York Nutcracker Trail
The York Nutcracker Trail runs from Thursday 13th November to Sunday 4th January. This year's theme is a kid's takeover! Each nutcracker has been designed by a school-aged child from York and re-created by talented local artist, MarcoLooks. Find all ten and collect their names on your trail map to enter the prize draw for…
Winter Lights
York's Winter Lights display is back! Enjoy a dazzling light display with 175,000 lights stretching 15km and illuminating more than 50 streets. Keep an eye out for the giant illuminated post box in Museum Gardens and the projection of falling snow in St Helen's Square - perfect photo spots!
Autumn Budget Business Brunch
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk, York, United KingdomWe're partnering with HSBC Bank UK and York St John University to bring you a post-budget brunch as part of the York Business Festival. Hear expert analysis from HSBC's Senior Economist, Chris Hare, on the Autumn Budget and it's impact on your business, just a couple days after the announcement by central government. There'll also be the chance to connect with others over…
Reignite XII: The Future of Culture
Yorkshire MuseumJoin us for the launch of York's Cultural Strategy at Reignite XII: The Future of Culture. The event takes place on Thursday 22nd January from 6pm to 9pm at the Yorkshire Museum, with a late event at York Art Gallery. Attendees will hear from Laura Pye, Director of National Museums Liverpool, and Esme Ward, Director…
Shop York
Shop York is returning on Saturday 31st January to celebrate York's high streets. Delivered by York BID in partnership with Indie York, Shop York invites shoppers to spend £50 in 50 days, across more than 100 participating high street businesses. Each time a shopper spends £10 in a participating business, they receive one sticker in…
Colour & Light
Colour & Light is back and bigger than ever! For the first time, two of York's landmark buildings will be illuminated together, as York Castle Museum and Clifford's Tower become a combined canvas for a fully choreographed show, transforming the Eye of York. The free event will take place from 4th to 22nd February 2026,…
York Ice Trail
York Ice Trail, delivered by Make It York, is back on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026, from 10:30 am to 4pm. York BID is pleased to sponsor five sculptures, to spread footfall across the entire city. You can find the BID's Enchanted City sculptures at: Goodramgate Tower Street Micklegate Walmgate Bootham
York Restaurant Week
York Restaurant Week returns from 9th to 22nd March 2026, giving diners a full two weeks to enjoy exclusive offers across the city. More than 100 venues are taking part this March, offering everything from casual lunches and sweet treats to global cuisines and fine dining experiences. Offers are priced between £5 and £30, making…
Rejuvenation Days
King's Staith King's Staith, York, United KingdomJoin York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th March. Each volunteering session runs from 9am to 1pm at King's Staith. To take part, register your place here.
Reignite XIII: Production & Creative Technologies
The 13th edition of York's flagship cultural event series, Reignite, takes place on Wednesday 18th March at City Screen Picturehouse. This edition pulls back the curtain on some of York and North Yorkshire's most exciting creative businesses, demonstrating why York is a UNESCO Creative City. Event details: Date: Wednesday 18 March Time: 6pm onwards (doors…