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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 26 Jul, 2026 -

Sunday 26th July

2pm - 5pm

2:00 pm

Open Garden for Richmond MayFest

Millgate House

Open Garden for Richmond MayFest

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Visit this prize-winning garden, more than forty years in the making, in aid of Richmond MayFest

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Tuesday 28 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday  28th July 

7.30pm

7:30 pm

North Yorkshire Wine Society

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, Clubs & Societies, July

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An evening of Slovakian wines from The Naughty Grape, presented by Mike Wherrett.

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Wednesday 29 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 1 Aug 2026

Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 July and Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August

7.30pm

7:30 pm

The Tempest

The Georgian Theatre Royal

The Tempest

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Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society invite you to a world of magic, revenge and redemption.

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Saturday 1 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 1 August

All day event

Yorkshire Day

Richmond Market Place and Richmondshire Museum

Yorkshire Day

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It''s Yorkshire Day! Cue lots of pudding action and beautiful white roses...

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Saturday 1 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 1st August

10am-1pm

10:00 am

Jesmonite Plant Pot workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Jesmonite Plant Pot workshop

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Cast, colour & create your own big plant pot using eco-friendly Jesmonite resin

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Saturday 1 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 1st August

2-4pm

2:00 pm

Jesmonite Funky Décor workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Jesmonite Funky Décor workshop

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Cast, colour & create not one but four fabulous pieces to take home using eco-friendly Jesmonite resin.

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Sunday 2 Aug, 2026 -

Sunday 2nd August

All day event

Richmond Food Festival

Richmond Market Place

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Festivals, August

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Come to Richmond Market Place for a day of foodie heaven at the Richmond Food Festival.

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Monday 3 Aug, 2026 - Saturday 15 Aug 2026

Monday 3rd August - Saturday 15th August

All day event

Children's Activity Days

Richmondshire Museum

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

57

Explore the history of fans and decorate your own fan.

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Tuesday 4 Aug, 2026 -

Tuesday 4th August

7pm

7:00 pm

German PoW Camps in the...

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Dave Durham reveals the network of camps and highlights stories of prisoners, including those who chose to remain after the war

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