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Harrogate Theatre May 2026
Harrogate Theatre May 2026
Coming up in May
Drama, dance, music, comedy and shows for all the family – there’s something for everyone!
Take a look at the brilliant shows we have coming up this month
Our pick of the month
Teechers by John Godber
Harrogate Theatre
WED 27 – SAT 30 MAY
It’s the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post-Covid times.
Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby showcase a funny, fast moving, hard-hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy.
Also coming up this May
Sherlock Holmes – The Hunt for Moriarty
Harrogate Theatre
WED 29 APR – SAT 02 MAY
London. 1901. As the British Empire wages war, a series of mysterious events reveal a crack in the high corridors of power. Holmes and Dr Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time…
The Harrogate Dramatic Society presents INK
Harrogate Studio Theatre
WED 29 APR – SAT 02 MAY
It’s 1969 and Rupert Murdoch wants to take on the British establishment. He buys the failing Sun newspaper and plans to make a new kind of paper. One that gives the people what they really want – but at what cost?
Northern Ballet presents Little Red Riding Hood
Harrogate Theatre
WED 06 MAY
Little Red is a kind little girl who loves her family. On the way to visit her grandmother, she meets a hungry wolf in the woods – but is he really as big and bad as the stories say? A playful retelling of a classic fairy tale.
The Legends of American Country Show
Harrogate Theatre
SAT 09 MAY
This must see musical extravaganza will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to the legends. Experience that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with an authentic stage set and state-of-the-art production.
The Sooty Show
Harrogate Theatre
SUN 10 MAY
Sooty, Sweep and Soo are heading into town in a spectacular new show to delight the whole family. Expect wonderful wizardry, thrills, spills and of course lots and lots of laughs – but look out for Sooty’s supercharged water pistol!
Verve
Harrogate Theatre
WED 13 MAY
A breathtaking triple bill showcasing the future of dance with new approaches and propositions of what contemporary dance can be. Featuring 18 exceptional dancers, performing works by internationally acclaimed choreographers.
Nigel Kennedy: A Virtuoso Concert Performance
Royal Hall
THU 14 MAY
A unique evening of classical, jazz and contemporary repertoire from the UK’s greatest living violinist, Nigel Kennedy. A rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicians this country has ever produced.
Ready Steady 60s Show
Harrogate Theatre
SAT 16 MAY
Step back in time with this four-piece live band, dedicated to bringing the energy and excitement of the iconic ’60s music scene to life! Featuring music from The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and more, The best of the Mod ’60s!
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens
Royal Hall
SUN 17 MAY
Hamza shares behind-the-scenes tales from his epic filming expeditions across the globe. A unique and unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling and stunning wonders from the natural world.
Simon Yates of Touching the Void: My Mountain Life
Harrogate Theatre
THU 21 MAY
Touching the Void‘s Simon Yates revisits his epic adventures, taking audiences far beyond the story they already know. Expect gripping storytelling, dry humour and stunning images & film from a lifetime spent pushing limits.
Emergence Triple Bill
Harrogate Theatre
WED 20 MAY
Emergence returns with a brand-new programme of adrenaline-fuelled dance, performed by extraordinary dancers. A triple bill of new works by guest choreographers Jason Mabana, Faye Stoeser, Joss Arnott and Lisa Marie Robinson.
The Manfreds: Get Your Kicks on Tour ’26
Harrogate Theatre
FRI 22 MAY
An unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, along with the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley and Mike Gorman.
Northern Silents presents The Mountain of Destiny
Harrogate Theatre
SAT 23 MAY, 5pm
A landmark of adventure cinema, The Mountain of Destiny combines awe‑inspiring alpine landscapes with climbing sequences so gripping you’ll feel the chill of the summit in your seat.
Northern Silents presents Chicago
Harrogate Theatre
SAT 23 MAY, 7.30pm
Sex, murder and celebrity in roaring twenties Chicago – the sensational silent film with a live 1920s themed musical score bringing the film vividly to life.
Taylormania
Royal Hall
FRI 29 MAY
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading recording artists of our time. Self-confessed Swiftie Katy Ellis promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
Exclusive Harrogate Theatre Experiences this Month
Harrogate Theatre Tour and Cream Tea
SAT 02 MAY
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