Things to Do · Arts culture
Helmsley Arts Centre
Helmsley Ryedale
A community arts venue presenting cinema, theatre, music, exhibitions, talks and workshops in central Helmsley.
Why go?
It gives the town a strong evening and wet-weather option, and its programme changes often enough to reward checking what is on during a stay.
Good to know
- Old Meeting House Court, Helmsley, York, YO62 5DW
- Opening times and prices change — check the venue's own website before travelling.
Upcoming
What's on here
Fri
2
Oct
19:00 UK time · film
People's Emergency Briefing
Helmsley Arts Centre
A screening and briefing focused on the climate and nature emergency.
Sat
3
Oct
19:30 UK time · music
Mark Harrison Band
Helmsley Arts Centre
An evening of original folk-blues songs and storytelling.
Sun
4
Oct
10:00 UK time · workshop
SoulCanvas - Samhain
Helmsley Arts Centre
A creative workshop combining intuitive art, journaling and guided prompts.
Mon
5
Oct
19:00 UK time · talk
The Arts Society Helmsley: Picasso's 'Guernica' and the Spanish Civil War
Helmsley Arts Centre
An evening talk about Picasso's Guernica and its context in the Spanish Civil War.
Wed
7
Oct
19:30 UK time · film
The Invite (15)
Helmsley Arts Centre
An evening cinema screening at Helmsley Arts Centre.
Fri
9
Oct
19:30 UK time · theatre
Batty! by Victoria Firth
Helmsley Arts Centre
A theatre performance described by the venue as an alternative coming-of-age story.
Sat
10
Oct
19:30 UK time · music
The Paul Simon Songbook
Helmsley Arts Centre
A live programme built around the songs of Paul Simon.
Sun
11
Oct
14:30 UK time · music
Brodsky Quartet
Helmsley Arts Centre
An afternoon chamber-music concert with works by Tanaka, Beethoven and Dvořák.
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Source: Folkshire content engine · last checked 2026-09-27. Opening times and prices change — confirm with the venue before travelling.