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.

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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Art, Talks & Workshops

Clubs & Societies

Craft Fairs

Festivals

Children & Families

Music, Film & Theatre

Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

Saturday 27th June

1-5pm

Richmondshire Pride Picnic

Start of the Easby Loop

A celebration of diversity and fun for all the family, with crafts, activities and play.

Last Saturday of the month

5pm - 9pm

Richmond Twilight Market

Richmond Market Place

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

Saturday 27 June

7.30pm

The Budapest Cafe Orchestra

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Expect dazzling, globe-trotting music delivered with virtuosity, wit and infectious fun from the irrepressible Budapest Café Orchestra.

28th June 2026

11am - 4.30pm

The Secret Gardens of Gilling West

Gilling West

Open Gardens to enjoy in our pretty village close to Richmond. In aid of Village Hall Funds

Sunday 28th June

10am-3pm

Sunrise Stained Glass Workshop

The Station

Make a beautiful stained-glass sunrise light catcher panel with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass.

Sunday 28 June

2pm & 6.30pm

Icons of Music

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Talented young dancers from The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy will take to the stage with high-energy performances inspired by the world’s most famous hits and legendary artists.