Ghosts After Dark
York Museum GardensExperience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before! Explore York Museum Gardens after dark and discover 45 ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s past, illuminated with dramatic lighting, smoke, and sound. Uncover the history behind the ghosts at six storytelling areas, featuring York’s top storytellers sharing both classic and new tales. Ticket prices are £7.50 per…
York Nutcracker Trail
The York Nutcracker Trail runs from 14th November to 5th January. York BID have partnered with local artist Marc Godfrey-Murphy to celebrate togetherness and community with this year's internationally inspired Nutcracker Trail. This year's theme, Christmas Around the World, celebrates the unique and diverse communities that make up York. Find out more here.
Winter Lights
York will be illuminated with Winter Lights from 14th November 2024 until the new year. Over 50 streets will be covered, with a total 175,000 bulbs in the city! The York Winter Lights scheme is delivered by York BID in partnership with Make It York.
Meet Inka the Polar Bear
St Helen's Square 5 St Helen's Square, York, United KingdomThis January, Inka the Polar Bear will be making her way to St Helen's Square. Experience an unforgettable encounter with Inka, a life-sized puppet, and her adorable cubs. This one-of-a-kind event invites families, children, and visitors of all ages to experience the magic of meeting the planet's largest carnivore. Inka the Polar Bear will be…
Shop York
Join us for Shop York throughout February, a month-long celebration of our city’s vibrant high streets, from well-loved brands to independent boutiques. Experience the joy of shopping locally to access exclusive offers and be in with a chance of winning incredible prizes donated by York businesses. Click here to find out more: Shop York –…
York Ice Trail
The UK’s biggest outdoor Ice Trail, and one of York’s best loved events, is back for more family-friendly fun on 1st and 2nd February 2025, with a range of magnificent ice sculptures transforming the city centre. Get ready for an icy adventure as you walk through history and enjoy the 'coolest' sculptures lining the streets.…
Colour & Light
York Minster Deangate, York, North Yorkshire, United KingdomColour & Light will transform the iconic South Transept of York Minster from Wednesday 12th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025. This year’s free event will celebrate the beauty of York’s wildlife, creating an unforgettable event for all ages, and highlighting the city’s heritage and creativity. It will run nightly from 6pm to 9pm, with projections…
Reignite VII: The Intersection of Art & Technology
Yorkshire MuseumReignite VII: The Intersection of Art & Technology takes place on Thursday 13th February, from 6pm to 9pm, and celebrates innovation and collaboration. The event begins at 6pm at the Yorkshire Museum, followed by a tour of York Minster's new Centre for Excellence. Guests are then invited to join us for a LATE event in York…
How York’s High Street Is Performing In 2025
York BID is pleased to invite local businesses and partner organisations to a special business event focusing on ‘How York’s High Street Is Performing In 2025’, taking place at the new Patch offices, at The Bonding Warehouse, Terry Ave, York, on the evening of Thursday 27th February 2025, starting at 6pm. During the event, we will hear from…
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. For the first time, York Restaurant Week will run for an extended 2-week period from Monday 10th to Sunday 23rd…
March 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 sessions will take place on Tuesday 11th, Thursday 13th, Tuesday 18th, and Thursday 20th. Each session will run from 09:00 to 13:00 and we ask that volunteers wear clothing they are happy to…
Reignite VIII: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Yorkshire MuseumJoin us for the eighth edition of Reignite, the leading cultural event for York & North Yorkshire, to explore the transformative power of culture in shaping our places and communities. The event will take place on Thursday 27th March from 5.30pm at the Yorkshire Museum, followed by a LATE event at York Art Gallery, where…