A late-night horror and comedy experience for adults only, featuring special effects, storytelling, and audience participation in five themed areas.
A city-wide self-guided sculpture trail featuring larger-than-life figures inspired by York Minster's historic stone carvings, designed for visitors of all ages.
A diverse season of live entertainment at the Grand Opera House York, featuring West End musicals, plays, comedy, and family shows.
Summer Hump Day BBQ evenings on the Riverside Terrace at Novotel York Centre, offering outdoor dining and atmosphere.
Shalamar celebrate their golden anniversary with their Gold Tour, plus special guest Gwen Dickey.
The 50th edition of the UK's most important early music festival, held at the National Centre for Early Music in York.
Community car boot sale event at York Racecourse, one of the largest in the area, with free admission for the public.
Cookery demonstrations at York Castle Museum featuring historic recipes.
A night of professional stand-up comedy with four top comedians at The Basement, City Screen Picturehouse, with bar service and two drink intervals.
The ambitious 2026 season at York Theatre Royal, featuring world premieres, musical revivals, and the family pantomima 'Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs'.
Stand-up comedy, storytelling and live music show by Jinkx Monsoon, marking her first solo UK tour since 2022.
A three-hour workshop exploring traditional Japanese binding techniques, taught by Master Printer Nick Gill, resulting in a hand-bound book.
A two-hour introductory workshop on letterpress printing, covering setting metal type and using a tabletop Adana press, with participants taking home their own printed postcards.
A community football festival held at the LNER Community Stadium as part of the City of York Council's Armed Forces Day celebrations.
A hands-on workshop to design and print a one-page zine using the RISO printer, covering zine culture and analog printing techniques.
Workshop to design and print a two-colour one-page zine using Risograph printing methods at Thin Ice Press.
A two-week festival of comedy and theatre previews featuring top performers ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe, held at Theatre@41.
A themed barbecue on the terrace of the Novotel York Centre, featuring a grill menu, drinks, and live music in a relaxed riverside setting.
A physical comedy show by Skedaddle Theatre inspired by Mr Bean, using choreography, mime, clowning and puppetry in a family-friendly story of silent love.
Stand-up comedy show by Gary Delaney with a brand new show at the Grand Opera House, featuring adult humour and strong language.
Family-friendly interactive theatrical show featuring dinosaurs, suitable for all ages.
Live entertainment, fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts taking place on Kirkgate, the recreated Victorian street within York Castle Museum.
A 1960s French farce about a Parisian lothario and his three airline hostess fiancées whose schedules unexpectedly collide.
Live folk-blues performance by Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes at Bluebird Bakery, with doors opening at 19:00.
Live concert by The Smyths, a tribute band to The Smiths, performing at The Crescent in York.
Live music performance by The York Latinos at THOR'S tipi in Parliament Street, part of the venue's weekly summer music series.
A stage musical celebrating the love story, music and life of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, part of a major UK and Ireland tour.
A family-friendly evening market showcasing local craft, artisan goods, and the Young Trader of the Year competition.
A traditional seaside fun zone with rides, a giant sandpit and face painting for families in the city centre, part of Yorkshire Day celebrations.
A family-friendly event celebrating Yorkshire Day with a Yorkshire market, seaside-themed funfair attractions, a giant pop-up sandpit, and a seagull trail through the city centre.
Annual market celebrating Yorkshire producers and local makers, with family-friendly seaside fun activities including a giant sandpit and face painting.
Musical performances throughout the day at York Castle Museum celebrating the sounds of the sixties, featuring folk favourites and chart classics.
Live music performance by Johnny & The Dunebugs as part of the Sunday Sessions at THOR'S tipi in York city centre.
A theatrical equestrian show combining traditional Iberian horsemanship with modern theatre, fire stunts, and music, celebrating the Year of the Horse.
Live music from local bands and artists under the disco ball at THOR'S tipi on Parliament Street, with drinks available.
Live music session by The Y Street Band at Thor's tipi, with dancing under a disco ball in an outdoor summer setting.
