Festivals in York
What's on in York - Festival Events
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 Early Music Festival
The York Early Music Festival was established in 1977 in order to celebrate music from the medieval to the baroque pres…
York River Art Market 2025
York River Art Market is a unique, award winning, open air Art & Design market and will be celebrating its tenth ye…
TakeOver 2025
TakeOver is a week-long theatre festival run by final year performance students at York St John University. The student…
York Festival of Ideas 2025
Enjoy an inspiring programme of mostly FREE in-person and online events at York Festival of Ideas. Taking place from 31…
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