Events

There will be Victorian-themed market stalls, fairground rides, face painting, food and beverage and street entertainment

Christmas Markets

Yorkshire town to host UK’s largest one-day Christmas market

In Recovery, a podcast produced in Scarborough, has become a global success, reaching audiences in more than 83 countries

In Recovery, a podcast produced in Scarborough, has become a global success, reaching audiences in more than 83 countries

Scarborough-produced podcast becomes global success in 83 countries

People have one week left to view the Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition at York Art Gallery

People have one week left to view the Aesthetica Art Prize exhibition at York Art Gallery

One week left to see major art exhibition at York Gallery

The Grand, York is set to host its annual Christmas light switch-on next week

The Grand, York is set to host its annual Christmas light switch-on next week

Festive music and treats as York hotel switches on Christmas lights

York Humanists will lay a wreath for the first time at the York Memorial Gardens this weekend

York Humanists will lay a wreath for the first time at the York Memorial Gardens this weekend

York Humanists to lay wreath at city's Remembrance ceremony

Weetons of Harrogate has launched The Weetons Christmas Journey to Santa’s Grotto

Weetons of Harrogate has launched The Weetons Christmas Journey to Santa’s Grotto

New Christmas journey to Santa's Grotto launches in Harrogate

A married couple close to the Yorkshire Museum

A married couple close to the Yorkshire Museum

Ghosts descend on popular York city centre garden

Jeff Clark, of The Art of Protes, who has revealed a project to revamp Fishergate and Fulford in York. Image: Kevin Glenton

Jeff Clark, of The Art of Protes, who has revealed a project to revamp Fishergate and Fulford in York. Image: Kevin Glenton

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The next Bishy Road? Ambitious plan to transform York neighbourhoods 'in need'

Greene King pubs will offer 30,000 free festive meals nationwide as part of its The Big Christmas Shift campaign

Greene King pubs will offer 30,000 free festive meals nationwide as part of its The Big Christmas Shift campaign

Free festive meals offered to York workers on Christmas shift

Culinary director Kevin Bonello is leading a new seasonal concept at Legacy restaurant at The Grand, York.

Culinary director Kevin Bonello is leading a new seasonal concept at Legacy restaurant at The Grand, York.

What you get for £130 at this popular York restaurant

St Peter’s School has teamed up with the global charity Made By Dyslexia to host an event promoting the strengths of Dyslexic Thinking

St Peter’s School has teamed up with the global charity Made By Dyslexia to host an event promoting the strengths of Dyslexic Thinking

York school partnership aims to change perceptions of dyslexia

A stage adaptation of the blockbuster psychological thriller The Housemaid will make its world premiere at the Grand Opera House York

A stage adaptation of the blockbuster psychological thriller The Housemaid will make its world premiere at the Grand Opera House York

Blockbuster thriller The Housemaid to make world premiere in York

Santa and his little helpers pose alongside a CitySightseeing York tour bus, which hosts this year’s Santa Story Special event

Santa and his little helpers pose alongside a CitySightseeing York tour bus, which hosts this year’s Santa Story Special event

Santa's Christmas bus brings new festive experience to York

Not following the rules could land you with a £50,000 fine.

Not following the rules could land you with a £50,000 fine.

Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine

Langlands Garden Centre, Shiptonthorpe, has unveiled a programme of seasonal experiences for Christmas.

Langlands Garden Centre, Shiptonthorpe, has unveiled a programme of seasonal experiences for Christmas.

Garden centre near York unveils Santa breakfasts and pet treats in Christmas line-up

Vikings in York during JORVIK Viking Festival 2026.

Vikings in York during JORVIK Viking Festival 2026.

Vikings are coming back to York - and this time they’re bringing axes

York’s Bar Convent has revealed new research around a previously unexplored personal connection relating to the Gunpowder Plot

York’s Bar Convent has revealed new research around a previously unexplored personal connection relating to the Gunpowder Plot

York exhibition reveals new insight into Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot

The first show, Santa’s Christmas Cakes, runs from November 28 to December 13 and tells the story of Rascal the elf

The first show, Santa’s Christmas Cakes, runs from November 28 to December 13 and tells the story of Rascal the elf

Green Hammerton theatre company takes two festive shows on tour

Amy and Robbie Lee speaking at Wetherby Races’ Northern Raceday for Spinal Research

Amy and Robbie Lee speaking at Wetherby Races’ Northern Raceday for Spinal Research

Wetherby charity raceday raises £52,000 for spinal research

L-R: Chief Executive Richard Webb and Leader Cllr Claire Douglas

L-R: Chief Executive Richard Webb and Leader Cllr Claire Douglas

York to come together for Remembrance Sunday parade and service

Treasurer’s House will be transformed into a winter wonderland, inviting visitors to experience the magic of a 1906 debutante ball

Treasurer’s House will be transformed into a winter wonderland, inviting visitors to experience the magic of a 1906 debutante ball

York townhouse steps back in time for glamorous Edwardian Christmas

The Longleat Motor Show Weekender, held at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire, was selected for its 2026 event

The Longleat Motor Show Weekender, held at the Longleat estate in Wiltshire, was selected for its 2026 event

Longleat Motor Show named finalist for prestigious motoring award

An exhibition featuring work by two York-based multimedia artists will be held at the historic Red Tower

An exhibition featuring work by two York-based multimedia artists will be held at the historic Red Tower

Film, sound and sculpture combine in new Yorkshire exhibition

Poppleton Community Centre is preparing for its 18th annual Bonfire & Firework Spectacular this week

Poppleton Community Centre is preparing for its 18th annual Bonfire & Firework Spectacular this week

Upper Poppleton prepares for 18th annual fireworks spectacular

Here are the fireworks displays happening around York.

