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.

And coming up is Richmond MayFest - the town's annual celebration of spring with loads of music, dance and family fun going on all over the town. This year it is all happening on May 2nd-May 4th, with the May Fair at Richmond Castle, concerts, ceilidh, Folk Fest, Baroque Fest, Day of Dance and much much more. Find out the whole programme and book your tickets here.

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Art, Talks & Workshops

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Craft Fairs

Festivals

Children & Families

Music, Film & Theatre

Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

Saturday 2 May

7.30pm

Jazz Night

The Station

Join us for an evening of smooth, soulful, and refreshing jazz with The Good Vibes Trio whilst you enjoy a delicious two-course evening meal.

Saturday 2nd May
7.30pm

Jazz Night at The Station Café...

The Station

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

First Sunday each month

10:00 to 16:00

Richmond Artisan Fairs

Venue: 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.

Starting Sunday 7th December 2025

Sunday 3 May

2pm to 5pm

MayFest BaroqueFest

St Mary's Church

An afternoon of baroque delights for MayFest.

Wednesday 6th May

7.30pm

Richmond and District Civic Society

Venue: Richmond Methodist Church

China's ancient poems for the modern era. A talk by Tim Clissold.

Thursday 7th May

Little White Bus Excursion to...

Venue: various pickup points

Join Little White Bus for an Excursion to Harrogate. £20 per ticket.

Operation Sealion Museum Talk...

Museum Talk at The Green Howards Museum

Join us for an evening of code breaking tales and learn how the British prepared for a German invasion. This is a battle that was never fought, and now brought to life by Jonathan Cunningham MBE, a retired Green Howard Major.

Friday 8 May

7.30pm to 9.30pm

Scott Lavene

The Georgian Theatre Royal

English post-punk poet Scott Lavene returns with dark humour, love songs and snapshots of everyday England.

Green Howards Weekend

A weekend to celebrate

We’re looking forward to welcoming back former Green Howard veterans as they gather to reminisce and parade through the town on the annual Green Howard Sunday!