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Community

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Memories

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Experiences

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Opportunity

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Family

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Music

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Crime

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Salon

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Education

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Creativity

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HIF@60

The leading multi-art form cultural festival for Yorkshire

Established in 1966, we deliver an innovative and evolving year-round programme, bringing joy, insight, opportunity and connection to the communities we serve. From platforming the world’s most celebrated artists to creating opportunities for all through our education and engagement programme, we ensure everyone can experience the transformative power of the arts.
What’s On
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HIF@60
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HACS Harrogate Music Festival
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Raworths Salon North
Across the year
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Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
23 – 26 July 2026
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Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
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Harrogate International Sunday Series
January to April
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HIF Engage
Across the year
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HIF at Home
Digital
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Spiegeltent
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Outdoor & Spectacle
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Donations
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Everything art can be – interactive, inspiring, and made such an impact on all our family.
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HIF at Home

HIF at home gives you access to all the fun of the Festivals – without stepping outside your home. We’re providing a host of content and talent and your home, phone or laptop is the venue.
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