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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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Stan Hollis Memorial Cup Match

Ready for the big game?

As part of our 2026 Battle Bowlers and Football Boots exhibition series of events a veterans match will take place on Saturday 20th June 2026.

Sunday 21 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.

23rd June Light and Dark Full...

will explore the qualities of chalk pastels and the technique of chiaroscuro.

. Light and Dark Full Day Art Workshop with Kane Cunningham. Join renowned artist Kane at The Green Howards Museum for a full day workshop experimenting with drawing techniques on black sugar paper and abstract watercolour in the afternoon....

Saturday June 27th

10am - 2.30pm

Just the Job Open Day

Just the Job Community Garden and Orchard,

Just the Job is 20 years old this year, come and celebrate with us at this years open day. Plants for Sale, Arty Crafts, Activities, Refreshments, Green Wood work. At Just the Job Community Garden and Orchard, Top of Quarry Road, DL10 4BP

Saturday 27 June

7.30pm

The Budapest Cafe Orchestra

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Expect dazzling, globe-trotting music delivered with virtuosity, wit and infectious fun from the irrepressible Budapest Café Orchestra.

28th June 2026

11am-4pm

The Secret Gardens of Gilling West

Gilling West Villag

Open Gardens to enjoy in a pretty village close to Richmond.

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.

1st July Southbank to the Somme

Full Day Workshop and Talks

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...