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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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Clubs & Societies, Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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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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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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

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Wednesday 1 Jul, 2026 -

Every Wednesday

6pm-7pm

6:00 pm

Walking Rugby

Richmondshire Rugby Club

Walking Rugby

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Join a group of mostly over 50's who wanted to be involved in a team sport. Many of us used to play rugby and so we started walking rugby.

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Saturday 25 Jul, 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

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

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Thursday 5 Nov, 2026 -

Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 November

7.30pm

7:30 pm

The Cavern

The Georgian Theatre Royal

The Cavern

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

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RADS present Jean Anouilh’s upstairs-downstairs masterpiece comic drama exploring the relationship between reality and illusion.

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Thursday 12 Nov, 2026 -

12th November 2026

6.30-9pm

6:30 pm

Festive Robin Bauble Needle...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Festive Robin Bauble Needle...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

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Learn how to use wool and barbed felting needles to craft and decorate a charming robin bauble.

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Saturday 14 Nov, 2026 -

14th November 2026

9.30am-12.30pm OR 1.30-4.30pm

All day event

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

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Inspired by poetry, create a Christmas-themed card to take home using a variety of craft materials.

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Friday 27 Nov, 2026 -

27th November 2026

10am - 4.30pm

All day event

3D Felt Christmas Trees Workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

3D Felt Christmas Trees Workshop

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Art, Talks & Workshops, November

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A full day learning wet-felting techniques to create a 3D Christmas tree display to take home.

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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

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

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