
A two-day event combining high-quality flat horseracing with live music performances, featuring Craig David presenting TS5 and Tom Grennan.

A comedy drama about the lives and friendships of older women, performed at Friargate Theatre.

An exhibition showcasing over 100 works of Japanese woodblock prints spanning 300 years of history, from the 17th to the 21st century.

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.

Guided tours exploring how the changing seasons shaped life in medieval York through the story of William Snawsell.

The ambitious 2026 season at York Theatre Royal, featuring world premieres, musical revivals, and the family pantomima 'Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs'.

A themed afternoon tea experience at The Grand hotel in York, blending traditional afternoon tea with magical touches inspired by the city's history.

Movement and dance workshops exploring the ecology and folklore of Yorkshire Wolds chalk streams, aimed at young adults aged 18-35.

Six evening organ recitals by acclaimed musicians in York Minster, from 16 July to 20 August.

The Aesthetica Art Prize returns to York Art Gallery, celebrating its twentieth year as an international platform for contemporary art with 20 finalists.

A season of summer events, activities, and adventures hosted by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

A summer of fun and games featuring Pokémon, including card games, scavenger hunts, and various outdoor activities for families.

A magical 10-point family trail inspired by the Gina Kaminski book series, with dressing up, creative play and meadow games.

First collective exhibition of Arnup Studios, featuring landscape and abstract paintings, ceramic wildlife sculpture, stoneware pottery, and handmade jewellery from the collective.

Magical mini golf challenge where every location competes for House Cup glory, with York representing House Serpent.

A new immersive show where visitors face Guy Fawkes in the final hour before his execution, exploring the untold story behind the Gunpowder Plot.

Summer holiday activities and exploration in the Yorkshire countryside, featuring self-led family activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children's activities in the Visitor Centre.

A full day of family entertainment at York's largest indoor play centre, featuring magic shows, foam parties, and animal encounters during the summer holidays.

Discover the underground adventure of the Yorkshire Dales this summer at Stump Cross Caverns.

OFSTED-registered holiday childcare club for children aged 5-12 at The Web Adventure Park, offering supervised activities including Forest School, art, and laser tag.

Out of Character Theatre Company performs Jim Cartwright's play 'Two', a poignant and humorous portrait of life in a Northern English pub.

Live entertainment, fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts taking place on Kirkgate, the recreated Victorian street within York Castle Museum.

Enjoy family-friendly summer activities at York Mansion House, including the Hobs go Georgian trail and various historic demonstrations.

An online silent auction for the unique sculptures from The Watchers of York trail, culminating in a final gathering at York Minster.

A silent comedy love story inspired by Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Mr Bean, using mime, clowning, puppetry and physical comedy.

A 1960s French farce about a Parisian lothario and his three airline hostess fiancées whose schedules unexpectedly collide.