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What's On In York
What's On in York
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events in York. Don’t miss comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. Whether you want to know what's on in York today or this weekend, there's always things to do when visiting the city. 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.
Experience summer in York from sunrise to sunset! Discover unique attractions, explore beautiful gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich history all day. New for 2026, enjoy our new sculpture trail around the city centre: The Watchers of York.
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York Festivals
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Christmas in York 2026
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Events
The Snowman - Film with Live Orchestra
York Barbican
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of the much-loved film The Snowman projected on a big screen i…
Count Arthur Strong: And It's Goodnight From Me!
York Barbican
The second part of Count Arthur Strong's Farewell Tour of the World (including the north east).Count Arthur Strong cont…
Emily St John Mandel for Exit Party
Topping & Company Booksellers
From the bestselling author of Station Eleven, Exit Party is Emily St. John Mandel's new mind-bending epic: a story of …
Pick Me Up Presents: We Will Rock You
Grand Opera House York
Mon 23 - Sat 28 NovTue - Sat at 19:30 | Thu and Sat at 14:30Age guidance: 10+Pick Me Up Theatre presents WE WILL ROCK Y…
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York Guided Historic Pub Walks
York Guided Historic Pub Walks
