Festivals in York
What's on in York - Festivals
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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Christmas in York 2026
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York Early Music Christmas Festival
National Centre for Early Music
The York Early Music Christmas Festival was created in 1997 to introduce audiences to the extraordinary wealth of music…
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
DEAD NORTHERN RETURNS!Fri 25, Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sep Tickets for the 2026 Film Festival are now availableThe horror an…
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail 29th June 2026 to 31st August 2026. A Make It York event in collaboration with Y…
Christmas in York 2026
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Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
York Early Music Christmas Festival
National Centre for Early Music
