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- Paint & Print: Beryl Braddock, Judith Ellis & Pauline Brown- Tue 9 September - Fri 31 October Beryl Braddock Since obtaining a Fine Art degree at Leeds and Goldsmiths as a mature student, Beryl has enjoyed more than forty years of drawing and painting. Various mediums are used in her work, in...- Event type: Exhibitions Read more about Paint & Print: Beryl Braddock, Judith Ellis & Pauline Brown 
- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)- Sat 1 November - Wed 5 November, 7.30pm The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, ...- Event type: Film Read more about Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Buy tickets for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 
- Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller- Sat 1 November, 2.30pm Written and composed by David Gibb Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Over the last four decades, Cinderella’s ...- Event type: Theatre, Family, Music - This event is family friendly Read more about Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller Buy tickets for Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller 
- The Arts Society Helmsley: What really happened on Easter Island?- Mon 3 November, 7.30pm PAUL BAHN Studied archaeology at the University of Cambridge, and completed PhD thesis (1979) on the prehistory of the French Pyrenees. Has held post-doctoral fellowships, at Liverpool and London, pl...- Event type: Talks Read more about The Arts Society Helmsley: What really happened on Easter Island? 
- Forms of Water: Jessica Shaw- Tue 4 November - Fri 27 February Based on the edge of the North York Moors, Jessica is an artist printmaker exploring the impact of water & ice on our landscape over time. Combining screenprint, woodcut, monoprint & etc...- Event type: Exhibitions Read more about Forms of Water: Jessica Shaw 
- Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell- Sat 8 November, 7.30pm 1 ticket has become available for Hejira! Please contact our box office to snap it up quick! 01439 771700 ‘Hejira’ is an outstanding 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the master...- Event type: Music Read more about Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell Buy tickets for Hejira - Celebrating Joni Mitchell 
- SoulCanvas - Self Belief- Sun 9 November, 10am- 12pm A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...- Event type: Workshops Read more about SoulCanvas - Self Belief 
- Angels Willow Weaving with Janice Burley- Sun 9 November, 10am - 12.30pm As we get closer to the festive season you can create your own natural willow angel. We’ll shape the body first, then you can decide on the shape of the wings and any other details you want to ...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Angels Willow Weaving with Janice Burley Buy tickets for Angels Willow Weaving with Janice Burley 
- Stars Willow Weaving with Janice Burley- Sun 9 November, 1.30pm - 4pm Try your hand at willow weaving! Learn to make a willow star with Janice Burley. After creating the basic shape you can choose what detail you would like to add so you have your own unique design. ...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Stars Willow Weaving with Janice Burley Buy tickets for Stars Willow Weaving with Janice Burley 
- A Big Bold Beautiful Journey- Wed 12 November, 7.30pm Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual frien...- Event type: Film Read more about A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Buy tickets for A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 
- Ensemble 360- Sun 16 November, 2.30pm Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan, ViolinsRachel Roberts, ViolaGemma Rosefield, CelloTim Horton, Piano Immerse yourself in an evening of chamber music at its finest, as Ensemble 360 brings t...- Event type: Music Read more about Ensemble 360 Buy tickets for Ensemble 360 
- Materialists (15)- Wed 19 November, 7.30pm An ambitious young New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex....- Event type: Film Read more about Materialists Buy tickets for Materialists 
- Rant 2025- Fri 21 November, 7.30pm Having recently celebrated a decade or touring together Scotland’s ‘chamber-folk’ quartet RANT released their latest album ‘SPIN’ to much critical acclaim last year. A bo...- Event type: Music Read more about Rant 2025 Buy tickets for Rant 2025 
- The Book of Darkness & Light Present - A Christmas Carol- Sat 22 November, 7.30pm by Charles Dickensadapted by Adam Z. Robinson Marley was dead… to begin with. The Book of Darkness & Light Theatre Company present their ghostly adaption of this most beloved fes...- Event type: Theatre Read more about The Book of Darkness & Light Present - A Christmas Carol Buy tickets for The Book of Darkness & Light Present - A Christmas Carol 
- Starry Night Watercolour Workshop with Ione Harrison - Cancelled- Sun 23 November, 10am - 1pm This workshop will now be held on Sunday 30th November at Wath Court https://www.ioneharrison.co.uk/service-page/starry-night-watercolour-workshop-5?referral=service_list_widget ...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Starry Night Watercolour Workshop with Ione Harrison - Cancelled 
- HAC Studio Bar Open Mic NOV 2025- Sat 29 November, 7.30pm A social evening in HAC’s studio bar with the opportunity to hear local musicians and artists perform. The bar will be open serving beer from Helmsley Brewery and Brass Castle Brewery, an assort...- Event type: Music, Spoken Word, Other Read more about HAC Studio Bar Open Mic NOV 2025 
