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What's On In York
What's On in York
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events in York. Don’t miss comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting York Christmas Market and a range of Christmas activities.
Whether you want to know what's on in York today or this weekend, there's always things to do when visiting the city.
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York Festivals
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Christmas in York 2026
York Ice Trail 2027
Aesthetica Film Festival
Aesthetica Film Festival
Events
Wreath-making
Ampleforth Abbey
Saturday 28 and Saturday 29 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pmCreate your very own personalised Christmas …
Big Christmas Concert!
Ignite Concerts
The biggest festive night of the year is back for 2026!!Live band, games, candlelight and all the Christmas hits from T…
Poor Clare
Theatre@41
Clare has it all. She's a noblewoman living her best life in medieval Italy, trying out hairstyles, and sharing the lat…
Fairytale at York Minster: Christmas Hits by Cand…
York Minster
In the stunning candlelit setting of York Minster, the mesmerising voice of Alistair Griffin and the elegant Ebor Quart…
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Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
