What's On / Local Events in Richmond, North Yorkshire

What’s On is a free service for individuals and organisations in and around Richmond including all of Richmondshire and communities throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

If you are a commercial provider of events and activities, we are pleased to publicise your business too. To discover how to use What’s On for a modest fee just email – info@whatsonrichmond.co.uk

5 April - 27 May
Venue: The Station
Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Have a go at our Blockworld Easter Activity Trail - inspired by the popular Minecraft game. Trail sheets are just £1 per child and are available daily from The Station Shop.

01748 828259

25 April - 20 May
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

Walton Group of Artists meets every Tuesday near Wetherby and holds an annual exhibition in November each year.

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25 April - 20 May
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition of oil paintings and block relief prints. inspired by the changing seasons in the rural landscapes of Yorkshire, The Tees valley and beyond.

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16 May
Venue: St Mary's Church
Time: 19:30

St Mary's is proud to be hosting an evening with Paul Kerensa, the brilliant comedian and comedy writer. This is one not to miss. A clean comedian, with performance suitable for anyone over 12, be they atheist or bishop, Paul has toured his solo show to 1000s of events & festivals, from Greenbelt to the Edinburgh Fringe and Montreal Comedy Festival. And now it's Richmond's turn! Paul has written for 'Miranda', 'Not Going Out', 'TFI Friday' etc and appears on Radio 2's 'Pause for Thought'.
'A brilliant writer, fantastic communicator, deep thinker & philosopher but most importantly, extremely decent bloke.' – CHRIS EVANS
'Top comic, top writer, top bloke!' – LEE MACK
Tickets £10 from Neeps and Tatties and on Eventbrite.

16 May
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Time: 20:00-22.30

American Roots musician Guy Davis (vocals, 6 string guitar, 12 string guitar, 5 and 6 string banjo, didgeridoo, harmonica) is two times Grammy nominee (Best Traditional Blues). He is also an actor, author and songwriter.
Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. His background in theatre is pronounced through the lyrical storytelling of songs 'God's Gonna Make Things Over' about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, 'Welcome to My World', and 'Got Your Letter In My Pocket'.

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17 May - 17 May
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Time: 19.30

Presented by Our Star Theatre Company

A thrilling sequel to The 39 Steps, Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay, back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England.

Engaged on this top-secret case by MI5, Hannay makes his way down to Cornwall to infiltrate a secretive organisation and learn their dastardly plans. Can he save the day to keep the nation safe for another day?

Hannay Stands Fast, like its predecessor, is taken on by four actors playing dozens of characters – 53 to be precise! - set in various locations created through quick and innovative uses of trunks, crates, suitcases, ladders, you name it! A rip-roaring comedy for the whole family to enjoy.

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17 May
Venue: The Station
Time: 14:00 - 16:30

Join talented local florist Heather Roberts to create a beautiful natural spring arrangement or a spring wreath, using fresh seasonal flowers and foliage. £40 per person

17 May
Venue: Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church
Time: 10:00-12:00

Join us for a coffee morning at the church in Reeth. All welcome.

01748 884 759

19 May - 19 May
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 19:00

Members of the Public (residents of Richmond living within the Town Boundaries) are invited to apply to attend the Mayor Making Ceremony and the Reception afterwards.
A ballot will be held if requests received are greater than the number of places available.
Please apply in writing with your name, address and telephone number to The Town Hall by
12 May 2025

01748 850808

21 May - 31 May
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Time: various times and dates

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Presented by Richmond Operatic Society.

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21 May
Venue: The Station
Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Enjoy an evening of painting, pizza, and prosecco* with artist Jaci Stroud. Jaci will share step by step tuition to create your own watercolour inks hummingbird and hibiscus painting. £35 per person

01748 828259

23 May - 3 June
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition of mixed media textured landscape and still life paintings, inspired by travels.

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23 May - 3 June
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition of Lino prints and mixed media pieces based on the Yorkshire Dales

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24 May - 1 June
Venue: The Station
Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Join us this half term to search around The Station and find what we need to make May merry! There's lots of exciting things to find - gather them all, and collect a small prize! £1 per child

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27 May
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 19:30

A tasting of wines from South America with Paul Tate-Smith from Derventio Wines in Malton. Visitors welcome £20. Please email info@nyws.org.uk for information.

