Harrogate International Festivals
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We bring the very best in music, literature, crime writing, salon, spectacle and education to Harrogate
We’re inviting graphic designers & creative agencies to tender for the design of Harrogate International Festivals’ printed materials - including brochures, flyers & programme books.
This role will help shape our visual identity in our 60th anniversary year
🔗 Full brief: https://bit.ly/HIFDesigner
This role will help shape our visual identity in our 60th anniversary year
🔗 Full brief: https://bit.ly/HIFDesigner
February 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
We’re inviting graphic designers & creative agencies to tender for the design of Harrogate International Festivals’ printed materials - including brochures, flyers & programme books.
This role will help shape our visual identity in our 60th anniversary year
🔗 Full brief: https://bit.ly/HIFDesigner
This role will help shape our visual identity in our 60th anniversary year
🔗 Full brief: https://bit.ly/HIFDesigner
We caught up with the Royal Philharmonic Society award nominee Matilda Lloyd to talk more about her upcoming performance at Harrogate's Old Swan Hotel with the Goldmund Quartet.
Read the full interview and book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MatildaQA
Read the full interview and book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MatildaQA
February 4, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We caught up with the Royal Philharmonic Society award nominee Matilda Lloyd to talk more about her upcoming performance at Harrogate's Old Swan Hotel with the Goldmund Quartet.
Read the full interview and book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MatildaQA
Read the full interview and book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MatildaQA
📣We're hiring!
Do you want experience within the arts & culture sector? Do you also want valuable events experience? This summer we are looking for a new member of our team.
For more information on how to apply: https://bit.ly/HIFFA26
Do you want experience within the arts & culture sector? Do you also want valuable events experience? This summer we are looking for a new member of our team.
For more information on how to apply: https://bit.ly/HIFFA26
January 30, 2026 at 12:02 PM
📣We're hiring!
Do you want experience within the arts & culture sector? Do you also want valuable events experience? This summer we are looking for a new member of our team.
For more information on how to apply: https://bit.ly/HIFFA26
Do you want experience within the arts & culture sector? Do you also want valuable events experience? This summer we are looking for a new member of our team.
For more information on how to apply: https://bit.ly/HIFFA26
This year we're inviting submissions for the Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Award.
Established in 1982, this prestigious award provides a platform to the country’s rising classical musicians & the chance to perform at HACS Harrogate Music Festival
Find out more: https://bit.ly/DPMA2026
📸Richard Maude
Established in 1982, this prestigious award provides a platform to the country’s rising classical musicians & the chance to perform at HACS Harrogate Music Festival
Find out more: https://bit.ly/DPMA2026
📸Richard Maude
January 29, 2026 at 10:03 AM
This year we're inviting submissions for the Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Award.
Established in 1982, this prestigious award provides a platform to the country’s rising classical musicians & the chance to perform at HACS Harrogate Music Festival
Find out more: https://bit.ly/DPMA2026
📸Richard Maude
Established in 1982, this prestigious award provides a platform to the country’s rising classical musicians & the chance to perform at HACS Harrogate Music Festival
Find out more: https://bit.ly/DPMA2026
📸Richard Maude
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An all star line up for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has been revealed! Ann Cleeves & Brenda Blethyn, Anthony Horowitz, Holly Jackson, Jane Harper, Chris Brookmyre, Chris Whitaker, LJ Ross, join a list curated by Programming Chair Lisa Jewell
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@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 12:26 PM
An all star line up for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has been revealed! Ann Cleeves & Brenda Blethyn, Anthony Horowitz, Holly Jackson, Jane Harper, Chris Brookmyre, Chris Whitaker, LJ Ross, join a list curated by Programming Chair Lisa Jewell
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
With Lisa Jewell at the helm, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris Whitaker, Ann Cleeves & Brenda Blethyn, Anthony Horowitz, Chris Brookmyre, Holly Jackson, Jane Harper & LJ Ross and Lee Child to Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 🕵️
#Theakstonscrime fans find out more: https://bit.ly/news26
#Theakstonscrime fans find out more: https://bit.ly/news26
January 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
With Lisa Jewell at the helm, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris Whitaker, Ann Cleeves & Brenda Blethyn, Anthony Horowitz, Chris Brookmyre, Holly Jackson, Jane Harper & LJ Ross and Lee Child to Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 🕵️
#Theakstonscrime fans find out more: https://bit.ly/news26
#Theakstonscrime fans find out more: https://bit.ly/news26
What an incredible start to this year’s Harrogate International Sunday Series, featuring the talented Nathan and Kasparas 🎻✨ A truly unforgettable opening performance.
