What's on
in North
Yorkshire
This Month.
Find local events, markets, shows, festivals, live music and family days out throughout North Yorkshire, including York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.
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Updated weekly by The White Shire
The White Shire’s North Yorkshire guide brings together events from York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby, the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and surrounding communities, with a focus on local markets, village shows, traditional fairs, food festivals, live music and family days out. Listings are checked against official event information wherever possible. Dates, times, prices and availability can change, so please confirm the latest details with the organiser before travelling.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Winter Steamer New Year's Eve Services
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Winter Steamer service runs between Pickering and Goathland, with steam-hauled trains and a heritage 1903 railcar. Visitors can hop on and off at Pickering, Levisham, Newtondale Halt and Goathland; the published timetable starts at 9.40am and the final return to Pickering is at 4.25pm.
2026-12-31T09:40:00.000Z
2026-12-31T16:25:00.000Z
The Friars Head Akebar – New Year's Eve Party
The Friars Head, Akebar, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LY
The Friars Head in Akebar is welcoming the New Year with live music from Two Well Worn, followed by NERD. The pub opens at 3pm, with Two Well Worn due to play from 7.30pm and NERD following later in the evening.
2026-12-31T15:00:00.000Z
Scotton Village Hall – New Year's Eve Party 2026
Scotton Village Hall, New Road, Scotton, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9HR
Scotton Village Hall's New Year's Eve party features music, dancing, food by AC Thai Cuisine and a licensed bar. The ticket includes a DJ, buffet and a welcome or toast drink.
2026-12-31T19:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T02:00:00.000Z
The Fulford Arms – Sellsword New Year's Eve Shindig
The Fulford Arms, 121 Fulford Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4EX
The Fulford Arms hosts an 18+ New Year's Eve show featuring power metal band Sellsword. Doors open at 8pm and the event runs until 1am, with advance tickets available.
2026-12-31T20:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
The Inn South Stainley – New Year's Day
The Inn South Stainley, Ripon Road, South Stainley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3ND
The Inn South Stainley is serving a New Year's Day breakfast from 9am to 11am, followed by lunch from midday to 8pm. The venue describes the day as a relaxed meal with family and friends, with breakfast options and seasonal pub classics.
2027-01-01T09:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T20:00:00.000Z
Knaresborough – New Year's Day Duck Race
High Bridge to The Marigold, Waterside, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 9AZ
Knaresborough's annual New Year's Day Duck Race returns on 1 January 2027. The race starts at High Bridge and finishes at The Marigold, with the event scheduled from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
2027-01-01T13:30:00.000Z
2027-01-01T14:30:00.000Z
Back to the 1940s at Eden Camp
Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton
A two-day living-history weekend with re-enactors, immersive museum displays, live music, vintage stalls and a Saturday evening dance. Online day tickets start at £17 for adults and £15 for children; under-5s and carers accompanying a full-price ticket are free.
10 October 2026
11 October 2026
Three's A Crowd Harrogate – NYE With The Crowd
Three's A Crowd, 11 West Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1BL
Three's A Crowd sees out 2026 with food, live music and a New Year's Eve party. Dining is available from midday, with evening dining from 5pm; the party begins at 7pm with a live band playing until 10pm, plus bubbles and a New Year toast.
2026-12-31T12:00:00.000Z
2026-12-31T23:00:00.000Z
The Crown Hotel Harrogate – New Year's Eve Gala
The Crown Hotel, Crown Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2RZ
Welcome 2027 at The Crown Hotel with a four-course gala dinner, live entertainment and a DJ. Arrivals begin at 6.45pm, dinner is served at 7.30pm, live entertainment runs from 9pm to 11pm and the DJ continues until 1am; over-18s only.
2026-12-31T18:45:00.000Z
2027-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
Huttons Ambo Village Hall – New Year's Eve Party
Huttons Ambo Village Hall, Buck Lane, Low Hutton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7HJ
Huttons Ambo Village Hall is hosting a community New Year's Eve party with live music from Richard Green, Andy Clark and David Banks, plus karaoke and nibbles. The event starts at 7pm, with BYOB and £5 entry for adults; children are free.
2026-12-31T19:00:00.000Z
Micklegate Social – New Year's Eve Disco
Micklegate Social, 148–150 Micklegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JX
Micklegate Social welcomes 2027 with a New Year's Eve disco featuring DJs across two floors, bubbles on arrival and snacks. The event runs from 8pm until 2.30am and is for over-18s.
