Whats On in York

This week in York you can devour scrumptious food and drink, listen to sensational sounds, and check out amazing art.

York Chamber Music Festival  16 -18 Sept
York Chamber Music Festival celebrates the return of live chamber music by bringing to the city a stellar cast of musicians. Everyone, players and audiences, should have a joyous few days of deep listening to compelling music.
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York Food & Drink Festival  17 – 26 Sept
York Food and Drink Festival is back. The best of Yorkshire’s produce will be displayed on over 80 different stands in the city centre. The 10-day spectacle features events, demonstrations, live music, street food, produce stands, real ale, a York Gin bar and hands-on cookery workshops.
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Heritage Open Day at Selby Abbey  18 Sept
Head to the Selby Abbey open day for all things medieval, including traditional crafts, food and drink, dress-up, history and heritage displays, as well as activities for children and families to enjoy.
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Charity Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis – Musical Extravaganza at The Red Lion  19 Sept
In aid of Cystic Fibrosis Support Charity, The Red Lion present a fantastic line up of musical entertainers including Steve Womack, Stacey Squires International Recording Artiste, Home Made Monsters and Vincent, a Neil Diamond Tribute.
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Upside Down Design – Warehouse Clearance Event  18 – 19 Sept
Pop in to St Olave’s Church Hall, and pick up a bargain from a selection of furniture, ex display pieces and seconds, cushions, throws and blankets, lighting, fabric by the metre and beautiful home accessories.
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Contemporary Seascapes at According to McGee  Until 11 Oct
Keenly anticipated by collectors from all over the UK, the new collection of seascapes from Freya Horsley is now available at According to McGee. Freya is nationally well regarded for the epic sweep of her depictions of Britain’s coast, from Cornwall to Scotland.
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Touch of Tranquillity at village gallery  Until 23 Oct
An exhibition of watercolours by Leeds artist Suzanne McQuade. Suzanne quit her customer service job about five years ago to become a full-time artist. She is passionate about watercolours and how their translucency allows light to flood into her landscapes and seascapes.
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..from previous updates but still useful!

Military Mixology at York Army Museum  10 – 18 Sept
Many cocktails have links to the military. Collect the Military Mixology leaflet at York Army Museum reception, and discover some military-inspired cocktail recipes as you explore the museum on these Heritage Open Days.
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Reunited: Lifting Lockdown with the Georgians Until 14 Nov
This brand-new exhibition in Fairfax House celebrates the lifting of lockdown Georgian style. Each room explores a different longed for post lockdown activity, and how the Georgians would have done it.
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Light, Glass & Stone conserving the St Cuthbert Window Until 1 Jan 2022
Explore the Medieval St Cuthbert Window through the new exhibition which tells the story of the life and miracles of Northern England’s most magnificent of Saints.
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Brand New Afternoon Tea Bus with Golden Tours from 7 August
Experience York’s streets as you enjoy afternoon tea onboard this unique and specially designed double decker bus. The 60-minute tour will take you past all of the must-see sights including York Minster, Micklegate Bar, and Clifford’s Tower.
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Alice’s Enchanted Wonderland at Mother Shipton’s Cave
Discover a magical wonderland in the ancient forest at Mother Shipton’s this Summer. Go down the rabbit hole for a fabulous adventure trail with intricate scenes inspired by the classic children’s stories.
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Cruise the Ouse
You can once again hop aboard a City Cruises boat and see York from a whole new perspective, while getting fascinating insights into the history and features along the river.
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Green Spaces in York
While of course we must remain home as much as we can, it’s still important we stretch our legs and enjoy some fresh air. The beautiful Museum Gardens, Dean’s Park and Rowntree Park (complete with cafe overlooking the park and river) are all open for just this purpose. Or simply get your steps in whilst strolling along your favourite section of the City Walls.

#LoveWalking
Stretch your legs and see York on foot. Our new Love Walking hub is full of great ways to explore the city and see sights old and new.
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Richard III: Coming Home – until 31 Oct
The world-famous late 16th century portrait of Richard III will go on display at the Yorkshire Museum as part of a new display, in summer 2021. The loan to the Yorkshire Museum is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s nation-wide COMING HOME project, which sees the Gallery sending portraits of iconic individuals to places they are closely associated with.
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Shambles Market
The Shambles Market remains open for essential shopping, and is the best place to get fresh produce from local traders. The Shambles Food court is also open for scrumptious takeaway treats.
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These events have been hand picked by Visit York.

Go to Visit York’s What’s On page to see a full list of things to do in York.