Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival 2025: Cultural Reforesting
Across the Borough of Richmond upon Thames, with Orleans House Gallery being a focal point.
About this Event
Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival 2025 is a vibrant celebration of arts, culture, and community across Richmond and beyond.
This year’s festival is inspired by the theme of Cultural Reforesting — a thought-provoking exploration of how we can renew our relationship with nature, responding to the question – how can we renew our relationship with nature?
Through a dynamic series of artist-led, multidisciplinary projects, the festival responds to the pressing ecological challenges of our time. Expect moments that spark lively debate, deep reflection, and imaginative storytelling, all united by the power of art and culture to shape a more hopeful future.
With nearly 70 events and performances running from 13–29 June, there’s something for everyone. Take part in interactive art projects, attend thought-provoking talks, explore immersive installations, and reflect on the theme of Cultural Reforesting in a creative and inspiring environment.
To view a full listing of daily events, and to book your place please visit the Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival website.
Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival
Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival is an event that takes place across the borough of Richmond (and beyond). Piloted in 2023 and due to take place again in 2025, the festival is a celebration of arts, culture, and community building.
Inspired by a theme, events fill venues and streets over two weeks in June. There are moments that provoke noisy ideas, thoughts, and discussions as well as moments for quiet reflection. What unites this festival is the opportunity to seek a more positive future though art and culture.
The festival was established in response to Culture Richmond’s 10-year framework and instigated by the Richmond Arts Service. It is developed and co-produced by partners across the borough. This includes Richmond’s public libraries, arts organisations, theatres, universities, schools, charities, and a wide range of local partners. Through these partnerships Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival is a collaborative, adventurous, thought provoking and inclusive festival.
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