Things to do in Ripon

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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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

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

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

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies.

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

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

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

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

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'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

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Romeo & Juliet - RTF at Ripon Races

Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Dukes Theatre Company presents Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directe…

Ripon Racecourse, Ripon

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The Wardrobe Exchange

Join Sarah and Rebecca at The Wardrobe Exchange for a relaxed evening of style, sustainability and community.Bring quality pre-loved clothing, footwear and acce…

The Ripon Inn, 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

Peter Knight's Gigspanner Trio

In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, Peter turned his full attention to the Gigspanner Trio.

RAOS 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

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Alun Cochrane & Lauren Pattison

Alun Cochrane - You'll know Alun Cochrane from TV, radio, and being one of the best stand-ups in the UK.

RAOS Hall, Ripon

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The Reformation, the Nortons and Markenfield in Retrospect with Filipe Fernandez-Arnesto

Filipe Fernandez-Arnesto is a renowned Professor of history and author of several popular works on cultural and environmental history.

Markenfield 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

Family Fun Day

Charity fun day in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

The Ripon Inn, Ripon

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

Markenfield, The World of Archives, and The Archives of The World

Ian Curteis was a playwright, dramatist, television director and meticulous historical researcher and, crucially, one of the many significant residents of Marke…

Markenfield Hall, Ripon

Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe.

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Plumhall

Articulate, penetrating lyrics with captivating melodies and irresistible choruses. Arresting vocals and that distinctive big acoustic sound.

St Wilfrid's Community Centre, Ripon

These Isles: The Story of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, Brian Groom

Brian will present an examination on the past, present and future relationship between Scotland and Wales, Ireland and England with a strong focus on cultural a…

Markenfield Hall, Ripon

Atlantic Voyagers

An exhilarating programme with one of Britains most celebrated pianists, Martin Roscoe, showcasing the music of three great composers separated by the Atlantic…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Weetwood Mac

Weetwood Mac are a Leeds based Fleetwood Mac covers act, paying homage to the greatest band to ever form, split up… and the rest of it.

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

The Rozzers

The Rozzers are Europe’s most authentic tribute to the music of Sting and The Police.

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Boothby Graffoe and Antonio Forcione

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Gigspanner Trio

Since his inaugural performance with the fledgling Steeleye Span in 1970, Peter Knight has been a mainstay of the British folk scene. Never one to rest on his l…

RAOS Hall, Ripon

Heron Valley and Hannah Rarity

The very best of contemporary Scottish folk and roots music, the Scotland Introducing tour returns to Masham with powerful sound of Heron Valley, and the stunni…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

The Crazy Knights Xmas Special

The Crazy Knights return for what is becoming a very wonderful Masham tradition on the Saturday before Christmas! Thrilling audiences across the North East and…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel

Experience the magic of Simon & Garfunkel like never before with Tim Chu and Ian Bailey, two exceptional singer-songwriters, composers, who are about to take yo…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Beethoven: 200 Years

Virtuoso violinist Chloe Hanslip joins St Cecilia Orchestra in a majestic programme commemorating 200 years since Beethoven’s death.The powerful and expressive…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Sarah Collins and Keep the Faith

Sarah Collins returns to Masham with her band, Keep The Faith. Her dazzling voice and stage presence are guaranteed to make it a night to remember as she sings…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Rant Fiddles

At the forefront of the Scottish fiddle scene, RANT is a meeting of four of the country's finest fiddle players, weaving a tapestry of melodies, textures, layer…

Masham Town Hall, Ripon

Darkness and Light

A programme of emotional contrasts, from tragedy and turbulence to patriotic pride and triumph. Sibelius’ ever-popular patriotic tone poem, Finlandia, opens the…

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Summer Serenade

A beautiful summer programme featuring Vaughan-Williams best-loved work, The Lark Ascending.A rich and varied programme, bookended with two perennial favourites…

Holy Trinity Church, Ripon