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.
A makers winter fair held at Clements Hall in York.
Artisan market featuring local food and crafts held on Front Street in Acomb.
A charity weekend with artwork for sale to support Dementia UK, held across Lucy Pittaway's galleries.
York's first official Krampus Run, a procession through the city centre with participants in hand-crafted Alpine folklore costumes.
First Eucharist of Christmas with choral music by St William's Singers; no booking required.
Talk by mountaineer Simon Yates, sharing stories from his expeditions and a survival ordeal on Patkhor.
England Under-20s rugby team play a Six Nations home match against Italy at the LNER Community Stadium.
The UK Film Production Summit returns to York as a meeting point for production companies, commissioners and creative organisations, held within the Aesthetica Short Film Festival.
An annual city-wide celebration of York's Viking heritage with living history encampments, workshops, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances.
A concert of medieval carols performed by candlelight at the National Centre For Early Music, part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.
A hands-on workshop led by local florist Joanna Keely where participants learn to make a Christmas wreath to take home.
A family Christmas experience with a visit to Father Christmas, a Christmas fairground and festive entertainment.
A toddler-friendly Christmas session at the Web Adventure Park with junior rides, a visit to Father Christmas' grotto and festive fun for young children.
Comedy horror show Beetlejuice retold through the songs of The Beatles, by Rob Kemp.
A drop-in morning for young people aged 13-16 to experience the Saturday Club creative project at York Art Gallery.
A festive event for babies and their parents, featuring a gift, photographs, nursery songtime and a craft to take home.
A traditional carol service by candlelight performed by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir in the historic Holy Trinity Church.
A curated selection of Yorkshire makers, producers and artisans offering locally produced art, crafts, dog treats, homeware and food and drink.
A choral concert series combining well-known classics with niche gems, conducted by Robert Hollingworth and performed by Part Trois.
Indie-rock band The Rosadocs perform at The Crescent as part of their UK headline tour, supported by Leazes and Shambolics.
Legendary magician Penn Jillette returns to the UK for his first solo tour, joined by comedy magician Piff the Magic Dragon in a double act magic show.
A Christmas Carol brought to life by This Is My Theatre in a candlelit setting at Holy Trinity Goodramgate, with performances on 18, 19 and 20 December.
NT Live screening of the Noël Coward play Hay Fever, directed by Emily Burns, with Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant.
A Christmas Carol adaptation by The Mixed Bag Players, performed at Acomb Parish Church Hall in York.
A popular Christmas market-style fair at the York Steiner School where the school community crafts, sings, sews and bakes in preparation for the festive season.
Live stand-up comedy night featuring four comics and resident MC Damion Larkin at the York Barbican.
Annual winter lights festival across the city centre, with the official switch-on on Thursday 12 November, featuring over 175,000 lights on historic buildings and trees.
A half-day masterclass run by the award-winning Luke's Bakery, teaching participants how to mix, shape and bake sourdough bread from scratch.
Talk with asexual activist Yasmin Benoit during Black History Month; free event with Q&A and drinks.
Live Victorian carol performances by Same Difference Arts throughout the day on the museum's recreated Victorian street, Kirkgate, included in general admission.
Immersive one-man show of A Christmas Carol with Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate, the museum's recreated Victorian street, with performances throughout the day.
A traditional music and storytelling show reimagining the Advent and Christmas season through the eyes of 7th-century Celtic Christians, performed in historic churches.
A candlelit trail for families with younger children to find mice and win a chocolate prize, part of the Little York Ghost Hunt.
A family-friendly children's activity and entertainment offering presented as part of Haunted York, billed as a spooky photo opportunity and a memorable close-up encounter for visitors.
A one-man live storytelling performance of haunting ghost stories set during Christmastide, directed and performed by Matthew Wood, within the museum's recreated Victorian street.
A workshop to make a traditional Christmas wreath using locally grown seasonal materials, led by Mandy Barker of Wedding Blossoms.
Adult life drawing session with a model as muse, led by artist Rob Oldfield, where participants draw from a live model in a supportive environment.
A workshop to print your own Christmas cards inspired by Victorian cards in the museum collection, with materials and refreshments included.
A pun-filled pantomime by The Deadpan Players reimagining the classic Rapunzel fairytale, with music, laughs and outrageous hairstyles.
Award-winning aviation illustrator and comic artist Keith Burns displays his work at the Yorkshire Air Museum, with the artist present to meet visitors and sign work.
