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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!

Sunday 20 Sep, 2026 -

20th September 2026

10.45am - 2.45pm

10:45 am

Furniture Upcycling Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Art, Talks & Workshops, September

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

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Tuesday 22 Sep, 2026 - Tuesday 22 Sep 2026

Tuesday 22nd September

6.00pm - 8.00pm

6:00 pm

1914-1918: Medical...

The Green Howards Museum

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News-Events, What's On, Art, Talks & Workshops, September

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Join us at The Green Howards Museum for an insightful event exploring the medical landscape during the years 1914 to 1918. This gathering will delve into the expectations, realities, and advancements in medicine...

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Saturday 3 Oct, 2026 -

3rd October 2026

7.30pm

7:30 pm

Piano Recital - Margaret Fingerhut

Richmond School

Piano Recital - Margaret Fingerhut

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Music, Film & Theatre, October

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The opening Concert of Richmondshire Concerts new season with music by Haydn, Debussy and others.

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Wednesday 7 Oct, 2026 -

7th October 2026

6.30-10.30pm

6:30 pm

Met Opera 26/27: Cosi Fan Tutte

The Station

Met Opera 26/27: Cosi Fan Tutte

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Music, Film & Theatre, July

60

Phelim McDermott’s colorful and inventive staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the heart of the tale find themselves on one...

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Sunday 11 Oct, 2026 -

11th October 2026

10.45am - 2.45pm

10:45 am

Furniture Upcycling Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Art, Talks & Workshops, October

98

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

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Thursday 15 Oct, 2026 -

15th October 2026

6.30-9.00pm

6:30 pm

Halloween Pumpkin Needle...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Halloween Pumpkin Needle...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, October

162

Get into the Halloween spirit by creating a beautiful felt pumpkin and learning the art of needle felting.

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Saturday 17 Oct, 2026 -

17th October 2026

7.30pm

7:30 pm

Sacconi Quartet with Steffan Morris

Richmond School

Sacconi Quartet with Steffan Morris

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Music, Film & Theatre, October

45

Rachmaninoff - Romance for String Quartet Arensky - Quartet for violin, viola and two cellos Schubert – String Quintet

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Tuesday 20 Oct, 2026 -

20th October 2026

6.00-9.30pm

6:00 pm

Met Opera 26/27: Macbeth

The Station

Met Opera 26/27: Macbeth

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Music, Film & Theatre, October

54

Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. 

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Thursday 22 Oct, 2026 -

22nd October

6.30-9pm

6:30 pm

Halloween Mouse Needle Felting...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Halloween Mouse Needle Felting...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, October

125

Spend a relaxed evening making an adorable, felted mouse, perfect as a Halloween decoration or a gift.

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