What's Occurring York

20/07/2025

MONDAY, JULY 21

Listings believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please check with venues before travelling

OPEN MIC & JAM NIGHTS

6pm: Open Mic at Moxy York, Black Horse Lane, York

7pm: The White Horse Open Mic Night at The White Horse, Bootham, York

8pm: Open Mic with Rockaoke hosted by That Guy Called Si at The Old Bank, Lendal, York. Piano, guitar, percussion and mics provided. Free pint for performers

8pm: Open Mic hosted by Tom Beer at Golden Ball, Cromwell Road, York

8.30pm: Open Acoustic Session at The Three Legged Mare, High Petergate, York

9pm: Just Another Open Mic hosted by Just Another Jester at The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York

EVENTS

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York

9.30am-noon: St Nick's Green Corridors York: Fulford Ings Corridor. Help with the management and restoration of Millennium Fields and connected sites along the Fulford Ings Corridor. Contact Maeve at [email protected] or 07751 970199

10am-2pm: Mother & Baby Coffee Social Morning at Bean & Barrel Café, The Square, Stamford Bridge

10.30am-12.30pm: Food Distribution and Outdoor Cafe at Red Tower, Foss Islands Road, York

QUIZZES

6pm-8pm: Speed Quiz with Julian at The Harry Hotspur, Micklegate, York. Free to enter

6.30pm: Quiz with Luke ‘Chatty’ Chatterton at Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York

7pm: Speed Quiz at Revolution York, Coney Steet, York. Bring your own phone or tablet with the app downloaded. First, second and third place prizes

7.30pm: Quiz Night at The Cross Keys, Common Road, Dunnington. Entry £1 per person. Cash prize

8pm: Pen & Paper Quiz at Victor J's, Finkle Street, York. Entry £1 per person. Bar tab to be won

8pm: Speed Quizzing at Valhalla, Patrick Pool, York. Bring your own phone or tablet. Entry £1 per person. Drinks prizes

8pm: Speed Quiz at Social 8 York, High Ousegate, York. Entry free. Drinks prizes

8pm: Speed Quiz at The Stonebow, York. Entry free. Drinks prizes

8pm: Quizarettes & Alcohol at The Stone Roses Bar, King Street, York. Free to enter. Drinks prize

8pm: Speed Quiz at Yates', Church Lane, York. Free to enter

8pm: Jolly Good Quiz at Black Horse, Monkgate, York. Pen and paper quiz. Entry £1 per person. Drinks prize. Play Your Cards Right jackpot

8pm: Pen & Paper Quiz at York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York. Booking recommended

8pm: Quiz Night at Severus Social Club, Milner Street, Acomb, York. Cash prizes

9pm: Quiz Night hosted by Johnny & Sophie at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York. Free to enter. Up to £50 in prizes

9pm: Quiz Night at The Rose & Crown, Lawrence Street, York. Drink prize

9pm: Quiz Night at The Plough Inn, Main Street, Fulford, York

WALKS & TOURS

9.08am then throughout the day: City Sightseeing. Time is for the start of first tour from Exhibition Square stop, bus is a hop on, hop off service

10am then at regular intervals until 3pm: York Minster Guided Tours. Special Stained Glass Tour 11am

10.30am then throughout the day: City Cruises. Times are from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Last cruise time varies throughout the year. River levels permitting

10.30am and 1.15pm: Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York. Meet next to William Etty Statue outside York Art Gallery

10.30am: York Health Walks: Rawcliffe Bar. Meet at the Park & Ride Country Park Office, Shipton Road, York. Two walks, one moderate and one fast 75-90 minute

11am and 1pm: Historical Gems Tour. Meet at the Old Graveyard, Davygate, York. Booking essential

11am and 3pm: White Rose York Tours. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors

11.30am: Invisible York: Story of Guy Fawkes. Meet at King's Manor gates, Exhibition Square, York

3.30pm and 5.30pm: Witches & History Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York. Booking essential

6pm then throughout the evening: The Ghost Bus Tours. Runs from outside The Milner York, Station Road, York

6.30pm: Shadows of York. Meet outside St Michael-le-Belfrey, Minster Yard, York. Booking essential

7.30pm: The Ghost Trail of York. Meet at York Minster (West Doors)

8pm-9.30pm: The Deathly Dark Tours. Meet in Grape Lane, York. Booking essential

8pm: The Original Ghost Walk of York. Meet outside the King's Arms, King's Staith, York (on Ouse Bridge if flooded)

For music and events further ahead:

Love York. Live York!

19/07/2025

SUNDAY, JULY 20

Listings believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please check with venues before travelling

LIVE MUSIC

4pm-6pm: Jess Gardham at Thor's Tipi, Parliament Street, York

5.30pm: Xception UK at Severus Social Club, Milner Street, Acomb, York

6pm: Live Music at The Golden Slipper, Goodramgate, York

6.30pm-8.30pm: Glen Rooney at Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York

7pm: Live Music at Social 8, High Ousegate, York

7pm: The Mix at The Bootham Tavern, Bootham, York

7.30pm: Great Ormond Street Hospital Fundraiser featuring Provenance + Robo at The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York

8pm: Live Music at Kennedy’s, Little Stonegate, York

8pm: Ian Chalk at The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York

8pm: Jake Robinson at Angel on the Green, Bishopthorpe Road, York

8.30pm: The Mojos at Huntington Working Men's Club, North Moor Road, Huntington

9pm: Will Hissett at The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York

