Tue 27 Oct 2026
Read To The Beat, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. With Martyn the Music Man. Fun session where children will read a short story book to a beat. Percussion instruments provided. Recommended age 4 - 8 accompanied by an adult. 1.30pm. Free. tel: 01609 534589 tickets: No need to book, just come email: library@thirskcommunitylibrary.org
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Wed 28 Oct 2026
Station Trick or Treat, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Not Mon Tue. Also running on Sat 31 Oct & Sun 1 Nov. Grab your broomsticks & cauldrons, it's time for spooky season on the NYMR. This October half term, kids go free on standard services, with one free child ticket per fare paying adult, so bring the whole family along for a day of Halloween fun. See NYMR site for timetable. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: book online or by phone email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Thirsk Probus Club for Ladies, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU. Animals in Wartime is the subject of our session this month, the speaker is Joanne Ashton. The ways in which animals work in times of conflict is extensive and can be moving. Update with details and booking for members Christmas lunch - save the date of Wed 2 Dec. 10.00am - 12 noon. £2.00.
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Close Knit musical, Town Hall, High St, Northallerton DL7 8QR. A Drip Drop Theatre musical by E.C.R. Roberts. A feel-good musical with fifteen new original songs, live acoustic band, Arctic art, handmade knitwear, on-stage knitting, and even a possible glimpse of Skogeuken’s troll who resides somewhere deep in the woods. 7.30pm. £13, 25 & under £11. tickets: Book online web: https://dripdroptheatre.com
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Thu 29 Oct 2026
Shaun the Sheep (U), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The Beast of Mossy Bottom. On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods. 7.30pm, also Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Fri 30 Oct 2026
History and anecdotes about Thirsk, Hambleton Grange Station Road Thirsk YO7 1GB. Michael P will be chatting and telling us little known fact about Thirsk's history. Everyone welcome. 11pm. tel: 01845 573778 email: elaine.snowden@hc-one.co.uk
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Marske Fishermen's Choir, Sessay Village Hall. Sessay Tuesday Club presents Marsk Fishermen's Choir sing old sea shanties and perhaps some new tunes. 7.30pm. £10 in advance £12 on the door. tel: 01845 501202 tickets: contact Dennis Ayling email: denayling@tiscali.co.uk web: https://sessayvillagehall.co.uk
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Sat 31 Oct 2026
The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Festival, Monk Park Farm. Make a full day of it this October at The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy full farm admission, our huge Pumpkin Patch, thousands of pumpkins, entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin carving, animal activities, indoor and outdoor play and more. Plus, every ticket includes a voucher towards your perfect pumpkin. From 10am. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online or on the door email: eyup@monkparkfarm.co.uk web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk
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Sat 31 Oct 2026
Pick Your Own Apples, Ampleforth Abbey, Ampleforth, York, YO62 4EN. Only Sat. A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill. 11am - 3pm. Free - pay for the apples you pick. tel: 01439 766099 email: reception@ampleforthabbey.org.uk web: https://ampleforthabbey.org.uk/pick-your-own-apples
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Sat 31 Oct 2026
Family Fungi Walk & Talk, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PR. Only Sat. On two Saturdays, a fascinating fungus foray around Thorp Perrow. Discover the wonderful world of fungi and learn how to recognise some of the common species you’re likely to encounter in woodlands and grasslands. Walks depart at 11:00 and 13:00. Please see website for prices. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: Online email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com/#whats-on
Tue 27 Oct 2026 until
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Sister Act, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The wonderful uplifting hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier who has to hide in a convent. She takes over the Nuns choir with quite amazing results. This is a real 'feel good' musical. Evening 7.15 pm Matinee on 31st at 2.15 pm. £14 to £16. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: The Forum, Northallerton email: www.@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://www.northallertonmusicaltheatrecompany.org.uk
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Perfectly Spooky Halloween Ghost Walk, Clock Tower, Thirsk Market Place, YO7 1EY. Join us for a wonderful autumn treat this Halloween as we explore the old haunted streets and hear ancient tales of history and ghosts. Join the Historic Experiences team for a guided walk through the ancient streets of this market town on a 75 minute tour of spooky places, legends and creepy tales. The tour is led by Tina, an archaeologist, tour producer and writer of over 30 years who is passionate about bringing the past to life! After exploring Thirsk end the evening with a delicious hot chocolate at a historic location. This all makes for a perfect autumn treat. 6pm. £15 direct, £16.96 online. tel: 07876 010835 tickets: Book direct or online, refunds up to 7 days before. web: https://visitthirsk.uk/spooky
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Sun 1 Nov 2026
Halloween Trail, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PR. Are you ready to venture through our much-loved Halloween Trail… This year with some new surprises? Travel through Widow’s Web, Captain’s Creek and CarnEVIL, plus much more. Set to make spines tingle and ears twitch, this trail is perfect for little witches and wizards looking for a boo-rilliant day out. Normal opening times apply. Standard Admission Applies - Trail is an additional £3. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: Online, On the door email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com/#whats-on
