2011 Festival Performance Venues

The Royal Hall

The Opening and Closing Concerts are held at Harrogate’s Royal Hall, a venue which has provided the premier location for The Harrogate International Youth Festival since its conception in 1973.

Having undergone a two year period of complete restoration, The Royal Hall has never looked better. It is a sign of HIYF’s close relationship with Harrogate that we had the great honour of being awarded the opening night concert after the refurbishment in 2008. HIYF offers the unique opportunity for your ensemble to perform at least twice on the stage of this special and historic venue.

Ripon Cathedral

The city of Ripon lies just 10 miles north of Harrogate. The quaint market town is dominated by the cathedral, where a church has stood since 672. A performance in this grand religious building is the highlight of the festival for many visiting choirs and orchestras.

The cathedral plays host to the massed choir and orchestra performances, which participants rehearse for in the morning under the direction of the festival’s Musical Director. It is a great performance opportunity for students from across the world to perform together at this event in stunning surroundings of great historical significance.