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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Art, Talks & Workshops

Clubs & Societies

Craft Fairs

Festivals

Children & Families

Music, Film & Theatre

Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing

1-30 May 2026

Save Our Swale Riverfly Display

Catterick Garrison Library

Life in the Swale - the Secret Life of the Swale celebrates with you our enjoyment and curiosity about life in the Swale.

Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May

10am until 4pm

RDBKA Introduction to...

Field Centre, Foxglove Covert, Catterick

A weekend on the theory of beekeeping combined with practical hands-on experience.

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.

Sunday 31 May

2-3pm

Discover Easby Abbey Tour

Easby Abbey, Easby

Come and find out about the life and times of our beautiful medieval Abbey. This is an interactive tour led by a local volunteer.

Sunday 31 May

3.50pm to 5.15pm

Richmond Chamber Orchestra:...

St Mary's Church

Local chamber orchestra and two superb violinists perform Bach’s joyful double concerto and Max Richter’s reimagined Four Seasons.

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.

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.

Tuesday 2nd June 2026

6-8pm

Remembering Lt Donald Simpson...

A family's perspective

Join Ron Dransfield, great Nephew on Lt Donald Simson Bell as he brings a unique perspective by telling his story from the family perspective. £15 per person to include museum admission, welcome drink and talk. Tel: 01748 826561.