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Sun 1 Nov 2026
Mad Alices's Ghost Train, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Only Sun. Sunday Evenings Only - come & join Mad Alice if you dare. Step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway after dark for an immersive Halloween experience like no other. This event is for over 14's only. Seat allocated services. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: book online or by phone email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk
Now until
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Dark Skies Fringe Festival, North York Moors National Park. Taking place during the October half-term holiday, this year's Dark Skies Fringe Festival features a stellar programme of events designed to help people embrace the darkness. Discover wellbeing experiences, community events and guided activities across the National Park and surrounding areas. Range of ticket prices, ranging from free to £50. tickets: Online - https://wwdarkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-moors-events
Fri 30 Oct 2026 until
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Whitby Goth Weekend, All over Whitby. The Famous Whitby Goth Weekend with stalls selling fashion goods, and entertainment such as the Vampire Victorium Ball . It's happening all over Whitby. It will be busy. Search for the Little Black Almanac for details. All weekend. Free to wander but there may be a charge for some events. web: https://whitbygothweekend.co.uk
Fri 30 Oct 2026 until
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Between the Worlds, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. This weekend will use creativity, shared & individual reflection to explore themes from the Celtic feast of Samhain as well as the Christian feasts of All Souls & All Saints. Fri.4pm - Sun.2pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
Sun 1 Nov 2026
An Audience with Lucy Adlington, Sandhutton Village Hall. The Dressmakers of Auschwitz - The True Story of Women Who Sewed to Survive. Bar, Snacks & Raffle available. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. £12. tel: 07584 838687
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Royal Ballet: Manon (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Sunday Big Band, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Come along and enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. 12pm-2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
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Mon 2 Nov 2026
An Autumn Adventure Canal Cruise, Ripon Scenic Cruises, 12 Canal Wharf Bondgate Green, Ripon, HG4 1AQ. Enjoy a wonderful autumn cruise for all the family this half-term - no scary Halloween frights in sight. A fun canalbank quiz, with a prize for every child (up to 14yrs). Suitable for ages 1 to 100, disabled accessible and SEN suitable. 10.00am - 3.30pm. £6 pp or Family ticket (up to 4, one must be an adult) £23. tel: 01765 609777 tickets: https://buytickets.at/riponsceniccruises/2415039 email: ripon.scenic.cruises@gmail.com web: https://www.ripon-scenic-cruises.co.uk
Tue 3 Nov 2026
E.H. Shepard's War, Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton, DL7 8PP. Arts Society Hambleton AGM at 1.30 followed at 1.45 by James Campbell's lecture on how World War 1 changed Shepard's art exemplified by the Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations started shortly after the conflict. 1.30pm. free to members, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tickets: On the door email: admin@tashambleton.org web: https://www.theartssociety.org/hambleton
Tue 3 Nov 2026
Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Zoom only. Illustrated talk by Dr Mike Stone on Architectural Wonders of Ancient Rome. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 (full-time education free), or £4 pp for membership for the rest of 2026 (2 more talks). tickets: Please use the contact form on bedaleahs.org email: bedalearch@gmail.com web: https://bedaleahs.org
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Wed 4 Nov 2026
Bring Me Sunshine, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Exhibition of Paintings by Lou Bass & Adam King. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk
Now until
Wed 4 Nov 2026
New Yarn Bombers Display, Around Thirsk. Remembrance Day display.
Fri 30 Oct 2026 until
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Verity (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson, an adaptation of the best selling book by Colleen Hoover. Lowen Ashleigh is hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who is unable to finish following an accident. Lowen gradually uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Fireworks at the Farm, Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO72AG. Remember, Remember… Monk Park This November - gather around the roaring bonfire before watching our magical low-bang fireworks set to Disney music. Enjoy carnival games, marshmallow toasting, delicious street food, a visit to the Animal Barn and an on-site bar. The ultimate family Bonfire Night at Monk Park Farm!. 5.30pm-8.30pm. Prices starting from £3pp. tickets: Online or on the door web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Thirsk Joyful Voices, Sowerby Methodist Hall, Front St, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JQ. Come and sing harmony with others, led by Mike Leigh, an experienced Natural voice practitioner who teaches great songs from around the world. All taught by ear, no sheet music. No experience needed. Everyone welcome, 2 to 4pm. A further session is planned on Thu 26 Nov from 4 to 6pm. No charge, donations appreciated. tickets: No need to book, just come
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Baubles, Berries & Bling, Sowerby Parochial Hall. Sowerby Flower Club Christmas Floral Demonstration by Valerie Guest from Darlington. Guests very welcome £8 including Refreshments, Sales table, Raffle. 2pm.
