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
North York Moors Dark Skies Festival
Dark Skies Festival 13 February - 1 March 2026 We're delighted to be showcasing our eleventh festival. Join us and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to celebrate the wonders of our skies and explore two incredible Inte…
Yorkshire Cycle Festival 2026
Come along for a great free day out and enjoy everything cycling at the Yorkshire Cycle Festival! Now at a great new ve…
York Chocolate Festival 2026
York Chocolate Festival 2026 is back Wednesday 1st April – 5th April 2026 Location: Parliament Street & venues acro…
WizardFest 2026 - York's Festival of Wizardry!
WIZARDFEST RETURNS!Conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York, this spellbinding three-day festival celebrates the BEST of …
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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