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What's on in December

There's never a dull moment in Richmond with its regular theatre, cinema and countless other organised events and activities
Wednesday 9 Dec, 2026 -

9th December 2026

6.30pm

6:30 pm

Met Opera 26/27: Samson et Dalila

The Station Cinema

Met Opera 26/27: Samson et Dalila

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Music, Film & Theatre, December

45

Saint-Saëns's spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met's larger-than-life production.

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Tuesday 8 Dec, 2026 -

8th December 2026

7.30pm

7:00 pm

Don’t Go Into The Cellar...

The Station Cinema

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Music, Film & Theatre, December

31

Take a trip to Baker Street and spend Christmas with Sherlock Holmes in this engaging stage show starring award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin as the famed detective.

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Saturday 5 Dec, 2026 - Sunday 6 Dec 2026

5th and 6th December

All day event

André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas...

The Station

André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas...

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Music, Film & Theatre, December

54

André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra return with a brand-new Christmas concert, bringing a premium festive event to cinemas. 

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Tuesday 1 Dec, 2026 - Sunday 20 Dec 2026

1st, 12th and 20th December 2026

All day event

RBO 26/27: The Nutcracker

The Station

RBO 26/27: The Nutcracker

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Music, Film & Theatre, December

58

At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll...

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Saturday 27 Jun, 2026 -

Last Saturday of the month

5pm - 9pm

5:00 pm

Richmond Twilight Market

Richmond Market Place

Richmond Twilight Market

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Festivals, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

277

Browse the stalls, snap up some tasty food and enjoy the entertainment. 

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Monday 22 Jun, 2026 -

Every Wednesday

6pm-7pm

6:00 pm

Walking Rugby

Richmondshire Rugby Club

Walking Rugby

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Join a group of mostly over 50's who wanted to be involved in a team sport. Many of us used to play rugby and so we started walking rugby.

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Wednesday 1 Jul, 2026 -

First Sunday each month

10:00 to 16:00

8:41 am

Richmond Artisan Fairs

Richmond Town Hall

Richmond Artisan Fairs

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Craft Fairs, December

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Quality Craft Fair An established, well attended Artisan Fair Once a month, 1st Sunday in Richmond Town Hall, a central venue. Free Parking.

 

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Wednesday 24 Jun, 2026 - Wednesday 24 Jun 2026

Wednesdays

11.15am to 12.15pm

11:00 am

Seated and Social

Richmond Town Hall

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

13698

A gentle seated exercise class designed to improve strength, coordination and mobility.

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Tuesday 23 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 23 Jun 2026

Tuesdays 

1pm to 3pm

1:00 pm

Time Together Tuesday Cafe

Venue: Town Hall

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Clubs & Societies, Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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A social group, offering lunch and good company, run by local volunteers, with support from Dementia Forward, Age UK and Carer Plus.

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