Full guide to major outdoor music event in Harrogate tomorrow at the Great Yorkshire Showground
Key information has been released with just hours to go until thousands of music will descend on the Great Yorkshire Showground for Harrogate’s biggest music show since Elton John.
Tomorrow, Saturday, 15 August, will see Symphonic Ibi za finally arrives in Harrogate for an unforgettable evening of euphoric dancing, pulsating beats, and high- energy performances.
The open-air event at the Great Yorkshire Showground will bring together the 40-piece Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra, special guests Heather Small, Rebecca Ferguson MBE and Alison Limerick, alongside Vernon Kay’s full BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s Live Tour and official warm-up DJ Alex Bowen.
With a few last tickets still available, organisers have issued their final guide for concertgoers, as the latest weather forecast points towards a warm, largely sunny summer evening,
Here is everything those attending need to know before heading to this exciting concert.
Symphonic Ibi za - Saturday, 15 AugustWhat time should I arrive?
Gates open at 5.15pm, with entertainment beginning just half an hour later.
Organisers are encouraging guests to arrive in good time, allowing for parking, walking to the arena and security checks at the entrance.
Running order
5.15pm: Gates open
5.45pm - 6.40pm: Alex Bowen DJ set
6.45pm - 8.15pm: Vernon Kay: BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s Live Tour
8.30pm - 10.15pm: Symphonic Ibiza – Main Show
The event is expected to finish at approximately 10.15pm and last entry is at 8.15pm.
Weather
The latest forecast for Harrogate currently shows temperatures reaching around 23°C during Saturday afternoon, with sunny or partly sunny conditions through much of the day.
Around the time gates open, temperatures are currently forecast to be around 22°C, falling gradually to approximately 17°C by 9pm and 16°C around the end of the show.
Picnics
For those planning to make themselves comfortable, picnic rugs and low fold-up chairs are welcome in designated areas of both General Admission and the Pol Roger VIP Garden.
Chairs and rugs cannot be used immediately in front of the stage or within busy standing areas, for safety and to protect sightlines, but there will be designated areas where guests can set themselves up for the evening.
Comfortable footwear is also recommended, as the concert takes place outdoors on the grass arena of the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Eating and drinking
There will be a wide selection of food traders and bars operating throughout the venue, with food and drink available to guests across General Admission, the Grandstand and VIP areas.
VIP guests will also have access to additional offerings including food & drink from Tap & TukTuk, Pol Roger Champagne, Masons of Yorkshire, Timothy Taylors and Aperol Spritz
Concertgoers should note that outside food and drink cannot be brought into the venue, including alcohol.
Free drinking water will be available around the site.
The event is also card only for food and drink purchases, so there is no need to bring cash for the bars and traders.
Parking
Free event parking is available at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
All vehicles arriving for the free public event car park should approach via Railway Road from Wetherby Road, turning at the Sainsbury’s traffic lights, and then follow the temporary event signage and steward instructions.
Guests are encouraged to follow the event signage on arrival rather than relying solely on sat-nav once they reach the immediate Showground area.
Being dropped off or getting a taxi
There is a dedicated drop-off area near Blue Gate.
Cars and taxis dropping guests off should also enter via Railway Road from Wetherby Road, where they will be directed towards the appropriate drop off point.
At the end of the concert, anyone arranging a taxi, private hire vehicle or lift should ask their driver to once again approach via Railway Road from Wetherby Road.
Drivers will then be directed to the Blue Gate Pick-Up Area, which is the same general location used for drop-off.
Walking to the concert
Pedestrian entry is via Hookstone Trail, close to St John Fisher Catholic High School and opposite Oatlands Drive, which will be clearly signposted.
Importantly, there is no pedestrian entrance to the concert from Wetherby Road, so anyone walking to the venue should make sure they head for the Hookstone Trail entrance.
After the concert, an additional pedestrian exit will be available through the Pavilions of Harrogate onto Wetherby Road.
This route is for departure only and cannot be used to enter the event earlier in the day.
Travelling by public transport
Several local bus services stop within approximately a 5–10 minute walk of the venue, including the 7, 8 and S8 services.
The closest rail stations are Hornbeam Park and Harrogate Station.
Concertgoers using public transport should check their individual return journey and final service times before travelling.
What can I bring
Small bags are permitted but must be no larger than A4 size, and bag checks will be in operation at the entrances.
Outside food and drink, alcohol, large bags, flares, fireworks, smoke devices, laser pens, drones and weapons are among the items prohibited from the venue.
Guests are advised to travel light where possible to help keep entry moving quickly.
Age limits and reentry
The concert is open to all ages, although organisers recommend it as most suitable for those aged 14 and over.
Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over, and every attendee requires their own valid ticket.
There is no re-entry, so once guests leave the event they will not be able to return.
Tickets
Subject to final availability, tickets will remain available online via the Harrogate Theatre Box Office until 7pm on show day.
There will also be an onsite Box Office at Blue Gate, open from 5pm until 8pm, where limited walk up tickets may be available.
Anyone planning to buy on the day is encouraged to keep an eye on @symphonicibizaharrogate on Instagram for the latest ticket availability before travelling.
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