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  • Colour & Light

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    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

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    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 Kingdom

    Join 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…

  • Giant Inflatable Octopus

    King's Staith King's Staith, York, United Kingdom

    Enjoy 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…

  • Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure

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    Tommy 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…

  • York Art Trail

    As the weather's getting warmer, it's the perfect time to discover the York Art Trail! These striking murals are here to help animate York's shopping streets, adding a pop of colour and breathing new life into city centre spaces. Find out more here: York Art Trail - The York BID

  • 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…

  • Reignite XIV

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

    Reignite 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…