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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Music, Film & Theatre

Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

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.

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.

Every Wednesday

6pm-7pm

Walking Rugby

Richmondshire Rugby Club

Join a group of mostly over 50's who wanted to be involved in a team sport. Many of us used to play rugby and so we started walking rugby.

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.

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.

Wednesday 1st July 2026

10am-4.30pm

Southbank to the Somme

The Green Howards Museum

Join us on Wednesday 1st July for an exclusive event to commemorate William ‘Twiggy’ Short VC. Guests will hear about Twiggy and his selfless actions on 6th August 1916 at Munster Alley Trench on the Somme. The day will end with...