Festivals

Nadine Waehning a senior lecturer at the University of York; Victoria Wells, the university’s Professor of Pubs, and York St John student Kaan Cetin.

York CAMRA makes UK-first move with award for best NoLo beer

Preparations underway for York CAMRA’s 52nd Beer and Cider Festival which opens on Wednesday (September 16) in St Lawrence Parish Church, off Lawrence Street

Preparations underway for York CAMRA’s 52nd Beer and Cider Festival which opens on Wednesday (September 16) in St Lawrence Parish Church, off Lawrence Street

Beer festival prepares to get underway – in York church

The York Walking Festival is returning this autumn

The York Walking Festival is returning this autumn

York Walking Festival returns with guided walks and hidden city stories

A new riverside challenge, Beat the Boat, is coming to York as part of this year’s 50+ Festival

A new riverside challenge, Beat the Boat, is coming to York as part of this year’s 50+ Festival

Age UK York launches Beat the Boat challenge for over-50s festival

The York Vegan Christmas Festival will take place at York RI Sports Centre this December

The York Vegan Christmas Festival will take place at York RI Sports Centre this December

York Vegan Christmas Festival returns with 80 stalls and festive food

Hugh Bonneville was named by Whitby Lit Fest organisers as its surprise headline guest for 2026

Hugh Bonneville was named by Whitby Lit Fest organisers as its surprise headline guest for 2026

Much-loved British TV and film actor named as Yorkshire literary festival headliner

At The Magpies festival in North Yorkshire 2026. Photo by Esme Mai

At The Magpies festival in North Yorkshire 2026. Photo by Esme Mai

Inside the sold-out festival near York where music makes it 'a most treasured event'

The crowd watch Geese perform on the Gallery stage during the Leeds Festival on Saturday

The crowd watch Geese perform on the Gallery stage during the Leeds Festival on Saturday

Revellers at huge Yorkshire music festival brace for stormy conditions

Those attending festivals this weekend have been warned about strong winds and potential rain by the Met Office

Those attending festivals this weekend have been warned about strong winds and potential rain by the Met Office

Met Office issues warning for festivalgoers as forecast for bank holiday revealed

Motorists are being warned about delays on the A64 due to Leeds Festival.

Motorists are being warned about delays on the A64 due to Leeds Festival.

Reading & Leeds Festival

A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected

Music fans didn’t let the bad weather stop them from having fun back in 2011.

Music fans didn’t let the bad weather stop them from having fun back in 2011.

Rain forecast for Leeds Festival? These photos show fans have seen it all before

Preparations are well underway for this year’s Fangfest

Preparations are well underway for this year’s Fangfest

More than 30 artists and craftspeople set for Fangfest near York

York Food and Drink Festival is back for another year of culinary delights

York Food and Drink Festival is back for another year of culinary delights

York Food and Drink Festival reveals new venue and packed 2026 programme

Si King of the Hairy Bikers will appear at Whitby Lit Festival this year

Si King of the Hairy Bikers will appear at Whitby Lit Festival this year

Hairy Bikers' Si King set to appear at Yorkshire seaside festival

Nearly 50 singers gathered above Saltburn to open its folk festival

Nearly 50 singers gathered above Saltburn to open its folk festival

Nearly 50 singers gather above Yorkshire coastal town to open festival

Georgian festival attendees set off from Clifford's Tower to parade to the York Mansion House

Georgian festival attendees set off from Clifford's Tower to parade to the York Mansion House

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Dozens of Georgians turn heads as they parade through York city centre

Scarborough Fair has launched an open call for applications to take part in two major events

Scarborough Fair has launched an open call for applications to take part in two major events

Cultural attractions

Scarborough Fair calls performers to take part in autumn festivals

Helen Reynolds of Viscount Folly on the Mansion House steps with the papercraft tissue box kit

Helen Reynolds of Viscount Folly on the Mansion House steps with the papercraft tissue box kit

