Must-see entertainment in North Yorkshire

  • Dracula Experience

    Whitby

    There's definitely an element of Gothic geekdom about this theatrical walk-through of Dracula's tale, with special effects, an occasional live actor…

  • Royal Hall

    North Yorkshire

    A gorgeous Edwardian theatre that is now part of the conference-and-events venue Harrogate Convention Centre. The musical program covers orchestral and…

  • Scarborough Spa

    North Yorkshire

    The revitalised spa complex has its own cliff lift to the beach and stages a varied program of entertainment, especially in the summer months: orchestral…

  • Naval Warfare

    North Yorkshire

    Scarborough's beautiful Edwardian pleasure gardens, Peasholm Park, are famous for their summer sessions of Naval Warfare, when large model ships re-enact…

  • City Screen Picturehouse

    York

    An appealing modern building in a converted printing works, screening both mainstream and art-house films. There's also a gem of a cafe-bar with lofty…

  • Grand Opera House

    York

    Despite the name, there are no operas staged here; instead, there's a wide range of entertainment, from live bands and popular musicals to stand-up comics…

  • Stephen Joseph Theatre

    North Yorkshire

    A good range of drama is staged here, including the premieres of plays by the renowned chronicler of middle-class English mores, Alan Ayckbourn.

  • Open Air Theatre

    North Yorkshire

    Europe's largest open-air theatre, with its stage on an island in a lake, stages big-name concerts throughout the summer season.

  • Harrogate Convention Centre

    North Yorkshire

    Harrogate's main entertainment venue stages conferences, exhibitions, festivals and concerts throughout the year.

  • York Theatre Royal

    York

    Well-regarded productions of theatre, opera and dance are staged here.

  • Harrogate Theatre

    North Yorkshire

    A historic Victorian theatre that dates from 1900, staging variety, comedy, musicals and dancing.