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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!

Sunday 28 Jun, 2026 - Sunday 28 Jun 2026

Sunday 28 June

2pm & 6.30pm

2:00 pm

Icons of Music

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Icons of Music

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

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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.

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Sunday 28 Jun, 2026 -

Sunday 31 May

2-3pm

2:00 pm

Discover Easby Abbey Tour

Easby Abbey, Easby

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May

22

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

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Wednesday 1 Jul, 2026 -

Wednesday 1st July 2026

10am-4.30pm

10:00 am

Southbank to the Somme

The Green Howards Museum

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News-Events, What's On, Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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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...

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Friday 3 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 4 Jul 2026

Friday 3 & Saturday 4 July

7.30pm 

7:30 pm

Fleetwood Bac

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Fleetwood Bac

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

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Fleetwood Bac is the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, and the only tribute to authentically recreate the classic Rumours line-up.

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Saturday 4 Jul, 2026 -

Saturday 4th July

4pm

4:00 pm

A Liberty of Conscience

Station Cinema

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Music, Film & Theatre, July

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The story of George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, and the formation of Maryland, with much of the story set and filmed at Kiplin Hall.

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Tuesday 7 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 7th July

6pm-8pm

6:00 pm

Paint and Pizza

The Station

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July

8

Enjoy an evening of painting, pizza, and prosecco with local artist Jaci Stroud.

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Tuesday 7 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 7th July

7pm

7:00 pm

A Chocolate Workshop

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

22

On World Chocolate Day, award-winning chef Owen Moody hosts a chocolate workshop to inspire your creative skills.

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Thursday 9 Jul, 2026 -

Thursday 9th and Wednesday 15th July 

6.15pm - 7.45pm

6:15 pm

Richmond Rotary Club

The Station

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Clubs & Societies, July

25

Learn more about Richmond Rotary Club and what we do.

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Friday 10 Jul, 2026 - Sunday 12 Jul 2026

10th-12th July 2026

10-5pm

All day event

Conquest: Living History

Richmond Castle

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Festivals, July

19

Step into the 11th century this weekend and experience the sights, sounds (and smells!) of Norman life.

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