Harrogate International Festivals: Raworths Salon North: November

Raworths Salon North is an intimate cabaret-style evening of ideas, bringing together arts, science and psychology in a lively festival setting. The event features a carefully curated line-up of speakers who each give a 30-minute talk, with time for questions and discussion, so the audience can explore big ideas in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

The programme includes Dr Daisy Dixon on the philosophy of art, Professor Ben Alderson-Day on psychology and the science of perception, and Dr Campbell Price on ancient Egypt. Together, the talks move from aesthetics and ethics to hallucinations, consciousness and reality, before finishing with a vivid journey through one of the world’s most fascinating civilisations.

Hosted by Natasha Knight, the evening also includes intervals to enjoy a drink, browse books from a local bookseller, and soak up the buzzing atmosphere. It is designed for curious audiences who enjoy thoughtful conversation, storytelling and discovering unexpected connections between different fields of knowledge.