Raise the Roof: Launch Party | Visit York

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Raise the Roof: Launch Party

18th Sept 26, 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: Spark: York CIC

Email: hello@sparkyork.org Email us

Raise the Roof

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Join us as we open our doors following Rig Week! We’re kicking off two full weekends of relaunch celebrations for the new season with an epic Friday night lineup.

Highlights & Schedule

17:00 – Doors Open & New Seasonal Drink Menus Launch across all bars (seasonal cocktails, draught beers, low/no-alcohol options)
17:30 onwards – Airbrush Tattoo Station by FacePaint York
Evening – Live DJ Set by Jonny Hooker at PicTap (grab your headphones and a drink early to boogie!)
All Night – Secret Photobooth slots for free photo ops at surprise times throughout the evening

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