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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!

Alchemy Live
24 Saturday 24 Oct, 2026 - ,

Saturday 24 October

7.30pm

Saturday

7:30 pm

Alchemy Live

The Georgian Theatre Royal

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Alchemy Live faithfully recreate the sound and atmosphere of Dire Straits in a stunning live show celebrating the band’s classic era from the early 1980s to the early 1990s.
 
Featuring hits including Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing, Tunnel of Love and Brothers in Arms, this is no ordinary tribute show. Rather than dressing up or relying on lookalikes, the band focus entirely on recreating the music with precision and passion. 

Drawing inspiration from legendary performances including the iconic Alchemy: Dire Straits Live, Live Aid 1985 and the band’s final 1992 tour, Alchemy Live deliver an authentic and unforgettable concert experience.

Tickets cost £24 and are available from the Box Office on 01748 825252 or online at: www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk
 

Saturday 24 October

7.30pm

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