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Magical Night Market at Shambles Market

25th May 26, 7:30pm - 10:00pm

Location: Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom

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✨ Magical Night Market at Shambles Market✨

📅 Bank Holiday Monday, 25 May, 7.30pm - 10pm

A Make it York event

Make your Bank Holiday Monday sparkle at York’s Magical Night Market! Wander beneath soft fairy lights, watch the performers, and discover a vibrant array of local traders showcasing handcrafted gifts, charming crafts and one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

When the appetite kicks in, indulge in street-food favourites and sweet treats from our hot-food stalls. With plenty of space to mingle and relax in a family-friendly, alcohol-free setting, it’s the perfect half-term activity.

Kick off your May Half-Term adventures in style with the Magical Night Market as the perfect first stop. Part of York’s wider half-term of family fun and WizardFest 2026.

🦉Don't forget to take part in The Shambles Market Owl Trail 20th - 27th May - find hidden owls nestled among the Shambles Market stalls for a chance to win a prize!🦉

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