York Art Trail
Make the most of summer with the York Art Trail! Explore over 25 murals across York City Centre, from a giant peregrine falcon on Back Swinegate to 12 colourfully painted exchange boxes along the Stonebow. Don't miss the newest addition in North Street Gardens - a colourful celebration of everything the Rowntree family did for…
Support York
Shop local, win big, and keep High Petergate thriving during the Bootham Bar essential conservation works. Running until December, Support York encourages residents and visitors to support businesses on High Petergate through a monthly £50 York Gift Card giveaway, and it couldn’t be easier to take part: From Tuesday 5th August, spend £10 or more in…
September Rejuvenation Days
Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more. The September sessions will take place on Tuesday 9th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, and Thursday 18th September. Each session will run from 09:00 to 13:00 and we ask that volunteers wear clothing they…
Ghosts in the Gardens
Ghosts in the Gardens returns from Friday 19th September to Sunday 2nd November, with nearly 60 ethereal sculptures taking their place across the city. Crafted in partnership with York-based creative team Unconventional Design, the translucent wire-mesh figures range from soldiers to monks, each one evoking a different layer of the city’s haunted past. Ghosts in…
Live for St Leonard’s 2025
Parliament Street Parliament Street, YorkYork's homegrown music festival is back! Live for St Leonard's takes place every day between 5pm - 9pm, from Friday 19th to Saturday 27th September. Live For St Leonard's is a vibrant, homegrown music festival bringing nine days of outstanding live performances to the heart of York. Taking place on stages in Parliament Street and St…
Martyn’s Law – Business Engagement Event
Impossible, York 3 St. Helen's SquareJoin us for an informative evening to find out more about Martyn's Law, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and what it means for your business. The free event will take place on Thursday 25th September, from 6pm, at Impossible York. At this event, you'll hear from: Figen Murray OBE, Mother of Martyn Hett…
Reignite X: Exporting Ideas
York Theatre Royal St Leonards Place, YorkJoin us for Reignite X: Exporting Ideas to explore how creativity developed here reaches national and international audiences and what that means for growth, collaboration, and opportunity across every sector. The event takes place from on Wednesday 1st October, 6pm - 9pm, at York Theatre Royal. Featuring: Delma Tomlin, National Centre for Early Music – on…
York Restaurant Week
Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week. Enjoy a huge variety of offers on food and drink, from over 100 eateries in York city centre, all temptingly priced between £5 and £30. York Restaurant Week will run for an extended 2-week period from Monday 13th to Sunday 26th October, giving diners even…
Treemendous
Coppergate Centre Coppergate CentreYork BID are delighted to announce a special event as Treemendous arrives in the Coppergate Centre. Experience an unforgettable encounter as these treemendous giant tree creatures tower over you at a staggering 9ft tall. Find treemendous in the Coppergate Centre on Saturday 25th October, with performances at 2pm, 3:15pm, and 4:30pm. Event Details: Where: The Coppergate Centre When: Saturday…
Ghosts: The Untold History
Step into the past with an intimate journey through one of York's hidden gems to uncover the secrets hidden in the Snickelways and shadows. Enjoy a small group 40-minute tour through St Anthony's Gardens, in a uniquely atmospheric setting. Uncover previously untold stories behind your favourite ghosts from York's Ghosts in the Gardens, from cross…