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  • Reignite XV

    York St John University Lord Mayor's Walk, York, United Kingdom

    Join 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…

  • Jumbo the Elephant

    St Martin le Grand 13 Coney Street, York, United Kingdom

    Meet 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…

  • York Best Bar None Awards

    Impossible, York 3 St. Helen's Square

    We'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…

  • York BID Annual General Meeting

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    Radisson Hotel York North Street, York

    Join us for York BID's AGM on Thursday 16th July 2026, from 6pm to 9pm, at the Radisson York Hotel. This year's AGM marks the beginning of the BID's third term, giving us the opportunity to celebrate what we've achieved together over the past year, share what's coming next, and hear about the projects, events,…

  • The Tempest Play Park

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    Parliament Street Parliament Street, York

    Don't miss The Tempest, a brand new, imaginative pop-up children's play area on Parliament Street. Open from 9am to 6pm every day until Thursday 3rd September, the pop-up installation includes climbing and balancing equipment, sensory play features, bridges, interactive elements and accessible play equipment. This new free temporary attraction, brought to the city by York…

  • The Actual Reality Arcade

    Parliament Street Parliament Street, York

    Enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this summer as the Actual Reality Arcade returns to Parliament Street for the latest Family Friendly Saturday event. Taking place on Saturday 15th August from 12pm to 6pm on Parliament Street, the event promises a packed programme of activities and fun for all ages. At the heart of the…

  • 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.

  • Live for St Leonards

    York's homegrown music festival is back! Live For St Leonard's is a vibrant, homegrown music festival bringing nine days of outstanding live performances to the heart of York. Taking place on stages in Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, the festival offers free-to-attend live music every evening from 5pm to 9pm, as part of the…

  • Reignite XVI: Screen Industries & The North

    City Screen York

    Join us for Reignite XVI: Screen Industries & The North on Wednesday 23rd September from 6pm to 9pm at City Screen York. Attendees will enjoy a curated screening of short films selected by Film Hub North, followed by a filmmaker Q&A and networking session. Jen Barfield from Film Hub North and Caroline Cooper-Charles from Screen…

  • York Restaurant Week

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    Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week from 5th to 18th October 2026. 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. That's fourteen whole days to explore some of York’s best venues and indulge with…

  • Retail Experiences Workshop

    Join York BID and Indie York for this brand-new training session, aimed at helping high street retailers to create bespoke experiences. Delivered by Rachel Marshall, Founder of Uniquely Local Experiences, and Sally Millington, Founder of Challenge Fifty Two, this 1-hour workshop will demonstrate how retailers of all sizes can introduce experiences, events, collaborations, and activities…

  • Giant Inflatable Spider

    Little Stonegate Little Stonegate, York

    The Giant Inflatable Spider will be scuttling along the back streets of York this Halloween! Don't miss this spooky photo opportunity and memorable close-up encounter on Saturday 31st October. You can find the Giant Inflatable Spider roaming Little Stonegate, Back Swinegate, Swinegate and Grape Lane with performances at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. This is a…