Here are the fireworks displays happening around York.

5 of the best firework displays in and around York to enjoy for 2026

Major York film festival reveals masterclasses with award-winning film experts

The chalets are on Parliament Street

The chalets are on Parliament Street

Christmas Markets

Preparations underway for York Christmas Market - take a look

The announcement follows a successful 2026 season at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, pictured here in June.

The announcement follows a successful 2026 season at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, pictured here in June.

Iconic rockstar set to play in North Yorkshire - when and how to get tickets

Devin Jones is the new head of the Cookery School at The Grand, York.

Devin Jones is the new head of the Cookery School at The Grand, York.

Chef behind award-winning York afternoon tea reveals new cookery classes

The town of Whitby is turned into a haven for fans of Goth culture twice a year, as captured by members of The Press Camera Club

The town of Whitby is turned into a haven for fans of Goth culture twice a year, as captured by members of The Press Camera Club

Whitby Goth Weekend

Yorkshire coastal town transformed into Gothic haven

The spider is taking to York city centre streets three times today

The spider is taking to York city centre streets three times today

VIDEOS: Giant inflatable spider takes over York streets

Tadcaster Climathon - Discussions in small groups

Tadcaster Climathon - Discussions in small groups

Harrogate event to explore community-led energy projects

York care home residents challenge people to classic board games at Care UK’s Chocolate Works, with chilli, sparklers and Bonfire Night fun

York care home residents challenge people to classic board games at Care UK’s Chocolate Works, with chilli, sparklers and Bonfire Night fun

York care home residents challenge community to classic games night challenge

Improvised comedy show

Improvised comedy show

Unscripted comedy show My Plus One is heading to York theatre

Trollers Gill, Wharfedale, where the ghostly Barguest is said to lurk

Trollers Gill, Wharfedale, where the ghostly Barguest is said to lurk

Yorkshire dog walkers urged to try three spooky Halloween routes

Classics Festival director, Adrian Turpin

Classics Festival director, Adrian Turpin

New national festival celebrating classical world to launch in York

East Riding libraries launch new season of live theatre and comedy

World-class musicians to perform in Harrogate concert series

York singer Twinnie has been announced as the live vocalist for the UK tour of Love Actually Live in Concert

York singer Twinnie has been announced as the live vocalist for the UK tour of Love Actually Live in Concert

York singer Twinnie to perform in Love Actually concert tour

A weekly online dance programme from Bounceback Exercise is helping people with Parkinson’s stay active from home

A weekly online dance programme from Bounceback Exercise is helping people with Parkinson’s stay active from home

Clubs and societies

Online dance classes help people with Parkinson’s across York stay active

Howarth Timber has been named Timber Merchant of the Year at the Builders’ Merchants Journal (BMJ) Awards

Howarth Timber has been named Timber Merchant of the Year at the Builders’ Merchants Journal (BMJ) Awards

York timber firm named Timber Merchant of the Year at awards

Paddy McGuinness bringing new tour to Scarborough

Air TV, a North Yorkshire-based television company, has been named Production Company of the Year

Air TV, a North Yorkshire-based television company, has been named Production Company of the Year

North Yorkshire TV company named Production Company of the Year

Nicola receiving the cheque from the HGH Directors and team

Nicola receiving the cheque from the HGH Directors and team

York accountants raise nearly £3,000 for cancer support during quiz night

A board games convention held at St Peter's School in York has recorded its highest-ever turnout

A board games convention held at St Peter's School in York has recorded its highest-ever turnout

Latest York board games convention celebrates record turnout

York Against Cancer has been named the nominated charity for the 2027 York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge

York Against Cancer has been named the nominated charity for the 2027 York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge

York Dragon Boat Challenge to support cancer charity for anniversary year

Paranormal investigator Chris McKinnell

Paranormal investigator Chris McKinnell

Famous ghost hunter to reveal truth behind hauntings in Whitby

Thousands of people are due to celebrate Bonfire Night at York’s main firework display at Rawcliffe Country Park

Thousands of people are due to celebrate Bonfire Night at York’s main firework display at Rawcliffe Country Park

York’s main firework display to see thousands turn out for good cause – all the info

Richmond Christmas Fair.

Richmond Christmas Fair.

'Woke bullies' blamed as reindeer cancelled from Christmas Fair

Poor Clare, written by American playwright Chiara Atik, will be performed at Theatre@41 in York

Poor Clare, written by American playwright Chiara Atik, will be performed at Theatre@41 in York

Award-winning comedy exploring faith and rebellion comes to York theatre

Lancaster Fold in Boroughbridge

Lancaster Fold in Boroughbridge

First-time buyers offered help to buy new homes across Yorkshire

Glenda Young’s fifth Seaview Hotel book, Music to Die For at the Seaview Hotel, set in Scarborough, will be released on December 3

Glenda Young’s fifth Seaview Hotel book, Music to Die For at the Seaview Hotel, set in Scarborough, will be released on December 3

Murder mystery set in Scarborough hotel is latest in crime series

Nearly 3,000 guinea pigs will be involved in the Big Pig Health Check, taking place at Bishop Burton College, as part of Guinea Pig Awareness Week

Nearly 3,000 guinea pigs will be involved in the Big Pig Health Check, taking place at Bishop Burton College, as part of Guinea Pig Awareness Week

Thousands of guinea pigs set for major health challenge in Beverley

Santa in the grotto - York's libraries are hosting Santa's grottos this season

Santa in the grotto - York's libraries are hosting Santa's grottos this season

Santa's grotto, Christmas trees and fairs all at York libraries this festive season