Festivals in York
What's on in York - Festival Events
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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Festivals Events
York Christmas Market 2024
🎄York Christmas Market 2024🎄 November 14th - December 22nd 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Monday - Sunday) 🎁York's award-winning Christmas Market is back from 14th November to 22nd December 2024, bringing f…
JORVIK Viking Festival Feast
Celebrate the end of a long winter with an unforgettable candlelit dining experience at the historic Merchant Adventure…
The Viking Games
Two teams face off in the Viking Games! Back by popular demand, this family-friendly event returns for 2025. Contestant…
Evening Spectacular: Tyrfing. The Cursed Sword
Experience our Evening Spectacular! As you are guided into a world with a chance encounter between a king and two dwarv…
York Ice Trail 2025
From 10.30am, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025. A Make It York event. Explore York’s historic streets as they …
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