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.

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Tickets On Sale for Walking &...

Tickets go on sale on June 15th for the 2026 Richmond Walking and Book Festival. Tickets available online at www.booksandboots org or from the Information Centre, Richmond Market Hall.

Friday 5th - Tuesday 30th June
9am - 8pm daily (7pm on Sundays)

Summer Spot on the Wall

The Station

Summer Spot 2026 will run from Friday 5th - Tuesday 30th June and will be hosted exclusively in the Platform Gallery.

25th and 28th June

NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

The Station

ON SALE NOW - BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the...

Various dates between 27th June and 26th July

Volunteer Dig at Richmond Bike Park

Richmond Bike Park

Various dates available to come and be part of the dig, to help with the construction of the Bike Park.

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.