10 upcoming events in York
July 2026
Great Yorkshire Show
The 167th Great Yorkshire Show at Harrogate Showground features livestock competitions, equestrian events, food halls, and farming demonstrations across four days.
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.
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.
November 2026
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.