Richmond MayFest 2026

Book here for Richmond MayFest's Ticketed Events!

Remember - all events listed here have 50% discount for local residents from DL9, DL10 and DL11 postcodes, and accompanied under 18s go free.

Saturday 10am, starting from The Georgian Theatre Royal: The Richmond Ballad Walk
Specially commissioned by Richmond Mayfest with the support of the Richmond Civic Society and led by singer and historian Vivien Ellis, this is a unique musical tour of Richmond and its history. Vivien sings the songs and tells the tales to bring the past to life, along with some special local guests.  £10 / £5

Saturday 5pm at St Agatha's Easby: The Keld in Concert
Enjoy a varied set of traditional and contemporary tunes, as well as their own compositions from The Keld:  a new collaboration between three young folk musicians from diverse musical backgrounds combining melodeon, mandolins, bouzouki and fiddle. The Keld are:

• Edie Heringman - an octave mandola player from Richmond, Edie's style has developed from a diverse range of influences, including the English folk and
  Balfolk traditions, as well as her studies in ethnomusicology at SOAS University of London. Her repertoire comprises her own compositions, along with traditional music, and the compositions of other folk musicians.
• Elye Cuthbertson - Elye is bringing a new sound to the folk scene with his unique approach to the melodeon. Elye has been immersing himself in English folk music for 10 years under the guidance of some of the finest teachers of the tradition. Combining this English folk experience with his passion for Balfolk and other traditions from throughout Europe, his compositions reflect his varied influences. Elye’s skill and inventiveness has been demonstrated through performances around the country, including his own concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
• Laura Sutcliffe - a folk musician, writer and artist based in North Yorkshire. Her work is centred on human-landscape connection, biodiversity and neurodiversity and is explored through collections, performances, improvisations and community projects.

£16 / £8

Sunday 7pm at Richmond School Upper Sixth Hall: The MayFest Ceilidh
Richmond favourites The Blind Panic Ceilidh Band return for another toe-tapping do-si-do-ing evening of great music and dancing. Grab your partners! £12 / £6

NB: Want tickets for Richmondshire Choral Society's Summer Sing For MayFest?
More information here. The concert is at St Mary's on Saturday 2nd May, 7.30pm.

Sorry to disappoint but we've had to cancel Cautionary Tales with Happy Hippos Productions. We hope to have the Masters of Mirth with us at MayFest 2027. All ticket purchases have been refunded.