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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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The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Mystery Plays Festival
York Mystery Plays 2026
Events
Dead Men's Eyes: Two Ghost Stories by M R James
Theatre@41
“Put it down, you fool! Do you want to look through a dead man’s eyes?”Robert Lloyd Parry returns with two chilling and…
The Choir of Man
Grand Opera House York
Tue 30 Jun - Sat 4 JulTue - Thu at 19:30, Fri at 16:00 & 20:00, Sat at 14:30 & 19:302 hours 5 minutes incl. int…
Katherine Jenkins Plus Support
York Barbican
The biggest selling classical artist of this century, Katherine Jenkins OBE, has announced a brand new 18-date UK tour …
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Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey
North Yorkshire Open Studios
Ampleforth Abbey
