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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 River Art Market 2026
York Georgian Festival
York Mansion House
Events
Love to LEGO®: Build your own
It’s time for you to craft a legacy at York Minster.This summer, bring your imagination to life at York Minster and get hands-on LEGO® bricks. Be inspired by one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals and create you…
Georgian Dance Lesson at the Guildhall
York Mansion House
May we have this dance? Our Georgian Dance lessons are back by popular demand to celebrate the fourth York Georgian Fes…
Willow Weaving - Stag Head
Goose Beck Vineyard
Join us for a relaxing day weaving a stag head. Your creation will be an excellent way to great your guests throughout…
Finlay Christie: New Super Special Secret Tour
Theatre@41
Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour …
Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel
Grand Opera House York
Sat 5 Sep 2026 | 19:30Age guidance: 14+The award-winning West End smash-hit comedy Austentatious comes to you on a stri…
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Love to LEGO®: Build your own
York Minster
Summer Family Package at York's Chocolate Story
York's Chocolate Story
Songs from Stage and Screen: An Afternoon of Musi…
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
The Music of George Michael – The Candlelight Con…
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