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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 2026/27 Events Calendar!

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Christmas hub page
Christmas hub page
12th Nov 26 - 31st Dec 26

Christmas in York 2026

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IAWL Hero Image
10th Dec 26 - 23rd Dec 26

It's A Wonderful Life

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A very Victorian Christmas History Wardrobe banner resized
25th Nov 26

History Wardrobe presents 'A Very Victorian Chris…

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

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00040 Chris Chambers
6th Dec 26

Santa Sunday Lunch at Carlton Towers

Carlton Towers

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1 Wizard Walk of York main graphic
1st Feb 22 - 1st Jan 27

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour 2026

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour 2026

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9781526690876 cov front
10th Feb 27

Pablo & Splash with Sheena Dempsey

JORVIK Viking Centre

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Xmas party night
27th Nov 26

Carlton Towers Christmas Party Night

Carlton Towers

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Adam Rowe 2200x875
19th Nov 26

Adam Rowe: Fashionism

York Barbican

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