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Simeon Walker - An Evening Around the Piano
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 sche...Event type: Music
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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
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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
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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
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Welburn Hall Present The Talent Troop
Thu 5 March, 7pm
Presented by Welburn Hall School and hosted at Helmsley Arts Centre, this unmissable showcase celebrates the incredible talents of our performers. From powerful singing to energetic dancing and more, ...Event type: Music, Other
This event is family friendly
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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
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HAC Studio Bar Open Mic Mar 2026
Sat 14 March, 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
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Christian Garrick & the Budapest Cafe Orchestra
Sat 21 March, 7.30pm
CHRISTIAN GARRICK – violin, darbuka MURRAY GRAINGER – accordion KELLY CANTLON – double bass ADRIAN ZOLOTUHIN – guitar, saz, balalaika, domra Refreshingly unconventional a...Event type: Music
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The Snake Davis Trio
Sat 28 March, 7.30pm
Snake teams up with best buddies Johnny Thirkell (Trumpet) and Mark Creswell (Guitar), for an evening of gorgeous mellow music infused with jazz soul and pop. Expect beautiful music, fascinating tales...Event type: Music
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Julian Trevelyan - Farewell letters
Sat 11 April, 7.30pm
Julian Trevelyan is a 26 year old concert pianist who performs regularly throughout Europe and in the UK. He moved to France after winning the 2015 Long-Thibaud-Crespin international competition at th...Event type: Music
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Rainey's Revue: A Night in Harlem
Fri 17 April, 7.30pm
“When Ma Rainey come to town, Folks from anyplace, miles aroun', From Cape Giradeau, Poplar Bluff, Flocks in to hear Ma do her stuff." Led by the renowned RICHARD EXALL on tenor saxophone and c...Event type: Music
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Sarah McQuaid 2026
Fri 1 May, 7.30pm
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, velvety voice combines with her engaging personality and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum t...Event type: Music
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Alligator Gumbo 2026
Sat 9 May, 7.30pm
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting 7-piece band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the "roaring 20s", when music was raw and largely improvised with ...Event type: Music
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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
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The Tannahill Weavers 2026
Sun 24 May, 7.30pm
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland 's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, and original ballads and lullabies. They ...Event type: Music
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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
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Deep Six Blues
Sat 6 June, 7.30pm
DEEP SIX BLUES are following their UK top 20 Blues album The Devil’s Hand with a string of intimate close up and personal shows in beautiful venues. Formed in 2022 by singer-songwriter Si Vix, ...Event type: Music
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The Music of John Denver - performed by Chris Bannister
Fri 12 June, 7.30pm
Singer-songwriter Chris Bannister's distinctive vocal style has always led to him being compared to the great American singer, John Denver. So fifteen years ago Chris started performing...Event type: Music
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The SOUNDS OF SIMON perform The Music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel - Old Friends
Sun 28 June, 7.30pm
As seen on BBC The One Show! The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through the years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo car...Event type: Music
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Dale Storr - The Sound of New Orleans
Fri 3 July, 7.30pm
"A very, very fine piano player indeed" ~ Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2 "Dale is the best New Orleans player I've ever heard" ~ Richard Hawley Described by Jazz Journal magazine as the &ldquo...Event type: Music
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Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective
Sat 18 July, 7.30pm
A gypsy jazz supergroup with musicians from all around Yorkshire playing music inspired from legendary musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli of the‘Quintette du Hot Club de France&rs...Event type: Music
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Holly Taymar sings Eva Cassidy
Fri 24 July, 7.30pm
Holly Taymar brings the timeless songs of Eva Cassidy to life in her stunning show, 'Holly Taymar sings Eva Cassidy. Holly delivers a warm, authentic performance that blends Eva's unique mix ...Event type: Music
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Snake Davis with Gareth Moulton
Fri 31 July, 7.30pm
The Snake Davis Gareth Moulton Duo is back on the road again. Snake Davis - One of the most in-demand rock jazz and soul sax players in the world with Gareth Moulton - Manchester born singer-songwrite...Event type: Music
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The John Hackett Band with special guest Heather Findlay
Fri 6 November, 7.30pm
The John Hackett Band The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons an...Event type: Music
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