York: festivals

Festivals in York at a glance

Our York calendar has 4 listings under festivals: 3 with fixed dates and 1 whose next dates are not yet announced. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

When they happen

• Jan2 listings
• Feb0 listings
• Mar0 listings
• Apr0 listings
• May0 listings
• Jun2 listings
• Jul0 listings
• Aug0 listings
• Sep0 listings
• Oct0 listings
• Nov2 listings
• Dec2 listings

The busiest months for festivals here are January, June, November and December, counting each month an event runs in. Months for listings without confirmed dates come from the organiser's usual timing, so treat them as a guide.

What our York guide says about those seasons:

Summer (June to August)

Long days for walking the walls and the river. Book popular attractions and rooms ahead.

Autumn (September to November)

Quieter streets once the school holidays end, and good light on the Minster.

Winter (December to February)

Short days, but museums, tea rooms and old pubs come into their own.

Where they happen

• Venues across York
• York
• York Castle Museum · Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
• York Minster · Minster Quarter

Other events in York

• Music 1
• Sport 2

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

• Cambridge 5
• Edinburgh 5
• Manchester 4
• Oxford 4
• Glasgow 3
• Bath 2
• Bristol 2
• Cornwall 2
• The Cotswolds 2
• Northern Ireland 2
• The Peak District 2
• The Scottish Highlands 2
• Wales 2
• The Jurassic Coast 1
• The Lake District 1
• Liverpool 1

Plan the rest of your visit

• York guide: areas, sights, food and stays
• Getting around York
• Where to stay in York
• Every event in York