Theatre tribute to Michael Jackson starring Ben Bowman, with live band and iconic dance routines.
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.
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.
The eighth edition of the music festival, showcasing punk, folk and rock bands, held at The Fulford Arms.
Evening of Northern Soul classics with dancing and participation at the Rise venue.
Annual charity sleepout raising funds and awareness for homeless young people at the Churchill Tyres Lawn, run by SASH (Safe and Sound Homes).
Art historian and curator Jo Baring presents her book 'Totem: The Untold Story of Sculpture' at Topping & Company Booksellers.
A late-night horror and comedy experience for adults only, featuring theatrical shows, special effects and storytelling in five themed areas.
Christian Horner, Formula 1 team principal, discusses his memoir 'Drive' in conversation, followed by a live Q&A with the audience.
A charity variety night held at The Holgate Club to raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people affected by mitochondrial disease.
A self-led chocolate making activity where visitors can craft their own Halloween chocolate treats at the historic York Cocoa Works.
A pop-up cafe offering drinks and homemade cakes in the church of St Michael le Belfrey, supporting local neighbourhood and social action projects.
A stage celebration of the 75th anniversary of the iconic radio comedy The Goon Show, hosted by The Goon Show Preservation Society at the University of York.
A charity weekend with artwork for sale to support Dementia UK, held across Lucy Pittaway's galleries.
Seven-piece band playing jazz from the New Orleans swing era at York Theatre Royal, transforming the Studio into a cabaret club.
York's largest car boot fair held at the racecourse every Saturday, except on racing days.
A curated selection of Yorkshire makers, producers and artisans offering locally produced art, crafts, dog treats, homeware and food and drink.
A food and live music session with Katie Gray, featuring local flavours and a free drink on arrival.
A gymnastics performance where clubs and teams showcase heroic characters through acrobatic routines, promoting diversity and community spirit.
Exclusive dining experience with Tommy Banks, Will Lockwood and Callum Leslie, featuring a celebratory tasting menu of iconic Oldstead dishes and an overnight stay.
A 26.2-mile marathon race starting and finishing at the University of York, with a route through the historic streets of York and surrounding countryside.
A charity marathon run supporting St Leonard's Hospice, raising funds for patients and families in York and the surrounding areas.
Enjoy a three-course Sunday lunch prepared by in-house chefs in the historic surroundings of Carlton Towers Estate.
Imperial Classical Ballet returns with a new season of Swan Lake, featuring a live Tchaikovsky score, at the York Barbican.
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 scratch night performance event featuring 8 brand-new LGBTQ+ performances created by actors, poets, and writers, exploring the experiences of coming out.
Solo folk concert by Martin Simpson, acclaimed for his acoustic and slide guitar work.
Alice Oswald talks about her work Rhapsody, a manifesto for the oral tradition of poetry.
A free event bringing together Suzhou gardens and Yorkshire landscapes through a photographic exhibition, keynote address and live music.
Andrew Graham-Dixon presents a talk on his book Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found, exploring new historical evidence about the artist.
The York Shakespeare Project's piratical production of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, featuring mistaken identity and slapstick comedy.
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.
Concert by Brandon Flowers (The Killers) performing tracks from his solo album 'Thrasher' alongside hits from The Killers and previous solo albums.
A fusion of film and music where the Nu Civilisation Orchestra plays Miles Davis live as the soundtrack to John Akomfrah's documentary on Stuart Hall.
A family-friendly festival of creativity and interactivity with local artisans, themed workshops, and an accessible Sensory Tipi.
The Amy Winehouse Band celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back to Black, performing live at York Barbican.
An evening with Pulitzer Prize winner Hernan Diaz presenting his novel 'Ply'.
Musical revue celebrating Disney classics, performed by students of PQA York.
An evening of poetry, music and comedy featuring the artists behind the York-based spoken word collective Say Owt, presented in a cabaret-style setting.
A themed music night where guests bring songs connected with homes and places, part of the venue's BYO series.
Steve Hackett performs the best of Genesis songs from his career, plus classic material from his solo albums.
Masterclass on South African wines with overnight stay, tasting and Michelin-starred dining at The Black Swan.
A funny and heartfelt show blending comedy with Frank Capra's film, following a man's journey with learning disabilities, performed by a cast of learning-disabled and non-learning-disabled artists.
Concert by Grammy-nominated countertenor Reginald Mobley, featuring works by Henry Purcell, John Dowland and Justin Holland, exploring human connection.
A family performance combining storytelling, animation and live brass music bringing a piece of York history to life.
