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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 14 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 14th July

7pm

7:00 pm

Richmond Women’s Institute...

Richmond Town Hall

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A talk by Dunelme Metal Detecting Club

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Thursday 16 Jul, 2026 -

Thursday 29th January 2026
and third Thursday of every month

10:00 am

e50k Craft Club

Venue: Wavell Pavilion

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Art, Talks & Workshops

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Meet new friends, connect, relax have fun at our free craft club.

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Thursday 16 Jul, 2026 -

16 July 2026

11am-12.30pm

11:00 am

Radiant Dawn: A Choral Journey IV

St Mary's Church

Radiant Dawn: A Choral Journey IV

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Music, Film & Theatre, July

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The Gesualdo Six with Matilda Lloyd trumpet, one of today’s most exciting trumpeters. From medieval chant to haunting music.

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Thursday 16 Jul, 2026 - Thursday 16 Jul 2026

16 July 2026

7.45-9.15pm

7:45 pm

‘Come and Sing’ A Tribute to...

Richmond Town Hall

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A fun evening of singing for female voices, led by Kay Bromhead

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Friday 17 Jul, 2026 - Wednesday 29 Jul 2026

Friday 17th - Wednesday 29th July

All day event

Discover British Birds

Richmondshire Museum

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Enjoy hands-on activities and explore the rich heritage of birdwatching.

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Friday 17 Jul, 2026 -

Friday 17th July 

10am

10:00 am

Leyburn & District U3A

Leyburn Arts & Community Centre

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The Mississippi River - a talk by Ken Robertshaw

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Saturday 18 Jul, 2026 -

Saturday 18th July 2026

9am-12 noon

9:00 am

Macrame Plant Hanger workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Macrame Plant Hanger workshop

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Learn some basic knots and create your own unique macrame plant pot hanger

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Saturday 18 Jul, 2026 -

Saturday 18th July

1.30-5.00pm

1:30 pm

Macrame Dreamcatcher workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Macrame Dreamcatcher workshop

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Using sustainable, organic cotton, create your own colourful, bespoke macrame dreamcatcher to take home.

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Saturday 18 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 18 Jul 2026

Saturday 18th July

4.00pm - 6.00pm

4:00 pm

Book Talk: Breakout by Chris Ryan

The Green Howards Museum

Book Talk: Breakout by Chris Ryan

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Join us for this rare opportunity to listen to Chris talk about his new book as he stops in at The Green Howards Museum during his current charity Coast to Coast Bike Ride. Dive into the thrilling world of Chris Ryan’s Breakout and learn...

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