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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 30 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 30 Jun 2026

Tuesdays 

1pm to 3pm

1:00 pm

Time Together Tuesday Cafe

Venue: Town Hall

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A social group, offering lunch and good company, run by local volunteers, with support from Dementia Forward, Age UK and Carer Plus.

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Wednesday 1 Jul, 2026 - Wednesday 1 Jul 2026

Wednesdays

11.15am to 12.15pm

11:00 am

Seated and Social

Richmond Town Hall

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A gentle seated exercise class designed to improve strength, coordination and mobility.

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Wednesday 7 Apr, 2027 -

7th April 2027

6.30pm

6:30 pm

Met Opera 26/27: Manon

The Station Cinema

Met Opera 26/27: Manon

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Superstar soprano Nadine Sierra takes on another alluring French heroine, the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama.

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Saturday 10 Apr, 2027 -

10th April 2027

7.30pm

7:30 pm

Chaos Quartet

Richmond School

Chaos Quartet

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Founded in Vienna in 2019, Chaos Quarteet embrace chaos as creation itself, the starting point of everything. This idea shapes their music-making, where refined ensemble playing meets fiery energy and adventurous spirit. Their performances are...

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Thursday 22 Apr, 2027 -

22nd April 2027 at 7.15pm,
24th April at 2pm

All day event

RBO 26/27: Swan Lake

The Station Cinema

RBO 26/27: Swan Lake

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Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love...

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Wednesday 28 Apr, 2027 -

28th April 2027

7pm

7:00 pm

Met Opera 26/27: Otello

The Station Cinema

Met Opera 26/27: Otello

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One of today’s leading dramatic tenors, Brian Jagde, takes on the tour-de-force title role of what many consider the ultimate Italian opera. 

 

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