Claudia de Rham at Harrogate International FestivalsThe Beauty of Falling

In a world dominated by other people’s opinions, Salon gives you the knowledge to form your own.

Three expert speakers deliver TED-style talks designed to challenge perceptions and change your life for the better. Showcasing the most stimulating ideas in arts, science, and history, each scintillating speaker has the challenge of engaging their audience within a 25-minute set, interspersed with intervals where you can chat, get a signed book from the speaker, or grab a drink at the bar.

Voted number six in the ‘Top 100 Things to do in the World’ by GQ magazine, Salon is a night out that will enlighten, entertain, excite your curiosity and change your life for the better.

Dynamics of Change

Explore the influential forces shaping our world with Prof Claudia de Rham, Dr Tom Chatfield, and Dr Phoenix Andrews as they delve into the realms of physics, technology, and politics.