What's on in Ripon
Great events all year round
This busy little city boasts a varied and impressive events calendar with some big events you might expect, and a few you won’t. The Ripon Theatre Festival in June brings street theatre, dance and family shows for four days of performances.
The annual St Wilfrid’s Procession sees a carnival atmosphere take to the streets where a range of floats accompanied by music and dancing provide fun for visitors of all ages.
In September the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show takes place at the nearby historic house.
A budding grass roots arts scene sees regular exhibitions throughout the year and musical events are a regular feature at the cathedral.
There are always great events for you to enjoy, browse below to see what is coming up.
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Ripon City Bonfire night and Firework Display is organised by Ripon Rowels… Ripon City Bonfire night and Firework Display is organised by Ripon Rowels Rotary. Taking place at Ripon Racecourse on Friday 7th November…
Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day and Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey,… Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day and Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey, retracing the steps of the abbey’s founders centuries ago.
Bring a plant - leave a plant! It's as simple as that. Free entry all day,… Bring a plant - leave a plant! It's as simple as that. Free entry all day, just pop in. Indoor and outdoor plants welcome, including oversewn…
Bringing together a collective of world-class musicians who have performed… Bringing together a collective of world-class musicians who have performed and recorded alongside some of the worlds leading artists, Talking Spirits…
Markenfield Friends AGM followed by a talk with Chloe Dalton on Raising… Markenfield Friends AGM followed by a talk with Chloe Dalton on Raising Hare.Chloe will talk to Markenfield Friends following their AGM , about her…
Afternoon Flat Racing. Check venue for exact opening and race times. Afternoon Flat Racing. Check venue for exact opening and race times.
A programme of titanic proportions, bringing together three greats of the… A programme of titanic proportions, bringing together three greats of the Romantic era: Brahms, Dvorak and Weber.The overture to Webers final opera,…
Ripon Monthly Artisan Market - Ripon Market Place
Closing Date
23 Nov 26
Join us in the heart of the historic city of Ripon for our monthly… Join us in the heart of the historic city of Ripon for our monthly celebration of local talent!Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Market…
Twilight Lecture with Charlotte Patrick - Queen…
Closing Date
29 Apr 26
Join us for out third session of Twilight Talks, an inspiring new… Join us for out third session of Twilight Talks, an inspiring new programme at Queen Marys School designed to connect our pupils with exceptional…
Tour of Markenfield Hall. Tour of Markenfield Hall.
Ripon Rock Choir - Methodist Church Hall
Closing Date
22 May 26
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Ripon?' then… If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Ripon?' then why not join your local Rock Choir.The Ripon Rock Choir is led by choir…
Come join us for an evening of some of the early Old Skool Rave, Hardcore,… Come join us for an evening of some of the early Old Skool Rave, Hardcore, Jungle classics with a sprinkle of fresh Drum & Bass to finish the night…
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