Thu 5 Nov 2026
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. With a live string quartet and filmed live from the Almeida Theatre, Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026
The John Hackell Band, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. John Hackell is joined by Heather Findlay, known for her magical, evocative voice, for this performance. From John's pastoral flute textures to funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons & bassist Jeremy Richardson, to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher's lead guitar, the group embrace pop, jazz, rock, classical, funk & all steps in-between. 7.30pm. £16.50 (+£1.50 fee if booked on line). tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy, Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. (15) Bookmarked: Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. 7.30pm. £15 on door, £16 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Cuore Chamber Orchestra, Royal Hall, Ripon Rd. Harrogate. HG1 2RD. After a trailblazing inaugural year, Cuore are to perform Grieg, Berkeley & Mozart with Jennifer Pike. 7:30pm. From £5 - £41.50. web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Paul Simon's Graceland, St Mary's Cathedral Middlesbrough, Dalby Way, Coulby Newham. TS8 0TW. Gary Stewart & band perform Paul Simon's Graceland live - celebrating 40 years. 8pm. web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Adele by Candlelight, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Hometown Glory piano show, the Award-winning Adele Tribute Starring Natalie Black. The most intimate of evenings – a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed live. 7.30pm. £28. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026
A Right Royal Night quiz, Thirsk and Sowerby Institute YO7 1LY. Quiz Night in aid of The Friday Club.
Up to 6 people per team. 7.30 for 8pm start. £2 per person includes raffle ticket.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Relaxed Pictures at an Exhibition, Holy Trinity Church, RIPON, HG4 2EY. Ripon Concerts presents a special relaxed performance of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. For children, sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent audiences, people living with dementia or a learning disability, and anyone preferring informality. Reina Okada plays live with London City Ballet’s film. 17:00 - 17:45. Donate as you feel. tickets: Online and on the door. email: admin@riponconcerts.co.uk web: https://www.riponconcerts.co.uk
Sat 7 Nov 2026
The Absolute Elvis Show, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Hear world renowned Johnny Lee Memphis and the JLM band, supported with vocals from The Memphis Belles, come together to produce this explosive and dynamic interpretation of Elvis live in concert. 7.30pm. £28. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Northallerton Male Voice Choir, The Methodist Church, Front St. Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1JQ. A fundraising concert for Holy Rood House. 7pm. £15. tickets: Pay on door.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Flying Oysters, Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, Thirsk YO7 3RJ. Another fantastic evening of music and dancing, along with an excellent supper of pie and peas and a sweet. £15. tel: 07736 086369 tickets: Topcliffe Post Office and from Doug Allan web: https://topcliffe.org.uk
Fri 6 Nov 2026 until
Sun 8 Nov 2026
Men's Spirituality Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Finding Your Centre. A Mindful men's Retreat with Mike Leigh & Shaun Lambert. This weekend is designed to find your centre, which is different for all of us, through the process of mindfulness, singing, walking & conversation. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
Sat 7 Nov 2026 until
Sun 8 Nov 2026
The Choral (12A), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Bookmarked: Two nights only - this showing will be preceded by the short Film "Wilfred" (15mins). Yorkshire, 1916. A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Sun 8 Nov 2026
Pictures at an Exhibition, Holy Trinity Church, Ripon, HG4 2EY. Ripon Concerts welcomes pianist Reina Okada for an afternoon of live music and ballet on film. After a varied recital, she plays Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in its original piano version, accompanying London City Ballet’s production on screen. 15:00 - 17:15. Adult Balcony £12.50 (limited) Adult Groundfloor £25 Students £5:00, Under 18s FREE. tickets: On door or online email: admin@riponconcerts.co.uk web: https://www.riponconcerts.co.uk
Sun 8 Nov 2026
Festival of Remembrance, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Musical Director Alan Owens has once again brought together our Festival Concert Band and Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre Singers to bring us a night of great music plus tributes to all the Nations Armed Forces Past & Present and the customary Act of Remembrance dedications. 7.30pm. £10, Under 16s £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Sat 7 Nov 2026 until
Tue 10 Nov 2026
Pressure (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only Mon Tue Sat. Film: in the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice - launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Sat 11.00am, Mon & Tue 2.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Mon 9 Nov 2026 until
Tue 10 Nov 2026
De Gaulle: Résistance (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Two nights only - includes French with English Subtitles. June, 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Tue 10 Nov 2026
Northallerton Local History Society, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Anthony Wood “Edward Simpson: a Yorkshire Schoolmaster”. 7.00pm. Non-members welcome - £5.00, full-time students free. tel: 07786 410840 email: pennygamble@btinternet.com
Tue 10 Nov 2026
Royal Opera: Carmen (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Wed 11 Nov 2026
