Festivals in York
What's on in York - Festival Events
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 Ice Trail 2025
From 10.30am, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025. A Make It York event. Explore York’s historic streets as they …
Sankta Lucia: Festival of Light
An atmospheric, candlelit procession and carol service for all the family based on the traditional Swedish Lucia celebr…
Christmas Tree Festival
Experience York Minster’s popular Christmas Tree Festival, set inside the medieval Minster, with 70 trees on display in…
JORVIK Viking Festival 2025
The Vikings are back this February for the JORVIK Viking Festival! From Monday, the 17th of February to Sunday, the 23r…
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