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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 2026/27 Events Calendar!
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A Christmas Carol Theatrical Afternoon Tea
Castle Howard
Enjoy a spectacular four-course Afternoon Tea complete with dainty finger sandwiches, home baked scones with festive fl…
The Music of Dire Straits - An Orchestral Celebra…
York Barbican
Yorkshire band Alchemy announce their biggest concert to date, bringing a spectacular new orchestral production to York…
Medieval Carols by Candlelight
National Centre for Early Music
Brought to you by Elderwood, step into an evening of medieval and traditional carols performed by candlelight at the Na…
Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
The Motorist
Christmas Centrepiece Workshopwith The Taylored Flower CoOn Wednesday 23rd December, get into the festive spirit two da…
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