What's On

Richmond offers a wide variety of things for everyone to enjoy - and right now the town is gearing up for After Dark, a whole new festival for autumn with a host of events to enjoy.

As night closes in Richmond lights up with legends and spooky storytelling. Explore the secrets hidden within our ancient walls in activities for all the family. There’s something for everyone right across town from The Green Howards Museum to the Richmondshire Museum, from The Georgian Theatre to the Castle and Market Place. So come and join us in old haunts and new!

You can find out more about all the events right here.

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Art, Talks & Workshops

Children & Families

Clubs & Societies

Craft Fairs

Festivals

Music, Film & Theatre

Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

Thursday 29th October

5 to 6pm

Create Your Own Legend Workshop

Richmondshire Museum

Join us at the Richmondshire Museum for a whole spellbook of magical family experiences!

A Richmond After Dark Event

Thursday 29th October

6pm

After Dark in the Museum

Richmondshire Museum

Enjoy an after-hours tour of the Museum with Mike Hall of the Richmondshire Museum Trust

29th October 2026

7pm

Fashion Show

Richmond Town Hall

The Friends of St Mary’s Ladies’ Fashion Show with "Larches" of Rosemary Lane.

Every Thursday evening

6.30-7.30pm

Evening Yoga

Pear Tree Studio (Physio 42)

1 hour Vinyasa style class - beginning low and slow we will gradually awaken the body and build the vinyasa from the ground up.

Friday 30th October 2026

6.00pm

Museums at Night: Tales from...

The Green Howards Museum

Join us at The Green Howards Museum on Friday 30th October for an evening of folklore and history.

Friday 30 October at 7.30pm

Saturday 31 October at 2.00pm & 7.30pm

The Highwayman

The Georgian Theatre Royal

A new thrilling theatrical romantic adventure from John Godber.

Saturday 31st October

5-9pm

Hallowe'en Twilight Market

Richmond Market Place

Join us in the Marketplace from 5pm to 9pm on 31 October for a fun-filled evening of Halloween food and drink and games and family entertainment...

Saturday 31st October

6pm

Pumpkin Parade

Starts from Richmond Castle

It’s time to get creative. Dream up your spookiest pumpkin carving designs or Jack-o-lanterns and plan your costumes for the first annual Richmond Pumpkin Parade!