A one-day practical workshop for small and medium businesses led by marketing strategist Jonny Ross, focusing on AI strategy for marketing.
A stage adaptation of the long-running ITV detective drama, following DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy as they investigate the death of Emily Simpson in the village of Badger's Drift.
A modern farce comedy show by The Right Track Theatre group, set at a small-town Comic Con where a superfan is mistaken for a famous actor.
York Dungeon transforms its Torture Room into a tattoo studio for one night only, with exclusive designs by local artist Emma Swanton and donations to Merlin's Magic Wand charity.
Live carol performances throughout the day in the York Castle Museum during the festive season, set within the recreated Victorian street.
A concert by Quatuor Diotima celebrating its thirtieth anniversary with the world premiere of Thomas Simaku's Sixth Quartet, the UK premiere of Christian Mason's work, and Zemlinsky's Second Quartet.
Popular local cover band Scapegoat return to the White Horse in Bootham for a free gig.
A premier guitar event in Yorkshire featuring new and vintage instruments, live music, workshops, and a prize draw, suitable for all skill levels.
Seasick Steve live at York Barbican, celebrating 20 years since his discovery on Jools Holland's Hootenanny.
Singer-songwriter Frankie Dobson, described as the next Sam Fender, plays his headline show at The Crescent with support from Dead Cherry and Lizard County.
A medieval music event featuring Allyn Wu, Sergio Bucheli and Guillaume Haldenwang, presented as part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.
The Choir of York Minster performs Bach's popular Cantata 140, 'Sleepers, Wake', as part of the traditional Evensong service.
Exhibition exploring the macabre with paintings, sculptures and drawings from five artists, in time for Halloween.
A feel-good 16-piece swing band performs live, celebrating the golden age of swing with music from Glenn Miller and Broadway favourites.
A festive choir concert celebrating the Christmas season with groups from across the local area, supporting the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.
The Human League headline the Live at York Museum Gardens concert series, with guests Go West, Blancmange and Toyah.
A hit theatre production featuring Ben Bowman as the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, performing the King of Pop's greatest hits with a live band.
A festive wreath-making workshop led by florist Kymm Queen, with a two-course seasonal lunch and mulled wine at The Abbey Inn at Byland.
Julian Clary brings his Fully Dilated comedy show to the Grand Opera House, following a successful 10-show stint at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
A Halloween-themed breakfast banquet with seasonal treats, entertainments and a special toy for children, with fancy dress encouraged.
An afternoon of champagne tasting led by wine expert Emma Moore, featuring paired snacks and nibbles.
A guided witch walk through York's haunted alleyways, exploring the city's folklore and history with tales of spirits, witches and monsters.
A tribute show celebrating the life and music of Michael Jackson at York Barbican, performed by Ben Bowman.
A Nutcracker-inspired festive afternoon tea with seasonal sandwiches, scones and sweet treats in The Garden Room at The Milner York.
A masterclass on skincare and makeup with the Trinny London team, accompanied by the hotel's signature chocolate afternoon tea.
A masterclass on skincare and makeup with the Clarins Fenwick York team, paired with the hotel's Nutcracker-inspired Festive Afternoon Tea.
Autumn-themed art and craft activities for all ages at All Saints North Street, with a snack and drink included.
Comedian Tom Allen returns to the stage with 'Totally', the follow-up to his sell-out 'Completely' tour, totting up what life is all about.
A unique tribute band where Elvis Presley fronts Nirvana, blending rockabilly swagger with the raw punch of grunge across Nirvana's catalogue.
A six-course tasting menu paired with wines and Ports from the Symington portfolio, with Anthony Symington sharing the story behind the wines.
Candlelit Advent procession with music, readings and prayers marking the start of Advent at York Minster.
A fair dedicated to dolls houses and miniatures, featuring top exhibitors, miniature models, and modelling items.
A charity variety night held at The Holgate Club to raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people affected by mitochondrial disease.
A themed after-hours visit to the York Roman Bath Museum with a spooky ghostly theme and the presence of a real-life Roman Soldier of Legio VI Victrix.
A day out for you and your dog with illusions, photo opportunities and treats at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring.
Ollly Murs headlines the summer series of live music at York Museum Gardens, an outdoor concert series in the city's ten-acre Museum Gardens.
A free event bringing together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes through a photographic exhibition, keynote address and live music.
The eighth edition of the music festival, showcasing punk, folk and rock bands, held at The Fulford Arms.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart performs live at York Barbican as part of her 2027 UK tour.
