Harrogate International Festivals
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
We bring the very best in music, literature, crime writing, salon, spectacle and education to Harrogate
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 🎼
We are delighted to share that our November pick for HIF Book of the Month is The Cat by Georges Simenon.
Find out more November's Book of the Month by heading to the You're Booked section of our website 📚
@penguinukbooks.bsky.social
Find out more November's Book of the Month by heading to the You're Booked section of our website 📚
@penguinukbooks.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are delighted to share that our November pick for HIF Book of the Month is The Cat by Georges Simenon.
Find out more November's Book of the Month by heading to the You're Booked section of our website 📚
@penguinukbooks.bsky.social
Find out more November's Book of the Month by heading to the You're Booked section of our website 📚
@penguinukbooks.bsky.social
🔔 Calling all Friends of the Festival!
Priority booking for the 2026 Harrogate International Sunday Series closes on Tues 4 Nov. Secure your preferred seats now before tickets go on general sale.
Join us for another year of remarkable performances and unforgettable Spring mornings full of music!
Priority booking for the 2026 Harrogate International Sunday Series closes on Tues 4 Nov. Secure your preferred seats now before tickets go on general sale.
Join us for another year of remarkable performances and unforgettable Spring mornings full of music!
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🔔 Calling all Friends of the Festival!
Priority booking for the 2026 Harrogate International Sunday Series closes on Tues 4 Nov. Secure your preferred seats now before tickets go on general sale.
Join us for another year of remarkable performances and unforgettable Spring mornings full of music!
Priority booking for the 2026 Harrogate International Sunday Series closes on Tues 4 Nov. Secure your preferred seats now before tickets go on general sale.
Join us for another year of remarkable performances and unforgettable Spring mornings full of music!
Tickets are available now for our next Berwins Salon North event: Redefining Who We Are - Past, Present and Pixelated.
Thursday 20 November | 7.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Head to our website to get your ticket.
Thursday 20 November | 7.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Head to our website to get your ticket.
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Tickets are available now for our next Berwins Salon North event: Redefining Who We Are - Past, Present and Pixelated.
Thursday 20 November | 7.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Head to our website to get your ticket.
Thursday 20 November | 7.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Head to our website to get your ticket.
🚨 Programme announcement!
We are excited to reveal the dynamic programmes from our internationally renowned Sunday Series 2026 chamber musicians.
Booking is now open for Friends of the Festival, with general booking open on Tuesday 4 November at 10am.
Head to our What's On page to find out more!
We are excited to reveal the dynamic programmes from our internationally renowned Sunday Series 2026 chamber musicians.
Booking is now open for Friends of the Festival, with general booking open on Tuesday 4 November at 10am.
Head to our What's On page to find out more!
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🚨 Programme announcement!
We are excited to reveal the dynamic programmes from our internationally renowned Sunday Series 2026 chamber musicians.
Booking is now open for Friends of the Festival, with general booking open on Tuesday 4 November at 10am.
Head to our What's On page to find out more!
We are excited to reveal the dynamic programmes from our internationally renowned Sunday Series 2026 chamber musicians.
Booking is now open for Friends of the Festival, with general booking open on Tuesday 4 November at 10am.
Head to our What's On page to find out more!
That's a wrap on Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2025!
A huge thank you to all the fantastic authors who took part, to The Crown Hotel, to our wonderful sponsors Raworths Solicitors for their invaluable support & to our audiences for coming together to celebrate literature!
📸Richard Maude
A huge thank you to all the fantastic authors who took part, to The Crown Hotel, to our wonderful sponsors Raworths Solicitors for their invaluable support & to our audiences for coming together to celebrate literature!
📸Richard Maude
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
That's a wrap on Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2025!
A huge thank you to all the fantastic authors who took part, to The Crown Hotel, to our wonderful sponsors Raworths Solicitors for their invaluable support & to our audiences for coming together to celebrate literature!
