What's On
Keep up to date with the events that are happening throughout the year in Ripon and the surrounding area. We welcome you to add your own event to the Ripon Internet diary.
Past events in September:
Abbey Tours
Monday 01 September to Tuesday 30 September
11am, 1pm and 2pm daily. Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the abbey and monks. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Taster Tour
Saturday 06 September
10.30am As the name suggests enjoy a taste of everything this World Heritage Site has to offer. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Ripon International Festival Street Theatre
Saturday 06 September
Penny Plain Travelling Theatre in The Entire History of the North - an Epic Tale of Everything (leaving out the boring bits) by those Victorian ruffians collectively known as Malvolio Hardcastle's Might Excelsior Theatre Company. 11.30 am and 2 pm FREE on Ripon Market Place + other attractions
St Mary's Evensong
Sunday 07 September
3pm Ecumencial service in St Mary's church. Everyone welcome. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Ripon Enterprise Show
Tuesday 09 September
The event will be held at Ripon Racecourse between 2pm - 7pm and will showcase the vast range of local businesses.
The Chairman of Booth's supermarkets, Edwin Booth, will open the show and Booth's will also have a stand which will let people find out more about their business.
If you are interested in promoting your business at the show then please contact Livius events on 01765 600400.
Ripon International Festival
Wednesday 10 September to Thursday 02 October
World class performances in and around the cathedral city of the Dales. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Dvorak New World Symphony & Brahms Symphony no 1; Orchestra of Opera North: Wagner Prelude Lohengrin, Sibelius Karelia Suite, Shostakovich Symphony no 10; Rossica Choir of St. Petersburg; Poet Wendy Cope; Comedian Alex Horne; Jamie Walton cello & Daniel Grimwood piano; Shaolin Kung Fu Masters; Black Eagles - Tanzanian Acrobats; Kathyrn Tickell Band; International Purves Puppets etc. Booking: 01765 603994 & 605508
St Mary's Church Tour
Thursday 11 September
11am Free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Fountains by Floodlight
Saturday 13 September to Saturday 18 October
Saturday nights only. Dusk - 10pm Experience the wonder of the north bathed in floodlight. Guided tours at 7pm and 7.30pm, recorded Gregorian chants, hot seasonal food and a different choir performing each week in the abbey from 8pm-9pm. Last admission 9pm. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Deer Walk
Saturday 20 September
2pm Enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the medieval deer park. Meet at Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
