What's On

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!

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

28th June 2026

11am - 4.30pm

The Secret Gardens of Gilling West

Gilling West

Open Gardens to enjoy in our pretty village close to Richmond. In aid of Village Hall Funds

Sunday 28th June

10am-3pm

Sunrise Stained Glass Workshop

The Station

Make a beautiful stained-glass sunrise light catcher panel with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass.

Sunday 28 June

2pm & 6.30pm

Icons of Music

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Talented young dancers from The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy will take to the stage with high-energy performances inspired by the world’s most famous hits and legendary artists.

Sunday 31 May

2-3pm

Discover Easby Abbey Tour

Easby Abbey, Easby

Come and find out about the life and times of our beautiful medieval Abbey. This is an interactive tour led by a local volunteer.

First Sunday each month

10:00 to 16:00

Richmond Artisan Fairs

Richmond Town Hall

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

Wednesday 1st July 2026

10am-4.30pm

Southbank to the Somme

The Green Howards Museum

Join us on Wednesday 1st July for an exclusive event to commemorate William ‘Twiggy’ Short VC. Guests will hear about Twiggy and his selfless actions on 6th August 1916 at Munster Alley Trench on the Somme. The day will end with...