Festivals

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.

From the dramatic JORVIK Viking Festival, glamorous York Fashion Week and the York Literature Festival in the spring, to the tuneful Early Music Festival and 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.