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York has a vibrant calendar of festivals, events, gigs and shows and there's always something exciting taking place for you to enjoy whilst visiting the city.
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events, enjoy comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting York Christmas Market and a range of Christmas activities. Planning ahead? See our 2025 Events Calendar!
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JORVIK Viking Festival 2026
The Vikings are back for JORVIK Viking Festival 2026!This world renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic comb…
SpeedQuizzing at The Old White Swan
Hosted by Olly Salisbury | Starts 8pm | Prizes, £30, £20, £10 food and drink vouchers | £2 to play | Max 6 per team | A…
Harry Baker: Tender
Say Owt presents World Poetry Slam Champion Harry BakerAs in ripe for the taking.As in a heart swelled to twice its siz…
The Chimera Ensemble
Resurgent interest in American composer Julius Eastman in the decades since his death in 1990 has brought both his merc…
Beginner Terrarium Workshop
Beginner Terrarium Workshop with TerrariumsDIYSet in the idyllic Cooks Kitchen of Carlton Towers, this full day experie…
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