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The Friends are vital to the success of our charity.
Recognised by The Times as “the North of England’s leading arts festival,” Harrogate International Festivals is more than just an extraordinary cultural event—we are also a registered charity. While this accolade highlights our impact, many may not realise that our ability to create world-class experiences relies on the generous support of our Friends of the Festival.
Becoming a Friend is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the magic of Harrogate International Festivals. From headline stars to intimate concerts and hidden literary gems, your support helps us continue to bring exceptional arts and culture to our community.
Book ahead, gain exclusive access and discover something special…
As a registered charity with no regular funding we must actively raise 98% of our funding every year to bring the very best of the live arts to audiences, support young emerging talent and deliver educational programmes. By becoming a Friend of the Festival you can help by providing financial support which underpins the Festival’s continuing development, the production of our internationally acclaimed year round portfolio of activity and our outreach and education programmes.
Partner benefits for Friends
We partner with local businesses in Harrogate to bring a host of exclusive benefits to our Friends of the Fesitival
Discover our partner benefits
Memberships
Silver Friends
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- Advance programme announcements for our Festivals
- Priority booking up to a week ahead of tickets going on general sale*
- Festival Newsletter
- Priority entrance with membership card to events with unreserved seating
- Access to the Friends digital lounge at Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival (when purchasing a ticket for the relevant event)
- Access to the Friends lounge prior to the concert at the Sunday Series with complimentary tea and coffee (when purchasing a ticket for the relevant event)
- Additional offers and discounts from Festival partners
*Although we cannot guarantee availability of tickets, by being a Friend, you will have up to one week ahead of the general public to order your tickets
Single Membership
(one person registered at an address)
£30 p/a
Joint Membership
(two people living at the same address)
£55.00 p/a
Gold Friends
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- Invitations to exclusive Friends events
- An invitation to the Chairman’s Reception
- A complimentary copy of the Summer Harrogate Music Festival Souvenir Programme Book
- A name credit in the Summer Harrogate Music Festival Souvenir Programme Book
*Although we cannot guarantee availability of tickets, by being a Friend, you will have up to one week ahead of the general public to order your tickets
Single Membership
(one person registered at an address)
£55 p/a
Joint Membership
(two people living at the same address)
£100 p/a
Platinum Friends
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- An invitation to the London launch of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival*
- Invitations to exclusive Friend’s and Fundraising events throughout the year*
- No booking fees
* Subject to purchase more than 4 weeks before launch event or party
**Although we cannot guarantee availability of tickets, by being a Friend, you will have up to one week ahead of the general public to order your tickets
Single Membership
(one person registered at an address)
£100 p/a
Joint Membership
(two people living at the same address)
£180 p/a
Diamond Friends
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- 5% ticket discount on any tickets purchased for any event in our Festivals portfolio
- An invitation to the annual Chief Executive’s lunch
- Selected invitations to exclusive meet the artist or author events
* Subject to purchase more than 4 weeks before launch event or party
**Although we cannot guarantee availability of tickets, by being a Friend, you will have up to one week ahead of the general public to order your tickets
Single Membership
(one person registered at an address)
£250 p/a
Joint Membership
(two people living at the same address)
£470 p/a
Premier Friends
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- A 15% ticket discount on any tickets purchased for any events in our Festivals portfolio
- Four complimentary tickets per year (max 2 per event) for any Festival in the portfolio
- Exclusive Premier Friends events and invitations throughout the year
- Dedicated assistance in booking tickets through the Festival Office to develop your personal Festival programme
*Although we cannot guarantee availability of tickets, by being a Friend, you will have up to one week ahead of the general public to order your tickets** Subject to purchase more than 4 weeks before launch event or party
Single Membership
(one person registered at an address)
£500.00 p/a
Joint Membership
(two people living at the same address)
£950.00 p/a
Get in touch
To contact a member of our team about becoming a Friend of the Festival, email [email protected] or telephone 01423 562303.
Other ways to support
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