55 upcoming events in York · page 1 of 3
October 2026
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.
The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Halloween festival on Parliament Street, York.
Dungeon Lates (18+)
The York Dungeon extends its hours for adults-only nighttime scares as part of Halloween season.
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.
Hocus Pocus
A Halloween-season theatre performance at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York.
Halloween in Concert
Family-friendly performance of graveyard smash hits at York Barbican.
Haunted York Night Market, Shambles Market
An after-dark Halloween-themed market at Shambles Market with handmade gifts from local traders, street food and warm drinks in a spooky atmosphere.
The Concert That Must Not Be Named
A Halloween-themed concert event held at York Minster.
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.
Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF)
A multi-venue short film festival held across York showcasing international independent films.
Poppleton Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular
A community bonfire night and fireworks display at The Poppleton Centre, Upper Poppleton.
Gareth Malone, Grand Opera House
The choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone performs live at York's Grand Opera House.
The York Indie Flea
An independent market event featuring local traders and makers at the Railway Institute, York.
Christmas at Castle Howard
Castle Howard is decorated for Christmas with festive displays and events running into the new year.
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.
The Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
Talk by former Scotland Yard officer Peter Bleksley at York Barbican.
Living North Christmas Fair
A large festive shopping fair held at York Racecourse.
2026 UK Snooker Championship
Professional ranking snooker tournament at York Barbican.
Adam Riches IS Sean Bean IN 'How the Bean Saved Christmas'
A comedy theatre show at Theatre@41 in York.
Artist and Maker Fair
A craft and art fair held at Castle Howard Arboretum featuring local artists and makers.
Christmas Craft Market at Ampleforth Abbey
Christmas craft market near York at Ampleforth Abbey.
Finlay Christie: New Super Special Secret Tour
Stand-up comedy at Theatre@41, York.