York Special Events

Most Popular Hotels in York:
Tadcaster Road, YO24 1QF
Aldwark, Near Alne, YO61 1UF
28 Clifton Guest House, YO30 6AE
1 Tower Street, Y01 9WD
 
 




Jorvik Viking Festival, Feb, Viking mayhem and madness invade the streets of York (website: www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk)
York Festival of Science and Technology, Mar, celebrates the exciting science, technology, maths and innovation that takes place at various venues in York (website: website: www.sciencecityyork.org.uk/community)
York Carnival, May, a musical extravaganza with processions and workshops in York city centre (website: www.yorkfestivals.com)
York Live Music Festival, May, a chance to rejoice in York's vibrant and eclectic music scene at various venues throughout the city
York Races, May to Oct, with August's Ebor Festival never failing to attract the crowds to one of the finest race courses in England (website: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk)
Late Music Festival, Jun, promotes music of all styles from 1900 to the present day at the National Centre for Early Music (website: www.latemusicfestival.org.uk)
York Early Music Festival, Jul, celebrates music from the medieval times to the 18th century at the National Centre for Early Music and various other venues in York (website: www.ncem.co.uk/yemf.shtml)
York Roman Festival, late Jul, commemorates and celebrates York's Roman history throughout the city (website: www.yorkromanfestival.co.uk)
York Festival of Food & Drink, Sep, the popular showcase for Yorkshire produce takes place at various venues throughout the city (website:www.yorkfestivaloffoodanddrink.com)
Yuletide York, Nov to Dec, is York at its most magical: from St Nicholas Fayre with its Christmas markets and carol singers, to the Festival of Angels, a winter wonderland of ice sculptures in the cobbled Quarter (website: www.yuletideyork.com)

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