Tickets for more of our spring concerts are available here: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎶🎟️
Tickets for more of our spring concerts are available here: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎶🎟️
January 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
What an incredible start to this year’s Harrogate International Sunday Series, featuring the talented Nathan and Kasparas 🎻✨ A truly unforgettable opening performance.
Tickets for more of our spring concerts are available here: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎶🎟️
Tickets for more of our spring concerts are available here: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎶🎟️
One week until we announce more headliners for #theakstonscrime 2026.
Any guesses who’s joining the 2026 line up? Who would you like to see? Drop them in the comments 👇
📸 Richard Maude - Kate Mosse and Paula Hawkins pictured at the 2025 Festival.
Any guesses who’s joining the 2026 line up? Who would you like to see? Drop them in the comments 👇
📸 Richard Maude - Kate Mosse and Paula Hawkins pictured at the 2025 Festival.
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
One week until we announce more headliners for #theakstonscrime 2026.
Any guesses who’s joining the 2026 line up? Who would you like to see? Drop them in the comments 👇
📸 Richard Maude - Kate Mosse and Paula Hawkins pictured at the 2025 Festival.
Any guesses who’s joining the 2026 line up? Who would you like to see? Drop them in the comments 👇
📸 Richard Maude - Kate Mosse and Paula Hawkins pictured at the 2025 Festival.
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Jane Gregory Bursaries, created to ensure access to the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival and to open opportunities for writers who may face barriers to attend.
Find out more 👉
Find out more 👉
Applications Open for the Jane Gregory Bursaries | Harrogate International Festivals
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January 16, 2026 at 8:31 AM
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Jane Gregory Bursaries, created to ensure access to the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival and to open opportunities for writers who may face barriers to attend.
Find out more 👉
Find out more 👉
Next Monday is Blue Monday, said to be the bleakest day of the year!
Beat Blue Monday with uplifting live music from the best and brightest in Chamber music. Starting this Sunday at the Old Swan Hotel.
Tickets available here 👉 https://bit.ly/HISS26
Beat Blue Monday with uplifting live music from the best and brightest in Chamber music. Starting this Sunday at the Old Swan Hotel.
Tickets available here 👉 https://bit.ly/HISS26
January 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Next Monday is Blue Monday, said to be the bleakest day of the year!
Beat Blue Monday with uplifting live music from the best and brightest in Chamber music. Starting this Sunday at the Old Swan Hotel.
Tickets available here 👉 https://bit.ly/HISS26
Beat Blue Monday with uplifting live music from the best and brightest in Chamber music. Starting this Sunday at the Old Swan Hotel.
Tickets available here 👉 https://bit.ly/HISS26
We caught up with the classical music stars kicking off this year's Sunday Series, Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis, to find out more about their upcoming performance at the Old Swan Hotel.
Meet classical music stars Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis | Harrogate International Festivals
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January 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
We caught up with the classical music stars kicking off this year's Sunday Series, Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis, to find out more about their upcoming performance at the Old Swan Hotel.
Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support in 2025 - and here's to an incredible 2026 celebrating HIF@60! 🥂
From the stars of chamber music at this year's Sunday Series to a host of musical and literary experiences in summer and beyond, there's plenty to look forward to in Harrogate this year!
From the stars of chamber music at this year's Sunday Series to a host of musical and literary experiences in summer and beyond, there's plenty to look forward to in Harrogate this year!
January 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support in 2025 - and here's to an incredible 2026 celebrating HIF@60! 🥂
From the stars of chamber music at this year's Sunday Series to a host of musical and literary experiences in summer and beyond, there's plenty to look forward to in Harrogate this year!
From the stars of chamber music at this year's Sunday Series to a host of musical and literary experiences in summer and beyond, there's plenty to look forward to in Harrogate this year!
Sunday Series through the years 🎼
From 2025 stars Junyan Chen, the Fibonacci Quartet & Amiri Harewood to past highlights Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and the award-winning Astatine Trio.
Next up: Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis, 18 Jan, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate.
From 2025 stars Junyan Chen, the Fibonacci Quartet & Amiri Harewood to past highlights Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and the award-winning Astatine Trio.
Next up: Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis, 18 Jan, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate.
