Festival favourites Oddsocks are back in town this summer bringing their irresistible mixture of mayhem and family fun with them. 

As the clocks have sprung forward and Harrogate has burst into colour, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on a season of real momentum for the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce. 

The Crown Hotel Harrogate is inviting local businesses, corporate partners and members of the Harrogate community to join them for Cocktails for a Cause on Thursday 9 July 2026. 

Three teams of innovators have made history for Harrogate Ladies’ College (Duchy College from September 2026), after successfully earning a place at the TeenTech Awards Finals in London. 

As a Travel Counsellor and a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce, I am absolutely delighted to share a major update that brings fantastic news for holidaymakers and anyone planning a long-haul getaway.

Award-winning saxophonist, composer and bandleader Camilla George brings a thrilling jazz programme to Harrogate this summer. 

From beatboxing and Indian dancing to a feelgood ceilidh and spectacular science – this year’s Family Festival has something for youngsters of all ages. 

Tom Gordon the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough challenged the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on unfinished housing estates in the constituency.  

Tom Gordon, the Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, visited Happy Wanderers a local charity that provides free transport to the elderly and disable to celebrate the purchase of their new minibus. 

We are excited to present a beautiful piece of community theatre on our mainstage between Thu 25 – Sat 27 June. We are partnering with The Performance Ensemble to bring Sinfonia: Stories from Harrogate to our audiences.

Farmer tickets are selling fast for this year’s Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July, with a limited number remaining to purchase in advance only. 

Harrogate BID is delighted to welcome Paul Evans as its new Business Crime Officer, strengthening the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting businesses and creating a safer town centre. 

Young Farmers who go the extra mile to serve the community will be celebrated with a new award at this year's Great Yorkshire Show, which takes place on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July. 

Chamber member charity Disability Action Yorkshire is currently seeking passionate professionals to join its friendly and dedicated Board of Trustees.

Highfield Prep School (Duchy College Prep from September) will proudly represent the North East in the 2026 Primary Team Swimming Championships after success in their recent qualifier. 

Jones Myers highly experienced family lawyer, Sarah Barr-Young, has been appointed as a board member to help drive the vision and objectives of the Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID).

Luminarium – a giant walk-through art installation – will bring colour, calm and sensory bliss to The Stray in Harrogate this summer. 

Harrogate BID is preparing to showcase the very best of the town at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, bringing a mini version of Harrogate’s high street to one of Yorkshire’s biggest events.