Things to do in Ripon

London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

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St Wilfrid's Procession

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 to the City…

Ripon City Centre, Ripon

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Poli…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Lindisfarne

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne.With a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by found…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Tom Houghton & El Purnell

Tom Houghton - Please take my advice.

RAOS Hall, Ripon

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10CCLO

10CCLO are the world's only tribute to both the legendary 10CC and ELO in one incredible hit packed 2 hour show.Both bands have enjoyed worldwide rock classics…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

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Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute

The perfect opportunity for all the family to experience and share the charm of opera as a relaxed and welcoming tea-time treat.Come with us on a fun, enchantin…

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

Ripon Theatre Festival

Ripon Theatre Festival is a vibrant celebration of the performing arts, offering an exciting mix of drama, street theatre, circus, dance, puppetry, and storytel…

Ripon City Centre, Ripon

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Ripon Theatre Festival

Ripon Theatre Festival is a vibrant celebration of the performing arts, offering an exciting mix of drama, street theatre, circus, dance, puppetry, and storytel…

Various venues: Ripon, Ripon

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Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now

The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes?

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Blackmore's Blood

Ritchie Blackmore is beyond doubt one of the all-time great guitar players. From his roots with The Outlaws and his many session recordings in the sixties, thro…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Edwina Hayes

Edwina's beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana.

St Wilfrid's Community Centre, Ripon

Music for a Summer's Evening

Join St Cecilia Orchestra at Holy Trinity Church for a beautiful programme of music evoking the sights and sounds of a summer's evening.

Holy Trinity Church, Ripon

St Cecilia Orchestra: Music for a Summer's Evening

Join St Cecilia Orchestra at Holy Trinity Church for a beautiful programme of music evoking the sights and sounds of a summers evening.Rodrigos Concierto de Ara…

Holy Trinity Church, Ripon

Sons of Town Hall

A Sons of Town Hall show is more than a concert, it's an immersive experience unlike any other.

RAOS Hall, Ripon

The Hunch

The Hunch is a five-member band formed in 2017, bringing together musicians with diverse influences and extensive experience and a humorous rapport.

St Wilfrid's Community Centre, Ripon

Bloodlands with Lucy Beckett

The Blood Lands are the lands between Germany and Russia, whose boundaries and peoples have changed and changed again under the pressure of empires and wars.

Markenfield Hall, Ripon

Heisk and Chloe Matharu

The very best of comtemporary Scottish folk and roots music, the Scotland Introducing tour comes to Masham with the superb high-energy six-piece HEISK, and Scot…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Tributaries

A celebration of one of Yorkshires Rivers: the River Yore as told by Fell-Foss Theatre and the people of Ripon and Wensleydale, with the Dales Countryside Museu…

The Workhouse Museum, Ripon

Hilarity Bites Festival Special

RTFjoins forces with Ripon Arts Hubs monthlyHilarity Bites Comedy Club to present a special show headlined byLarry Dean.

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

Hilarity Bites ft. Kiri Pritchard-McLean & Ignacio Lopez

Hilarity Bites and Ripon Theatre join forces once more with a special show featuring two stars of Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You, and more!Kiri…

RAOS Hall, Ripon

The Essence of Audrey

Audrey Hepburn. All she really wanted was to be loved and to find love.She was, and continues to be, an inspiration.

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

Incidents in the Life of an Anglican Slave

Incidents is inspired by a letter written in 1723 from an anonymous enslaved Virginian to the archbishop of London, asking the archbishop, and vicariously King…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Cosmic Storytelling

A Ripon Theatre Festival 2026 event.Launch into space from the teepee at The Ripon Inn with a sensory storytelling session for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups…

The Ripon Inn, Ripon

Red

International cabaret siren Amber Topaz brings you a brand new, classy, sassy, fabulous musical revue, celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and…

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

Dancing with Colours

A Ripon Theatre Festival 2026 event.Co-created with learning-disabled people and their families in Bradford, Dancing with Colours is a participatory performance…

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

Batty!

Have you got a wild side?Batty has, she dreams of running barefoot, wild swimming, of talking trees, strange animals and the scent of the seasons turning.

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

Dancing with Colours

Co-created with learning-disabled people and their families in Bradford, Dancing with Colours is a participatory performance that blends movement, music, and mo…

Methodist Church Hall, Ripon

Stitch in Time - An Afternoon Knitting Cabaret

Excitement! Drama! Romance! And... knitting?An award-winning cabaret of the lost knitting songs of WWI and WWII from Canada, Britain, America, and France.

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

One Man Poe

Renowned as the Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe was a pioneer in establishing the horror genre.

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

Henry VIII on Tour: The Kings Royal Progress of 1541, Kate Giles

Focusing on findings of Historic Royal Palaces and the University of Yorks recent research project, this talk will provide insights into Henrys Northern Progres…

Markenfield Hall, Ripon

Singing with Flo - Morning Chorus for Early Birds

Start your day the feelgood way with a jolly good sing! Led by dynamic Rock Choir conductor, Florence Glen.Rock Choir is the nations most popular, local and awa…

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

Puppetry for Beginners

Meet some puppets and learn some basic techniques with Mark Edwards from Puppet Power North.

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

Irish Dance for First-Timers

Come and join St Aelreds Irish Dancers for a fun, relaxed cil! This isn't a structured class; it is all about getting involved and having a go.Our dancers will…

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

Down to Chance

One woman, a radio, and the largest earthquake in US History.Anchorage, Alaska. 1964.

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

The Three Musketeers

All for One - and One for All!Alexandre Dumas wrote five Musketeers novels, the first appearing in 1844.

Ripon Spa Gardens, Ripon

Stage Combat for the Fearless

Inspired by the swashbuckling Three Musketeers or the street fights in Romeo and Juliet ?

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

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…

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuinness

How will history remember you? As the person you are, or as the person you want to be?

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

A Face - Ripon

An original play by Jack Moran, a rebrand of Helen of Troy.She inspired desire, destruction and death. But who was the woman behind the face?

Ripon Arts Hub Theatre, Ripon

Markenfield Historic House Tour

A new date for Historic House members . Tours meet in the car park and please bring membership details with you. Tours last for 90 minutes.

Markenfield Hall, Ripon

'My Life' - a Celebration of the Songs of Billy Joel

Singer-songwriter John Reilly and pianist/composer Lewis Nitikman have been wowing audiences all over the UK, including Masham, with their Your Song concert, ce…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Ripon City Photographic Society Annual Exhibtion

Explore a gallery of stunning photographic prints, digital displays, inspiring talks, and relax with tea, coffee, cakes & savoury treats at our pop-up café!Come…

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon

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The Great Yorkshire Circus

Step right up and experience the magic of The Great Yorkshire Circus, a brand new touring big top show celebrating the very best of traditional circus entertain…

Ripon Spa Gardens, Ripon

Nigel Planer: Young Once

From the wild early days at The Comedy Store to the chaotic brilliance of The Comic Strip Presents, Filthy Rich and Catflap, and beyond – to West End musicals a…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

The Rock of Ages Experience

Welcome to the Rock of Ages Experience!An amazing tribute to the music of the smash hit Hollywood Film and Musical.

Masham Town Hall, Ripon