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Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You
A stand-up show from comedian Tez Ilyas, known for observational humour and relatable everyday material. It is part of the Harrogate Comedy Festival and.
What the show is and who it is for
Tez Ilyas is bringing his new stand-up show, Tez Things I Hate About You, to Harrogate Studio Theatre on Oxford Street. It is a one-night date on a national autumn tour presented by UTC Live, and it forms part of Harrogate Comedy Festival 2026. Ilyas is known for Man Like Mobeen on BBC Three, Live at the Apollo on BBC Two and Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live. He also wrote The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4. The show is open to the public and recommended for ages 18 and over.
Dates and times
The performance is on Thursday 15 October 2026 and starts at 8:00pm. Harrogate Theatre lists tickets at £33. Other listings give a slightly different price, so check the box office page for the current figure. We have not confirmed a doors time, so look at your ticket or contact the box office before you travel.
For visitors
Tickets are sold through Harrogate Theatre. You can book on the theatre's event page or call the box office on 01423 502116. The Studio Theatre is the smaller of the theatre's two spaces, so a one-night show like this can fill up quickly. If you are coming from outside town, a short stay of one or two nights makes the evening easier, with no last train to catch after the show.
Getting there
Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre, and the town centre is compact enough to cover on foot. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly once an hour. Leeds is about 35 minutes away by train. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes by taxi. Many of our apartments and townhouses are a short walk from the Convention Centre and the Royal Hall, so you can walk home after the show.
Book early
Harrogate Comedy Festival runs across several venues in October and November, so rooms in the centre can be taken well before a given show. If you want a particular apartment or townhouse for 15 October, it is sensible to reserve it as soon as you have your tickets. We are a local family-run company and are happy to help with questions about location or group sizes.
After the show
A comedy night leaves you well placed for a late dinner, and Harrogate has plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance of the theatre. If you are staying an extra night, the Turkish Baths are a relaxed way to spend the next morning before heading home.
Staying for this event?
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Festival fans travelling in for several shows may find a nearby base more convenient than commuting each night.
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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.
Room for the whole team
Apartments and townhouses that sleep groups, often better value than booking several hotel rooms for exhibitors or delegates.
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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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Where should I stay for Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You?
Anywhere in central Harrogate keeps you close to Harrogate Studio Theatre on Oxford Street. Our serviced apartments and townhouses are in the town centre, many a short walk from the Convention Centre and the Royal Hall. After a 8:00pm show you can walk back rather than rely on a taxi.
Is Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You open to the public?
Yes. It is a ticketed public performance, not a trade event. Tickets are sold through Harrogate Theatre.
What time does the show start?
The listing gives a start time of 8:00pm on Thursday 15 October 2026. We could not confirm when doors open, so check your ticket or ask the box office.
Is there an age limit?
The theatre recommends the performance for ages 18 and over.
How do I buy tickets?
Use the booking button on the Harrogate Theatre event page, or call the box office on 01423 502116. The theatre also lists boxoffice@harrogatetheatre.co.uk for enquiries.
How do I get to Harrogate by train?
LNER runs direct trains from London King's Cross roughly hourly. From Leeds the journey is about 35 minutes. The station is about a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre.
