Upcoming Events in and around Thirsk

Manford's Comedy Club

The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton, DL6 1LP.

The award-winning comedy club returns to the Forum for its November night with a fresh line-up.

Time: 8pm. Book online, at The Forum or on the door.
Tel: 01609 776230
Email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Doric Quartet

Richmond School, Darlington Rd, Richmond, DL10 7BQ.

A string quartet concert in the 2026-2027 Richmondshire Concerts season.

Time: See website for start time and ticket price.
Web: https://rsconcerts.org

Santa's Grotto and Christmas Trail

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale, DL8 2PR. Families can follow a Christmas trail around the arboretum and visit Santa in his grotto, right up to Christmas Eve.

Sat 28 Nov - Thu 24 Dec
Time: See website for opening times and prices.
Tel: 01677 425323
Email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com
Web: https://thorpperrow.com/#whats-on

Christmas at Fountains

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon.
The National Trust's festive programme at the abbey includes a Christmas trail, a staging of A Christmas Carol at Fountains Hall, music in the abbey and carols around the tree. The trail is included in normal admission. Carols by Candlelight is ticketed separately, with tickets on sale from Fri 6 Nov.

Time: Sat 28th Nov - Sun 3rd Jan 2027
See National Trust website for opening times and prices.

Fountains Abbey Artisan Christmas Market

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon.

A one-day market of handmade and artisan gifts at the abbey. The Saturday market has been cancelled, so Sunday is the only day.

Time: 10am-3pm. Normal admission applies.

Bedale Archaeology & History Society: Roman Britain - Conquest and Rebellions

Online talk via Zoom. Dr Ian Chambers FRGS looks at the Roman conquest of Britain and the uprisings that followed it.

Time: 7.30pm. Non-members £3, full-time students free, or £12 per person for this talk plus membership for all of 2027. Book through the contact form on the society's website.
Web: https://bedaleahs.org

Romanby Jazz & Cabaret Club: The Swing Commanders

Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd, Romanby, DL7 0PE. Skilled musicians play songs from the 1930s to the 1950s, taking in the American Songbook and Western swing. A hot supper is served in the interval.

Time: 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start. £25. Tickets online or by phone.
Tel: 07856 432673
Email: stephenwest277@gmail.com
Web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz

Music Monthlies: Plumhall

Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS.

Songwriting duo Michelle Plum and Nick B Hall are praised for their rich harmonies and interlocking guitars. Their sound moves between gentle acoustic intimacy and a harder electric edge.

Time: 7.30pm. £15. Tickets online.
Tel: 01845 526536
Email: admin@ruralarts.org
Web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/music-monthlies-plumhall/

Wreath Making and Festive Drink

Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS.

Make your own Christmas wreath by hand in the warm surroundings of The Courthouse, with a seasonal drink to get you in the mood.

Time: Choose 2.30pm-4.30pm or 7pm-9pm. £45. Tickets online.
Tel: 01845 526536
Email: admin@ruralarts.org
Web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/

André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert

The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton, DL6 1LP.

A big-screen showing of André Rieu's festive concert, with Christmas favourites, sweeping waltzes and a few surprises along the way.

Time: 7pm. £16, child £10, senior £13. Book online, at The Forum or on the door.
Tel: 01609 776230
Email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk
Web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk