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Enjoy an inspiring programme of in-person and online events at York Festival of Ideas.
Taking place from 31 May to 13 June 2025, the mostly FREE events include talks by world-class speakers, exhibitions, music, guided tours and family-friendly activities. And with topics ranging from animals to art, history to health and biodiversity to the brain, the Festival promises something for all ages and interests.
York Festival of Ideas is one of the largest free festivals of its kind in the UK and was enjoyed by a local and global audience of over 58,000 in 2024.
Look out for the 2025 programme going live on 2 May and choose inspiring events to attend in York or online. In the meantime, why not get a taste of what’s on offer by watching some previous Festival events for free on YouTube.
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Photo credits: Alex Holland/University of York, Bec Hudson Smith/York Festival of Ideas and Ian Martindale/York Festival of Ideas.
