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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.
York has always been haunted. But this autumn, things are getting a little out of hand. Plan your visit to Haunted York now, if you dare.
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Events
Haunted York Night Market at Shambles Market
🗓️ Wednesday 28th October 7.30pm – 10pm📍Shambles MarketAn exclusive night market is coming to York this October. Enjoy Shambles Market with a spooky Halloween theme, filled with handcrafted goods from local traders, str…
Evensong: Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata 140, Sl…
York Minster
The Choir of York Minster gives its traditional annual performance of Bach’s popular Cantata 140, ‘Wachet auf, ruft uns…
Mad Alice’s Ghost Train
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Come and join Mad Alice, if you dare. Step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway after dark for an immersive Hallowe…
Carlton After Dark: Halloween Ball at Carlton Tow…
Carlton Towers
Carlton After Dark, Where History Haunts the Night.Join us for an evening of gothic glamour and exquisite dining within…
NT Live: The Motive and the Cue
Theatre@41
The Motive and the Cueby Jack Thornedirected by Sam MendesThe fierce and funny five-star play returns to the big screen…
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Haunted York Ghost Hunt at Shambles Market
Princess Rapunzel: The Heir with the Hair
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
JOE LYCETT: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wi…
York Barbican
At the Bend in the River: Paintings by Nancy Cado…
Beningbrough - National Trust
