Events
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Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure
FeaturedTommy Treebark's Wild Adventure has returned from 10th April to 13th September 2026, with new animals to discover around the city. Track down 55 wild Yorkshire animals hidden on brightly coloured benches throughout the city centre. Pick up a trail leaflet from the Visit York Information Centre on Parliament Street to get started. Find all…
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York Art Trail
As the weather's getting warmer, it's the perfect time to discover the York Art Trail! These striking murals are here to help animate York's shopping streets, adding a pop of colour and breathing new life into city centre spaces. Find out more here: York Art Trail - The York BID
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Reignite XV
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk, York, United KingdomJoin us for Reignite XV: Liftoff: Breaking In & Building Forward. The event takes place on 4th June from 6pm to 9pm at Temple Hall, York St John University. This year, we’re doing something different. In partnership with York St John Art & Design, Liftoff brings together over 150 new works from the next generation…
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Jumbo the Elephant
St Martin le Grand 13 Coney Street, York, United KingdomMeet Jumbo the Elephant in York! Standing at an incredible 2 metres tall and 1.3 metres wide, this life sized elephant puppet is a true show stopper. Fully roaming and wonderfully lifelike, don't miss this magical photo opportunity and memorable close-up encounter. Meet Jumbo the Elephant at the clock on Coney Street on Saturday 6th…
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York Best Bar None Awards
Impossible, York 3 St. Helen's SquareWe're thrilled to be hosting the inaugural York Best Bar None (BBN) Awards on Thursday 11th June. These awards recognise York's pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues for excellence in safety, customer care, and community. If you're a licensed venue that would like to be in for a chance of winning an award, it's…
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Momentum York
FeaturedYork St John University Lord Mayor's Walk, York, United KingdomWe are thrilled to introduce Momentum York, the city's brand-new conference dedicated to the Professional Services Sector. Join us for a dynamic half‑day conference featuring an expo of small to medium‑sized professional service businesses, insightful presentations, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector. This inaugural conference has been co-designed with professional service…
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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 on Wednesday 2nd, Friday 4th, and Tuesday 8th. Each volunteering session runs from 9am to 1pm in St Helen's Square. To take part, register your place here.