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Slow Horses creator Mick Herron to Chair Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2025

Highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling thriller writer Mick Herron announced as Programming Chair for the world’s largest and most prestigious celebration of crime fiction.

Stars of classical music to perform in Harrogate in 2025

Another sparkling season of coffee and chamber music has just been announced

An exploration of quantum fields, digital fields and football fields

The Berwins Salon North series returns to Harrogate’s Crown Hotel on November 14 when three special guests will delve into the worlds of sport, digital domination, and the wonders of physics.

The Secret to Labour’s Success with Douglas Beattie

Douglas Beattie discusses his book “How Labour Wins” and examines Labour’s successes & failures in the 33 British General Elections since 1900. It provides an accessible history, analysing how left-wing politics has succeeded or failed.

The Projector Bikes illumination trail lights up Harrogate

The Projector Bikes are back in Harrogate on October 18, when dazzling lights and magical animations will light up the town for a special evening of family fun.

Kat Brown is smashing ADHD stereotypes

Kat Brown discusses her upcoming event at Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival

Delights for all the family at the Raworths Children’s Festival

The Children’s Festival (October 19-20) returns by popular demand as part of this year’s Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival with an array of imaginative events that promise fun for all the family.

Raworths Solicitors confirm big names for 2024 Literature Festival in full programme reveal

Raworths Solicitors have announced the full programme for this year’s Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival – and it features bestselling authors and some of the biggest names in politics, sport, comedy and broadcasting

Bestselling novelist and entrepreneur is the special guest at Raworths Literary Lunch

Ajay Chowdhury to discuss his own remarkable journey and the future of technology, with a focus on AI at the Literary Lunch

The Big Read – Free Book Event Comes to Harrogate

The Theakson Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival hits the road from 23 - 25 September with the North's Biggest Book Club

Former British Prime Minister amongst stellar lineup at this year’s Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival

This year's Festival includes a wonderful mix of novelists, journalists, TV broadcasters, historians and politicians

From exploring the High Seas to the world of High Tech

The Berwins Salon North series returns to Harrogate when special guests discuss everything from AI to adventure on the high seas.

T&R Theakston celebrates 20 year partnership with Harrogate International Festivals by extending sponsorship of Crime Writing Festival

The unique partnership is noted for its longevity and success

Rising Star Jo Callaghan wins Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2024 with AI Inspired debut In The Blink Of An Eye

Marie Tierney wins the inaugural McDermid Debut Award and Martine Cole is honoured for her contribution to the genre

The Joy (And Challenge) Of Festivals

Discover the unique appeal - and challenges - of festivals

How sound, travel and social bonds can boost our wellbeing

Discover the transformative power of exploration and connection at Thursday's Berwins Salon North

Bringing the joy of classical music to Harrogate

Still to come: an incredible week of classical music to round out this year's HACS Harrogate Music Festival

Harrogate International Festivals Celebrates Hearing Suite Partnership with Special Pop-Up Gig

The Hearing Suite becomes a sponsor of Harrogate International Festivals

Two virtuoso musicians set to light up the Festival

Acclaimed guitar and violin duo will bring this year’s HACS Harrogate Music Festival to a close!

Ogden of Harrogate have officially opened the Spiegeltent!

One of the country's best known family jewellers returns as Spiegeltent sponsor