What’s On in York in September?  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.

York Unleashed Comic-Con

York Racecourse, Knavesmire, York, YO23 1EX

Sunday 1st September 2024, 11am to 5pm

York Unleashed Comic-Con is back at York Racecourse hosting another fun and friendly celebration of all things geeky!

On all 6 floors of the Knavesmire Stand, it’s the perfect day out for all the family as it is filled to the brim with media guests.  There will also be movie scene attractions, costume characters, movie vehicles and so much more for you to enjoy!

York Unleashed has been designed to bring out the mega fan in everyone and there will be plenty of opportunities for those new to the convention scene and for seasoned con-goers to have fun and explore a range of pop culture interests such as superheroes, anime, manga, horror, gaming and Disney.  There is everything from Lego to wrestlers, dinosaurs to Ghostbusters.

Advance entry 10am with an advance ticket.  Advance tickets are £12 per adult, £6 for Under 16’s. 

General entry tickets can be purchased on the door from 11am on the day of the event. These are £10 per person, and discounted rate of £5 for under 16s. (Please note, we take cash only on the door). General entry tickets cannot be pre-booked.

Buy your tickets here.

Come What May at the York Barbican

29th September 2024

Leading producers Sisco Entertainment, and promoters Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation are bringing the sultry, mysterious atmosphere of Paris to the York Barbican with Come What May, an incredible show featuring all your favourite hits from the iconic movie-musical Moulin Rouge.  Starring AJ and Curtis Pritchard (Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Love Island) and a cast of West End performers, this is one show you don’t want to miss.

Read more about Come What May here.

A Night At The Movies at York Minster – Candlelit Concert

York Minster

Friday September 13, 2024  7.30pm – 9.30pm

There will be a series of candlelit concerts from September until Christmas with different themes.  Check out all the details at Ignite Concerts. 

What Festivals are on in York in September?

York Food and Drink Festival

20th to the 29th September 2024

We have always loved to visit the York Food and Drink Festival.  There is a large market on Parliament Street as well as marquees for food demonstrations and tastings.  There are also events throughout the city like wine or port tasting, a gin fair and different food offerings.

What’s on at York Racecourse?

YorkMix Family Raceday – Sunday 8th September 2024

There’s fun for all on our YorkMix Family Raceday, including record prize money for a seven-race card.

Part of this traditional Sunday normally sees the young riders taking part in the Pony Racing Series.

Please note, for this special family meeting County Stand dress code is relaxed: gentlemen are not required to wear jacket, collar and tie.

Please keep an eye out for a programme of events nearer the time.

What’s On at The Grand Opera House in September?

Clifford St, York YO1 9SW

What’s On at The York Theatre Royal in September?

St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD

There’s lots going on at The Theatre Royal in September.

What’s On at The York Barbican in September?

Paragon St, York YO10 4AH

Have a look at what’s on at The York Barbican –  check their site for lots more events.

What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in September?

Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA

What’s On for the Kids in September?

Have a look at our post on things to do with kids in York.