Live music from local bands and artists at THOR'S tipi, Parliament Street, under a giant disco ball.
The Micklegate Singers perform excerpts from their programme inspired by the Making Waves exhibition at York Art Gallery.
A printmaking workshop focused on traditional Japanese Mokuhanga techniques, with a live demonstration and hands-on session for all ages.
A tribute show celebrating the music of Sir Elton John with live band, costumes and piano solos.
A demonstration of Jiu Jitsu, the unarmed self-defence martial art, suitable for all ages, as part of the Making Waves festival.
A popular show featuring private collections of cars, trucks and armoured vehicles, reenactors and militaria stalls at the Yorkshire Air Museum.
An interactive production featuring puppetry, live music, and storytelling based on A.A. Milne's classic characters, designed for children and families.
Energetic Taiko drumming performance by Kaminari UK with a give-it-a-go session; free and suitable for all ages.
Speed quizzing night hosted by Duke Witter with prizes, pizza and beer; £2 to play, max 4 per team.
Author Marion Gibson presents her new book 'Witchland: A Tale of Witch Hunting and War in Seventeenth-Century Britain' at Topping & Company Booksellers.
Concierto de música folk y bluegrass de la banda canadiense The Dead South en el York Barbican.
A hands-on masterclass where participants learn to make traditional chocolate truffles, temper chocolate and wrap their creations to take home.
A self-guided activity where visitors can craft their own chocolate lollipop in the Chocolate Cafe at York Cocoa Works, with options for non-dairy chocolate and dietary requirements.
A relaxed outdoor arts session in the Merchant Adventurers' Hall garden where attendees can draw with guidance from the Clavis Mentis artists.
Join garden owner Vanessa Cook for a guided walk highlighting September garden features and wildlife-friendly planting tips.
An evening with Professor Alice Roberts, author and broadcaster, discussing her first novel The Goddess Queen, chaired by Joanne Harris.
The Say Owt poetry season returns to York for autumn 2026, featuring a series of spoken word and poetry events across various venues in the city.
A ten-day exhibition of the twelve 'Watchers of York' grotesque sculptures in the historic Chapter House of York Minster, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.
A magical retelling of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, featuring Wendy Darling as a brave leader, performed by the York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre.
A spoken word show about rebellion and imagination, performed by Pete Bearder, at Theatre@41.
Live talk with historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Kate Williams exploring the political and personal crisis surrounding Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I.
Interactive children's show featuring Blippi and Meekah, with music and surprises for families.
Family-friendly stamp and ink creative activities for all ages, inspired by the 'Making Waves' exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints.
The award-winning smash-hit comedy returns to York: the stars of the West End, Edinburgh Fringe, sell-out tours and Radio 4 improvise a brand-new Jane Austen novel each night, inspired entirely by a title suggested by the audience.
Stand-up comedy show The History of Punk by cult comedian Andrew O'Neill, blending stand-up and storytelling to explore the punk genre's evolution.
A 12-hour charity event aimed at tackling loneliness at The Recharge Hub.
Concert performance by The Illegal Eagles at York Barbican, recreating the Eagles' iconic album 'Hotel California'.
Major ceremonial memorial event at the Yorkshire Air Museum honouring Allied air forces, with a service, flypast and public service.
One-woman play giving voice to Elizabeth, Countess of Wiltshire, against the backdrop of Tudor history.
A family-friendly horse racing day at York Racecourse with seven races, pony racing, and a children's entertainment zone featuring characters from The Gruffalo and Paw Patrol.
A family-friendly outdoor day with a fun dog show, agility and scent dog activities, supporting the Lost Dog Tracking Network.
A choral concert featuring the Prima Choral Artists of York and the Norwegian ensemble Fanakoret.
The UK's first academic conference dedicated to grunge, exploring its legacy and influence on music, culture, politics, and society, featuring talks and a presentation by Gordon Raphael.
Four friends from Hull head to the York races in this new production of Amanda Whittington's modern classic, presented by MARMiTE Theatre.
A screening of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' followed by an audience Q&A and conversation with John Cleese.
An evening with a film screening, expert panel discussion and open dialogue on climate and nature challenges.
Cookery demonstration by Sabrina Ghayour from her new cookbook Persiana One, with tasters.
A guided tour of the kitchen garden at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa led by Head Gardener Andrew Leighton, with advice on growing produce and tips for home gardeners, followed by Afternoon Tea.
Author talk with Professor Richard Hingley about his new book Roman Britain in Twenty Towns.
A play with live music telling the extraordinary story of rock 'n' roll icon Wilko Johnson, from his cancer diagnosis to his miraculous recovery.
An exciting beer, crisps, and cheese tasting evening hosted by a WSET-educated beer expert at York Distillery.
Pop-up outdoor cinema series under the stars at the York Museum Gardens, screening Grease, Evil Dead II and Jurassic Park across three nights.
Stand-up comedy show UH OH by Phil Wang at the York Barbican.
