​We are privileged to be hosting, as part of Ripon International Festival The world- renowned Quatuor Agate. Performing sparkling Boccherini; atmospheric, rhapsodic Ravel and Dvorak at his most melodic and joyful. Based in Paris, the Quartet has performed at Verbier, Venice, Heidelberg, Melbourne and Montreal festivals, the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Alte-Oper Frankfurt, Philharmonie de Paris

 “gorgeously  warm tone for Haydn’s C Major Quartet, Op.20, slipping easily from the soulful intensity of the dark second movement into the lightness of the finale.’   The Times. 

Thursday 26th September 7.30pm
Tickets : https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/quatuor-agate/

​Described as ‘true delight from start to finish’ (Gramophone) and ‘the leading piano trio of their generation’(Suddeutsche Zeitung ), the Trio are winners of major prizes in Germany, Italy, France and Netherlands, and have made numerous tours of the USA, Canada and Israel.  ‘they brought effortless musicianship and unity of thought to Tchaikovsky’s epic piano trio’   The Times   Brahms’ majestic cello theme is a dramatic and moving feature of a beautiful programme.

The Busch Trio will be performing here at St John’s as part of the Ripon International Festival on October 3rd. 
Tickets : https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/the-busch-trio/

Haydn:  Trio in E flat XV: 22 no. 36  Beethoven: Trio in E-flat Op.70 no.2. Brahms:  Trio in B major Op.8

Chopin:  Polonaise Op 44, Mazurkas, Preludes, Nocturnes, Waltzes, Berceuse
Rachmaninov: Preludes   Tchaikovsky: Troika
Winner, at the age of 20, of the Nawrocki Prize for the most poetic interpreter in the Warsaw International Chopin Competition, Janusz has toured the world receiving the highest accolades for his profoundly moving performances.
‘magical tonal mastery… a velvet touch’ (Il Tempo, Rome)   ‘this was not just a recital, but a meditation, a labour of love’ (Standard, Ontario)  ’caressingly tender… white hot intensity … 
a remarkable blend of virtuosity and poetic  insight’ (The Australian)‘supremely musical  ….
a worthy successor to the great romantic pianists of the past’ (Faro de Vigo, Spain)

SATURDAY, 5th October 2024,
​Tickets - https://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/events/janusz-piotrowicz-piano/

​Presented by Ripon International Festival

Here is a concert you won’t want to miss out on! Pianist, Duncan (Channel 4 - The Piano) is performing along with choristers from Ripon Cathedral, musicians from St Wilfrid’s Folk group and the Yorkshire Decibelles and many more!Find out how music has impacted these wonderful musicians, and hear their talented acts!
Refreshments available. All in aid of Dementia Forward. 

Tickets - ​https://checkout.square.site/buy/VI7E3OML3RQSGJUN7XDGYFPZ

​✍️ 📚 One for the book lovers and romantics 📚✍️ This celebration of Anne Brontë (the Overlooked sister) is being hosted by The Friends of St John’s to raise funds for the church. We’d love if you can attend. Tickets from Rosemary Page on 01765 601514 or
[email protected]

We are so excited at St John's to have an incredible local artist in residence as our lay minister ! Juliet will be hosting 'Wonderful Wednesdays' as a local community  group of togetherness, centred around creativity, in our blessed, tranquil church. 
You are welcome to bring a project or craft you are working on. We'll also have some arty materials for you to create with. Have a cuppa and a natter with the gorgeous group. It doesn't matter if you're an acclaimed artist, you enjoy knitting or you're entirely new to crafting, you will be very welcome. St John's is a beautifully spacious sacred space with gorgeous biodiverse churchyard with wildflowers and old trees to inspire your imaginations. 
Lift up your pencils and sketch away, make new friends or enjoy a quiet cuppa in our tranquil place of worship. We proudly welcome all, inclusive of those of any faith and no faith. 
Starting Wednesday 18th September for the Autumn Term 10 am - 12pm at HG4 6BJ. Disabled parking and facilities. Free (donations welcome). 
​Please book with Juliet on [email protected]