Harrogate International Festivals

Great family friendly event coming up soon! 🦕

Check out the details below 👇

Exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with some of our 2025 authors are now live! Visit the 'You're Booked' section on our website to discover who said what - and get inspired by their words.

#raworthslitfest

I recognise this artwork! Amazing what you find on your travels. Great banner work from @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social 👍

Fascinating session listening to @lucaveste.bsky.social talk about the value of libraries, crime writing and the popularity of cosy crime as part of #BigRead2025 with @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social and @dialoguepublishing.bsky.social

Raworths Runs returns this Friday in partnership with Early Bird Run Crew and we hope to see you there! 

Like reading, running can lower stress, boost wellbeing and bring us together. No matter your ability, join us by Harrogate Centotaph, 6.30am for a 5k run & receive a free book for taking part!

Just 2 weeks until Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival is in full swing! 📚

Explore our brilliant lineup and book your tickets now via our website. And keep an eye out for exclusive author interviews landing on our platform very soon.

#raworthsharrogateliteraturefestival #raworthslitfest

I’m now ready for the discussion of #ThePottingShedMurder by Paula Sutton for @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social #BigRead2025.
Next up is a hug in a book in the form of #LetTheBellsRingOut from Milly Johnson and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

#BookSky #BookBlogger

Honoured to produce the artwork to promote
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social Literature Festival 2025. It's an autumunal cast of literary genius! Check out the itinerary and get booked up for some events...

harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/raworths-harrogate-literature-festival/

#theakstonscrime is on the Road at the Big Read 2025 visits Knaresborough Library before heading to #Acomb later this afternoon! Discussing all things 🪏 Potting Shed Murder 🥀 by Paula Sutton! @lucaveste.bsky.social

This week on HIF Player, journalist and commentator Kat Brown, smashes the stereotypical idea of ADHD with scientific evidence, historical context and provides practical support for ADHD minds.

Listen to this week's episode: https://bit.ly/HPKatBrown 🎧

@katbrownwrites.com

Parenting, Passion and Perseverance | Harrogate International Festivals Book tickets for Parenting, Passion and Perseverance with Harrogate International Festivals online today!

Looking forward to welcoming Dr Tom Bellamy, Anita Cleare and Kadiatu Kaneh-Mason for tonight's #BerwinsSalonNorth event! Focusing on Parenting, Passion and Perservence. 

7.30pm | The Crown Hotel, Harrogate 

An exploration of parenting, passion and perseverance | Harrogate International Festivals

Teenage eye-rolls, romantic obsession & musical prodigies, #BerwinsSalonNorth explores the science and stories behind human connection. Join Dr Tom Bellamy, Anita Cleare & Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, this Thursday in Harrogate, for an evening of insight, empathy & inspiration.

 

Delighted that @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social has chosen #TheCutThroatTrial as its Book of The Month!

Thank you, you lovely festival folk!

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We love it - another great piece of artwork! Thank you Graeme 😀

It's amazing - thanks Graeme!

Amazing - look forward to seeing you there!

Clarity. Connection. Collaboration. These are at the heart of Anita Cleare’s powerful insights into the challenges of parenting teens.

📆 Catch her live at Berwins Salon North on 11 September for an evening of warmth, wisdom, and real talk.

#BerwinsSalonNorth @berwins.bsky.social

Throwback to #raworthslitfest 2024 📚

We're busy behind the scenes with preparations for this year's Festival, taking place 9-19 October, hope to see you there!

Tune into this episode of HIF Player, where Mike Berners-Lee, author of acclaimed books such as How Bad Are Bananas and There Is No Planet B, discusses climate action and asks "who is really in control? 🌦️

Listen here https://bit.ly/HIFPlayerMike 🎧

We are delighted to share the artwork for this year's Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 📚

The incredibly talented @graemebandeira.bsky.social  has captured the essence of this Festival in his artwork - great writing, leading thinkers and sharing stories!

You're welcome!

Us too! What events are you coming along to?

We're hiring a Marketing and Communications Manager!  

From shaping innovative marketing campaigns to managing media relations and overseeing digital platforms, your work will elevate HIF’s profile and impact.

Find out more and apply here 👇
https://bit.ly/CommsMarketingManager

General booking is now open for #raworthslitfest 📚

This October, there will be brilliant author talks to lively debates and family fun, this year’s programme is packed with stories, ideas and inspiration💡

Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation 👇
https://bit.ly/RHLF25

How exciting! 📚

Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival returns this autumn with ten days of big names & brilliant conversations from 9 -19 October. Booking is now open for Friends of the Festival. General booking opens Wed 27 Aug at 10am📚

Become a Friend and book your tickets today 👇
bit.ly/FestivalFriends25

Tune into HIF Player this week to hear cricketing legend Monty Panesar discusses view from his front row seat as he recounts some of the greatest dramas in English cricket, along with his own inspiring story🏏

Listen here 👇
https://bit.ly/MontyHIFPlayer

We are recruiting for a Marketing and Communications Manager to lead the strategic delivery of all marketing, press, and audience engagement activity at Harrogate International Festivals.

Find out more and apply here 👇
https://bit.ly/CommsMarketingManager

Tune into this week's HIF Player, where digital communications expert @louisaguiseauthor.bsky.social delves into our relationship with technology and questions whether we can ever truly switch off in a hyper-connected world. 🎧

Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/LouisaGuise

This September, our speakers explore the complexities of relationships, how they shape us and how they can help us deal with life’s challenges.

Find out more about the next Berwins Salon North 👇
https://bit.ly/SeptSalon25

@berwins.bsky.social @anitacleare.bsky.social