Once again Ripon came alive with a huge and colourful array of street entertainment, open-air theatre, family shows, storytelling, dance and comedy.
From twilight story-telling in a cosy bar and family theatre in a tent to Shakespeare and poetry in the grandest surroundings, there was something for everyone.
Check out our Impact Report to see all the facts and figures from our 2024 festival.
We will be back next year from 1st – 6th July, and look out for a special launch event in the Spring.
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Join Vamos Theatre for an interactive workshop designed to develop skills in empathy, understanding, active listening, and trust within health and care settings.
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Umbrella Project Update Our community art installation is coming together ready for the weekend. Across 3 locations, participants have been busy upcycling umbrellas and putting their own ideas, inspirations and …
RTF is run by a small team of volunteers. We work together with our funders, venues and community partners to bring colour and culture to all the communities of the city, contributing to Ripon’s development as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
RTF is the primary project of longstanding local charity, The Ripon City Festival Trust (charity number 514981).
Find out more about us here.
The festival welcomes professional performers onto our city streets and venues, but it’s the people of Ripon who will really make the festival fly!
We rely on volunteers for:
Whether you want to check tickets, look after our visiting performers or sing your heart out on a street corner, please do get in touch.
The festival costs over £30,000 to stage. We are very grateful to all those who have supported us in our journey so far, but of course we constantly need to find new sources of funding. As a registered charity, all the funding we raise goes directly towards making the festival happen.
Ways you might like to help us:
