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York has a vibrant calendar of festivals, events, gigs and shows and there's always something exciting taking place for you to enjoy whilst visiting the city.
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events, enjoy comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting York Christmas Market and a range of Christmas activities. Planning ahead? See our 2026 Events Calendar!
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Events
JORVIK Viking Festival 2026
The Vikings are back for JORVIK Viking Festival 2026!This world renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic comb…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 31 OctTue - Sat and 19:30 | Wed and Sat at 14:302 hours 25 minutes incl. intervalTHE CENTURY'S MOST PO…
Hamlet
The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to York with a ‘must-see’ (Guardian) new production of Hamlet.Hamlet’s mother has…
University Choir & Symphony Orchestra
SwansongsUniversity Choir and Symphony Orchestra join forces with The 24 in the stunning setting of York Minster to pro…
Family Terrarium Workshop
Family Terrarium Workshop with TerrariumsDIYSet in the idyllic Cooks Kitchen of Carlton Towers, this experience is a fa…
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