New Year's Eve in Ripon: What's happening and when

Ripon residents will see in 2019 in style, with an evening of music and entertainment in the Market Square.

A DJ will be playing music from 10pm on New Year’s Eve, and there will be a fireworks display at midnight. The celebrations, which have been organised by Ripon City Council, will round off a truly momentous year for Ripon - a year that’s seen the city take centre stage as a host for Yorkshire Day, and a year that’s seen an incredible programme of events and projects commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War.

When Ripon hosted Yorkshire Day, there was also a spectacular fireworks display to round off the celebrations. Picture: Rodney Towers.placeholder image
When Ripon hosted Yorkshire Day, there was also a spectacular fireworks display to round off the celebrations. Picture: Rodney Towers.

Ripon Cathedral's Watch Night Service will be at 11.15pm, followed by a candlelit procession to the Market Square with the Bishop of Ripon, the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.

What’s been your highlight of the year for Ripon? Email [email protected] to share your views. Our favourite highlights and memories will be published in the ‘Gazette.

Related topics:
News you can trust since 1836
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice