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What's On

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!

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Richmond MayFest

Richmond Castle, Town Hall, Market Place and more

Richmond MayFest 2026: Saturday May 2nd to Monday May 4th
Save the date - there's so much going on!

May Fair at Richmond Castle Saturday, Sunday & Mondaywith usic, dance, storytelling, living history, children’s activities, stalls...
Busking and Street Entertainment in & around the Market Place on Saturday
Ballad Walks around Richmond celebrating Richmond's history in music and tales
FolkFest at Richmond Town Hall, Saturday evening
Folk Sessions on Saturday and Sunday - with Sea Shanties!
Musical Promenade to Easby on Saturday for our concert of gorgeous folk music with Edie Heringman and friends, 5pm Saturday
MayFest Makers craft activities at Richmondshire Museum - free for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents
MayFest BaroqueFest at St Mary's on Sunday
North East Early Music Forum Playing Day at the Town Hall on Monday
MayFest Ceilidh at Richmond School on Sunday
Day of Dance on Sunday with the Richmond on Swale Morris Men & guest sides - dancing all round the town
MayFest Parade with the May Queen & King from Town Hall to Castle, starting 10.45am on Monday
MayFest PlayFest on Monday - rides & games in the Market Place, the Silly History Boys, panto at the Castle, traditional Maytime sports competitions... MayFest Women Aloud Party on Monday - with drumming and games!
MayFest Market on Sunday and Monday - plus traditional rides - in the Market Place

And that's just a start!

Free entry for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents to the MayFair at the Castle and MayFest Makers at Richmondshirei Museum, and residents discounts on concerts and the ceilidh

Saturday May 2nd - Monday May 4th 2026