A celebration of one of Yorkshire’s Rivers: the River Yore as told by Fell-Foss Theatre and the people of Ripon and Wensleydale, with the Dales Countryside Museum and Ripon Workhouse Museum. The culmination of a project along the river’s watercourse, creating theatre from the head of the dales to its cathedral city. Discover the spirit …
Formed to celebrate the 1100 anniversary of Ripon's City Charter, the Wakeman Mummers are celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2026. Reviving a tradition which goes back many centuries, the “St Wilfrid Play” will be repeated around 5 of Ripon’s hostelries by a colourful band of performers and musicians telling, simply and with humour, the story of King …
Walkabout acts, crazy characters, circus and clowning bring the streets and open spaces of Ripon to life throughout the day. Spend the day in Ripon soaking up the atmosphere - the best in street theatre, circus, dance, magic and fun. Professional acts come together with community performers. Performances will be staged at Ripon Market Place, …
Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session upstairs at The Pig. Pop in for poems and pints. "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 …
Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session in the back room of our favourite Bookshop. "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 …
The fun continues on Kirkgate with local musicians from 4-8pm. Enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants, or have an al fresco drink before taking in another show. Presented in partnership with Ripon Music Open Mic Night. FREE EVENT - just turn up!
Fun for all the family across Ripon Spa Gardens and at the Little Bird Artisan Market on the Market Place. Open-air theatre, walkabout acts, Punch and Judy and joining-in fun, plus music, stories and dance from community groups. Bring a picnic to the park and stay all day or browse the market whilst being entertained. …
