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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!

Sunday 12 Jul, 2026 -

12th July 2026

10.45am - 1pm

10:45 am

Indian Block Printing Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Join us in our artists’ studio to learn the history and ancient art of traditional Indian block printing. Print your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand-carved blocks, antique and new.

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Tuesday 14 Jul, 2026 -

14th July 2026

 

All day event

Little White Bus Excursion to...

Various pick up points

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July

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Join us for a one-day Little White Bus excursion to the industrial and thriving town of Halifax.

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Tuesday 14 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 14th July

7pm

7:00 pm

The Work of the Commonwealth...

Richmond Town Hall

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Pat Burgess describes the worldwide reach of the Commission and its work maintaining cemeteries and monuments.

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Tuesday 14 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 14th July

7pm

7:00 pm

Richmond Women’s Institute...

Richmond Town Hall

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A talk by Dunelme Metal Detecting Club

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Thursday 16 Jul, 2026 -

16 July 2026

11am-12.30pm

11:00 am

Radiant Dawn: A Choral Journey IV

St Mary's Church

Radiant Dawn: A Choral Journey IV

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The Gesualdo Six with Matilda Lloyd trumpet, one of today’s most exciting trumpeters. From medieval chant to haunting music.

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Thursday 16 Jul, 2026 - Thursday 16 Jul 2026

16 July 2026

7.45-9.15pm

7:45 pm

‘Come and Sing’ A Tribute to...

Richmond Town Hall

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A fun evening of singing for female voices, led by Kay Bromhead

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Friday 17 Jul, 2026 - Wednesday 29 Jul 2026

Friday 17th - Wednesday 29th July

All day event

Discover British Birds

Richmondshire Museum

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Enjoy hands-on activities and explore the rich heritage of birdwatching.

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Friday 17 Jul, 2026 -

Friday 17th July 

10am

10:00 am

Leyburn & District U3A

Leyburn Arts & Community Centre

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The Mississippi River - a talk by Ken Robertshaw

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Saturday 18 Jul, 2026 -

Saturday 18th July 2026

9am-12 noon

9:00 am

Macrame Plant Hanger workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Macrame Plant Hanger workshop

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Learn some basic knots and create your own unique macrame plant pot hanger

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