Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
York's outdoor cinema season runs from 30 August to 1 October at the York Museum Gardens, with Grease on 11 and 12 September and The Shining and Jurassic Park on 13 September. Tickets are £10.50 with a £7 food and drink voucher, and the post covers what to bring, timings and the weather policy.
Energetic Taiko drumming performance by Kaminari UK with a give-it-a-go session; free and suitable for all ages.
A demonstration of Jiu Jitsu, the unarmed self-defence martial art, suitable for all ages, as part of the Making Waves festival.
An interactive production featuring puppetry, live music, and storytelling based on A.A. Milne's classic characters, designed for children and families.
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This is Latin America is a fair-trade handicraft and cultural goods shop at 234 Grand St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It sells Latin American ceramics, textiles, food and other products, with a coffee shop at the back and a selection linked to independent makers.
Barley Hall hosts a medieval weekend from 29–31 August 2026, with armour, weapons, combat demonstrations, talks, tours and a family trail. The event is included with admission to the restored townhouse in Coffee Yard.
A cappella concert by The King's Singers exploring the greatest Romantic vocal music of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, their first time in York.
Screening of the documentary 'Internal Victories' followed by a Q&A session with Michael Betteridge, hosted by Emily Crossland, with music by Clare Hammond.
Author talk with Professor Richard Hingley about his new book Roman Britain in Twenty Towns.
A seasonal six-course menu by Head Chef Will Lockwood, with each course paired with a wine or whisky from the Pol Roger Portfolio, celebrating three family-owned producers.
A live bingo show with dance offs, rave rounds and prizes at York Barbican.
The Watchers of York, a free city-wide sculpture trail inspired by York Minster's stone carvings, runs until 31 August. It is followed by a Final Gathering of the twelve figures at the Minster from 3 to 13 September, with a silent auction.
A candlelit ABBA tribute concert brought Maggie Wakeling and live strings to York Minster on 1 August 2026. Here’s what the evening included, from the setlist and ticket prices to the cathedral setting.
Explore The Shambles, from its former butchers’ shops and timber-framed buildings to its independent businesses and best photo angles. The guide also covers Shambles Market and nearby York attractions.
There are no confirmed details for a 2026 Fangfest, so this post looks at what the craft fair actually is, using the 2024 and 2025 editions to give a sense of the 30-plus artists, workshops and family activities that make up the weekend.
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The York Christmas Market returns to the city centre with traditional chalets, twinkling lights and independent traders selling local artisan goods and festive food.
A magical Christmas film screening with the soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra, presented by Carrot Productions.
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.
A major seasonal shopping event with over 250 artisan stands, local food producers, fashion retailers, and chef demonstrations at the York Racecourse.
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.
