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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Art, Talks & Workshops

Clubs & Societies

Craft Fairs

Festivals

Children & Families

Music, Film & Theatre

Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

Tuesdays

1pm to 3pm

Time Together Tuesday Cafe

Venue: Town Hall

A social group, offering lunch and good company, run by local volunteers, with support from Dementia Forward, Age UK and Carer Plus.

Drawing with Mixed Paper...

Creative Afternoon

Join artist Lynn Ward for a relaxed and inspiring creative workshop exploring drawing through mixed paper collage.

First Sunday each month

10:00 to 16:00

Richmond Artisan Fairs

Richmond Town Hall

Quality Craft Fair An established, well attended Artisan Fair Once a month, 1st Sunday in Richmond Town Hall, a central venue. Free Parking.

Friday 1 May

7.30pm

Springsteen on Broadway

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Feel the Boss up close and personal as Graeme Richardson, Louise Howarth, and Mike Henderson deliver an intimate, acoustic Springsteen experience full of magic, harmony, and surprises.

Saturday May 2nd - Monday May 4th 2026

Richmond MayFest

Richmond Castle, Town Hall, Market Place and more

Richmond's annual community celebration of springtime returns with music, dance and spectacle all around the town.

Saturday 2 May

7.30pm

Simon Yates: My Mountain Life

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Join legendary mountaineer Simon Yates for a breathtaking journey through the world’s most remote peaks, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, with stunning images, film, and tales of adventure few have ever experienced.