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 Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader ShowcaseNew family-friendly market that supports York's Purple Flag statusA Make It York Event, supported by Indie York and York BID📍 Shambles Market, York📅 29th July, 7:30pm -…
York Early Music Festival
National Centre for Early Music
Created in a wave of excitement in 1977, the York Early Music Festival is now established as the premier early music fe…
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader ShowcaseNew family-friendly market that supports York's Purple Flag statusA …
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…
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Watchers Final Gathering at York Minster
York Minster
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