2026-12-31T20:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T02:30:00.000Z
North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Winter Steamer New Year's Day Services
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Winter Steamer service runs between Pickering and Goathland, with steam-hauled trains and a heritage 1903 railcar. Visitors can hop on and off at Pickering, Levisham, Newtondale Halt and Goathland; the published timetable starts at 9.40am and the final return to Pickering is at 4.25pm.
2027-01-01T09:40:00.000Z
2027-01-01T16:25:00.000Z
Spilmans Pumpkin Festival
Spilmans, Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk
A large 2026 pumpkin festival with pick-your-own pumpkins, shows, Halloween activities, farm attractions and evening pumpkin nights. Runs on selected dates from 26 September through 30 October; advance booking is essential.
26 September 2026
30 October 2026
Craven Museum Store Tour October 2026
Craven Museum, Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
A behind-the-scenes tour of Craven Museum’s stores, covering collections from Roman archaeology to 1900s costume. Starts at 10am, lasts about one hour and is aimed at ages 8+; places are limited. £2.
7 October 2026
7 October 2026
Painted Living Garments
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton
An exhibition by Luke Thompson and Joan Murray bringing together figurative painting and fashion, celebrating North Yorkshire people, places and stories through contemporary practice and traditional craftsmanship.
10 October 2026
14 April 2027
The Plough, Wombleton – New Year's Eve
The Plough, Main Street, Wombleton, North Yorkshire, YO62 7RW
The Plough in Wombleton is opening its bar to everyone from 1pm until 12.30am on New Year's Day. The pub is also serving a special New Year's Eve lunch, with sittings at 1pm and 2pm.
2026-12-31T13:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T00:30:00.000Z
Skipton Sound Bar – Kindred New Year's Eve Bash
Skipton Sound Bar, Unit A, Canal Walk, Keighley Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DZ
See in 2027 with Kindred, a five-piece rock show performing classic rock favourites from bands including AC/DC, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Queen. Doors open at 7pm, with Kindred on stage from 8pm; tickets are £10 and available from the Sound Bar, with no under-18s permitted.
2026-12-31T19:00:00.000Z
Whixley Village Hall – The Royal Masquerade
Whixley Village Hall, Franks Lane, Whixley, North Yorkshire, YO26 8AP
Whixley Village Hall hosts The Royal Masquerade, a New Year's Eve ball with a DJ, music, dancing and two formal dances. The evening includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival and a midnight toast, with a quieter community lounge available for guests.
2026-12-31T20:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
Ripon Cathedral – New Year's Eve Watchnight Service
Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1QT
Ripon Cathedral's annual Watchnight Service begins at 11pm on New Year's Eve. The service includes the blessing of the city from the town hall, and everyone is welcome.
2026-12-31T23:00:00.000Z
2026-12-31T23:55:00.000Z
Scarborough South Bay Star Map – New Year's Day Yoga by the Sea
Scarborough South Bay Star Map, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2UZ
Happy Seal Yoga is hosting a 45-minute New Year's Day yoga flow on Scarborough South Bay's star map. Participants are advised to wrap up warmly and look for the Happy Seal Yoga flag at the usual beach meeting point.
2027-01-01T11:00:00.000Z
2027-01-01T11:45:00.000Z
Yorkshire Pumpkins – Pick Your Own
Lodge Farm, Cundall, York
A genuine family-run pumpkin farm at Cundall between Thirsk and Boroughbridge, with more than 70 varieties, bale mountain, pumpkin games, café and pizza. Open selected dates from 3–31 October 2026; advance tickets are required.
3 October 2026
31 October 2026
Easingwold Artisan Market – Autumn to Christmas
Easingwold Market Place, Easingwold
Little Bird Made artisan markets in Easingwold Market Place on selected dates, NOT daily: Saturday 7 November 2026, 9am–2pm; Saturday 28 November, Christmas Lights Market, 3pm–8pm; and Saturday 12 December, Christmas Artisan Market, 9am–2pm. Check the organiser’s market dates before travelling.
10 October 2026
12 December 2026
Designer Makers Market – Leyburn
The Garden Rooms at Tennants, The Auction House, Harmby Road, Leyburn
Saturday 17 October from 10am: around 30 independent makers showcasing original craft, demonstrations and hands-on sessions at The Garden Rooms. Free admission; donations for Yorkshire Air Ambulance welcome. Closing time not confirmed.
17 October 2026
17 October 2026