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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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Tourist Information

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Forthcoming events in York

01
AUG
Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival
Kirkbymoorside

.Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival 2025 is a unique event showcasing not just the best of local and national music but the friendly historic town of Kirkbymoorside using venues across the town. The town will be decked out in flowers…

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18
AUG
Wicked - themed Performing Arts Summer School feat
York Railway Institute

.Defy Gravity This Summer with YRADs Wicked‐Themed Performing Arts SchoolYork Railway Institute18th ‐ 22nd August 2025Get ready for a thrilling fast‐paced week of Dancing Singing and Acting as Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance presents its most spellbinding Summer School yet…

TEL: 07891 004850
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10
SEP
FUN HOME
York Medical Society

.Winner of 5 Tony Awards this electrifying Broadway version of Alison Bechdels graphic novel took America by storm.Meet Alison at three stages of her life.Memories of her 1970s childhood in a funeral home merge with her college love life and her coming…

TEL: 07761 024146
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21
SEP
York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir Celebrate
York Barbican

.Enjoy the mass choir ensemble from Malton Easingwold and York bringing together the choirs Harmonia Jubilate Huntington School Man Choir Sound Fellows and Citadel Ladies with a brass ensemble from the York RI Golden Rail Band.The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir have…

TEL: 07768 384446
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27
SEP
York Unlocked 2025
Multiple Venues Throughout York

York Unlocked opens the most interesting and significant buildings in York to the public completely for free. Its a weekend festival that allows residents and visitors to see York in a new way and aims to educate and inspire a love of…

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25
OCT
Fawlty Towers Weekend 25/10/2025
Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team. At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers…

TEL: 08007 720561
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31
OCT
BUGSY MALONE
Grand Opera House,

.Bugsy Malone is set in Prohibition era New York with rival gangsters Fat Sam and Dandy Dan at loggerheads. As custard pies fly and Dans destructive splurge guns wreak havoc Bugsy Malone a penniless ex‐boxer and all‐round nice guy falls for Blousey…

TEL: 07761 024146
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16
NOV
The York 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun
York Racecourse.

.ENTRIES FOR 2025 ARE NOW AVAILABLE. PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL SELL QUICKLY SO MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP TODAYThis November is your time to shine to run with us to run for the love of the Mo to run in style…

Category: Sports

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23
NOV
Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman at The Crescent
The Crescent Community Venue

.Welcoming two of folks most revered musicians as Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman come together to perform live across the UK including The Crescent York.Tickets https:www.ticketweb.ukeventnora‐brown‐stephanie‐coleman‐the‐crescent‐tickets1427344319:30£15 adv.norabrownmusic.comstephaniecoleman.net‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐Nora Brown is the brightest young star…

TEL: 02072 673939
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11
DEC
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
Friargate Theatre

Ring in the Christmas season with this exquisite performance of the Dickens festive classic brought to life in vivid detail by Mat Jones. Mats one‐man retelling has been delighting audiences every December ushering in the Christmas season with warmth and joy. Join…

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12
DEC
ANYTHING GOES
Theatre@41

.Anything Goes is a classic musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter featuring a book originally by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse later revised by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Set aboard a transatlantic ocean liner in 1934 the story follows…

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Tourist Attractions


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. …

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…

Yorkshire Air Museum

A Traditional Hangar Dance to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe. Dance the night away to the Big Band sound of the highly regarded New York Dance Band. Set in the atmospheric hangar at the Yorkshire Air Museum with the unique backdrop of the Halifax…

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…

York Minster

One of Europe's finest cathedrals, in the heart of Northern England.From Roman times to the present day the site on which York Minster stands has been at the very centre of England's religious and political life.'The Story of the Minster through the Ages' is…

National Railway Museum

Discover over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects.Marvel at iconic locomotives, watch engineering work in progress in the Workshop, browse our object‐filled Warehouse, or let off steam in the outdoor play area.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in York? See our list of attractions in York, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


Updated: 27/07/2025 03:44:57

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