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
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader ShowcaseNew family-friendly market that supports York's Purple Flag statusA Make It York Event, supported by Indie York and York BID📍 Shambles Market, York📅 29th July, 7:30pm -…
York Mystery Plays Festival
York Mystery Plays 2026
The York Mystery Plays Festival brings this extraordinary medieval tradition back to the city streets this summer, as t…
Flavour of Yorkshire Food Lovers Festival
Pyper York
FLAVOURS OF YORKSHIRE FOOD LOVERS FESTIVALSaturday 4 to Sunday 5 July 2026, Galtres Park (Pickering Showground)A brand-…
York Georgian Festival
York Mansion House
Our fourth annual festival celebrating 18th Century life in York is back this summer as the Georgians once again bring …
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader ShowcaseNew family-friendly market that supports York's Purple Flag statusA …
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York Mystery Plays Festival
York Mystery Plays 2026
Flavour of Yorkshire Food Lovers Festival
Pyper York
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
Watchers Final Gathering at York Minster
York Minster
