Beer, bratwurst and bumper cars will be returning to York Racecourse this October, the organisers of Yorktoberfest announced today, following its hugely popular debut last year. York’s very own Oktoberfest sold out all sessions last year, even with extra dates being added. This year’s Yorktoberfest will have greater capacity and…
Over 30 acts, musicians and interactive workshops announced for York’s new Spring festival, YorkLife A new spring festival is being brought to York this April to showcase local talent in the city in the form of musicians, performers, comedians and much more. Organised by Make It York, YorkLife will see…
Fab Festivals in York – What’s On and When – I like to update this festival post every year with new festivals and dates. As ever, please do check with the individual venue to get the most current info! The Festivals are organised in date order so you can find…
The rescheduled JORVIK Viking Festival will take place over five days, from Saturday 28 May to Wednesday 1 June organisers confirmed, filling the half-term break before the extra-long Platinum Jubilee weekend. JORVIK Viking Festival normally takes place during York’s February half term week, and indeed tickets for two highlight…
The UK’s biggest outdoor Ice Trail will be returning for two days on 5th and 6th March 2022 with a range of magnificent ice sculptures set to transform York’s city centre. Go travelling ‘Around the World’ with this year’s sculptures, including main sponsor First York’s Park & Ride Bus, which…
York Residents’ Festival is returning this January with over 70 attractions, events and offers. Taking place predominantly over the weekend of 29th – 30th January, some offers are extended for up to a week exclusively for York residents. Major attractions in the city will be offering free entry to York…
Returning for its second year, York Restaurant Week will run from Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th March 2020. Participating restaurants and their offers will be announced during February and vouchers will become available for download from Monday 17th February. York Restaurant Week is organised by York Business Improvement District (York BID), and…
**It looks like the Great Yorkshire Fringe Festival will not return for 2020!** Press release for 2018 Taking over York city centre for the fourth year running, The Great Yorkshire Fringe promises exciting theatre and comedy to entertain the whole family, plus world food and craft beer galore. Spread over…
50 hot air balloons taking to the skies above York, a live music stage featuring some of the UK’s best tribute acts, arena stunt show and falconry display and so much more will help make York’s biggest family-friendly weekend from 27 – 29 September, when York Balloon Fiesta returns with…