A festival of music, art and theatre is launching in Richmond this weekend with free events continuing on for the next four weekends across the borough.

The event, RichmondLive, was officially launched by a magical Flashmob performance in several Richmond locations by Combination Dance and Rambert Ballet School last month, and is run by the council.

The event involves a huge array of free music, dance and theatre performances taking place across four weekends, beginning on the August bank holiday weekend.

The festival begins this Saturday, August 28, and the final day of performances will be on Sunday September 19. Scroll down for more details on What's On!

The RichmondLive events include

The Richmond Riverside Music Festival on Saturday 28 August and Sunday 29 August from 11am – 6pm

A free, two-day Blues and Jazz festival with performances from Emma Wilson, The Mustangs, The Milk Men and many more.

RichmondLive Music on Sunday 5 September from 2pm – 3:30pm in Marble Hill Park

With performances from the Richmond Community Choir, Jazz Perrin Collective and the Richmond Brass Band all preforming a special free Sunday afternoon concert in the grounds of Marble Hill Park.

RichmondLive Dance on 12 September from 2pm – 3:30pm in Marble Hill Park

Performances from local groups including RISE, Combination Dance, Rambert Ballet School, Marble Hill School of Dance and Boundless Dance.

RichmondLive Theatre on Sunday 19 September from 2 - 3:30pm in Marble Hill Park

This event concludes RichmondLive on the final weekend of the festival with performances from the Orange Tree Theatre, Mary Wallace Theatre and OSO Arts Centre.

There is no need to register for these events, simply turn up and enjoy the performances for free. Check out the full programme of events here.

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