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 5 to Saturday 7 November

7.30pm

The Cavern

The Georgian Theatre Royal

RADS present Jean Anouilh’s upstairs-downstairs masterpiece comic drama exploring the relationship between reality and illusion.

Friday 6th November

4-7pm

Christmas Launch

Caris Green & Everyday Style Story ~ Newbiggin

Be among first to browse our Christmas collections at our late night ‘Sip & Shop’ at Caris Green & Everyday Style Story

Saturday 7th-Sunday 8th November

North Yorkshire Open Studios

Goosewing Studios, The Station

See local jeweller, Carol Watson and award-winning local artist Jaci Stroud creating their work - just in time for that Christmas shopping...

Saturday 7th November

10am-1.30pm

Winter Botanical Workshop

Temple Yard, Richmond

A winter retreat of handmade skincare and gifts - workshop making skincare and gifts, a natural spa ritual, blending aromatic bath oil and bath salt or scrub, and rich body or hand cream.

Sunday 8th November

Remembrance Sunday

Various venues

Marking Remembrance Day in Richmond

10th and 15th November 2026

RBO 26/27: Carmen

The Station

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds.