Events
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York Restaurant Week
FeaturedYork 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…
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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.
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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…
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Giant Inflatable Octopus
King's Staith King's Staith, York, United KingdomEnjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this spring as a giant inflatable octopus arrives for York BID's latest Family Friendly Saturday event. The giant octopus puppet is set to captivate crowds on Saturday 28th March 2026, with performances at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Towering above onlookers, the friendly character features eight fully articulated tentacles and is…
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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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Economic Snapshot Webinar
Join us for our next Economic Snapshot Webinar on Thursday 23 April at 10:00am, where we will deliver a live demonstration of the new York Economic Data Hub and share practical guidance on how to make the most of its features. In this session, we will also unpack the key metrics shaping city centre performance in Q1 2026, benchmark York’s…
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Reignite XIV
York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk, York, United KingdomReignite XIV will see the launch of the Creative Business Skills Academy, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between creative talent and commercial success, strengthening our region's role in the UK's £145 billion creative economy. Guests will hear from Mayor David Skaith and will gain insight into the future of York's creative economy. The…
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Waterside Responder Scheme
Revolution York Coney Street, York, United KingdomJoin the RNLI for this interactive session on throw bag training on Tuesday 12th May from 10am to 11am. The RNLI Waterside Responder scheme provides specialist training to hospitality staff, security staff, and waterside community members to help prevent drowning around rivers and waterways across the UK and Ireland. This training session is delivered by RNLI…
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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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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.