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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 Festival of Ideas 2026
York Festival of Ideas
Yorkshire Cycle Festival 2026
York Rally CIC (Yorkshire Cycle Festival)
Events
Deer Safari at Sledmere
A special opportunity for the whole family to tour the Deer Park and see some of the Red Deer and their calves, up clos…
Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Following last year’s sell-out world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, …
Exclusive Stately Stay at Carlton Towers
Escape the ordinary and experience life at Carlton Towers.Our Exclusive Stately Stays are the perfect opportunity for a…
Echoes Through the Plays: Music, Memory and the York Mystery Plays - Exhibition Launch and talk
Join us for the opening event of a fascinating new exhibition exploring the role of music, song and shared memory in th…
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