Essential bank holiday guide: The shows, the comedy and the concerts in Harrogate district

If you are planning to go out this bank holiday weekend in the Harrogate district – or in the next month or so - here are the shows, gigs and comedy not to miss:

Until Sept 6: Aesthetica Art Prize 20: Defining the Future of Contemporary Part II: Perception at Mercer Gallery, Harrogate.

Until Sept 19: Thank You, Sorry, and Congratulations exhibition by Thomas James Butler at RedHouse Gallery, 15 Cheltenham Mount, Harrogate.

Thursday, August 27, 1.30pm: More In Common presents free art session with Katie Edwards at Friends Meeting House, Queen Drive, Harrogate.

Thursday, August 27, 7.30pm: Desperados – The Music & Legacy of Eagles at Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough. Part of FEVA.

Thursday, August 27, 9pm: Live music with Hot Sauce at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Friday, August 28, 9pm: Live music with The Harry Mason Project at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Saturday, August 29, 7.30pm: The Prince Experience at The Bilton Club, Skipton Road, Harrogate.

Saturday, August 29, 7pm: Ripley Live presents British rhythm & blues giants Paul Jones and Dave Kelly at Ripley Town Hall, Ripley

Saturday, August 29, 7.30pm: Hyena Lounge Comedy Club presents Paul Tonkinson, Matt Richardson, Jack Carroll and Kieran Lawless at Harrogate Theatre.

Saturday, August 29-Sunday 30, 11am to 4pm: Paintings, craftwork, needlework, photography, jewellery by local artists displayed at Pateley Bridge and Bewerley Memorial Hall. Part of Nidd Art Trail.

Sunday, August 30, 9pm: Live music with Supercharged at the Blues Bar, Harrogate.

Monday, August 31: A fairy door workshop for all ages at Pateley Bridge and Bewerley Memorial Hall. Paint your own fairy door to add to the Fishpond Wood Fairy Door Trail, Bewerley. Part of Nidd Art Trail.

Thursday, September 3-5, 2pm: Brighton ’84 presented by Richard Jordan Productions. Part of Harrogate Theatre’s HT Drama Season. And 7.30pm.

Saturday, September 5, 11am: Historic Theatre Tour and Cream Tea at Harrogate Theatre. Each Saturday in September.

Saturday, September 5, 7.30pm: Orchestra of Opera North at Ripon Cathedral. Part of Ripon International Festival.

Monday, September 7, 7.30pm: Harrogate Film Society presents I Swear (15 | UK) at the Odeon.

Non members are welcome - cashless payments only - £6 on the door or book online in advance at www.harrogatefilmsociety.org (£3 for U25s).

Tuesday, September 8-12, 2.30pm: Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott at Harrogate Theatre. Also 7.30pm.

Thursday, September 10, 11am: The Forest of Mythical Breezes with Yu-Wei Hu flute and Johan Lofving guitar at Markenfield Hall, near Ripon. Part of Ripon International Festival. Also 3pm.

Saturday, September 12, 7.30pm: Wild Men of the Baroque at St Johns Church, Sharow. Part of Ripon International Festival.

Sunday, September 14, 2.30pm: Lempen Puppet Theatre – The Golden Princess at North Stainley Village Hall. Part of Ripon International Festival.

Wednesday, September 16, 2.30pm: The Highwayman by John Godber at Harrogate Theatre. Also 7.30pm. Part of HT Drama series.

Wednesday, September 16, 7pm: Harrogate Film Society presents Frida (2024 | 12A | Spain) at the Odeon.

Wednesday, September 16, 7.30pm: The Kosmos Ensemble at St Nicholas Church, West Tanfield. Part of Ripon International Festival.

Thursday, September 17, 4pm: Intesa – Lucine Musaelian and Nathan Giorgetti viols and song at St Andrew’s Church, Kirkby Malzeard. Part of Ripon International Festival.

Friday, September 18, 7.30pm: An Evening with Formula One Racing Icons David Coulthard and Mika Häkkinen at Harrogate Convention Centre.

Monday, September 21, 7.15pm: Harrogate Film Society presents The Secret Agent (15 | Brazil) at the Odeon.