The York BID

Reignite XV
2026-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX, 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 of creatives – a powerful snapshot of emerging talent at the very moment it steps into the world, alongside high-profile artists, such as Turner Prize nominee Heather Philipson, Larry Achiampong, Steve Messam, Joanne Coates, and Baff Akoto.
Together, we are building an ecosystem that actively supports growth. One that connects education to industry, talent to opportunity, and ambition to infrastructure. Most importantly, one that makes it clear: this city is a place where creative careers can begin, grow, and thrive.
Book your place HERE.

Jumbo the Elephant
2026-06-06 14:00 - 18:00 | St Martin le Grand, 13 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL, 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 June, with performances at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm.

York Best Bar None Awards
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Impossible, York, 3 St. Helen's Square, YO1 8QN
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 not too late to get involved! Book your BBN assessment now – venues must be accredited by 15th May to be eligible for an award. Contact safetynetwork@theyorkbid.com for more information on BBN and your Awards sign up link.

Momentum York
2026-06-23 12:00 - 19:00 | York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom
We are thrilled to introduce Momentum York, the city’s brand-new conference dedicated to the Professional Services Sector.
Join us for a dynamic half‑day conference featuring an expo of small to medium‑sized professional service businesses, insightful presentations, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector.
This inaugural conference has been co-designed with professional service businesses to celebrate the diversity and strength of the sector in York, bringing businesses together with city and regional leaders to connect, learn, and grow.
The conference takes place on Tuesday 23rd June, from 12pm to 7pm, at York St John Creative Centre.
Register your place through Eventbrite: Momentum York – York’s Professional Services Conference Tickets, Tuesday, June 23 • 12 PM – 7 PM | Eventbrite
Find out more here: Momentum York | York BID

Rejuvenation Days
2026-09-02 09:00 - 2026-09-08 13:00 | North Yorkshire
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.