New York Mansion House souvenir unveiled for Georgian Festival

The Freedom Festival’s touring programme returns this summer in Bridlington

The Freedom Festival’s touring programme returns this summer in Bridlington

Bridlington to host free circus and theatre performances this summer

Barratt Homes' stall activities at Cop Carnival

Barratt Homes' stall activities at Cop Carnival

Copmanthorpe carnival brings community together for week of celebrations

Saltburn Folk Festival returns to the town from Friday (August 7) to Sunday

Saltburn Folk Festival returns to the town from Friday (August 7) to Sunday

‘Joyful’ folk music festival to take place in coastal Yorkshire town

Deer Shed Festival takes place at Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire. Fat Dog perform on the Main Stage.

Deer Shed Festival takes place at Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire. Fat Dog perform on the Main Stage.

Hundreds flock to North Yorkshire music festival - in pictures

Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026.

Whitby Steampunk Weekend 2026.

Whitby Steampunk Weekend

Whitby Steampunk Weekend: 31 photos of amazing outfits as crowds gather

Matthew Knight, Chair of YOPA

Matthew Knight, Chair of YOPA

York over 50s festival returns with sports, culture and community events

Amotherby School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) annual summer fair recently netted a record-breaking £5,799

Amotherby School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) annual summer fair recently netted a record-breaking £5,799

School summer fair smashes charity drive record with nearly £6,000 raised

Popular house music festival Love To Be... will take place at The Stray on Saturday, September 5

Popular house music festival Love To Be... will take place at The Stray on Saturday, September 5

Popular house music festival returning to Harrogate later this year

Deer Shed Festival returns to Baldersby Park in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, for its 16th year

Deer Shed Festival returns to Baldersby Park in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, for its 16th year

Music, comedy and family fun coming to North Yorkshire-based festival

The roads in the town are expected to close between 10.45am and 11.25am on Saturday, July 11

The roads in the town are expected to close between 10.45am and 11.25am on Saturday, July 11

Roads in York town set to close next weekend for annual event

Peachzz's creation What Walks Among Us - one of the large murals capturing the imagination in Front Street during AcombFest

Peachzz's creation What Walks Among Us - one of the large murals capturing the imagination in Front Street during AcombFest

'An upward cycle of vibrant people' - York community group on art festival excitement

Fans with a huge Pitbull flag

Fans with a huge Pitbull flag

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Hundreds in bald caps gather to watch Worldwide sensation at new Yorkshire festival

Visitors can stop and watch the creations unfold in front of them - like What Flies Above Us by Curtis Hylton

Visitors can stop and watch the creations unfold in front of them - like What Flies Above Us by Curtis Hylton

PICTURES: Hundreds flock to art festival celebrating large-scale murals in York

New mural in Acomb - photo by Sue Gabbatiss of our Press Camera Club

New mural in Acomb - photo by Sue Gabbatiss of our Press Camera Club

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New mural for York - and why there will be more to come this weekend

Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, Tommy Ogden, and his father Ben Ogden, of Ogden of Harrogate

Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, Tommy Ogden, and his father Ben Ogden, of Ogden of Harrogate

Harrogate welcomes back Spiegeltent Festival for 10-day celebration

The York Youth Festival will return to Rowntree Park with free food, live music, and games taking place this summer

The York Youth Festival will return to Rowntree Park with free food, live music, and games taking place this summer

Free food, music and games at York Youth Festival this summer

Organisers are expecting between 6,000 and 8,000 visitors throughout the day based on previous events and current levels of interest.

Organisers are expecting between 6,000 and 8,000 visitors throughout the day based on previous events and current levels of interest.

