What’s On in York in November? 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. Links to venues can be seen below highlighted in red.
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November sees some of the Christmas festivities starting such as York Christmas Market. Also check out our post on what’s on at Christmas in York.
Autumn Lights Fireworks Display
Elvington Airfield, Elvington, York YO41 4XS –
Monday the 4th November 2024
York Autumn Lights is at Elvington Airfield, on the outskirts of York. Parking is available at Elvington Airfield and FREE parking is included with your York Autumn Lights ticket.
4:00pm Gates, Street Food, Bars and Funfair Open
4:00pm-5:40pm Award Winning Compere/DJ Ryan Swain
5:40pm-5:50pm La Flamo Fire Show
6:00pm-6:40pm Spark! Drummers
6:40pm-7:40pm Phatts and Small
7:40pm-7:50pm Firework Show Part 1 to Music from Around the World
7:50pm-8:00pm La Flamo Fire Show
8:00pm-9:00pm Huge Party Band
9:00pm Grand Finale Firework show to Music from Around the World
The Fairytale of New York
Grand Opera House – Monday the 11th November 2024
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’.
Buy tickets from The Grand Opera House.
York Record Fair
Saturday 2nd November 2024 10am – 5pm
One of the UKs biggest record fairs returns to York Racecourse on Saturday, 2nd November, taking place inside The Knavesmire Stand from 10am to 5pm. Now with even more stalls and a greater choice, this will be the sixth York Record Fair at this venue. Over 50 top record sellers from far and wide will arrive with a huge selection of quality records of all genres. Tens of thousands of collectable and rare LPs and singles, and lots of bargains.
The record fair venue is easy to get to by car, with free parking. It’s a 30 minute walk from York Railway Station, with frequent buses if required. Admission is £2 on the door. Free for under 16s.
More information and updates can be found at the event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/364933996538902
What’s On at The Grand Opera House in November?
Clifford St, York YO1 9SW
What’s On at The York Theatre Royal in November?
St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD
Here is what’s on at The York Theatre Royal in November.
Click through to The York Theatre Royal for more details on each event.
Wonder Boy
Tue 29 Oct – Sat 02 Nov
Mary Rose
Wed 30 Oct – Sat 02 Nov
A Fizzle in the Firework Factory!
Fri 01 Nov
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Mon 04 Nov – Sat 09 Nov
Everybody Dance Festival
Tue 12 Nov – Wed 13 Nov
Sancho & Me
Thu 14 Nov
The Highwayman
Thu 14 Nov – Sat 16 Nov
A Voice for King Richard III
Sun 17 Nov
A Voice for King Richard III: Livestream
Sun 17 Nov
Ivo Graham: Grand Design
Wed 20 Nov
What’s On at The York Barbican in November?
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 02 Nov 2024
Skylights
Skylights play their biggest ever hometown headline show!
Sun 03 Nov 2024
An Audience with Guenther Steiner
Extra show added due to popular demand – Sun 3 Nov at 2pm!
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Kevin Bloody Wilson: International Dilligaf Day
INTERNATIONAL DILLIGAF DAY… it’s every day!
Thu 07 Nov 2024
Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour 2024
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment.
Fri 08 Nov 2024
Fisherman’s Friends
Following a sold-out tour across the UK earlier this year, Fisherman’s Friends have today announced a brand-new major headline tour for 2024.
Fri 08 Nov 2024
Ali Woods: At The Moment
Award-winning stand-up comedian and multi-viral online sketch sensation Ali Woods comes to York Barbican on his debut stand-up tour!
Mon 11 Nov 2024
An Audience With Monty Don
Join BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.
Tue 12 Nov 2024
Jamie Cullum
With support from Billy Lockett.
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16.
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro will mark the 60th year of her reign as the Queen of Rock ‘N Roll by embarking on a 5-date tour.
Sat 16 Nov 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.
Sat 16 Nov 2024
Bongo’s Bingo
Bongo’s Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.
Sat 23 Nov – Sun 01 Dec 2024
2024 UK Snooker Championship
The annual tournament returns to York in 2024.
What Festivals are on in York in November?
To be announced
What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in November?
Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA
Panto
Concert
Film, Fundraising
Film, FundraisingFundraising Films: Love Actually
Sun 17 NovRe-experience this Christmas classic on the big screen
FundraisingBirthday Ceilidh
Sat 23 NovNovember marks 89 years since our wonderful theatre opened and so we’re celebrating with a Birthday Ceilidh! The event is at…
Musical, 17-25Elf
Tue 26 – Sat 30 NovYoung Buddy, crawls into Santa’s sack and is transported to the North Pole. Let the adventure begin.
