What's On

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.

And coming up is Richmond MayFest - the town's annual celebration of spring with loads of music, dance and family fun going on all over the town. This year it is all happening on May 2nd-May 4th, with the May Fair at Richmond Castle, concerts, ceilidh, Folk Fest, Baroque Fest, Day of Dance and much much more. Find out the whole programme and book your tickets here.

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Friday 8th May

6-8pm

Operation Sealion Museum Talk...

The Green Howards Museum

Join us for an evening of code breaking tales and learn how the British prepared for a German invasion. This is a battle that was never fought, and now brought to life by Jonathan Cunningham MBE, a retired Green Howard Major.

Friday 8 May

7.30pm to 9.30pm

Scott Lavene

The Georgian Theatre Royal

English post-punk poet Scott Lavene returns with dark humour, love songs and snapshots of everyday England.

Green Howards Weekend

A weekend to celebrate

We’re looking forward to welcoming back former Green Howard veterans as they gather to reminisce and parade through the town on the annual Green Howard Sunday!

Operation Banner Ceilide Book...

A brand new book launch

As part of Green Howards weekend activities, Tom Wharton will be launching his second book in the Green Howards Museum.

Saturday 9 May

7.30pm

Divine Deco - The History Wardrobe

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Step into the glamour of the 1920s with the ever-popular History Wardrobe.

10th May 2026
10am-5pm

Summer Wreath Stained Glass...

The Station

Make a stunning stained glass summer wreath with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass.

Thursday 14th May

9am-5pm

Richmond and District Civic Society

Visit to Raby Castle

A visit to Raby Castle organised for members of Richmond and District Civic Society.

Thursday 14 May

7.30pm

Crumbs - the new play from...

Tunstall Village Hall

characters)The hilarious new play from the fabulous Badapple Theatre!

Friday 15 May

7.30pm

The Maladies

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Step into Renaissance Europe as The Maladies unveils a haunting dancing plague, blending hysteria, faith, and human fragility in a gripping, poetic drama.