Harrogate Theatre

Is it right for my child?

• The pantomime: the wicked fairy Carabosse curses Princess Aurora to sleep for 100 years, and the race is on to break the spell. The event page lists no trigger warnings.
• Ages: the panto is recommended for all ages, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. No under 14s are allowed in without a parent or suitable adult who has a ticket and stays.
• Babies: babes in arms under 18 months usually need no ticket if they stay on an adult’s lap. This can vary by event, and babes in arms are not allowed in the boxes.
• Little Stages: five children’s shows follow in February and March 2027. Dear Zoo is recommended for ages 1 and over, and The Elves and the Shoemaker for 4 and over.
• Sensory notes: the theatre says strobe lighting, smoke effects and gunshots are sometimes used in productions, with details on each show page.
• Running time: the panto page did not list one when we checked. The theatre posts it on the event page once known.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Check for School show on weekday dates. The audience is mainly school children aged 5 and over, though everyone is welcome.
• Leave the backpack and pushchair at home. No backpacks are allowed, and bag checks may take place.
• Do not pack nut snacks. The theatre is a nut-free venue.
• Arrive early. Doors open an hour before the show, and latecomers may be held until a suitable break.
• Small child? Booster seats are available in the Stalls, first come, first served.
• Want a shout out? Hand a written dedication to the Box Office on the way in. Room permitting, it is included in the second half.

Prices and tickets

Sleeping Beauty prices on the event page range from £20 to £206. Most performances show £23 to £206. The opening night (Friday 27 November 2026) and the 4pm show on Sunday 17 January 2027 show £20 to £126.

• Boxes: a box seats four, and the theatre’s FAQ says all its boxes have a restricted view. A programme and goodies are included.
• Child prices: under 16s get discounts on some productions only, shown on each show’s online price list. We could not view the seat price list, so check when you book.
• Disabled visitors: every disabled patron can have a free companion seat, booked by phone.
• Pantomime Tour: a 60-minute backstage tour on Monday 21 December 2026, at 11am and 1pm, priced £17 to £20 on the event page. You stand on the panto set.
• Booking: online at any time, or on 01423 502116. Some prices include a £2 or £3 per ticket charity levy.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Pushchairs: there is no room for pushchairs or car seats in the auditorium. The official pages do not say where to leave one, so ask the Box Office.
• Baby changing: in both the Stalls and Circle toilets.
• Breastfeeding: welcome in all areas, the theatre says.
• Toilets: next to the Stalls Bar and on the first floor Circle level, plus a wheelchair accessible toilet beside the Stalls.
• Stairs: there are at least 11 steps from the foyer to the Stalls and 21 stairs up to the Circle landing. Level access to the Stalls is only through the Cheltenham Parade door.

Food and drink

The official pages do not list a café or hot food at the theatre. The bars and sweet shop sell crisps, chocolate, sweets and mints. The bars open an hour before a show, and you can pre-order interval drinks when you book. Hot food and drinks are not allowed in the auditorium unless sold by the theatre. The theatre says every venue has water stations or water on the bars.

For a meal, the theatre lists local partners. North Bar, over the road on Cheltenham Parade, says it welcomes all ages. Starling on Oxford Street gives 10% off with a same-day Harrogate Theatre ticket.

Getting there and parking

• Address: Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1QF.
• By train or bus: both stations are on Station Parade. The theatre gives level walks of 3 to 8 minutes.
• Drop off: outside the main doors before 10.30am and after 5pm. Outside those hours Oxford Street is pedestrianised. There is another drop off point at the back, on Cheltenham Parade.
• Car park: the Jubilee Car Park (HG1 1DJ) charges. The theatre’s pages call it a 5 or 10 minute walk and give different closing information, so check before you park.
• Street parking: nearby streets are metered and resident zone controlled.
• Blue Badge: reserved bays on Cheltenham Parade, behind the theatre. One official page says four free spaces, another says three.

When to visit

• Panto dates: 25 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, with start times from 10am to 7pm.
• Christmas Eve and Boxing Day: the list shows 10am and 2pm shows on Thursday 24 December, and 2pm and 7pm on Saturday 26 December 2026.
• No shows: no performances are listed on Christmas Day or on Friday 1 January 2027. New Year’s Eve has 10am and 2pm shows.
• Box Office: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Bank Holidays. It also opens an hour before each show.
• Drama classes: Harrogate Youth Theatre runs weekly term-time sessions for ages 5 to 18, at £90 for a 10-week term.

Additional needs and disability support

Harrogate Theatre lists these access services for the pantomime and the building.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Harrogate Theatre pantomime 2026?

Sleeping Beauty runs from Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027. The opening night is Friday 27 November 2026.

How much are Harrogate Theatre panto tickets?

Prices on the event page range from £20 to £206, varying by performance. Under 16s discounts apply on some productions only.

Can babies go to the Harrogate Theatre panto?

Yes. Babes in arms under 18 months usually need no ticket if they stay on your lap. They are not allowed in the boxes.

Can I take a pushchair into Harrogate Theatre?

Not into the auditorium, as there is no room for pushchairs or car seats. Ask the Box Office about yours.

Is Harrogate Theatre good for autistic children?

The panto has a relaxed performance at 11am on Sunday 13 December 2026. Relaxed shows are designed to welcome autistic people and people with sensory difficulties.

Is there a lift at Harrogate Theatre?

No. There is level access from Oxford Street to the foyer and Box Office. Level access to the Stalls, Stalls Bar and accessible toilet is through the Cheltenham Parade door.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Harrogate Theatre pages for Sleeping Beauty, booking information, FAQs, access, getting here, food and drink and the Little Stages series. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.