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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!

Friday 23 Oct, 2026 - Friday 23 Oct 2026

Wednesday 23 October

8pm

8:00 pm

Daniel Foxx; How Lovely

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Daniel Foxx; How Lovely

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, October

205

Join comedian Daniel Foxx on his UK tour

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Tuesday 27 Oct, 2026 -

27th October 2026

7.15 -  22.25pm

7:15 pm

RBO 26/27: Manon

The Station

RBO 26/27: Manon

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Music, Film & Theatre, October

58

In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price...

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Tuesday 10 Nov, 2026 - Sunday 15 Nov 2026

10th and 15th November 2026

 

All day event

RBO 26/27: Carmen

The Station

RBO 26/27: Carmen

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Music, Film & Theatre, September

52

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds.

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Thursday 12 Nov, 2026 -

12th November 2026

6.30-9pm

6:30 pm

Festive Robin Bauble Needle...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Festive Robin Bauble Needle...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

129

Learn how to use wool and barbed felting needles to craft and decorate a charming robin bauble.

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Saturday 14 Nov, 2026 -

14th November 2026

9.30am-12.30pm OR 1.30-4.30pm

All day event

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

129

Inspired by poetry, create a Christmas-themed card to take home using a variety of craft materials.

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Friday 27 Nov, 2026 -

27th November 2026

10am - 4.30pm

All day event

3D Felt Christmas Trees Workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

3D Felt Christmas Trees Workshop

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

169

A full day learning wet-felting techniques to create a 3D Christmas tree display to take home.

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Friday 27 Nov, 2026 - Sunday 29 Nov 2026

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November

All day event

Richmond Christmas Festival

Richmond Market Place and other venues

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Craft Fairs, Festivals, Music, Film & Theatre, November

115

Get the Christmas season off to a flying start with a weekend of all things Christmassy.

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Saturday 28 Nov, 2026 -

28th November 2026

7.30pm

7:30 pm

Doric Quartet

Richmond School

Doric Quartet

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Music, Film & Theatre, November

38

Emilie Mayer - String Quartet in G major Schumann – String Quartet Op.41 No. 2 Beethoven – String Quartet Op.13

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Sunday 29 Nov, 2026 -

29th November 2026

10.45am - 2.45pm

10:45 am

Furniture Upcycling Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

86

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

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