A Festival of Traditional and Historical Entertainments - In the Perfect Setting
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Richmond MayFest takes place every early May Bank Holiday with loads of great music, dancing and storytelling in and around Richmond Castle and Richmond town centre.
Many events are totally free!
And, as a community festival, local residents (DL9, DL10 and DL11) get a discount on all ticketed events, as well as free admission to Richmond Castle on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Put this year’s dates in your diary:
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th May!
Help fund Mayfest!
Every little definitely helps so please support MayFest with a donation if you can.
Best of all, become a Friend of MayFest with a regular annual subscription. Just follow the link for more information and to sign up.
Check out what’s happening on each day…
Just a few highlights to look forward to in 2025
Buskers’ Saturday - supported by the family of the young musician Nell Cline Smith who loved performing on stage to large audiences and in the streets. She also loved visiting Richmond. Find out more here.
MayFest Fair at Richmond Castle on Saturday, Sunday and Monday: music, dancing, storytelling, craft stalls, traditional games, circus fun, food and drink… Free admission for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents! With sponsorship from The Mercers, Grocers & Haberdashers, Richmond Civic Society, and YorSafety
MayFest Parade on Monday morning - make something to wear or carry in the Parade at MayFest Makers craft sessions at Richmondshire Museum on Saturday and Sunday - free admission for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents!
MayFest Talent Show on Friday night at the Town Hall - more information and application form here
Medieval Musical Theatre with minstrels Trouvere on Saturday at St Agatha’s in Easby. Supported by Theakston Waller. Discounts for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents.
Scratch Messiah - sing along with the Richmondshire Choral Society on Saturday. Supported by The Mercers, Grocers & Haberdashers
Sea Shanty sessions with the Auckland Shanty Singers and the Ran Tanners
The MayFest Ceilidh at Richmond School on Sunday
Day of Dance with Richmond on Swale Morris Men and guest sides on Sunday - plus Regency Dancing, Clog Dancing and more
Organ Recital at St Mary’s on Sunday, sponsored by Yorkshire Country Holidays, Garden Cottage
Mini Folk Fest at the Town Hall on Saturday, sponsored by Alt-Berg
Hilarious comedy from RADS at the Castle on Sunday
and much much more!
