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
York Ice Trail 2027
❄️ From 10:30am, 6th and 7th February 2027 ❄️A Make It York EventThis February, York Ice Trail returns for another unforgettable weekend, as Legends Unleashed takes over the city.For 2027, the trail will bring legendary…
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…
Christmas in York 2026
York Christmas Market Open 12th November - 21st De…
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…
York Ice Trail 2027
❄️ From 10:30am, 6th and 7th February 2027 ❄️A Make It York EventThis February, York Ice Trail returns for another unfo…
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York Early Music Christmas Festival
National Centre for Early Music
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
