Festivals

Take a look at the astounding events and world-leading festivals taking place, Only In York.
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 St Nicholas Fair Christmas Market.
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Upcoming Festivals

From 2nd June 2023
York Festival of Ideas 2023
York Festival of Ideas

7th Jul 2023 - 14th Jul 2023
York Early Music Festival
National Centre for Early Music

14th Jul 2023 - 15th Jul 2023
Big Sky Beer Festival
Wold Top Brewery

Ryedale Festival

17th Jun 2023 - 17th Jun 2023
Big Tent Ideas Festival: Regenerate

21st Jun 2023 - 25th Jun 2023
Solstice Festival: celebrating soil to soul
Castle Howard

30th Jun 2023 - 1st Jul 2023
Merchant Adventurers' Charity Beer Festival
Merchant Adventurers' Hall

5th Aug 2023 - 5th Aug 2023
York River Art Market
York River Art Market
From 29th September 2023
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival
City Screen