December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Sunday Series through the years 🎼
From 2025 stars Junyan Chen, the Fibonacci Quartet & Amiri Harewood to past highlights Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and the award-winning Astatine Trio.
Next up: Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis, 18 Jan, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate.
From 2025 stars Junyan Chen, the Fibonacci Quartet & Amiri Harewood to past highlights Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and the award-winning Astatine Trio.
Next up: Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis, 18 Jan, Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sophie Kinsella. She last joined us at the #RaworthsLitFest in 2017. Her novels, full of warmth and humour, touched countless readers including here in the office. Our thoughts are with her loved ones in these difficult times.
December 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sophie Kinsella. She last joined us at the #RaworthsLitFest in 2017. Her novels, full of warmth and humour, touched countless readers including here in the office. Our thoughts are with her loved ones in these difficult times.
The perfect gift for the book lover in your life!
Our mystery book bundles include 3 signed paperbacks or 4 signed hardback crime thriller books.
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
Our mystery book bundles include 3 signed paperbacks or 4 signed hardback crime thriller books.
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The perfect gift for the book lover in your life!
Our mystery book bundles include 3 signed paperbacks or 4 signed hardback crime thriller books.
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
Our mystery book bundles include 3 signed paperbacks or 4 signed hardback crime thriller books.
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
A bundle of crime thrillers! 📖
The 12 Days of Christmas Book Bundle is available to purchase from HIF Shop along with our mystery book bundles, #TheakstonsCrime Water bottles, Emma Bridgewater mugs & more ✨
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
A bundle of crime thrillers! 📖
The 12 Days of Christmas Book Bundle is available to purchase from HIF Shop along with our mystery book bundles, #TheakstonsCrime Water bottles, Emma Bridgewater mugs & more ✨
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
A bundle of crime thrillers! 📖
The 12 Days of Christmas Book Bundle is available to purchase from HIF Shop along with our mystery book bundles, #TheakstonsCrime Water bottles, Emma Bridgewater mugs & more ✨
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
A bundle of crime thrillers! 📖
The 12 Days of Christmas Book Bundle is available to purchase from HIF Shop along with our mystery book bundles, #TheakstonsCrime Water bottles, Emma Bridgewater mugs & more ✨
🛍️ https://bit.ly/HIFShop25
The Mayor’s Carol Concert returns to the Royal Hall as the perfect way to enjoy a Christmas concert, some carol singing and a visit from Father Christmas himself 🎅
A free event that you can bring the whole family to. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance!
🎟️https://bit.ly/MayorsCarols26
A free event that you can bring the whole family to. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance!
🎟️https://bit.ly/MayorsCarols26
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Mayor’s Carol Concert returns to the Royal Hall as the perfect way to enjoy a Christmas concert, some carol singing and a visit from Father Christmas himself 🎅
A free event that you can bring the whole family to. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance!
🎟️https://bit.ly/MayorsCarols26
A free event that you can bring the whole family to. Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance!
🎟️https://bit.ly/MayorsCarols26
Alongside "trumpeter extraordinaire" Matilda Lloyd, the Goldmund Quartet - praised for their "exquisite playing" - will be bringing the spirit of a 19th-century musical salon to the Old Swan Hotel this February.
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Alongside "trumpeter extraordinaire" Matilda Lloyd, the Goldmund Quartet - praised for their "exquisite playing" - will be bringing the spirit of a 19th-century musical salon to the Old Swan Hotel this February.
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
The Christmas elves are back! Support your local arts festival & buy a gift through HIF Shop! We've got something for everyone:
📕Murder in Harrogate
📚Mystery Book Bundles
🕵️♂️Theakston Old Peculier Water Bottle
☕Limited Edition Emma Bridgewater Mugs
🎼Sunday Series Subscriptions
🎁Gift Vouchers
📕Murder in Harrogate
📚Mystery Book Bundles
🕵️♂️Theakston Old Peculier Water Bottle
☕Limited Edition Emma Bridgewater Mugs
🎼Sunday Series Subscriptions
🎁Gift Vouchers
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Christmas elves are back! Support your local arts festival & buy a gift through HIF Shop! We've got something for everyone:
📕Murder in Harrogate
📚Mystery Book Bundles
🕵️♂️Theakston Old Peculier Water Bottle
☕Limited Edition Emma Bridgewater Mugs
🎼Sunday Series Subscriptions
🎁Gift Vouchers
📕Murder in Harrogate
📚Mystery Book Bundles
🕵️♂️Theakston Old Peculier Water Bottle
☕Limited Edition Emma Bridgewater Mugs
🎼Sunday Series Subscriptions
🎁Gift Vouchers
The wait is over as we reveal the first #TheakstonsCrime bestsellers & readers’ favourite headliners who will take to the stage next summer.
