15 upcoming events in York
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
Ten-day celebration of Yorkshire food and drink with a daily market in Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square plus tastings and workshops.
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.
Countryside Live
A celebration of food, farming, and agriculture at the Great Yorkshire Showground with 2,000 animals competing, cookery theatre, live performances, and hands-on family activities.
Halloween Half Term in York
City-wide Halloween activities during October half term including Ghosts in the Gardens in York Museum Gardens and York Ghost Week storytelling at Barley Hall.
November 2026
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying short film festival held at venues across York city centre with screenings, masterclasses and panels.
York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)
Annual festive market with wooden chalets selling crafts, food and gifts along Parliament Street and the Shambles in York city centre.
York Christmas Market 2026
Traditional Scandinavian-style wooden chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson's Square, selling handmade gifts, festive food, and seasonal drinks in the heart of historic York.
York Minster Christmas Tree Festival
Dozens of decorated Christmas trees displayed inside York Minster cathedral to mark the start of the festive season.
December 2026
York Minster Christmas Carol Concerts
Choir of York Minster performs seasonal carol concerts with the Yorkshire Volunteer Band inside York Minster cathedral.
February 2027
York Ice Trail
Weekend trail of ice sculptures placed at landmarks around York city centre, produced by Visit York.
June 2027
York Fringe Festival
Multi-venue fringe theatre and comedy festival staged across York's independent performance spaces.
August 2027
Fireworks Championships at Newby Hall
Large-scale competitive fireworks display set in the grounds of Newby Hall near York.