Looking back on 2025

The fourth Ripon Theatre Festival took place over six days and nights from 1-6 July 2025, with a record number of events and an increase in total attendances. We extended our Community Outreach Programme, reached new audiences, supported the local economy and helped put Ripon on the regional cultural map.

“Ripon has built something that feels both ambitious and accessible, professional and personal.” The Yorkshire Times

Our Programme

More than 100 events popped up across the city, from storytelling and puppetry, poetry and circus, to drama, dance and musical theatre.

Check out the full programme here.

Check out photos from Helen Tabor to see the festival in all its glory!

Our Supporters

Ripon Theatre Festival 20255 would not have been possible without the support of our partners, funders and sponsors

With support from:

The George A Moore Foundation

The Calmcott Trust

Ripon Rowels Rotary Club

Ripon Rotary Club

Ripon Charity Pantomime Group

WW Spooner Trust

Ripon Library Action Group

Frances Cole & Judith Hooper