Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
A guide to Harlequin Coffee House & Tea Room at 2b King's Square, York, covering its speciality coffee, loose-leaf teas, homemade cakes and the award-winning Attic upstairs, plus opening hours and accessibility.
Stand-up comedy show by Tom Stade, a Canadian comedian, presenting new material directly from the Edinburgh festival.
Annual charity sleepout raising funds and awareness for homeless young people at the Churchill Tyres Lawn, run by SASH (Safe and Sound Homes).
York Stage brings a new production of the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie to the Grand Opera House, following the story of Jamie New, a teenage boy with big dreams.
York's favourite party brings a big top to the York Racecourse for two weekends of laughs and live entertainment, featuring a live oompah band, drag artist, traditional funfair and German-inspired food.
Art historian and curator Jo Baring presents her book 'Totem: The Untold Story of Sculpture' at Topping & Company Booksellers.
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York's Chocolate Story at King's Square has unveiled its biggest rebrand in 14 years, with a new burgundy and gold frontage and a revamped shop and hot chocolate hub. The full look opens 21 October, with guided tours, masterclasses and a run of Halloween and Christmas events to follow.
THOR'S on ICE, a covered outdoor rink in York's Museum Gardens, runs from 13 November to 3 January with timed slots and skate hire included. Covers booking, post-skate food and drink, and how to get there from the station.
A winter-themed experience at the JORVIK Viking Centre where the 10th-century Viking ride is transformed into a snow-covered wonderland with festive Yule Lads.
A family-friendly haunted trail activity where visitors explore the spooky atmosphere of The Hole In Wand as part of York's Haunted York programme.
A family performance combining storytelling, animation and live brass music bringing a piece of York history to life.
From comic evening walks to family ghost hunts and theatrical attractions, York has plenty of spooky options this autumn. Here are the main tours, prices and Halloween dates for 2026.
The Human League headline York Museum Gardens on 3 July 2027 as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens series, with Go West, Blancmange and Toyah as guests. General ticket sales opened at 10am on 9 October.
A guide to Skosh on Micklegate, Neil Bentinck's Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving contemporary British small plates with international influences. Covers the menu, prices, the 2024 expansion, drinks and booking details.
Imperial Classical Ballet brings Swan Lake to York Barbican for a one-night-only performance on Monday 19 October at 7.30pm, complete with a full live orchestra. The post covers the story, the company's 20-year touring history and the ballet's origins.
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A magical Christmas film screening with the soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra, presented by Carrot Productions.
An intimate evening where Dame Judi Dench reflects on her extraordinary life and career, celebrating her new memoir written with Brendan O’Hea.
The York Christmas Market returns to the city centre with traditional chalets, twinkling lights and independent traders selling local artisan goods and festive food.
The UK Championship snooker tournament brings the world's top players to the York Barbican, one of the biggest events on the sport's global calendar.
Traditional Christmas service with nine readings, music by the Choir of York Minster and carols for everyone to join in.