- Weave a Wall Hanging Workshop with West Plum Studios- Sun 30 November, 1pm - 4pm Join us for a lovely afternoon of relaxed crafting learning to create your own woven wall hanging. Sophie will guide you through all the steps from start to finish. You will learn how...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Weave a Wall Hanging Workshop with West Plum Studios Buy tickets for Weave a Wall Hanging Workshop with West Plum Studios 
- Weave a Bookmark Workshop With West Plum Studios- Sun 30 November, 10am- 12pm Join us for a lovely morning of relaxed crafting learning to weave your own bookmark. Sophie will guide you through all the steps from start to finish. You will learn how to set up your weaving, lear...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Weave a Bookmark Workshop With West Plum Studios Buy tickets for Weave a Bookmark Workshop With West Plum Studios 
- Entertaining Angels - A festive fundraiser- Fri 5 December, 7pm Join us as we collaborate with All Saints Church Helmsley, for a festive fundraising evening filled with music, poetry, theatre and more! There will be a bar and a raffle with all proceeds goin...- Event type: Music, Theatre, Spoken Word - This event is family friendly Read more about Entertaining Angels - A festive fundraiser 
- 1812 Pantomime Robin Hood's Helmsley Adventure- Sat 6 December - Sun 14 December, 2.30pm / 7.30pm A Traditional Panto with a Knock Knock Joke Contest Robin Hood’s in Helmsley? Oh yes he is — rescuing the lovely Maid Marian from the wicked Sheriff of Pickering while naughty Dame Daphne...- Event type: Theatre, Family, Music - This event is family friendly Read more about 1812 Pantomime Robin Hood's Helmsley Adventure Buy tickets for 1812 Pantomime Robin Hood's Helmsley Adventure 
- National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step- Wed 17 December, 7pm By David Ireland Directed by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically a...- Event type: Screening, Film Read more about National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step Buy tickets for National Theatre Live - The Fifth Step 
- Winter Wonderband- Thu 18 December, 7.30pm Winter Wonderband are a chamber folk quartet with Saul Rose on melodeon (Faustus, War Horse, Waterson Carthy) & Maclaine Colston on hammered dulcimer (Pressgang, Kings of Calicutt) joined by Beth ...- Event type: Music Read more about Winter Wonderband Buy tickets for Winter Wonderband 
- A Classical Afternoon - Fundraiser for Helmsley Walled Garden- Sun 11 January, 2.30pm Mozart Serenade No.10 'Gran Partita' (K.361) for 13 Wind Soloists Helmsley Walled Garden Manager and former Principal Bassoon Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Chris Cooper, brings togethe...- Event type: Music Read more about A Classical Afternoon - Fundraiser for Helmsley Walled Garden Buy tickets for A Classical Afternoon - Fundraiser for Helmsley Walled Garden 
- The Steelers play Steely Dan- Sat 17 January, 7.30pm A rare chance to hear the music of the US band Steely Dan played live. The Steelers, a 9 - piece band composed of musicians from around the UK, will perform a selection of timeless classics fro...- Event type: Music Read more about The Steelers play Steely Dan Buy tickets for The Steelers play Steely Dan 
- Spoon Carving with Tom Trimmins- Sun 18 January, 10am-1pm Spoon Carving with Tom Trimmins Sun 18 Jan | 10am - 1pm | £55 Carving spoons from fresh wood using a specially curved spoon-carving tool can be a deeply satisfying craft, where the time ...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Spoon Carving with Tom Trimmins 
- National Theatre Live - Hamlet- Thu 22 January, 7pm By William Shakespeare Directed by Robert Hastie Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped be...- Event type: Screening, Film Read more about National Theatre Live - Hamlet Buy tickets for National Theatre Live - Hamlet 
- Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life 2026- Fri 23 January, 8pm Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life". After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you ...- Event type: Comedy Read more about Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life 2026 Buy tickets for Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life 2026 
- Snake Davis & special guest Sumudu- Sat 24 January, 7.30pm Snake with Sumudu Raised in Scunthorpe, now London-based, Sumudu has been a natural performer from a young age, singing, playing guitar and piano and writing songs. She made her TV debut on BBCs &ld...- Event type: Music Read more about Snake Davis & special guest Sumudu Buy tickets for Snake Davis & special guest Sumudu 
- SoulCanvas - Spells and Manifesting- Sun 25 January, 10am- 12pm A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...- Event type: Workshops Read more about SoulCanvas - Spells and Manifesting 
- Pottery Power with The Wilson Sisters- Sun 25 January, 10.30am - 1.30pm Ever fancied having a go at pottery? Now’s your chance! Join us for Pottery Power with The Wilson Sisters at in the Studio Bar at Helmsley Arts Centre and create three ceramic pieces - including...- Event type: Workshops Read more about Pottery Power with The Wilson Sisters 
- Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life- Fri 30 January, 7.30pm A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike! On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in ...- Event type: Talks Read more about Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life Buy tickets for Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life 
- HAC Studio Bar Open Mic Jan 2026- Sat 31 January, 7.30pm A social evening in HAC’s studio bar with the opportunity to hear local musicians and artists perform. The bar will be open serving beer from Helmsley Brewery and Brass Castle Brewery, an assort...- Event type: Music, Spoken Word, Other Read more about HAC Studio Bar Open Mic Jan 2026 
