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What's On In York
What's On in York
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events in York. Don’t miss comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. Whether you want to know what's on in York today or this weekend, there's always things to do when visiting the city. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting York Christmas Market and a range of Christmas activities.
York's Christmas Festival is the perfect time to support local businesses, and both residents and visitors are warmly welcomed to experience the magic of York this festive season! York's award-winning Christmas Market will return from 13 November to 21 December 2025, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city.
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York Ice Trail 2026
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026, 10:30am - 4pm. A Make It York event. This February, York’s city centre will be transformed into An Enchanted City, where a mysterious spell has taken hold...Wander through the …
York Festive Sightseeing Cruise
Take a break from the Christmas shopping madness!Join a relaxing and festive sightseeing cruise along the River Ouse. E…
Dungeon Lates (18+)
IT’S DARKER, IT’S SCARIER... IT’S DUNGEON LATES!That’s right, The York Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of…
York Guided Historic Pub Walks
Discover an alternative history of York by taking this unique guided walk through the city centre. York has a reputatio…
PIXIEMATOSIS
theOBJECTproject are back with their very own blend of sqwonky puppets, clowning and excessive oddness. Everything was …
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