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Mike + The Mechanics: Back on Track!
Mike + The Mechanics open their Back on Track tour at Harrogate Convention Centre on Saturday 8 May 2027, 7.30pm. Tickets £55 to £150.
What it is and who goes
Mike + The Mechanics, the band Mike Rutherford formed in 1985 as a side project to Genesis, bring their Back on Track tour to the Main Auditorium at Harrogate Convention Centre. The Harrogate date is the first night of the 2027 tour. Expect songs such as The Living Years, All I Need Is A Miracle and Over My Shoulder. The current line-up has Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar on vocals, Luke Juby, Anthony Drennan and Nic Collins, alongside Rutherford himself. The tour announcement promises the hits plus a nod to Genesis.
This is a ticketed concert open to the public. Harrogate Theatre is presenting it. It is recommended for ages 14 and over, and anyone under 16 must come with an adult.
Date and times
The concert is on Saturday 8 May 2027 and starts at 7.30pm. We could not find a published doors time, so check your ticket nearer the date.
For visitors
Tickets cost from £55 to £150. They went on sale on 25 September 2026 through the band's website, Ticketmaster and Harrogate Theatre's box office. For ticket questions, call Harrogate Theatre on 01423 502116 or email boxoffice@harrogatetheatre.co.uk. The box office is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The Convention Centre and Royal Hall take card and contactless payments only, so leave the cash at home. Wheelchair and companion bookings need to be made by phone.
Getting there
The Convention Centre is on King's Road, postcode HG1 5LA. Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk away. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly hourly, and Leeds is about 35 minutes by train. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes away by taxi. The centre has details on parking nearby, with over 1,200 spaces in the town centre, but a Saturday evening in May will be busy, so allow extra time.
Booking early
Opening nights on a tour tend to attract fans from well beyond Yorkshire, and a Saturday date means town-centre rooms go quickly. If you are planning to make a weekend of it, book your accommodation as soon as your tickets are confirmed.
Staying with us
Short Stay Harrogate is a local, family-run company. Our serviced apartments and townhouses are in central Harrogate, many a short walk from the Convention Centre and the Royal Hall. A kitchen and extra space suit groups travelling together, and you can walk to the venue and back without worrying about parking or taxis after the show.
After the event
With a 7.30pm start, you can have an early dinner in town beforehand. Afterwards, the town centre has plenty of restaurants and bars within an easy walk. If you stay on Sunday, the Turkish Baths in Harrogate are a relaxed way to spend the morning before you head home.
Staying for this event?
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Our homes are spread across central Harrogate, many within a short walk of the Convention Centre, the Royal Hall and the station.
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Getting there
Harrogate station is in the town centre, with direct trains to London King's Cross roughly every hour and to Leeds in about 35 minutes. The Convention Centre is around a ten-minute walk from the station.
Book early
Big shows and conferences fill the town quickly, especially multi-day trade fairs. Book your stay as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Make a night of it
After the event, Harrogate's restaurants, bars and Turkish Baths are on the doorstep. See our local guide for where we eat and drink.
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See what's onQuestions people ask
What time does Mike + The Mechanics: Back on Track! start in Harrogate?
The concert is on Saturday 8 May 2027 and starts at 7.30pm in the Main Auditorium at Harrogate Convention Centre. We have not found a published doors time.
Is Mike + The Mechanics: Back on Track! open to the public?
Yes. It is a ticketed concert and anyone can buy a ticket. Prices run from £55 to £150. Harrogate Theatre handles ticketing enquiries on 01423 502116.
What is the age guidance?
Harrogate Theatre recommends the show for ages 14 and over. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Where should I stay for Mike + The Mechanics: Back on Track!?
Our serviced apartments and townhouses are in central Harrogate, many a short walk from the Convention Centre. That means an easy walk to and from the show, plus space and a kitchen if you are travelling as a group. It is a Saturday night in May, so book early.
How do I get to Harrogate Convention Centre?
The station is about a 10-minute walk away. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly hourly, and Leeds is about 35 minutes by train. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes by taxi. Over 1,200 car parking spaces are available in the town centre.
Can I pay by cash at the venue?
No. The Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre accept card and contactless payments only.
