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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!

Saturday 27 Jun, 2026 -

Saturday 27th June 

11am-1pm and 2-4pm

All day event

Flags for Pride

Richmondshire Museum

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Art, Talks & Workshops, Festivals, June

69

Make your own flag at the Museum 11-1, and at Pride Picnic 2-4.

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Saturday 27 Jun, 2026 -

Saturday 27th June

1-5pm

1:00 pm

Richmondshire Pride Picnic

Start of the Easby Loop

Richmondshire Pride Picnic

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Festivals, June

188

A celebration of diversity and fun for all the family, with crafts, activities and play.

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Saturday 27 Jun, 2026 -

Last Saturday of the month

5pm - 9pm

5:00 pm

Richmond Twilight Market

Richmond Market Place

Richmond Twilight Market

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Festivals, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

276

Browse the stalls, snap up some tasty food and enjoy the entertainment. 

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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

70

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

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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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Festivals, August

92

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

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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

79

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

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Monday 31 Aug, 2026 -

Monday 31st August

1-4pm

1:00 pm

Richmond Duck Club Annual...

Richmond Cricket Club

Richmond Duck Club Annual...

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Festivals, Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, August

139

Great traditional family sports day, free event, cash prizes, BBQ, stalls lots of games and family fun

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Friday 11 Sep, 2026 - Sunday 13 Sep 2026

11th-13th September

All day event

Medieval Music in the Dales...

Bolton Castle

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Festivals, Music, Film & Theatre, September

215

The Uk's only festival of medieval music!

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Friday 27 Nov, 2026 - Sunday 29 Nov 2026

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November

All day event

Richmond Christmas Festival

Richmond Market Place and other venues

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Craft Fairs, Festivals, Music, Film & Theatre, November

102

Get the Christmas season off to a flying start with a weekend of all things Christmassy.

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