15 upcoming events in York
June 2026
York Festival of Ideas 2026
A mostly free festival of talks, exhibitions, music, guided tours and family activities across York, running 30 May to 12 June 2026.
York Racecourse June Meeting
Two days of summer Flat racing at the Knavesmire in York.
York Racecourse Summer Music Saturday
A day of racing followed by live music at York Racecourse.
July 2026
York Early Music Festival 2026
The 50th edition of York's early music festival, centred at the National Centre for Early Music.
Live at York Museum Gardens: OMD
Synth-pop legends OMD headline an open-air concert with Heaven 17, China Crisis and Andrew Cushin in York Museum Gardens.
Live at York Museum Gardens: Self Esteem
Self Esteem performs an open-air concert in York Museum Gardens as part of the Live at York Museum Gardens series.
York Racecourse John Smith's Cup Meeting
A popular two-day summer racing fixture headlined by the John Smith's Cup at York Racecourse.
Live at York Museum Gardens: Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals headline an open-air concert in York Museum Gardens.
York Racecourse Music Showcase Weekend
Two days of racing combined with live music performances at York Racecourse.
York Proms 2026
An open-air picnic concert in York Museum Gardens with a live orchestra, soloists and a fireworks finale.
August 2026
Sky Bet Ebor Festival
York's flagship four-day racing festival featuring the Juddmonte International and the famous Ebor Handicap.
September 2026
YorkMix Family Sunday at York Racecourse
A family-friendly day of racing and activities at York Racecourse.
York Food & Drink Festival
Ten days celebrating the best of Yorkshire produce — street food, cookery demonstrations, markets and tastings throughout the historic streets of York.
York Food and Drink Festival 2026
A ten-day celebration of food and drink with over 100 market stalls, cookery demonstrations and workshops across the city centre.
October 2026
York Racecourse October Finale
Two days of racing closing out the season at York Racecourse.