★ RETURNING 17TH, 18TH & 19TH JULY ★
★ RETURNING 17TH, 18TH & 19TH JULY ★
Centre Stage is a free multi-arts festival, reclaiming George Street and Whittaker Avenue as a platform for creativity, community and contemporary culture, returning for its second year this July.
This year the event incorporates the Richmond Myths programme, curated by Orange Tree Theatre, adding a layer of mythical imagination and discovery across the whole weekend and encouraging audiences to experience familiar places in entirely new ways.
Across the weekend of 17–19 July, Richmond town centre comes alive with live performances. On Saturday, the streets become a stage, canvas and playground filled with music, theatre, food, art and joyful public participation.
What to expect
Scroll for a peep of what's to come
Music & DJs
At Centre Stage 2026, we go Back to The Belvedere — a contemporary reimagining of the legendary Gilles Peterson parties held at Richmond's Belvedere Arms in the mid-1980s, connecting Richmond's musical heritage with the global sounds shaping London today.
Whittaker Square
Hands-On Creative Workshops
Hands-on workshops and playful interventions reimagine George Street — from child-led building, interactive drumming classes, printmaking musical instrument making to drop-in skateboarding sessions . Artists and collectives invite families and young people to co-create, play, explore and learn.
George Street
Independent Richmond Market
Discover a curated mix of designer-makers, artists, craftspeople and sustainable brands showcasing creativity, craftsmanship and independent enterprise.
George Street
Street Food & Drinks
A handpicked selection of local producers, street food traders, speciality coffee, cocktails and sweet treats from across Richmond and beyond.
George Street
Charity Super.Mkt
Charity Super.Mkt, providing a carefully curated selection of pre-loved garments, where every penny spent contributes towards people and the planet.
George Street
All this & so much more!
Highlights
from 2025:
Femi Koleoso
(Ezra Collective)
Whittaker Avenue
Hillarynx
(Multi-tonal, neo-soul vocalist)
Whittaker Avenue
Orange Tree
(Mad Hatters Tea Party Performance)
George Street
Kinetika Bloco
(Live procession)
George Street
Drift Tricks
(Skateable art installation)
George Street
Centre Stage: Richmond Myths is a co-production between HemingwayDesign and Orange Tree Theatre
Supported by Be Richmond and Richmond Council, using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Civic Pride Fund.