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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. Whether you want to know what's on in York today or this weekend, there's always things to do when visiting the city. 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.
Experience summer in York from sunrise to sunset! Discover unique attractions, explore beautiful gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich history all day. New for 2026, enjoy our new sculpture trail around the city centre: The Watchers of York.
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York Festivals
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The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Mystery Plays Festival
York Mystery Plays 2026
Events
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Grand Opera House York
Tue 27 Oct - Sat 31 OctTue - Sat and 19:30 | Wed and Sat at 14:302 hours 25 minutes incl. intervalTHE CENTURY'S MOST PO…
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…
Tom Stade Rules
York Barbican
Please note that this show will be held in our YO1 Radio Live Lounge.Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road …
UK Championship Snooker 2026
York Barbican
The world’s greatest snooker players return to York for the UK Championship, one of the biggest events on the sport’s g…
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Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
Sledmere House and Gardens
The Flood - Art Exhibition Preview Evening and Aw…
York Mystery Plays 2026
