What's on in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire is full of countryside shows, coastal events, food festivals, heritage days and family activities throughout the year. This page gives you a clear, simple guide to what’s happening across Harrogate, Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton, Whitby, Scarborough and the surrounding villages, with events listed from today onwards. Whether you’re planning a day out, exploring the coast, or looking for something local in the Dales, you’ll find the latest North Yorkshire events right here.

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Great Yorkshire Show

Four day agricultural show with livestock competitions machinery displays food halls and live entertainment.

Harrogate

14-17 July 2026

Harrogate Toy and Train Collectors Fair

Collectors fair with 100 tables of diecast models trains Lego kits and memorabilia.

Harrogate

9 August 2026

Rock Gem and Bead Show

Crystal jewellery mineral and fossil show with expert traders and workshops.

Harrogate

22-23 August 2026

Whitby Lit Fest

Literature festival celebrating stories inspired by Whitby with author talks workshops and events.

Whitby

Autumn 2026

Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival

Major crime fiction festival featuring bestselling authors debates comedy and industry events.

Harrogate

July 2026

Symphonic Ibiza

Outdoor concert featuring Ibiza anthems performed by a 40 piece orchestra with guest artists.

Harrogate

15 August 2026

Harrogate Health Healing and Wellbeing Festival

Holistic wellbeing festival with treatments talks workshops and health exhibitors.

Harrogate

12-13 September 2026

Ripon Theatre Festival

Theatre festival featuring performances workshops and outdoor arts events.

Ripon

Autumn 2026

Settle Flowerpot Festival

Annual summer display of decorated flowerpots throughout the town creating a quirky outdoor trail.

Settle

July-August 2026

Mathewsons Live

Two day motorsport and lifestyle event with rally stages rare cars live music and food.

Harrogate

22-23 August 2026

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

Major horticultural event with floral displays gardening demos and plant shopping.

Newby Hall

September 2026

North of England Woodworking and Power Tool Show

Large woodworking show featuring tools machinery demos and exhibitors.

Harrogate

13-15 November 2026

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