Extend Your Stay in Harrogate

Dublin and Edinburgh Extension

• Unique insight into the musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland
• Orientation of Dublin and Edinburgh with local guides
• Performances at prestigious venues in Dublin and Edinburgh
• Explore Edinburgh Castle
• Royal Mile murder mystery ramble

Programme Highlights
Our wonderful Irish and Scottish programmes will give you a unique insight into the historical ruins and stunning panoramic views.

Your programme will commence in Dublin where you will explore this ancient Viking settlement and perform to the local community.

Your journey will continue across the Irish Sea to North Wales and take the opportunity to stop in the Roman city of Chester.

After your final performances at the Festival in Harrogate, you will journey north into Scotland and experience the wonders of Edinburgh and explore the famous castle that overlooks the city.

Before returning home, you will have the opportunity for one final encore and perform.

Our Irish and Scottish extension offers you an unparalleled insight into the traditions and culture of the Irish and Scottish people.

London and Edinburgh Extension

• Perform in some of the finest churches and cathedrals in the UK
• Visit London’s most exciting tourist attractions, including The Tower of London, The London Eye and Changing of the Guard
• Learn all there is to know about clans, kilts and claymores in Edinburgh
• Choirs may have the chance to perform at St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Enjoy a Shakespearean production in Stratford-upon-Avon

Programme Highlights
England’s religious history is replete with different forms of music, reflecting different eras and beliefs. Our London and Edinburgh Extension will give you the chance to immerse yourself in Britain’s past and gain insight into what makes up the music of today.

The unique city of London has a rich historical and cultural past as well as an exciting and captivating future. With iconic landmarks – both old and new, London is an ever-popular destination for people of all ages. Have fun discovering this charismatic capital city – the past, the present and the future! Begin your programme here before travelling to Harrogate to take part in HIYF.

After six exciting days at the festival, finish your journey with a few days exploration of Bonnie Scotland. Enjoy visits to Edinburgh Castle, performances in the city and a day in the Highlands.

Europe Extension

• Perform in three of Europe’s most iconic cities – Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam
• Go behind the scenes at a French Opera House and learn about the iconic playhouse
• Admire Paris from high up the Eiffel Tower – The Iron Lady of Paris
• Cross the border into Brussels and discover how chocolate influences life at a Chocolate Museum
• Visit a traditional farm and learn how the Dutch make their Cheese and clogs

Programme Highlights
Your journey begins in the cultural capital of Paris. Encounter famous landmarks such as Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame and the Iron lady of Paris “La Tour Eiffel”.

Cross Europe through Belgium and discover the beautiful capital of Brussels, a perfect opportunity to soak up the culture and take part in more unique performances.

Travel on to Holland, the gateway to Europe, famous for its windmills, bulb fields, cheese and flowers markets. A land of dykes, dams and vast flat countryside, it is a country with a unique heritage and culture. Learn about the Dutch Golden age when artists such as Vermeer and Rembrandt flourished and ‘Tulipmania’ meant a flower bulb could cost more than an Amsterdam house!

Cross the North Sea and finish your programme with a festival experience!