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

04
JUL
Disco in York City ! The Apres Chic Afterparty
The Impossible Wonderbar

.Bouji York presents The Unofficial Nile Rodgers and CHIC AfterpartyRide the Chic wave in the city with a night of uplifting disco blended with funky house at one of Yorks most beautiful and iconic city centre venues The Impossible Wonderbar.Get your glam…

Category: Nightclubs

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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 Institute 18th ‐ 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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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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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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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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