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What’s On This Week
Your Weekly Guide to North Yorkshire Events
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Stay connected with everything happening across North Yorkshire this week with our weekly events guide that brings you the latest entertainment, cultural experiences, community gatherings, and family activities across Ripon, Thirsk, Knaresborough, Easingwold, Wetherby, Boroughbridge, Bedale, and Leyburn. Whether you’re planning weeknight entertainment, searching for midweek activities, or looking ahead to the weekend, our curated listings ensure you’re always in the know about live music, theatre performances, exhibitions, workshops, markets, sports events, and community celebrations.
Sports Cars in the Park
Newby Hall, Near Ripon
A spectacular gathering of sports and performance cars, with access to Newby Hall’s grounds and family attractions.
Dog Day
Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, Near Ripon
A family-friendly day supporting the Lost Dog Tracking Network, featuring a fun dog show, dog activities and stalls.
Thirsk Farmers’ Market
Market Place, Thirsk
Browse locally produced food and drink from independent growers, producers and makers. 9am–2pm.
Sunday Big Band
The Forum, Northallerton
Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band era performed by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. 12pm–2pm.
The Illegal Eagles
York Barbican, York
Live tribute performance celebrating the music of the Eagles.
A Summer in Oz
Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough
Follow a magical Wizard of Oz-inspired adventure at one of Yorkshire’s most unusual attractions.
Great Yorkshire Circus
Ripon Spa Gardens
A traditional circus experience featuring live entertainment under the big top.
Proddy Rug Making Course
Yesterdaze Workshop & Studio
Learn the techniques needed to design, make and finish your own proddy rug during this hands-on course.
Art Exhibition: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Outcomes
Harrogate Library
An exhibition celebrating creativity and the stories behind ordinary people achieving extraordinary things.
Learn To Sew In Four Weeks
White Rose Sewing & Craft Centre, Harrogate
A practical four-week sewing course for those looking to develop their skills and confidence.
Poetry Night
Empress Hotel, Harrogate
An evening celebrating poetry and spoken word in Harrogate.
Nature Tots – Autumn Sessions
St Nicks, York
Outdoor nature activities designed for young children and their grown-ups.
Yotam Ottolenghi: Simple Too LIVE
Grand Opera House, York
An evening with celebrated chef and author Yotam Ottolenghi discussing his food and latest cookbook.
Pottery Skill Building with Amy
Hopewell Studios, Knaresborough
A six-week pottery course designed to help participants develop practical ceramic skills.
The General Tarleton Pub Quiz
The General Tarleton, Knaresborough
Put your general knowledge to the test at this regular local quiz night.
Community Picklers Social
Great Ouseburn Village Hall
A friendly social pickleball session welcoming players looking to enjoy the sport and meet others.
Humankind & Technology: From Today’s AI to the Technology of the Middle Ages
York Public Library
An illustrated talk exploring the relationship between technology, people and society across history.
Private Pickleball Session
Great Ouseburn Village Hall
A private pickleball session for players looking to practise and develop their game.
York’s Growth Challenge
De Grey Court, York St John University
Discussion exploring whether investment can keep pace with York’s ambitions for future growth.
Selling Your Business for its Maximum Value
Bowcliffe Hall, Near Wetherby
An informative session for business owners considering an eventual sale and looking to maximise their company’s value.
Forest of Mythical Breezes
Markington Hall, Near Ripon
A classical music concert in a beautiful North Yorkshire setting.
Swing Thursdays
Belfrey Hall, York
Learn beginner Lindy Hop followed by improvers’ dancing and social swing dancing in central York.
YNY Networking – Northallerton
Treadmills Business Centre, Northallerton
Free local business networking with opportunities to meet other businesses, local authorities and support providers.
YPL Crafting Group
York Public Library
A relaxed crafting group open to all handcrafters. Bring your own supplies and enjoy making and socialising.
Music of ABBA by Candlelight
Ripon Cathedral
ABBA Reunion performs a live tribute to ABBA’s biggest hits in the atmospheric setting of Ripon Cathedral.
Back to the Land Girls
Knayton Village Hall, Near Thirsk
A heartwarming live theatre production from Badapple Theatre celebrating the women who worked the land during wartime.
Luxury Gong Sound Bath
Blossomgate, Ripon
A relaxing evening sound bath using gong vibrations and sound for deep relaxation.
Steam Gathering
Hunton, Near Bedale
More than 1,000 exhibits celebrating over 120 years of agricultural and motoring heritage, with a ploughing match on Sunday.
Annual Book Fair
Baldersby St James Church, Near Thirsk
Browse a huge selection of fact and fiction books while supporting the church’s fabric fund. Refreshments available.
Autumn Market at Nunnington Hall
Nunnington Hall, Near York
Discover local artists, makers, charities, handcrafted gifts, artwork and artisan food at this seasonal market.
Castleton Show & Road Race
Castleton, North York Moors
A traditional village show combined with a scenic six-mile road race through the North York Moors.
Back To The Land Girls
Knayton Village Hall, Near Thirsk
Badapple Theatre presents a heartwarming evening of live theatre celebrating Britain’s Land Girls.
Repair Café
Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall
Bring broken or worn-out household items along and let a team of skilled volunteers see if they can repair them. Donations welcome.
Race Night
The Crown Inn, Boroughbridge
A fundraising race night supporting the Boroughbridge Christmas lights, with horse racing and supper.
Proddy Rug Making Course
Yesterdaze Workshop & Studio
Continue developing your skills in designing, making and finishing a traditional proddy rug during this practical course.
Marrows and Murder
The Forum, Northallerton
An interactive murder mystery combined with afternoon tea, presented by the Allerton Players and Northallerton Mowbray Rotary Club.
Family Friendly Sound Bath
Blossomgate, Ripon
A gentle sound bath experience designed to introduce families to relaxation and sound healing.
Once Upon a Fairytale
Rural Arts, Thirsk
Family theatre from Storycraft Theatre bringing classic fairytale storytelling to life.
Matilda The Musical Singalong
The Ritz Cinema, Thirsk
An interactive screening of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, perfect for families and musical fans.
Thirsk Races: Season Finale
Thirsk Racecourse
The season finale at Thirsk Racecourse with live music, bars and food vendors. Gates open at 11am.
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What’s On This Month
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Looking for what’s on near me this month? Our monthly guide brings together the latest activities and events near you, making it easy to discover what’s happening across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From Ripon and Boroughbridge to Thirsk, Knaresborough, Bedale, Leyburn, Easingwold and beyond, you’ll find a wide range of events in January, from live entertainment and community gatherings to family-friendly activities and seasonal experiences.
Whether you’re searching for what’s on this month, planning weekends ahead or simply looking for inspiration close to home, this page is your go-to source for what’s on near me in January. Bookmark this guide and check back regularly for updated listings, newly added events and local highlights happening throughout the month.
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