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York has a vibrant calendar of festivals, events, gigs and shows and there's always something exciting taking place for you to enjoy whilst visiting the city.
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events, enjoy comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. 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. Planning ahead? See our 2025 Events Calendar!
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Events
JORVIK Viking Festival 2026
The Vikings are back for JORVIK Viking Festival 2026!This world renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic comb…
Anne Boleyn
Lover. Heretic. Revolutionary. Queen.A celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn dramatises the life and lega…
Star Wars: May the Farce be With You
The Dark Web threatens Galactic freedom – but what’s the password?In a period of deep unrest, rebel forces are fighting…
Glow Nocturnal at Carlton Towers
‘Glow Nocturnal’ - a captivating series of inflatable installations that truly come alive after dark.14 Feb – 21 Feb 20…
James B Partridge - Primary School Bangers
Get ready for a joy-filled, nostalgia-fuelled night out as Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge brings his vir…
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