📸Richard Maude
A huge thank you to all the fantastic authors who took part, to The Crown Hotel, to our wonderful sponsors Raworths Solicitors for their invaluable support & to our audiences for coming together to celebrate literature!
📸Richard Maude
Our Box Office is closed today due to the team being onsite at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival! 📚
You can still book your tickets online at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or on the door (subject to availability).
You can still book your tickets online at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or on the door (subject to availability).
October 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Our Box Office is closed today due to the team being onsite at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival! 📚
You can still book your tickets online at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or on the door (subject to availability).
You can still book your tickets online at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com or on the door (subject to availability).
WE'RE RECRUITING!
We are recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead the strategic delivery of all marketing, press, and audience engagement activity at Harrogate International Festivals.
Find out more here 👇
https://bit.ly/WorkWithHIF
We are recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead the strategic delivery of all marketing, press, and audience engagement activity at Harrogate International Festivals.
Find out more here 👇
https://bit.ly/WorkWithHIF
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
WE'RE RECRUITING!
We are recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead the strategic delivery of all marketing, press, and audience engagement activity at Harrogate International Festivals.
Find out more here 👇
https://bit.ly/WorkWithHIF
We are recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead the strategic delivery of all marketing, press, and audience engagement activity at Harrogate International Festivals.
Find out more here 👇
https://bit.ly/WorkWithHIF
Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival Week 1 ✅
After opening with Patrick Grant & A.C. Grayling on Thursday, we talked politics with Nicola Sturgeon & had live animation fun with LightWeight.
Plenty more fun to be had this week, head to What's On on our website!
📸Gerard Binks and Richard Maude
After opening with Patrick Grant & A.C. Grayling on Thursday, we talked politics with Nicola Sturgeon & had live animation fun with LightWeight.
Plenty more fun to be had this week, head to What's On on our website!
📸Gerard Binks and Richard Maude
October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival Week 1 ✅
After opening with Patrick Grant & A.C. Grayling on Thursday, we talked politics with Nicola Sturgeon & had live animation fun with LightWeight.
Plenty more fun to be had this week, head to What's On on our website!
📸Gerard Binks and Richard Maude
After opening with Patrick Grant & A.C. Grayling on Thursday, we talked politics with Nicola Sturgeon & had live animation fun with LightWeight.
Plenty more fun to be had this week, head to What's On on our website!
📸Gerard Binks and Richard Maude
From our Friends at York Concerts!
Renowned British pianist Danny Driver returns to York to bring his insight and artistry to a programme centred on Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
More information here 👇
https://yorkconcerts.co.uk/whats-on/2025-26/bach-goldberg-variations-danny-driver/
Renowned British pianist Danny Driver returns to York to bring his insight and artistry to a programme centred on Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
More information here 👇
https://yorkconcerts.co.uk/whats-on/2025-26/bach-goldberg-variations-danny-driver/
October 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From our Friends at York Concerts!
Renowned British pianist Danny Driver returns to York to bring his insight and artistry to a programme centred on Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
More information here 👇
https://yorkconcerts.co.uk/whats-on/2025-26/bach-goldberg-variations-danny-driver/
Renowned British pianist Danny Driver returns to York to bring his insight and artistry to a programme centred on Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
More information here 👇
https://yorkconcerts.co.uk/whats-on/2025-26/bach-goldberg-variations-danny-driver/
Just 1 week to go! The Children’s Festival at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is nearly here, packed with stories, creativity, and fun for a variety of ages. Head over to harrogateinternationalfestivals.com to find our more details and book your tickets today!
🎟️ £7 per event
🎟️ £7 per event
October 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Just 1 week to go! The Children’s Festival at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is nearly here, packed with stories, creativity, and fun for a variety of ages. Head over to harrogateinternationalfestivals.com to find our more details and book your tickets today!
🎟️ £7 per event
🎟️ £7 per event
Starting this evening, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival brings LightWeight to Crown Place, Harrogate!
