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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Festivals Events
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 York Minster. York Minster stone carvings have been silently watching over York Minster for centurie…
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…
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…
York Georgian Festival
York Mansion House
Our fourth annual festival celebrating 18th Century life in York is back this summer as the Georgians once again bring …
Seaside Fun & Yorkshire Day Market
This summer, York City Centre will be buzzing with the spirit of Yorkshire as we celebrate Yorkshire Day! This grand ev…
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Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
