Festivals in York
What's on in York - Festivals
York is known as the city of festivals and with a major event happening every month – sometimes even two or three! - there’s immersive experiences and exciting entertainment to be enjoyed around every corner across the year.
Close the year with festive fun in the most festive city in the UK at our York Christmas Festival, with a wide-array of Yuletide activities and experiences including the charming York Christmas Market.
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Festivals Events
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail29th June 2026 to 31st August 2026. A Make It York event in collaboration with York Minster.York Minster stone carvings have been silently watching over York Minster for centuries. T…
York Georgian Festival
Our fourth annual festival celebrating 18th Century life in York is back this summer as the Georgians once again bring …
Seaside Fun & Yorkshire Day Market
This summer, York City Centre will be buzzing with the spirit of Yorkshire as we celebrate Yorkshire Day! This grand ev…
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
DEAD NORTHERN RETURNS!Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sep Tickets for the 2026 Film Festival are now availableThe horror an…
York Festival of Ideas 2026
Enjoy an inspiring programme of in-person and online events at York Festival of Ideas.Taking place from 30 May to 12 Ju…
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