Guided vineyard tour and wine tasting with the winemaker, including tasting of four wines and nibbles.
A national rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair held in the Knavesmire Suite of York Racecourse, with over 150 booksellers and 100,000 books.
A tribute concert to Fleetwood Mac performed by a world-class cast of singers and live band under candlelight in the historic Grand Opera House.
A three-hour hands-on workshop exploring traditional Japanese bookbinding techniques, including visible stitching and washi-style paper.
A theatrical performance exploring the real heroine behind the Chinese legend that inspired the Mulan story, focusing on identity and the struggle to return to civilian life.
Stand-up comedy show from British comedian Mike Wozniak, known for his appearances on Taskmaster and Man Down.
A half-day masterclass in sourdough bread making led by the award-winning Luke's Bakery at the historic Carlton Towers Estate.
A hands-on floral workshop at Carlton Towers focusing on growing dahlias and creating sustainable floral arrangements with expert guidance.
A one-day willow weaving masterclass where participants learn to create a willow bird, with all materials, lunch and wine included.
A hands-on masterclass teaching traditional sugar boiling and chocolate tempering techniques to create confectionery centres, suitable for all ages with dietary considerations.
York Celebration Singers perform musical theatre and film favourites with a four-course luncheon.
A behind-the-scenes tour discovering the history of the Grand Opera House, with backstage access and archive material.
A magical, inclusive Calm Hour experience at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, offering a relaxed environment for visitors.
Military model competition with miniature aircraft, trucks and tanks from model makers at the Yorkshire Air Museum.
Stand-up comedy show Fatty on a Yacht by Urzila Carlson at York Barbican.
Author Ben Robinson chats about his debut historical biography Finding Charlotte and displays historical documents from his archive.
Family science show with explosive experiments, returning for 2026 after its 2025 Olivier Award.
A music speed quiz hosted by Rob Scott-South, free to play with prizes and vouchers, with a maximum of six people per team.
British country act Ward Thomas celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Cartwheels with a full band tour, supported by The Wandering Hearts.
Stand-up comedy show by Jay Rayner marking the publication of his new cookbook, Nights Out in the Kitchen.
Marillion, one of the world's most brilliant and enduring live bands, returns to the UK for a tour in September and October 2026, with Haunt The Woods as the supporting act.
Jon Ronson presents his new live show 'Enter The Castle', featuring storytelling, audiovisual clips, and a Q&A session.
Exhibition exploring the 1605 Gunpowder Plot from the perspective of York, featuring rare artefacts and historical context at The Bar Convent.
Caroline Quentin presents her book Drawn to Nature, illustrated with her own artwork, at Topping & Company Booksellers.
Author talk with Daniel Mason, bestselling author of North Woods, presenting his new book Country People.
The 52nd edition of the York Beer and Cider Festival, featuring over 200 real ales, craft beers, ciders, perries, mead and wines, organised by CAMRA.
Author Kate Atkinson joins The Bookshop to discuss her new novel Our Noble Selves.
Film screening of the NT Live production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, directed by Marianne Elliott, starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.
Charity golf tournament hosted by Dementia Forward at Pike Hills Golf Club.
London City Ballet presents the mixed bill of Firebird and Ghost Light, with guest ballerina Alina Cojocaru, at York Theatre Royal.
Exhibition celebrating John Flaxman, marking the 200th anniversary of his death, with loans from museums across the UK.
An improvised theatre piece by Wright&Grainger featuring music, words and story at Theatre@41.
A practical, hands-on workshop on creating books with multiple sewn sections and hard covers at Thin Ice Press, suitable for those with some bookbinding experience.
A guided spiritual pilgrimage through York Minster for Creationtide, led by the cathedral's clergy, followed by Choral Evensong.
A night of country music featuring classic anthems and modern hits with powerful vocals and great musicianship.
A talk by Fabrication Crafts CEO Dawn discussing the changing face of York's high streets, with records, artwork and artifacts on display.
A unique collaboration between legendary magician Penn Jillette and comedy-magician Piff the Magic Dragon, featuring solo acts and a duo performance.
A high-energy live disco show that brings the magic of the 1970s back to life with a sensational live band and vocalists performing classic disco anthems.
A free event at The Milner York to explore wedding spaces and meet the coordinator, aimed at engaged couples and those planning their wedding.
A family-friendly dog-friendly session at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, allowing well-behaved dogs to explore the attraction's illusion rooms with their owners.
Tim Key performs his brand new show 'Loganberry' at the York Theatre Royal, featuring poems, stamping, and howling.
A new outdoor dog show featuring a pop-up shopping village, expert talks, agility demonstrations, and artisan food and drink in York Museum Gardens.
An adult theatre workshop exploring the concept of the Greek chorus, inspired by Margaret Atwood's 'The Penelopiad', open to all levels of experience.
Weekly drama sessions for young people aged 5-19 focusing on theatre making skills, confidence, and performance development.
Gilbert O'Sullivan returns to the stage for a one-night-only concert, joined by guitarist Bill Shanley.