Romanby Jazz & Cabaret Club, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby. DL7 0PE. Dixiemix Jazz Band led by Simon Nelson on trumpet and flugel horn and with some of the best jazz musicians in the south east. first class music mixed with humour. Buffet lunch included. Doors open 12.00. 12.30 to 3pm. £20. tel: 07856 432673 tickets: online or by phone email: stephenwest277@gmail.com web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz
Wed 11 Nov 2026 until
Thu 12 Nov 2026
De Gaulle: Liberté (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Two nights only - Part two of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Flower Club: A Christmas Cracker, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton & District Flower Club's Open Evening will be full of colour and sparkle. National Demonstrator and Judge, David Ryland from Penrith, with his creative and dazzling flower arrangements, promises to be an inspiring start to the festive season. 7.30pm, doors open 6.30pm. £18. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Lady Nade: Identity - Live, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Experience award winning songstress Lady Nade live as she brings her highly anticipated album 'Identity' to the stage. Blending roots, folk, soul, Americana, jazz, blues & pop, the show offers sanctuary, encouragement & a powerful celebration of self love & self expression. 7.30pm. £14 earlybird rate (limited availability). £18 in advance. £22 on door. (£1.50 online booking fee). tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Stokesley & District Choral Society, Stokesley Methodist Church, High Street, Stokesley TS9 5AD. A programme of Swing and Big Band music. 7:30pm. web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Dabble Day, Thirkleby Parish Hall, YO7 2AT. Try out a different craft at a Dabble Day in Thirkleby Parish Hall. Select 3 crafts from a choice of 5 - led by a demonstrator. Lunch, refreshments and all materials included. Further details & application forms from Anne Stoney. 10am - 4pm. £20. tel: 01845 501365 email: astoney542@btinternet.com
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Topcliffe Christmas Fair, Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, Thirsk YO7 3RJ. There will be a wide selection of local traders and organisations hoping to tempt you to purchase Christmas and other items. The catering team will be putting on a Brunch with bacon rolls, cakes, tea, coffee and squashes. There'll also be a raffle. All funds raised will be donated to the Village Hall fund. 10am-1pm. web: https://topcliffe.org.uk
Sun 15 Nov 2026
York Guildhall Orchestra, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Soloist - Martin Rosso.
Strauss - Serenade for wind in Eb op. 7.
Beethoven - Piano Concerto no.2 in Bb
Mendelssohn - Intermezzo & Nocturne from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Mozart - Symphony 25 in E minor/. 3pm. £22 U18 £11. (+£1.50 on-line booking fee). tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Cello Recital by James Halsey, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Programme to include Bach Cello Suite no 3 (in C major) and Bach Cello Suite no 4 (in Eb major). With an interval for refreshments. 7.30pm. £10. tel: 01845 522580 tickets: At the door. email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Heritage Show, Thirsk Auction Mart YO7 3AB. Indoor Classic and Vintage Tractors show. Collections, Bygones, Models & Crafts in Entrance Hall, Stationary engines running outside. Lots to see. 10am onwards. £6 adults under 14's free. tel: 07801 709410 email: thirskheritageshow@gmail.com web: https://antiquesfairs.com/thirsk.html
Fri 13 Nov 2026 until
Thu 19 Nov 2026
The Social Reckoning (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong. Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network's most guarded secrets. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Thu 19 Nov 2026 until
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Bleak Expectations, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The Allerton Players: a hilarious Dickensian romp, featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and, of course, a happy ending. 7.30pm. £14, Child/Senior £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Saltburn Smugglers, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. This modern shanty group rooted in the local community, transforms tales from the town's smuggling heyday into vibrant, contemporary sea shanties. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk
Sat 21 Nov 2026
An Evening with Hugh Bonneville, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Rd, Ripon HG4 2ET. Downton Abbey and Paddington film star, actor and author Hugh Bonneville will share stories with former BBC Radio York presenter Anna Wallace. An intimate evening of conversation about his extraordinary career across theatre, television and film. Book signing follows. 7.00pm. £23 plus booking fee. tel: 07799 528937 tickets: online from https://tinyurl.com/Hugh-Bonneville-Ripon-tickets email: info@ripontheatrefestival.org web: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Mowbray Singers Autumn Concert, St Oswald's Church Sowerby YO7 IJG. Music by Purcell together with Bach's Double Violin Concerto and Vivaldi's Gloria performed by Mowbray Singers and Strings Attached. 7.30pm. £10; under 16s free. tickets: White Rose Book Shop, Thirsk; choir members or on the door email: malclloyd29@gmail.com web: https://www.mowbraysingers.co.uk
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Taste of Yorkshire Christmas, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. A very special Christmas Food and Entertainment experience by Stephanie Moon and Sandy Docherty from BBC's Great British Menu and Great British Bake off 2025. A 45-minute live cooking demonstration by each chef, plus a complimentary glass of Mulled Wine. 7.30-9.30pm. £20.25. tickets: Book online web: https://www.tasteofyorkshirechristmas.co.uk
Sat 21 Nov 2026 until
Sun 22 Nov 2026
Forgotten Island (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. 2.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Sun 22 Nov 2026
Husthwaite Village Christmas Market, Husthwaite Village Hall, YO61 4PY. With a mix of both indoor and outdoor stalls, we offer a fabulous selection of both food and goods for all your needs!
