What's on in York - Festival Events

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Take a look at the astounding events and world-leading festivals taking place, Only In York.

York is known as the city of festivals and with a major event happening every month – sometimes even two or three! - there’s immersive experiences and exciting entertainment to be enjoyed around every corner across the year.

Close the year with festive fun in the most festive city in the UK at our York Christmas Festival, with a wide-array of Yuletide activities and experiences including the charming St Nicholas Fair Christmas Market.

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SPONSORED LISTING Haunted 2023 24
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1st Oct 24 - 31st Oct 24

Halloween in York

🎃Experience the most ‘Haunted City in Europe’ this Halloween!🎃 Brave Halloween in York and celebrate the spookiest time of the year in the ‘most haunted city in Europe’! Our spooky city has a dark past a…

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Haunted 2023 24
Haunted 2023 24
1st Oct 24 - 31st Oct 24

Halloween in York

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Residents Festival Banner
25th Jan 25 - 26th Jan 25

York Residents' Festival

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Visityork org Header Banner Template Except Home Page copy
1st Feb 25 - 2nd Feb 25

York Ice Trail 2025

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YRW24 Banners 851 X315
14th Oct 24 - 20th Oct 24

York Restaurant Week

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14th Nov 24 - 22nd Dec 24

York Christmas Market 2024

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23rd Nov 24 - 24th Dec 24

The Christmas Festival at The …

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Sweet Treats by Carol MCF 2023
7th Dec 24 - 8th Dec 24

Malton Christmas Festival

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17th Feb 25 - 23rd Feb 25

JORVIK Viking Festival 2025

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