Friends of Harrogate Music Centre

28/09/2026

It's been a jazzy start to the year for our String Ensemble. Here they are getting used to their conductor's new invisibility cloak.

22/06/2026

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

Major concert at Royal Hall will 'give a platform' to rising talent from Harrogate Music Centre

24/04/2026

Harrogate International Festivals is celebrating its 60th anniversary in style by bringing some of the biggest names and brightest emerging stars in classical music to Harrogate this summer.

Jam-packed with unmissable acts and bringing the brightest talents to the heart of Yorkshire, HACS Harrogate Music Festival returns from 6 June – 5 July. From intimate solo recitals to genre-defying performances and not one, but two orchestras, the programme features renowned pianist Alexandra Dariescu, the celebrated Abel Selaocoe & Bantu Ensemble, and star of modern opera Davóne Tines. Both Aurora Orchestra and the BBC Philharmonic will be joining us at the Royal Hall for two very special performances.

The Spiegeltent returns this year for 10 days of jam-packed entertainment, with the infamous Jimmy's Night bringing the party to Crescent Gardens and celebrated saxophonist Jess Gillam and her trio sure to wow audiences.

Discover the full programme and book here: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/whats-on/

10/04/2026

Saturday 2 May 7:00pm to 8.30pm

Sarah Devonald, Andrew Hitchen and Dr. Paul Jennings

Title: Sound Health - the music of Harrogate’s Spa, Stray and Streets

In the 100 years leading up to the 2nd World War Harrogate was known for its cures, green spaces and elegant architecture. But what was music’s role in the town and how might it have promoted health and wellbeing, not only for its many rich visitors but also for the working people who served them?

BBC Radio 3's Sarah Devonald alongside social historian Dr Paul Jennings, concerts director Andrew Hitchen , leads us through some of the musical highlights of Harrogate’s heyday as a spa town, illustrated with plenty of music, stories and images of times gone by.

Cost: £15



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HEALTH IN HARROGATE 200.An evening showcasing the musical highlights of Harrogates heyday as a spa town. In the 100 years leading up to the 2nd...