• The Knighty Knights

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    The king has sent forth two brave and fearless knights on a quest to travel the land and bring joy and laughter to all his subjects. Of course, great deeds will need to be accomplished: dragons tamed, princes rescued, and tea and crumpets saved. Oh and don't forget the grand tournament where the two knights …

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  • The Dame Judy & Mr Punchinello Show!

    Minster Gardens Minster Road,, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Classic seaside mayhem with a family friendly modern twist! Dame Judy (not that Dame Judi) has finally taken over! About time too! The show was getting far too rambunctious for it’s own good. But will Mr Punchinello agree to the new rules? It seems highly unlikely! All the puppet show favourites are here in a …

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  • Pop-Up Poetry

    Little Ripon Bookshop 12-13 Westgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Join writers featured in the newly-published anthology of Ripon Poets, This Here, This Now. "Cross the market square in Ripon to find a poet. Perhaps, the barista serving coffee or the care worker returning from a late shift. Poetry sounds in the footsteps. If poetry is life, life lived, then here is life lived in …

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  • Calamity Dames

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    "This town ain't big enough for the both of us...." Introducing 'CALAMITY DAMES' these Rootin Tootin Cowgirls will give any Cowboy a run for their money! In a male dominated Rodeo arena, these horse ridin', gun slingin', whip crackin' gals are now calling the shots! A comedy dance theatre 'hoedown' inspired by famous Western films, …

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  • Grace Hughes

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Grace says: "I am a violinist who can play a variety of genres. I regularly play in orchestras, but I also play my electric violin in rock bands and I also love to play folk and pop. In September, I am going to study violin at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. ". …

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  • Victoria Sponge & Flour Power

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Stilt walking Cake and Baker, presented by Chicks on Sticks Come and meet a living, breathing dessert on a mission to spread sweetness! Towering over the crowd stands Victoria Sponge, a giant stilt cake, sugar-spun and brilliantly decorated with mouth-watering sweets, cherries and lollipops. Beside the cake stands Flour Power, the baker, who created this …

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  • Ripon City Morris, Betty Lupton’s Ladle Laikers & Slubbing Billy’s

    Ripon Marketplace Market Place, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Ripon City Morris will be joined this year all-female side, Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers and by The Slubbing Billy's - a mixed side from West Yorkshire. About the Ripon City Morris: "We are a North West Morris Dancing team from Ripon. We practice most Monday evenings from 7.45pm in Bishop Monkton Village Hall, which is …

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  • Calle Oche

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    What they say: "The group is called Calle Oche as this is a place in Brazil and we perform music that is from Latin America or influenced by this style of music. The group consists of two guitars, a bass guitar, a ukulele, percussion, mandolin, violin and clarinet. Two of our performers also sing. We …

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  • Kirkgate Street Party

    Kirkgate Kirkgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    The fun continues on Kirkgate with buskers, bands and more. Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants, or have drink before taking in more theatre. FREE EVENT - just turn up! 4 – 8pm Kirkgate

  • Short and Sweet Yorkshire Showcase

    Ripon Arts Hub 49 Allhallowgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Get ready for an electrifying showcase of Yorkshire’s finest up-and-coming talent as the Short and Sweet Yorkshire Festival Finalists take to the stage at Ripon Festival 2025! This special event celebrates the very best in local new writing, with a diverse line up spanning theatre, spoken word, and music. Short and Sweet Yorkshire is an …

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    £7
  • The Wind in the Willows

    Ripon Races

    Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. And Rat likes picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad, bewitched by the roar of an engine and the screech of burning tyres, pursues his latest in a long …

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    £11 – £17
  • Almost Austen

    Ripon Arts Hub 49 Allhallowgate, Ripon, United Kingdom

    Catherine is a modern girl in love with Jane Austen’s world. She can’t believe her luck when she meets her very own Mr Tilney. Through passages from Northanger Abbey, songs from musicals and operatic classics, singer Louise Geller relates Catherine’s romantic ups and downs as real life and fantasy collide. Following a sold-out run at …

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    £14