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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Haunted York: The Intervention
👻Experience the most ‘Haunted City in Europe’ this Halloween!👻York has always been haunted. But this autumn, things are getting a little out of hand.Ghostly sightings. Strange encounters. Stories that refuse to stay bur…
Christmas in York 2026
York Christmas Market Open 12th November - 21st De…
Christmas Tree Festival
York Minster
Experience York Minster’s popular Christmas Tree Festival, set inside the medieval Minster, with 100 trees on display i…
The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Held in the heart of York, on Parliament Street, The Yorkshire Halloween Festival will take place between22nd - 30th Oc…
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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Aesthetica Film Festival
Aesthetica Film Festival
York Early Music Christmas Festival
National Centre for Early Music
