Ripon Goes to Bollywood
Ripon goes to Bollywood is an inclusive dance group led by Sarita McDermott. The group started dancing together after the last lockdown and meet weekly. They perform at events and …
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Peelers on the Prowl
Ripon Museums present Peelers on the Prowl The return of the Workhouse Walkabouts. Come and meet Ripon’s overworked Peelers as they deal with drunks and ne’er-do-wells and maybe chase a …
No Strings Attached – A Puppet Cabaret
An evening of song and sketches and some surprises, all performed by talented puppets with help from local community performers and Puppet Power North. Join the Festival Team, friends and …
Big Family Weekend: Sunday
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, …
The Wakeman Mummers
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” …
Pop-Up Poetry
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 …
Poetry for Breakfast
Join local poets in a relaxed sharing session in the comfortable front room of ‘Spoons. Settle down with a coffee or even a bacon sarnie for 45 mins of inspiration …
Big Family Weekend: Saturday
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 – …
Costa Cabaret Corner
Take the weight off your festival feet. Enjoy favourite show tunes or discover a new musical to fall in love with. Presented by talented performers from local groups. A FREE …
Tributaries
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 …