30 May - 2 June
Venue: Richmond Market Place
Time: 09:00 to 20:00

The Richmond Meet (the Meet) is an association of individuals having an affection for Richmond & its people, together with a desire to enhance the life of the Local area. It is independent, self-financing, of charitable outlook & open to anyone wishing to become a Patron, or member.

Throughout the year, ad-hoc events may be organized for public enjoyment & entertainment, with a principal weekend of activities over the Whitsuntide/Spring Bank Holiday, i.e. the Meet Weekend.

Charity collections & /or activities may be arranged for either specific or general purposes, but always for purely local recipients within approx. an 8 mile radius of Richmond.
It will be the norm for a charity collection to be undertaken over the Meet Weekend, with the gross proceeds applied to local charities.

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30 May
Venue: The Buck Inn, Newbiggin, Richmond
Time: 19:00

Richmond And District Angling Society will be meeting up on the last Friday of every month. Join us for a pint! New members / visitors are welcome.

30 May
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 13:00

Printmaker Sally from Ashford Cottage Design will lead this lino cutting print workshop where you will learn how to explore mark making and then cut, and print, your lino cut design. £55 per person

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31 May - 1 June
Venue: The Smithy, Aske Estate.
Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Join us for this Pop Up Shop and Creative Workshop on the beautiful Aske Estate. We will be joined by some hand-picked creative businesses.

31 May
Venue: Richmond Bowls Club, Quakers Lane
Time: 11:00 - 15:00

Open Day for the Richmond (Yorks) Bowls Club between 11:00 and 15:00. This will take place at the green between the Cricket Club and Ronaldshay Play Park. There will be bowls to borrow and some flat soled shoes available. This is a free session with members present to give advice. Please log onto the website at richmondyorksbowlsclub.co.uk for further information.

31 May
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Time: 20:00-22.30

We are delighted to welcome the NE Street Band for their first ever appearance in Reeth.

Founded in 2019 by lead singer Graeme Richardson, the six-piece band perform the classic Springsteen hits like Born to Run, Hungry Heart, and Dancing in the Dark, but also cover all genres of his back catalogue - including fan favourites, rarities, iconic covers, solo and stripped back acoustic versions as well as several tracks from ‘The Seeger Sessions' concerts.

As well as Graeme on vocals and guitar, the line up includes John Paul Hardy on bass and backing vocals, Mike Henderson on keyboard and accordion, Louise Howarth on tenor and alto sax, flute and clarinet, Colin Cheesman on drums, and Dave Fletcher on guitar.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door). Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start. The Memo

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1 June - 1 June
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Time: 13.00

In the Kingdom of Rumours lives Princess Suzanna the Golden. She is rich and famous but she's not happy. Melo, the magical mysterious musician, may be the only one who is able to help...

A magical, funny and thought-provoking theatrical performance using carved wooden puppets, shadows and original music, presented by puppetry wizards Liz and Daniel Lempen.

A delight for everyone from 5 years old to 105 years young.

This show is part of the Swaledale Festival. Tickets are only available from The Georgian Theatre Royal.

01748 825252

1 June - 1 June
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 10.00 - 16.00

An established, well attended Artisan Fair, were you are sure of a warm welcome, as all exhibitors bring their own unique, creative style in handmaking their beautiful items. Held in the 18th century Richmond Town Hall in North Yorkshire. Situated in the centre of town surrounding by a beautiful cobbled marketplace. Full of independent shops, cafes, museums and the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep. Bus stop in the main square and free parking in the market place with long /short stay car parks five mins walk from town. Pop along and browse the many different stalls, were you can be sure to find that perfect gift. LIFT ACCESS - FREE ENTRY - DOGS WELCOME

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4 June - 4 June
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Time: 16.00

Seminal theatre company People Show is back!

In this compelling show, four broken AI entities are trying to make sense of the world but no longer have the correct data. In their fragmented state they explore a nether world existing between the lines of stories and through lost harmonics of music.

Conceived and devised by Gareth Brierley, Sadie Cook, Fiona Creese and George Khan. Plus, each show features a secret guest artist from the extended People Show family.

01748 825252