Join us tonight and tomorrow (between 5.30-9pm) as this incredible installation will be dancing with colourful live animations! This interactive pop-up is FREE to all 🫧
#raworthslitfest
Join us tonight and tomorrow (between 5.30-9pm) as this incredible installation will be dancing with colourful live animations! This interactive pop-up is FREE to all 🫧
#raworthslitfest
October 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Starting this evening, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival brings LightWeight to Crown Place, Harrogate!
Join us tonight and tomorrow (between 5.30-9pm) as this incredible installation will be dancing with colourful live animations! This interactive pop-up is FREE to all 🫧
#raworthslitfest
Join us tonight and tomorrow (between 5.30-9pm) as this incredible installation will be dancing with colourful live animations! This interactive pop-up is FREE to all 🫧
#raworthslitfest
#RaworthsLitFest kicks off with a full house! Day One opens with Patrick Grant.
As he chats with Gaynor Barnes - he delves on his compelling new book ‘Less’, championing the idea that living with fewer, higher-quality things is the key to sustainability.
As he chats with Gaynor Barnes - he delves on his compelling new book ‘Less’, championing the idea that living with fewer, higher-quality things is the key to sustainability.
October 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#RaworthsLitFest kicks off with a full house! Day One opens with Patrick Grant.
As he chats with Gaynor Barnes - he delves on his compelling new book ‘Less’, championing the idea that living with fewer, higher-quality things is the key to sustainability.
As he chats with Gaynor Barnes - he delves on his compelling new book ‘Less’, championing the idea that living with fewer, higher-quality things is the key to sustainability.
Catch Jeremy Hunt discussing his new book, "Can We Be Great Again?" with Matt Stadlen at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.
17 October | 12.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate.
🎟️Tickets at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
17 October | 12.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate.
🎟️Tickets at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Catch Jeremy Hunt discussing his new book, "Can We Be Great Again?" with Matt Stadlen at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.
17 October | 12.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate.
🎟️Tickets at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
17 October | 12.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate.
🎟️Tickets at harrogateinternationalfestivals.com
Exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of our 2025 authors are now live! Visit the 'You're Booked' section on our website to discover who said what - and get inspired by their words.
#raworthslitfest
#raworthslitfest
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of our 2025 authors are now live! Visit the 'You're Booked' section on our website to discover who said what - and get inspired by their words.
#raworthslitfest
#raworthslitfest
Raworths Runs returns this Friday in partnership with Early Bird Run Crew and we hope to see you there!
Like reading, running can lower stress, boost wellbeing and bring us together. No matter your ability, join us by Harrogate Centotaph, 6.30am for a 5k run & receive a free book for taking part!
Like reading, running can lower stress, boost wellbeing and bring us together. No matter your ability, join us by Harrogate Centotaph, 6.30am for a 5k run & receive a free book for taking part!
October 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Raworths Runs returns this Friday in partnership with Early Bird Run Crew and we hope to see you there!
Like reading, running can lower stress, boost wellbeing and bring us together. No matter your ability, join us by Harrogate Centotaph, 6.30am for a 5k run & receive a free book for taking part!
Like reading, running can lower stress, boost wellbeing and bring us together. No matter your ability, join us by Harrogate Centotaph, 6.30am for a 5k run & receive a free book for taking part!
Just 2 weeks until Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is in full swing! 📚
Explore our brilliant lineup and book your tickets now via our website. And keep an eye out for exclusive author interviews landing on our platform very soon.
#raworthsharrogateliteraturefestival #raworthslitfest
Explore our brilliant lineup and book your tickets now via our website. And keep an eye out for exclusive author interviews landing on our platform very soon.
#raworthsharrogateliteraturefestival #raworthslitfest
September 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Just 2 weeks until Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is in full swing! 📚
Explore our brilliant lineup and book your tickets now via our website. And keep an eye out for exclusive author interviews landing on our platform very soon.
#raworthsharrogateliteraturefestival #raworthslitfest
Explore our brilliant lineup and book your tickets now via our website. And keep an eye out for exclusive author interviews landing on our platform very soon.
#raworthsharrogateliteraturefestival #raworthslitfest
#theakstonscrime is on the Road at the Big Read 2025 visits Knaresborough Library before heading to #Acomb later this afternoon! Discussing all things Potting Shed Murder 🥀 by Paula Sutton! @lucaveste.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
#theakstonscrime is on the Road at the Big Read 2025 visits Knaresborough Library before heading to #Acomb later this afternoon! Discussing all things Potting Shed Murder 🥀 by Paula Sutton! @lucaveste.bsky.social
This week on HIF Player, journalist and commentator Kat Brown, smashes the stereotypical idea of ADHD with scientific evidence, historical context and provides practical support for ADHD minds.
Listen to this week's episode: https://bit.ly/HPKatBrown 🎧
@katbrownwrites.com
Listen to this week's episode: https://bit.ly/HPKatBrown 🎧
@katbrownwrites.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This week on HIF Player, journalist and commentator Kat Brown, smashes the stereotypical idea of ADHD with scientific evidence, historical context and provides practical support for ADHD minds.
Listen to this week's episode: https://bit.ly/HPKatBrown 🎧
@katbrownwrites.com
Listen to this week's episode: https://bit.ly/HPKatBrown 🎧
@katbrownwrites.com
Clarity. Connection. Collaboration. These are at the heart of Anita Cleare’s powerful insights into the challenges of parenting teens.
📆 Catch her live at Berwins Salon North on 11 September for an evening of warmth, wisdom, and real talk.
#BerwinsSalonNorth @berwins.bsky.social
📆 Catch her live at Berwins Salon North on 11 September for an evening of warmth, wisdom, and real talk.
#BerwinsSalonNorth @berwins.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Clarity. Connection. Collaboration. These are at the heart of Anita Cleare’s powerful insights into the challenges of parenting teens.
📆 Catch her live at Berwins Salon North on 11 September for an evening of warmth, wisdom, and real talk.
#BerwinsSalonNorth @berwins.bsky.social
📆 Catch her live at Berwins Salon North on 11 September for an evening of warmth, wisdom, and real talk.
#BerwinsSalonNorth @berwins.bsky.social
Throwback to #raworthslitfest 2024 📚
We're busy behind the scenes with preparations for this year's Festival, taking place 9-19 October, hope to see you there!
We're busy behind the scenes with preparations for this year's Festival, taking place 9-19 October, hope to see you there!
September 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Throwback to #raworthslitfest 2024 📚
We're busy behind the scenes with preparations for this year's Festival, taking place 9-19 October, hope to see you there!
We're busy behind the scenes with preparations for this year's Festival, taking place 9-19 October, hope to see you there!
Tune into this episode of HIF Player, where Mike Berners-Lee, author of acclaimed books such as How Bad Are Bananas and There Is No Planet B, discusses climate action and asks "who is really in control? 🌦️
Listen here https://bit.ly/HIFPlayerMike 🎧
Listen here https://bit.ly/HIFPlayerMike 🎧
September 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Tune into this episode of HIF Player, where Mike Berners-Lee, author of acclaimed books such as How Bad Are Bananas and There Is No Planet B, discusses climate action and asks "who is really in control? 🌦️
Listen here https://bit.ly/HIFPlayerMike 🎧
Listen here https://bit.ly/HIFPlayerMike 🎧
We are delighted to share the artwork for this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 📚
The incredibly talented @graemebandeira.bsky.social has captured the essence of this Festival in his artwork - great writing, leading thinkers and sharing stories!
The incredibly talented @graemebandeira.bsky.social has captured the essence of this Festival in his artwork - great writing, leading thinkers and sharing stories!
September 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We are delighted to share the artwork for this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 📚
The incredibly talented @graemebandeira.bsky.social has captured the essence of this Festival in his artwork - great writing, leading thinkers and sharing stories!
The incredibly talented @graemebandeira.bsky.social has captured the essence of this Festival in his artwork - great writing, leading thinkers and sharing stories!