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There's never a dull moment in Richmond...

There’s always something to do and somewhere to go in Richmond. With the unique Georgian Theatre Royal plus the award-winning independent cinema at The Station, drama and cinema are well taken care of, and then there’s the sparkling events programme at the Green Howards Museum, as well as Richmond Castle and the Richmondshire Museum.

Right now, we are deep in the varied magnificence of the Swaledale Festival, with many events taking place in Richmond and across the Dales. 

It’s the second week of the festival, and there’s lots to enjoy, from Clare Teal's silken-voiced magic in Leyburn, to the world premiere in Aysgarth of new music inspired by the Dales and its rivers. Just before the premiere, composer Vivek Haria joins Festival patron Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason to discuss the new work and his creative process. 

The Festival closes with the infectious global folk collective Mishra + Deepa Shakthi.

We also celebrate local arts and artists, from a Richmond Chamber Orchestra collaboration to craftspeople rooted in the Dales.

Browse the full programme and book your tickets!

Tuesday 4 Aug, 2026 -

Tuesday 4th August

7pm

7:00 pm

German PoW Camps in the...

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

40

Dave Durham reveals the network of camps and highlights stories of prisoners, including those who chose to remain after the war

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Wednesday 5 Aug, 2026 -

5th August 2026

7.15pm

7:15 pm

LOHENGRIN – Wagner

The Station

LOHENGRIN – Wagner

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Music, Film & Theatre, August

15

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, stages Lohengrin, Richard Wagner's epic story set in mediaeval Brabant that explores the conflict between Christian faith and Germanic paganism.

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Saturday 8 Aug, 2026 - Sunday 9 Aug 2026

8th and 9th August 2026

All day event

André Rieu's 2026 Summer...

The Station

André Rieu's 2026 Summer...

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Music, Film & Theatre, August

11

This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square.

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Saturday 8 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 8th August at 4pm and Sunday 9th August at 2pm

4:00 pm

André Rieu Summer 2026 Concert

Station Cinema

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Music, Film & Theatre, August

31

André Rieu celebrates the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the Vrijthof square with a new concert.

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Saturday 8 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 8th August

7:30 pm

Summer Jazz Night

The Station Cafe Bar

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August

26

Be transported to an elegant jazz lounge as you join us for an evening of great food and jazz at The Station Cafe | Bar.

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Sunday 9 Aug, 2026 -

9th August 2026

10.45am - 2.45pm

10:45 am

Furniture Upcycling Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

51

An engaging and hands-on workshop - Learn the art of professional furniture preparation and painting.

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Monday 10 Aug, 2026 - Saturday 15 Aug 2026

Monday 10th August to Saturday 15th August
2pm-6pm

2:00 pm

Afternoon Tea Week at The...

The Station

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August

120

From Monday 10th to Saturday 15th August 2026, enjoy a delicious afternoon tea experience served between 2pm and 6pm at The Station Café | Bar.

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Tuesday 11 Aug, 2026 -

Tuesday 11th August

7pm

7:00 pm

Richmond Women’s Institute...

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, Clubs & Societies, August

32

Niki and Pammie talk about their time on the Camino de Santiago, with illustrations

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Wednesday 19 Aug, 2026 -

Wednesday 19 August

2pm

2:00 pm

True Tales of Tudor York

Leyburn Arts & Community Centre

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

52

Middleham and the Dales Local History Group present a talk by Tony Morgan.

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