Discover events in Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale, from local shows and markets to performances and community gatherings. We add dates once the details have been checked with organisers.
Upcoming Events

Yarn Bombers is a new comedy written and directed by Keith Burton at Pateley Playhouse. The first performances are Friday 13 November 2026 at 19:30 and Saturday 14 November at 14:30 and 19:30.
Three residents of a care home turn to yarn bombing when a local haberdashery is threatened with closure. Check the Playhouse’s official production page for tickets and any changes.

Yarn Bombers continues at Pateley Playhouse from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November 2026, with evening performances at 19:30. Written and directed by Keith Burton, this new comedy follows three residents of a care home whose yarn-bombing protest brings the community together.
Check the Playhouse’s official production page for tickets and any changes.

Join astronomer Richard Darn for a guided Dark Skies evening at Stump Cross Caverns. Weather permitting, use telescopes to explore the Moon, Saturn and autumn constellations. An indoor introduction is planned if the sky is cloudy.
Stargazing begins at 19:15. Ticket holders can take the included UV cave tour from 17:30 or after the stargazing session. Check the organiser’s booking page for current details and availability.

Christmas in the Caves is a festive family experience at Stump Cross Caverns, on the B6265 between Pateley Bridge and Grassington. The organiser lists Santa visits, an underground cave adventure and film options. Booking options and session times vary.
The first sessions run on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026. Check the organiser’s website for session times, ticket options and any updates before visiting.

Christmas in the Caves returns to Stump Cross Caverns on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026. The organiser lists Santa visits, an underground cave adventure and film options. Check its website for available sessions, ticket details and updates before visiting.

Christmas in the Caves continues at Stump Cross Caverns on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026. The organiser lists Santa visits, an underground cave adventure and film options. Check its website for available sessions, ticket details and updates before visiting.

Christmas in the Caves has further sessions at Stump Cross Caverns from Saturday 19 to Wednesday 23 December 2026. The organiser lists Santa visits, an underground cave adventure and film options. Check its website for available sessions, ticket details and updates before visiting.

Join astronomer Richard Darn for a guided Dark Skies evening at Stump Cross Caverns. Weather permitting, use telescopes to explore Jupiter, Mars and winter constellations. An indoor introduction is planned if the sky is cloudy.
Stargazing begins at 19:15. Ticket holders can take the included UV cave tour from 17:30 or after the stargazing session. Check the organiser’s booking page for current details and availability.
The Nidderdale Charity Walk & Run returns on Sunday 16 May 2027. Organised by the Rotary Club of Harrogate, it starts at Pateley Bridge Scout Hall and offers a choice of waymarked routes through upper Nidderdale for walkers and runners raising funds for charities.
Route plans may change while the next event is being prepared. Check the organiser’s website for registration, route choices and the latest instructions before taking part.

The Nidderdale Show returns to Bewerley Park, Pateley Bridge, on Sunday 19 September 2027. Also known locally as Pateley Show, it brings together livestock, horses, local produce, crafts and family activities in the heart of Nidderdale. Check the organiser’s website for the latest programme, tickets and visitor information before setting off.
Event details are checked before they are listed. Before travelling, follow each organiser’s link for the latest times, tickets and any changes.
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