARKET
York City Centre
18th
LADIES DAY
Ripon Racecourse
18th – 27th
THE NORTHERN ALDBOROUGH FESTIVAL
Various Venues, Aldborough
19th – 21st
VANLIFE FEST AT THE HALL
Scampston Hall
20th
PAUL YOUNG – SONGS & STORIES
Whitby Pavilion Theatre
20th
LADIES’ DAY AT REDCAR RACECOURSE
Redcar Racecourse
20th
JAZZ, GIN & BLUES!
Ripley Town Hall
21st June
THE CLASSIC & RETRO SHOW
Redcar Rugby Club
27th – 28th
THE HARROGATE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
The Stray
28th
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD: REVELATIONS – SONGS BOYS DON’T SING
Whitby Pavilion Theatre
28th
ELKIE BROOKS: THE LONG FAREWELL TOUR
Royal Hall, Harrogate
July
14th – 17th
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
17th – 19th
STAXTONBURY FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Manor Farm, Staxton
18th – 19th
MASHAM STEAM RALLY
Marfield Field, Masham
24th
THE SECRET
Skipton Town Hall
24th – 25th
MUSIC SHOWCASE WEEKEND
York Racecourse
24th – 26th
DEER SHED FESTIVAL
Baldersby Park, Topcliffe
25th
BORROWBY SHOW
Hillside Rural Activities Park, Thirsk
August
3rd
SCOOPS & SADDLES – ICE CREAM FESTIVAL DAY
Ripon Racecourse
7th – 9th
SALTBURN FOLK FESTIVAL
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
8th
CARRIBEAN CARNIVAL FAMILY DAY
Redcar Racecourse
22nd – 28th
WHITBY FOLK WEEK
Whitby
23rd
MATHEWSONS LIVE
Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
29th
WENSLEYDALE AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Leyburn Showground
September
3rd
BLAM BLAM FEVER 8 SKA WEEKEND
Coatham Memorial Hall, Redcar
4th
YORKSHIRE TRACTION ENGINE RALLY
Scampston
18th – 20th
HARROGATE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW
Newby Hall
18th – 20th
FILEY KITE FESTIVAL
Filey Country Park
19th – 28th
YORK FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL
Parliament Street and City Wide
20th
REDCAR HALF MARATHON
Redcar
24th
DAVID ESSEX
York Barbican
25th – 27th
SCARBOROUGH JAZZ FESTIVAL
Scarborough Spa
27th
REDCAR RUNNING FESTIVAL
Redcar
October
3rd
HEADLAND CRAFT FAIR & FARMERS MARKET
The Headland Social Club, Redcar
4th
RACHEL FAIRBURN: VEXY BEASTS
Theatre at 41, York
16th – 18th
SCARBOROUGH NORTHERN SOUL WEEKENDER
Scarborough Spa
16th Oct – 1st Nov
TRICK OR TREAT CHOCOLATE BAR MAKING
York Cocoa Works
30th – 1st September
WHITBY GOTH WEEKEND
Whitby Pavilion
November
1st
RUSSELL HOWARD – DON’T TELL THE ALGORITHM
York Barbican
6th
WHITBY SKA & MOD WEEKENDER
The Royal Hotel Whitby
7th
JAYWALKERS
Reeth Memorial Hall
8th
GIPSY KINGS BY ANDRÉ REYES
York Barbican
7th – 8th
WHITBY BLUES, RHYTHM & ROCK FESTIVAL
Whitby Pavilion
13th
THE COMEDY STORE
Scarborough Spa Theatre
12th Nov – 3rd Jan
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE BAR MARKING
York Cocoa Works
19th – 22nd
WHITBY LIT FEST
Various Venues, Whitby
December
2nd, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th & 23rd
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE COTTAGE MAKING
York Cocoa Works
4th
JACKIE OATES, JOHN SPIERS
Reeth Memorial Hall, Richmond
5th – 31st
ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD
Scarborough Spa
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