York Events

Annual Events

Address: Various venues • City Centre, York Dates: July 10 - July 18, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The York Early Music Festival, run by the National Centre for Early Music, is one of the UK's biggest celebrations of early classical music. Guest artists in 2009 include The Tallis Scholars, Stile Antico, All Francesca and The Sixteen, with Evelyn Tubb acting as the master of ceremonies for the International Young...

Address: York Dates: August 1, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Yorkshire day, on 1 August each year, celebrates the history and heritage of the county of Yorkshire. People wear a white rose as a symbol of the House of York and there are numerous events put on in towns and cities across Yorkshire. Contact the tourist office near the time to find out what's on in the area.

Address: Various venues, York Dates: September 18 - September 27, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Calling all foodies: York's annual Festival of Food and Drink takes place over ten days in September each year, with the aim of promoting local and regional food and drink. The festival takes place in and around York's unique historic venues, and consists of taste workshops, cookery workshops, lunches, dinners and...

Address: Various venues • City Centre, York Dates: November 27 - November 30, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This popular Christmas fair is the perfect place to pick up your crimbo gifts. Choose from a range of hand-made arts and crafts, along with the very best in local farm produce. As well as the being able to browse open air stalls in the city's historic squares and around Parliament Street, you'll be entertained by...