🩸 David Baldacci
🩸 Steve Cavanagh
🩸Alice Feeney
🩸 Nadine Matheson
🩸 Gillian McAllister
👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XiRnnu
🩸 David Baldacci
🩸 Steve Cavanagh
🩸Alice Feeney
🩸 Nadine Matheson
🩸 Gillian McAllister
👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XiRnnu
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The wait is over as we reveal the first #TheakstonsCrime bestsellers & readers’ favourite headliners who will take to the stage next summer.
🩸 David Baldacci
🩸 Steve Cavanagh
🩸Alice Feeney
🩸 Nadine Matheson
🩸 Gillian McAllister
👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XiRnnu
🩸 David Baldacci
🩸 Steve Cavanagh
🩸Alice Feeney
🩸 Nadine Matheson
🩸 Gillian McAllister
👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XiRnnu
We're thrilled to announce the highly acclaimed “queen of the psychological thriller” and bestselling writer Lisa Jewell as Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3XiRnnu
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3XiRnnu
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 AM
We're thrilled to announce the highly acclaimed “queen of the psychological thriller” and bestselling writer Lisa Jewell as Programming Chair for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3XiRnnu
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3XiRnnu
Tickets are selling fast for this year's Harrogate International Sunday Series finale. Cellist Anastasia Feruleva has delighted audiences across Europe & will be accompanied by prize-winning Dutch pianist Frank van de Laar.
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tickets are selling fast for this year's Harrogate International Sunday Series finale. Cellist Anastasia Feruleva has delighted audiences across Europe & will be accompanied by prize-winning Dutch pianist Frank van de Laar.
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
Book online today to secure your seats: https://bit.ly/HISS26 🎼
A gentle reminder that tickets for Harrogate International Sunday Series are on sale now!
Amongst this year's talented line up is Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson (pictured here) & Kumi Matsuo on clarinet & piano respectively. Join us this Spring for incredible classical music.
🎫 https://bit.ly/HISS26
Amongst this year's talented line up is Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson (pictured here) & Kumi Matsuo on clarinet & piano respectively. Join us this Spring for incredible classical music.
🎫 https://bit.ly/HISS26
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A gentle reminder that tickets for Harrogate International Sunday Series are on sale now!
Amongst this year's talented line up is Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson (pictured here) & Kumi Matsuo on clarinet & piano respectively. Join us this Spring for incredible classical music.
🎫 https://bit.ly/HISS26
Amongst this year's talented line up is Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson (pictured here) & Kumi Matsuo on clarinet & piano respectively. Join us this Spring for incredible classical music.
🎫 https://bit.ly/HISS26
This week's Salon Spotlight focuses on Dr Alex Box.
A futurist and beauty tech innovator, Alex has collaborated with the world’s leading designers, musicians & tech giants, including Chanel, Lady Gaga & Google.
Find out more about Dr Alex's in our next newsletter - head to our website to sign up!
A futurist and beauty tech innovator, Alex has collaborated with the world’s leading designers, musicians & tech giants, including Chanel, Lady Gaga & Google.
Find out more about Dr Alex's in our next newsletter - head to our website to sign up!
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This week's Salon Spotlight focuses on Dr Alex Box.
A futurist and beauty tech innovator, Alex has collaborated with the world’s leading designers, musicians & tech giants, including Chanel, Lady Gaga & Google.
Find out more about Dr Alex's in our next newsletter - head to our website to sign up!
A futurist and beauty tech innovator, Alex has collaborated with the world’s leading designers, musicians & tech giants, including Chanel, Lady Gaga & Google.
Find out more about Dr Alex's in our next newsletter - head to our website to sign up!
Tickets for Harrogate International Sunday Series are now on general sale!
Book online or over the phone today to secure your seats and join us in celebrating some of the best young talent in classical music 🎼
Book online or over the phone today to secure your seats and join us in celebrating some of the best young talent in classical music 🎼
November 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Tickets for Harrogate International Sunday Series are now on general sale!
Book online or over the phone today to secure your seats and join us in celebrating some of the best young talent in classical music 🎼
Book online or over the phone today to secure your seats and join us in celebrating some of the best young talent in classical music 🎼