What's on inYork


Welcome to York

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting York - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in York to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in York

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APR
The Upbeat Beatles
Joseph Rowntree Theatre

Relive the sounds of the 60s with the worlds premier Beatles tribute band. The Upbeat Beatles re‐create the sound of the Fab Four faithfully and as closely as its possible to get. Raw powerhouse vocals…

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MAY
Miners' Strike at 40: Still the Enemy Within
City Screen Picturehouse,

.Still the Enemy Within is a unique insight into one of historys most dramatic events: the 1984‐85 British Miners Strike. No experts. No politicians. Forty years on this is the raw first‐hand experience of those who lived through Britains longest strike. Follow…

Category: Visual Arts

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AUG
York Careers Fair | 7th August 2024
Hilton York

.Are you looking for a new Job or CareerThe York Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why should you attendBy participating…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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SEP
Baga Chipz - The 'Much Betta!' Tour - York
Grand Opera House

.Join Baga Chipz MBE; actress singer‐songwriter comedian ex‐Page 3 Model Ladies Darts Champion professional shoplifter and MILF as she embarks on a nationwide theatre tour coming to a town near youDue to the success of last years tour the Rupaul Drag Race…

Category: Nightclubs

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OCT
York Careers Fair | 24th October 2024
Hilton York

.Are you looking for a new Job or CareerThe York Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why should you attendBy participating…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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NOV
G4 Christmas - York Minster
York Minster,

.Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4.Escape into their world of mesmerising harmonies beautifully‐blended voices and impeccable showmanship within an idyllic festive setting.Jon Jai Mike & Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly‐anticipated 20th Anniversary G4 CHRISTMAS tour across the…

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NOV
The York 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun 2024
York Racecourse,

.MORUNNING IS BACK IN YORK THIS NOVEMBER. SECURE YOUR EARLYBIRD PLACE TODAYMoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you your family your kids and your friends to have the best time running When you MoRun you will be…

Category: Sports

TEL: 07919 141534
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Tourist Attractions


National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum in York, England is the largest railway museum in the world, responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. The Museum contains an unrivalled collection of locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and…

York Dungeons

The York Dungeon brings York's horrible history to life with 11 live shows, actors and special effects.Travel to the dark depths of York Prison where murderer, thief, and infamous highwayman Dick Turpin awaits his death at the gallows.After years of stealing livestock, robbing stage‐coaches and murdering those who…

Castle Howard

Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest stately homes, located in the beautiful Howardian Hills, fifteen miles northeast of the famous city of York.Built in 1699, Castle Howard is, today, still the private home of the Howard family. As a major tourist attraction the house receives hundreds of…

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens

York's county house and garden, this imposing Georgian Mansion was built in 1716 and contains one of the most empressive baroque interiors in England. Exceptional wood carving, an unusual central corridor running the full length of the house, and over 100 pictures on loan from the National…

Duncombe Park

Delightful home of Lord and Lady Feversham. Unoccupied by the family for over 60 years. Now fully restored as a family home. Your memorable day in the country includes a detailed guided tour of the house coupled with breathtaking views from the magnificent broadwalks within the eighteenth…

Jorvik

Between 1976 and 1981, visitors to York from all over the world watched as some of the best preserved remains of the Viking world came to light. York Archaeological Trust discovered wooden houses which stood to over 2 metres in height, fence lines, alleyways and backyards. …

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