Popular street party returning to York this weekend

Harrogate International Festivals’ Family Festival will take place in the Spiegeltent at Crescent Gardens this summer

Harrogate International Festivals’ Family Festival will take place in the Spiegeltent at Crescent Gardens this summer

Puppetry, beatboxing and circus acts coming to Harrogate family festival

Paul Connaughton of JPC Specialist Motorsports

Paul Connaughton of JPC Specialist Motorsports

Inclusive motoring event to bring supercars to North Yorkshire site

Specsavers Acomb has donated £250 to the West Bank Park Summer Fair to help cover essential costs for the Holgate event

Specsavers Acomb has donated £250 to the West Bank Park Summer Fair to help cover essential costs for the Holgate event

West Bank Park Summer Fair receives funding boost from York business

The De Mowbray Music Festival in Thirsk will run from August 13 to 16 at venues throughout the town

The De Mowbray Music Festival in Thirsk will run from August 13 to 16 at venues throughout the town

Celebration of live music set to return across venues in Thirsk

Hambleton Jambleton is coming to the Old Lane Recreation Area in Hambleton, North Yorkshire, this weekend

Hambleton Jambleton is coming to the Old Lane Recreation Area in Hambleton, North Yorkshire, this weekend

Popular Hambleton community festival back with packed programme

Cherry Burton Village Show returns for its 81st year and will take place at the Sportsfield

Cherry Burton Village Show returns for its 81st year and will take place at the Sportsfield

Village show marks 81st year with festival-style expansion and attractions

More than 15,000 people visited Tractor Fest which featured more than 3,000 exhibits.

More than 15,000 people visited Tractor Fest which featured more than 3,000 exhibits.

Record 15,000 visitors make Tractor Fest’s 20th year the biggest yet

Tadcaster Creates has been announced and will include exhibitions, workshops, performances, and open studios

Tadcaster Creates has been announced and will include exhibitions, workshops, performances, and open studios

Nine-day Tadcaster Creates festival transforms town into celebration of arts

WizardFest returned during the May half-term, filling the city with family-friendly fun for a second year

WizardFest returned during the May half-term, filling the city with family-friendly fun for a second year

Hundreds of families enjoy magical return of York's WizardFest

Deer Shed Festival has unveiled the full programme for its upcoming 16th event

Deer Shed Festival has unveiled the full programme for its upcoming 16th event

Independent North Yorkshire festival unveils full line-up for upcoming event

A new five-day Firefly Festival is coming to the University of York with theatre, workshops, and creative events

A new five-day Firefly Festival is coming to the University of York with theatre, workshops, and creative events

Five-day arts festival launching at University of York this month

WizardFest parade at York Minster

WizardFest parade at York Minster

York set for spellbinding weekend as festival of wizardry returns

Yorkshire-based improv group Food(ish) has teamed up with York Explore's archives service to deliver an evening of laughter inspired by the city's archives.

Yorkshire-based improv group Food(ish) has teamed up with York Explore's archives service to deliver an evening of laughter inspired by the city's archives.

York comedy night to turn city's historic archives into live improv show

Mark Nicholson, chairman of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club's West Yorkshire Group, with his Emmerdale tractor, the Zetor 6748.

Mark Nicholson, chairman of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club's West Yorkshire Group, with his Emmerdale tractor, the Zetor 6748.

Emmerdale tractor to star at major North Yorkshire festival

Fiona Movley with Phil Harris and Sharon Canavar

Fiona Movley with Phil Harris and Sharon Canavar

Yorkshire business group partners with Harrogate International Festivals

Beckview Studio will revive its popular music series, The Lounge—an intimate night of live performances

Beckview Studio will revive its popular music series, The Lounge—an intimate night of live performances

Scarborough studio joins Fringe Festival with concerts and Macbeth show

Vyshyvanka Day was attended by hundreds of refugees and representatives for York

Vyshyvanka Day was attended by hundreds of refugees and representatives for York

PICTURES: Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees celebrate Vyshyvanka Day in York

Among the headline guests announced for the 2026 festival is acclaimed novelist John Boyne

Among the headline guests announced for the 2026 festival is acclaimed novelist John Boyne

Literary festival granted charity status ahead of upcoming event

Residents can take a tour of Whitby Abbey for free this weekend - as part of the Fish and Ships festival

Residents can take a tour of Whitby Abbey for free this weekend - as part of the Fish and Ships festival

How residents can enter Whitby Abbey this weekend - for free