The Apple Tree Café will be serving up home-made sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks as well as bacon butties.
Wheelchair accessible/ Dog friendly.
Run by and for the community. 11am till 2pm. Free Entry.
Mon 23 Nov 2026
Doctor Who: The Satan Pit, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A) Celebrate Doctor Who Day with an exclusive big-screen event marking 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Fri 20 Nov 2026 until
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Wicker (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Olivia Coleman, Alexander Skarsgard and Richard E Grant. On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Slow Stitching for Winter Wellbeing, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. 'Stitch slowly. Rest deeply. Welcome winter.' Led by North Yorkshire slow-stitching artist Amanda Danells-Bewely. Rest, recharge, and discover your creative flow - no experience needed. 10am -4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Thirsk Joyful Voices, Venue in Thirsk to be confirmed. Come and sing harmony with others, led by Mike Leigh, an experienced Natural voice practitioner who teaches great songs from around the world. All taught by ear, no sheet music. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. 4 to 6pm. No charge, donations appreciated. tel: 01845 522942 tickets: No need to book, just come email: trishcunnison@gmail.com
Now until
Tue 15 Dec 2026
Social duplicate Bridge, Orchid house Community hub. Only Tue. Come and join us for friendly sociable duplicate Bridge. Free lessons available for beginners. Free Refreshments. We can find you a partner. 6.45pm for 7pm start until 10pm. £3 Per session. email: Thirskbridgesecretary@hotmail.com web: https://bridgewebs.com/thirsk
Bonfires & Fireworks
Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG
Gather around the roaring bonfire before watching the sky light up with a mesmerising low-bang firework display set to magical Disney music – perfect for little ears.
Street Food Vendors, Live Entertainment, Sparkler Station, Visit the Animal Barn, Kids Carnival Games, Marshmallow Toasting. Axe Throwing & Bottle Smash for the grown-ups, Mobile Bar.
£12.00 each, under 1s £3.
Thu 5 Nov. Doors open 5pm, bonfire lit at 5.30pm.
T: 01845 421124
monkparkfarm.co.uk
Burtree Country House, York Road, Thirsk YO7 3AY
Join us for an unforgettable Bonfire Night in Thirsk. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, roaring bonfire, live music and family fun. Hot food & refreshments available. Licensed bar.
Sat 7 Nov. Bonfire lit at 6.00pm, fireworks from 7.00pm.
£9.99 each, £35 family of 4 (online). £11.50 on the gate.
T: 01845 501333
burtreecountryhouse.com
The Applegarth, Northallerton DL7 8LZ
Northallerton Town Council bonfire & firework display. Hot food, desserts, rides & light-up toys. Dolly Parton tribute on stage.
Thu 5 Nov. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, Fireworks display at 7.00pm.
facebook.com/lovenorthallerton
Bedale Community Fireworks, Bedale Park, Bedale
One of the finest displays in Yorkshire. The display is set to music, and young and old alike can enjoy adding their contribution to the event with novelty torches and lights which are available on the night. There are two free 'park and ride' shuttle buses running from Bedale Camping & Caravanning Park, and special Wensleydale Railway trains from Leyburn / Leeming Bar. As well as the two car parks in town and the Market Place, parking is available at Bedale Sports Club and Community Centre.
Free and open to all but bring cash for the bucket collection to pay for next year's display.
Sat 7 Nov. No bonfire, Gates open 5.15pm, fireworks display from 7.00pm.
facebook.com/bedalecommunitybonfire
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