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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Five days of drama, street theatre, circus, dance, puppetry, storytelling… Five days of drama, street theatre, circus, dance, puppetry, storytelling and more. Events and activities for all ages, both indoors and open-air.…
The St Wilfrid’s Procession is one of the United Kingdom’s oldest… The St Wilfrid’s Procession is one of the United Kingdom’s oldest regularly held events and dates back to 1108 when King Henry 1st granted a charter…
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…
Curious About Ripon - Ripon City Centre
Closing Date
25 Oct 26
Have fun discovering the surprising city of Ripon with two self-guided,… Have fun discovering the surprising city of Ripon with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or…
The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth - North…
Closing Date
30 Nov 25
The play is set in Flint Street Infant/Junior School. Under the watchful… The play is set in Flint Street Infant/Junior School. Under the watchful eye of the unseen Miss Horrocks, a class of 7 year olds is about to perform…
Christmas Market at Fountains Abbey - National…
Closing Date
1 Dec 25
Join Little Bird Made this November for a truly enchanting shopping… Join Little Bird Made this November for a truly enchanting shopping experience at the Christmas Artisan Market within the historic grounds of…
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight -…
Closing Date
30 Nov 25
Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious… Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance…
Sound Bath: Crystal Singing Bowls, Aura Gong, and…
Closing Date
21 Dec 26
Welcome to Sound Healing Magic with Liz including the 7 Chakra Crystal… Welcome to Sound Healing Magic with Liz including the 7 Chakra Crystal Singing Bowls, Aura Gong & Reiki Drumming. Sound Journey in Richmond North…
Hilarious comedy night with special guests. Hilarious comedy night with special guests.
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft Matt Stellingwerf &…
Closing Date
3 Dec 25
Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Stellingwerf, Meryl O'Rourke, Maxine… Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Matt Stellingwerf, Meryl O'Rourke, Maxine Wade and host Sully O'Sullivan.
Queen Mary's School is proud to host Story Craft Theatre for The Enormous… Queen Mary's School is proud to host Story Craft Theatre for The Enormous Christmas Pudding! Have you ever seen a Christmas Pudding that was big...…
The history of the wreath at Christmas is evocative, evolving from… The history of the wreath at Christmas is evocative, evolving from traditions of using evergreen branches popularised by German Lutherans and Advent…
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