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York is known as the City of Festivals and with a major event happening every month, there’s entertainment and experiences to be had around every corner. Look out for brand new festivals bringing something inspiring and unique to the city.

Starting with the incredibly popular York Ice Trail and quickly moving onto the dramatic JORVIK Viking Festival. Then comes the glamorous York Fashion Week and the York Literature Festival in the spring. Then a treat for your ears during the tuneful Early Music Festival and York gets in the party spirit with street celebrations at the Fossgate Festival across the sunny summer months.

Autumn in the city starts with tempting flavours at the Food and Drink Festival and the international celebration of film at Aesthetica Film Festival, the year enjoys a festive end with the York Christmas Festival and charming St Nicholas Fair.

Take a look at the amazing events and world-class festivals taking place in York and beyond all year round.

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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

York

Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the world of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century, exploring his life, his work - and his secrets - as never before through…

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5 Jan 2020to31 Aug 2020Various Opening Times
Bloom!

York

Save the date whilst the team behind Bloom! put together another jam-packed programme of events, pop-up gardens, installations and more, for each and every one of you to enjoy next summer at BLOOM! 2020 | ART IN NATURE.

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20 June 2020to28 June 2020
York Early Music Festival

Walmgate, York

The UK’s largest festival of classical music written before 1750 takes the theme of Method and Madness in 2020

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3 July 2020to11 July 2020
York River Art Market

York

York River Art Market is a unique, award winning, open air Arts market. A true Summer Time gem, not to be missed and a must to add to your Saturday schedule over the Summer. York River Art Market is a weekly event set in a stunning, riverside, city…

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York Balloon Fiesta

York

The skies of York will be transformed once again this year when the city welcomes its second hot air balloon festival, York Balloon Fiesta, following the success of last year’s flight. A total of more than 40 hot air balloons, from all across the…

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25 Sept 2020to27 Sept 2020Various Opening Times
St Nicholas Christmas Fair 2020

York

York becoms a winter wonderland, with everything you need to create magical Christmas moments with friends and family. Yule be sad if you miss it, so be sure to keep yourself in the sknow. The St Nicholas Christmas Markets will return in 2020, with…

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12 Nov 2020to20 Dec 2020
York Festival of Ideas

York

York Festival of Ideas returns in 2021 with FREE and inspiring events under the banner Infinite Horizons.
Featuring world-class speakers, exhibitions, theatre, music, films, guided walks, family-friendly activities and much more, York Festival of…
Dark Skies Festival

Helmsley, York

The North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales are a stargazer's paradise, with some of the best night skies in the country.
2020 is the year space travel becomes a reality, but you don't need to leave Earth to do it! Join us for our own nebula…

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Haunted York

York

Celebrate the most haunting time of the year, you can be a fearless soul or a jumpy scaredy-cat. York offers tricks, treats and spooky encounters for all. Known as the most ‘Haunted City in Europe’, ghosts roam the snickelways and haunt Georgian…

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York: City of Ale

Enterprise Complex, Walmgate

York: City of Ale returns and this time it's going to be HUGE! We will be bringing all the kick ass breweries from around this glorious county and putting them under one roof. They'll be bringing well over 100 different beers to the party where you…

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Fossgate Festival

York

Fossgate is one of York's oldest streets and is much loved by locals and visitors alike. Lined with independent shops, cafes and bars, and home to the beautiful Merchant Adventurers' Hall, the street has bags of character and puts on a party like no…

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York Races June Meeting

York

Friday 14 June - Mid Summer Raceday Saturday 15 June - Macmillan Charity Raceday Prices from £10. Biggest charity meeting in Britain, do some proper fundraising on Macmillan Charity Raceday on Saturday 15 June.
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York Races John Smith's Cup Meeting

York

Friday 12 July - Summer Stakes Saturday 13 July - Diamond Jubilee John Smith's Cup The informal party highlight with excitement & summer fun. Enjoy the John Smith's Diamond Jubilee Cup.
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York Races Dante Festival

York

Wednesday 15 May - Tattersalls Musidora Thursday 16 May - Al Basti Equiworld Dante Friday 17 May - Yorkshire Cup Discover some proper sport whilst catching up with friends. The Dante Festival.
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York Races First Saturday

York

Saturday 25 May. First chance for a proper weekend at York Races.
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York Proms

York

The York Proms returns to the Museum Gardens again on 14th July 2019. A rousing, flag-waving outdoor concert featuring music from the classical world, film, musicals and more. Finished off with a fireworks finale at dusk and including an array of…

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway 60s Festival

Pickering

Join us for 60s Fest where you will get the chance to head back in time to the swinging sixties with events up and down the railway.

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