What’s On in York in June? Whether you are visiting the city or, like me, you live here it’s always good to have a list of what’s on so you can plan your month ahead!
As always, things are subject to change, so do check with the individual venue to make sure of the most up to date details.
Fancy something a bit different? Have a look at these York Tours.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Breezy Knees Gardens, Common Lane, Warthill, York. YO19 5XS
Sunday 23rd June 2024 – Doors open at 6.00pm, performance starts at 7pm
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on an enchanting journey to the most magical of forests and meet bewitched lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and fine performances come together to make this 25th anniversary performance an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre.
Picnic with family and friends in the picturesque surroundings of some of the UK and Ireland’s most stunning open-air venues for the perfect evening of magical theatre in magical surroundings.
Find out more information here.
Stillingfleet Beer & Music Festival – Saturday 22 June 2024
Back by popular demand, our small-but-perfectly-formed beer & music festival is now in its 11th year – and again very little will be changing.
Starts at noon and goes on until the barrels run dry. We’ll have a fine selection of a dozen or so hand-pulled beers from independent Yorkshire breweries, plus ciders and a perry.
As well as great beer, cider, perry, wine, prosecco and soft drinks, we’ll be serving festival grub including the ever-popular award-winning pie and peas, plus sandwiches.
And as usual we’ll have a great line-up of local music acts in the “big top” to entertain us during the afternoon and early evening. These include Darcy Rose, The Sicknotes, The Locomotives and Electric Sheep.
Find out more from their Facebook page.
York Cycle Rally 2024
21st & 23rd June 2024 at the Knavesmire, York
The historic York Rally returns in 2024! Join us for a free, family-friendly and 100% volunteer-organised grand weekend of cycling on York’s Knavesmire.
Famous since 1945 as the annual ‘gathering of the cycling clans’, the York Rally draws cyclists from across the country for a friendly weekend of cycling activities, food and music.
It’s also popular with day visitors from York and the area. There’s free parking, free entry and just about all activities on site are free too.
It’s a grand, traditional and refreshingly non-commercial celebration of cycling in a family-friendly atmosphere, with camping available on site. We’ll look forward to seeing you in June!
Haydn: The Creation
York Minster, Saturday 22 June, 7.30pm
Come and hear York Musical Society perform Haydn’s The Creation – one of the most joyful and life-affirming choral works ever written – in the beautiful setting of York Minster. The choir will be joined by York Musical Society Orchestra and soloists Alexandra Kidgell, Nathan Vale and Thomas Humphreys.
Enjoy the musical drama of moments such as “Let there be light!”, “God created great whales” and “The heavens are telling the glory of God”, among many others.
There is also an opportunity to hear YMS rehearse in preparation for the concert, as part of the York Festival of Ideas, on Monday 3rd June – see yorkfestivalofideas.com for details.
Tickets cost between £12–25, with concessions for students and young people aged 13-18, while children under 13 with a paying adult are free. Go to https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/haydn-the-creation/ for advance tickets, or pay on the door.
StreetLife York
29-31 Coney St, York YO1 9QL
Visit the StreetLife Hub at 29/31 Coney Street for free workshops, performances, exhibitions, and more! We have a wide range of events for creatives, local businesses, and families. Use our historic printing press, journey into sound with our listening booths, or help shape the story of York’s ancient high street that has been more than a thousand years in the making!
StreetLife is an exciting project funded by the UK Government Community Renewal Fund and led by the University of York.
Follow @StreetLifeYork and contact info@streetlifeyork.uk for more information.
What Festivals are on in York in June?
York Festival of Ideas
1 – 14 June 2024
York Pride
Saturday 1st June 2024
York Pride, North Yorkshire’s biggest LGBTQ+ event, is back with their annual festival on the Knavesmire.
What’s On at The Grand Opera House in June?
Clifford St, York YO1 9SW
The Grand Opera House’s listings for June.
What’s On at The York Theatre Royal in June?
St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD
AMAZING ANIMALS
Sat 01 Jun
MOBY DICK
Thu 06 Jun – Sat 08 Jun
THE SOUND OF MOVIES
Tue 11 Jun
CHARLIE COOK’S FAVOURITE BOOK
Thu 13 Jun – Sat 15 Jun
THE KITE RUNNER
Tue 18 Jun – Sat 22 Jun
BALLET BLACK: HEROES
Fri 28 Jun
BEST OF BRASS
Sat 29 Jun
What’s On at The York Barbican in June?
Paragon St, York YO10 4AH
Here are some of the highlights at The York Barbican, but please check their listings for lots more events.
Sat 01 Jun 2024
COMIC CON MANIA
The UK’s no 1 pop culture tour sweeping the nation!
Wed 05 Jun 2024
TALES FROM THE SOLANA AND BEYOND – AN EVENING WITH TIM HEALY, SHERRIE HEWSON AND CRISSY ROCK
Embark on a captivating journey through television history with ‘Tales from The Solana and Beyond – An Evening with Tim Healy, Sherrie Hewson, and Crissy Rock.’
Thu 06 Jun 2024
LEGEND – THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY
An unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza.
Fri 07 Jun 2024
FASTLOVE: THE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Sat 08 Jun 2024
THE ELO SHOW
The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O is back on the road in 2024 with a stunning new stage production.
Wed 12 Jun 2024
NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS
Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets are back on tour.
Thu 13 Jun 2024
DREAMBOYS: STRIPPED BACK
Brace yourself for an electrifying night of unadulterated pleasure and indulge in the “Dreamboys: Stripped Back” 2024 Worldwide Tour.
Fri 14 Jun 2024
NADIYA AND KAI – BEHIND THE MAGIC
Following their critically acclaimed debut tour, Nadiya and Kai are back in their brand-new show Behind the Magic.
Sat 15 Jun 2024
LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB
Bringing the best live stand-up to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and many more.
Wed 19 – Thu 20 Jun 2024
RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUIT
Due to phenomenal demand, EXTRA DATE added Wed 19 June.
Sat 22 Jun 2024
ENGLAND’S STRONGEST MAN
Prepare for a powerhouse showdown as England’s Strongest Man takes to the stage at York Barbican.
Sat 22 Jun 2024
BRITAIN’S STRONGEST WOMAN
Britain’s Strongest Woman is moving to York!
Thu 27 Jun 2024
NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
The Grammy nominated band are coming to York with special guests William The Conqueror.
What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in June?
Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA
Have a look at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre website for listings.
What’s on at York Racecourse?
2023 Fixtures & Pricing
General admission, Melrose Club Lounge & Premier Racing Lounge are now on sale for 2023
For more information on our Hospitality Packages please click here.
June Meeting – Friday 14th – Saturday 15th of June 2024.
Have a look at What’s On in York during the rest of the year.