- Simeon Walker- Fri 6 February, 7.30pm Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a leading light in the burgeoning modern classical scene. Alongside a busy performance and touring schedu...- Event type: Music Read more about Simeon Walker Buy tickets for Simeon Walker 
- EQUUS UK- Sat 7 February, 2pm-9pm A fundraising event for Ryedale Bridleways Group Afternoon Children's film block Wine & Cheese gathering Evening Film Collection Local Equine Artist & Authors ...- Event type: Film, Other Read more about EQUUS UK 
- Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies- Fri 13 February, 7.30pm Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for over two decades around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. “Acoustic simplici...- Event type: Music Read more about Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies Buy tickets for Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies 
- Fladam: Astro-Norma and the Cosmic Piano- Sun 15 February, 2.30pm ‘Norma’s piano playing is out of this world… and so is she!’ Fladam Theatre are back with an intergalactic musical adventure for the whole family. Norma dreams of going into...- Event type: Family, Theatre, Music Read more about Fladam: Astro-Norma and the Cosmic Piano Buy tickets for Fladam: Astro-Norma and the Cosmic Piano 
- Art Carnival - A Trip Around The World Workshops- Tue 17 February - Wed 18 February, 10am, 10.30am and 1pm Come join local Artist Nicola Hutchinson for a delightful art workshop this half term, where we will embark on a magical adventure as we dive into the fascinating world of art inspired by different cu...- Event type: Workshops, Family - This event is family friendly Read more about Art Carnival - A Trip Around The World Workshops Buy tickets for Art Carnival - A Trip Around The World Workshops 
- Megson 2026- Fri 20 February, 7.30pm ‘Simply Brilliant’ The Sunday Express ‘Savagely perceptive lyrics, ear catching vocals & melodies to die for’ Louder Than War Four times nominated in the BBC ...- Event type: Music Read more about Megson 2026 Buy tickets for Megson 2026 
- The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde- Sat 21 February, 7.30pm By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted and performed by Mark Stratford 'Jekyll and Hyde' - a mystery tale about the timeless conflict between good and evil - caused a sensation when it was publis...- Event type: Theatre Read more about The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Buy tickets for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde 
- SoulCanvas - The Goddess Journey- Sun 22 February, 10am- 12pm A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...- Event type: Workshops Read more about SoulCanvas - The Goddess Journey 
- SoulCanvas - Grounding- Sun 8 March, 10am- 12pm A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...- Event type: Workshops Read more about SoulCanvas - Grounding 
- Ready Steady 60's Show- Fri 13 March, 7.30pm The Best of the Mod 60s and the British Beat Boom Step back in time with this four-piece live band, dedicated to bringing the energy and excitement of the iconic 60s music s...- Event type: Music Read more about Ready Steady 60's Show Buy tickets for Ready Steady 60's Show 
- ROB ROUSE: FUNNY BONES- Fri 20 March, 8pm ROB ROUSE: FUNNY BONES UK TOUR 2026 Star of BBC’s Upstart Crow, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Friday Night Project and Dave’s One Night Stand. “He’s a man with genuinely funny bon...- Event type: Comedy Read more about ROB ROUSE: FUNNY BONES Buy tickets for ROB ROUSE: FUNNY BONES 
- SoulCanvas - Beltane- Sun 26 April, 10am- 12pm A sacred creative and transformational circle where art and journaling become your medicine. Each session blends intuitive painting or mixed media with guided journaling and soulful prompts. You don&r...- Event type: Workshops Read more about SoulCanvas - Beltane 
- Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman- Fri 15 May, 7.30pm Duos come and go, but few nurture and refine their craft with such dedication and originality as Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman. Roberts and Lakeman have forged a creative bond that is as enduring ...- Event type: Music Read more about Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman Buy tickets for Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman 
- Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature- Sat 16 May, 8pm Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of...- Event type: Comedy Read more about Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature Buy tickets for Tom Stade - Naughty By Nature 
- How to Write a Novel with Kate Gray - May 2026- Sun 17 May, 10am - 4pm This event has been rescheduled from Sep 2025. If you have tickets our box office team will be in touch. Thank you for your patience. Team HAC Have you ever wanted to write a novel but don’t kn...- Event type: Workshops Read more about How to Write a Novel with Kate Gray - May 2026 
- Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty- Fri 29 May, 8pm Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty Tickets on sale on Wednesday 27th August from 11am! Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) heads back out on tour with a...- Event type: Comedy Read more about Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty Buy tickets for Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty 
- Christina Alden and Alex Patterson- Sat 30 May, 7.30pm Please note this event has now been rescheduled to 30th May 2026. If you have tickets, our box office will be in touch. Thank you for your patience while we organise this. Team HAC Christina ...- Event type: Music Read more about Christina Alden and Alex Patterson Buy tickets for Christina Alden and Alex Patterson