Family-friendly, Victorian-themed performances by History Riot on Kirkgate during October Half-Term, exploring Yorkshire traditions around All Hallow's Eve.
A guided nature walk led by author and wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy, exploring the wildlife and landscape of the Ampleforth Valley, followed by refreshments in the abbey orchard.
A family-friendly puzzle trail where visitors help the ghostly headmaster John Pulleyn stop a mischievous Guy Fawkes causing havoc on the night before Bonfire Night.
A spooky half-term trail hiding 30 hand-crafted ghost figures in the Station Hall, with live storytelling and Victorian craft activities.
A workshop to create a cloth-covered slipcase for a book at Thin Ice Press.
Live seasonal cooking demonstrations making Soul Cakes in the Castle Kitchen during your visit, with samples and recipes available.
A ghost trail across The Shambles allowing visitors to meet friendly figures along the way, part of the Haunted York Halloween offering.
A guided ghost hunt experience at Barley Hall, where participants help paranormal investigators track down spirits in a temporarily closed historic building.
A family-friendly programme of activities at York Minster, including a cinematic experience, living history, and garden activities for the October half term.
Family-friendly Halloween challenge to find six hidden brick sculptures and solve a secret word at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring.
A gothic-themed alternative night market with witchcraft items, taxidermy and décor, held inside the York Castle Museum.
Stand-up comedy show by Troy Hawke following his sell-out world tour, navigating conversational minefields in a riotously funny hour.
Live stand-up comedy night featuring four comics and resident MC Damion Larkin at the York Barbican.
A gothic glamour evening with a themed three-course dinner, DJ music and a themed photo booth at the historic Carlton Towers Estate.
A 60-minute family walking tour of York led by the Jester and Smedley, covering history, ghosts and local legends without entering the Dungeon.
Autumn-themed art and craft activities for all ages at All Saints North Street, with a snack and drink included.
Two of the most exciting English folk fiddle players bring together tradition and new compositions in this concert.
A one-day workshop to design and print a unique gig poster using traditional letterpress printing techniques at Thin Ice Press.
A 14-member ensemble orchestra brings the score of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to life in an immersive live experience, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary.
A children's Halloween disco with games, dancing, treats and a 'Best Dressed' prize at Carlton Towers Estate.
A family-friendly Halloween show bringing the cult film to life with singing, dancing, games and audience interaction.
A candlelit trail for families with younger children to find mice and win a chocolate prize, part of the Little York Ghost Hunt.
Hands-on chocolate-making masterclass led by a chocolatier to create spooky Halloween treats.
Author Francis Spufford presents his new fantasy novel Nonesuch, set in the Blitz, at The Bookshop.
An exclusive guided tour of the 'Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman' exhibition at York Art Gallery, followed by a performance of The Penelopiad at York Theatre Royal.
A six-week course introducing fundamental letterpress printing skills at Thin Ice Press, taught by Nick Gill and Phil Treble.
A live band tribute concert with stage visuals bringing together classic Halloween hits for the whole family.
Stand-up comedy performance by Alex Kealy, known for his work on BBC Radio 4 and the Gig Pigs podcast.
A theatre murder mystery based on Mark Haddon's novel, following Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old maths genius with Asperger's Syndrome, as he investigates the death of a neighbour's dog.
A musical comedy featuring the kooky Addams family, presented by Wharfemede Productions at Theatre@41.
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.
Wet Wet Wet celebrate 40 years of their debut album Popped In Souled Out with a 2027 tour, playing York Barbican.
An evening of wine tastings with Master of Wine Julia Harding, promoting the ninth edition of The World Atlas of Wine.
A live stage adaptation of the podcast 'Joe Marler Will See You Now', featuring Joe Marler and Jake Bhardwaj with a celebrity guest each night.
Community event with food, pitches and voting to raise funds for grassroots groups in York.
A Halloween-themed night market featuring handcrafted goods from local traders, street food and warm drinks in the historic Shambles Market.
Interactive storytelling adventure by Story Craft Theatre inspired by the Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond exhibition, designed for young children.
Sound art performance by Joseph Kamaru, a Nairobi-born, Berlin-based sound artist, in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.
Talk with asexual activist Yasmin Benoit during Black History Month; free event with Q&A and drinks.
A guided ghost tour through York's dark streets with Halloween games, chocolate samples and a prize for the best costume, hosted by Count Fectionary and Miss Terry.
A family-friendly drop-in workshop where visitors experiment with sculpting techniques, inspired by the Turner, Wedgwood and Beyond exhibition.
