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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!

11 Friday 11 Sep, 2026 - Sunday 13 Sep, 2026

11th-13th September

Friday

All day event

Medieval Music in the Dales 2026: Margins

Bolton Castle

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Medieval Music in the Dales is the UK's only festival solely dedicated to medieval music. Concerts, workshops, talks and a whole lot of informal playing.

Festival Passes give access to just about the whole festival, but for a taster you could:

  • come along to one of our Evening Concerts
  • bring along the family on a Castle Pass for either Saturday or Sunday. This gives a reduced rate for admission to Bolton Castle from 10am to 5pm for up to 2 adults and 4 under-18s

This year our theme is Margins. For more information, visit medievalmusicinthedales.org

11th-13th September

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