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The nights may be drawing in, but York’s creative spirit shines just as brightly as ever. This autumn we’re inviting you to celebrate the Light and Dark of the city, to reflect on the past and be led towards the glow of the future.
Explore York’s shadows this Halloween and be dazzled by the bright minds of the city’s artistic community. The Indie York Magical and Medieval treasure hunt will provide half term fun all across the city with great prizes up for grabs - find out more on our half term page. Bring ground-breaking cinema into the comfort of your home with the online Aesthetica Short Film Festival as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and York Mediale returns with world premieres and experimental new artworks influenced by the events of 2020.
Evenings in York
If you're looking for the opportunity to switch off or if you're seeking early evening entertainment you won't be disappointed by York's array of evening activities. York is more than just a day out - things really come alive as dusk settles over the city.
Indie York's Medieval and Magical Treasure Trail
Join a fun and free trail around York and discover the city's independent businesses as well as its medieval and magical highlights. Find the clues in the shop windows and follow the trail to find the answers.
York Mediale
York Mediale brings world premiere commissions from leading artists to York. It will confront our thinking about what art is and can be and celebrate York as the UK’s first, and only UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts.
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
ASFF’s 10th anniversary edition finds a new home in an accessible online space for 2020 with over 450 curated films from across the world and more than 100 live industry events, all available from the comfort of your home.
York Design Week
York Design Week explores a new collaborative, inter-perspective narrative for our city. The aim is to create a city of activists, who crack on with what they care about and move towards a shared vision of a happier, more sustainable, fairer and more creative future for York.
Haunted York
Celebrate the most haunting time of the year. York offers tricks, treats and spooky encounters for all. Known as the most ‘Haunted City in Europe’, ghosts roam the snickelways and haunt Georgian townhouses and historic inns.
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