HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS YEAR
At HIF we create a year-round programme of community engagement, crea�ve learning, and advocacy for a broad range of audiences.
By becoming a Friend of the Fes�vals, your support will enable us to con�nue to provide free to access events for children and young people.
Your Fes�val Year:
� Harrogate Interna�onal Sunday Series (January - April) Interna�onal chamber concert series
� Berwins Salon North (February, April, June, July, September, and November) A series of TED style talks
� Harrogate Music Fes�val (July) A month long celebra�on of classical, world and contemporary music
� Spiegeltent* (July) A unique pop-up music venue with events for all the family
� Theakston Old Peculier Crime Wri�ng Fes�val (July) World famous Fes�val with all your favourite crime authors
� Carnival* (July) Celebra�ng diversity and bringing the world to Harrogate
� Raworths Harrogate Literature Fes�val (October) Stellar line-up of literary names in relaxed and in�mate se�ngs
� North Pole Post Office (December) An enchan�ng Christmas scene with the opportunity for children to post their le�ers to Santa
� Outdoor and Spectacle Events* (All year round)
� HIF+ (All year round) Outreach and educa�on programme
� HIF Player (All year round) A digital pla�orm offering access to the Fes�vals online
*Spiegeltent,
Becoming a Friend is more than dona�ng your membership. You will become part of our “Fes�val Family” – the heart and soul of the Fes�vals.
“Expect professionalism, class and polish from a very impressive programme.” - The Independent
“I decided to become a Pla�num Friend because I think the Fes�val team do an excellent job. You appeal to all ages by providing a wide range of musical and literary choices.”
Fes�val Friend 2023
OUR FRIENDS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN THE SUCCESS OF THE HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS.
BOOK AHEAD, GAIN EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND DISCOVER SOMETHING SPECIAL...
Established in 1966, Harrogate Interna�onal Fes�vals are an ar�s�c force to be reckoned with and a key cultural provider for the North of England.
Becoming a Friend of the Fes�vals is one of the best ways to enjoy all that the Harrogate Interna�onal Fes�vals have to offer, from big name stars, to in�mate concerts and hidden gems.
As a Friend of the Fes�vals your dona�on will support the produc�on of our interna�onally acclaimed year-round por�olio of ac�vity, including the very best in music and literature as well as the incredible work of our learning and par�cipa�on programme.
“Over the years the Harrogate Music Fes�val has widened my horizons and provided excellent live music experiences. A highlight of my year!” Fes�val Friend 2023
As well as knowing you've helped support our arts charity, there's a whole host of benefits that go alongside our Friends Memberships - it's our li�le way of saying thank you for your support.
Silver Friend - £30pa (£55 joint membership):
Benefits include:
� Advance programme announcements for our fes�vals
� Priority booking up to a week ahead of �ckets going on general sale
� Fes�val Newsle�er
� Membership card
� Priority entrance with membership card to unreserved seats at the Fes�vals
� Access with membership card to the Friends lounge prior to the concert at the Sunday Series with complimentary tea and coffee*
� Addi�onal offers and discounts from Fes�val Partners and local businesses
� Access to the Friends digital lounge at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Wri�ng Fes�val*
� Suppor�ng a local arts charity and providing the community with crea�ve and cultural experiences
* when purchasing a �cket for the relevant event
Gold Friend - £55pa (£100 joint membership):
Benefits as Silver Friend plus:
� Invita�ons to exclusive Friends events
� An invita�on to the Chairman's Recep�on
� A complimentary copy of the Summer Season Souvenir Programme Book
� A name credit in the Summer Season Souvenir Programme Book
Pla�num Friend - £100 (£180 joint membership):
Benefits as Gold Friend plus:
� No booking fees
� An invita�on to the London launch of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Wri�ng Fes�val
Diamond Friend - £250pa (£470 joint membership):
Benefits as Pla�num Friend plus:
� 5% �cket discount on any �ckets purchased for any event in our Fes�vals por�olio
� An invita�on to the annual Chief Execu�ve's lunch
� Selected invita�ons to exclusive meet the ar�st/author event
Premier Friend - £500pa (£950 joint membership):
Benefits as Diamond Friend plus:
� A 15% �cket discount on any �ckets purchased for any events in our Fes�vals por�olio
� Four complimentary �ckets per year (max 2 per event) for any event in the Fes�vals in the por�olio
� Exclusive Premier Friends events and invita�ons throughout the year
� Dedicated assistance in booking �ckets through the Fes�vals Office to develop your personal Fes�vals programme
In Memory: Donate in memory of a loved one
The Fes�vals have given great pleasure to audiences for over fi�y years, contact the Fes�vals Office for more details about how to remember a family member, friend and loved one through suppor�ng the Fes�vals.
Gi� Aid
Give to the Fes�vals the tax efficient way. If you pay income tax, you can significantly increase the value of your dona�on to the Harrogate Interna�onal Fes�vals by agreeing to Gi� Aid your contribu�on – an extra 25p for every £1 you give, at no extra cost to you.