9pm: Live Music at Hole in the Wall, High Petergate, York

OPEN MIC

2pm-4pm: Open Acoustic Session at The Last Drop Inn, Colliergate, York. Free pint if you join in

8pm: Open Mic at The Hop, Fossgate, York

8pm: Folk Americana Session at Golden Ball, Cromwell Road, York

8.30pm: Down By The River Open Mic hosted by Will Dreyfus at Plonkers Wine Bar, Cumberland Street, York

EVENTS

Free Open Weekend at Better Leisure Centres: Burnholme Sports Centre (Mossdale Avenue, Tang Hall, York), Energise Leisure Centre (Cornlands Road, Acomb, York), Yearsley Swimming Pool (Haley's Terrace, York) and York Leisure Centre (Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, York). For members and non-members. Introductory gym trials for adults and juniors. Mind and body masterclasses for anyone keen to support their wellbeing through yoga and Pilates. Swim school and water safety taster sessions for five to 11 year olds where youngster’s swimming skills will be put to the test and they’ll learn about the water safety code. Toddler splash with fun floats, inflatables and aqua toys for children up to five years old, accompanied by an adult. Family fun swim sessions. Roller skating experience for novices or seasoned skaters. An introduction to underwater hockey. Interactive soft play areas with inflatables and a jungle run obstacle course. Booking essential here: Start your Summer with our National Open Weekend!

Vanlove at Elvington Airfield, Halifax Way, Elvington

6am-1pm: Wigginton Car Boot Sale at Home Farm, Corban Lane, Wigginton

8am: Rufforth Car Boot Sale at Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York

10am-1pm: Annual Dog Walk at York Racecourse

11am, 11.30am, noon, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm (subject to weather conditions): Derwent Valley Light Railway Train Rides at Murton Park, Murton Lane, Murton

Noon-5pm: Huntington Parish Council Gala at Huntington Sports Field, North Lane, Huntington

1pm: Official Strongman: England's Strongest Man at York Barbican, Paragon Street, York

5.30pm-10.30pm: An Evening of Mediumship with Josh Merrick at The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York

COMEDY

6pm: Helen Bauer: Work In Progress at Theatre@41, Monkgate, York

7.30pm: Laughs On Draught at Brew York, Unit 6 Enterprise Complex, Walmgate, York

THEATRE

7.30pm: Wicked: Sing-along at Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York

QUIZZES

6pm: Quiz Night at Handley Tap, Handley Park, Outgang Lane, Osbaldwick, York

7pm: Speed Quiz at The Terrace, New Street, York. Free entry. Cash prize

7pm: Speed Quiz at The Keystones, Monkgate, York. Drinks prize

7.30pm: Pen & Paper Quiz at The Heworth Inn, Heworth Green, York. Entry £1 per person. Cash prize

7.30pm: Speed Quiz at The Beeswing, Hull Road, York. Entry £2

8pm: Speed Quiz at The Old Bank, Lendal, York. Free entry. Drinks prize. Booking essential

8pm: Quiz Night at The Cross Keys, Goodramgate, York. Entry £1.50 per person. Cash prize. Booking recommended

8pm: Quiz Night at The Royal Oak, Goodramgate, York. Free entry. Drinks prize

8pm: Quiz Night at The C**k & Bottle, Skeldergate, York. Drinks prize, cash prize for Play Your Cards Right

8.30pm: Quiz Night with Kev at Saddle Inn, Main Street, Fulford, York

WALKS & TOURS

9.08am then throughout the day: City Sightseeing. Time is for the start of first tour from Exhibition Square stop, bus is a hop on, hop off service

10.30am then throughout the day: City Cruises. Times are from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Last cruise time varies throughout the year. River levels permitting

10.30am and 1.15pm: Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York. Meet next to William Etty Statue outside York Art Gallery

11am and 1pm: Historical Gems Tour. Meet at the Old Graveyard, Davygate, York. Booking essential

11am and 3pm: White Rose York Tours. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors

11.30am: Invisible York: Story of Guy Fawkes. Meet at King's Manor gates, Exhibition Square, York

Noon-1pm: York Museum Gardens Tour. Reserve tickets at the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk. Suggested donation of £5 per person

Noon-4pm: Poppleton: Pond, Park and Motown Party. Meet outside The Lord Nelson, Main Street, Nether Poppleton. An easy Sunday afternoon walk around the village of Poppleton, finishing at Poppleton Social. Booking essential

2pm: Cemetery Sports People at York Cemetery Chapel, Cemetery Road, York. With Jenifer Hawkins

3.30pm and 5.30pm: Witches & History Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gatem York. Booking essential

6pm and 8pm: The Bloody Tour of York with Mad Alice. Meet at St William's College, College Street, York. Booking essential

6pm then throughout the evening: The Ghost Bus Tours. Runs from outside The Milner York, Station Road, York

7.30pm: The Ghost Trail of York. Meet at York Minster (West Doors)

7.30pm: Ghost Keeper. Meet outside Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate. Booking essential

8pm-9.30pm: The Deathly Dark Tours. Meet in Grape Lane, York. Booking essential

8pm: The Original Ghost Walk of York. Meet outside the King's Arms, King's Staith, York (on Ouse Bridge if flooded)

For music and events further ahead:

Love York. Live York!

18/07/2025

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Listings believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please check with venues before travelling

LIVE MUSIC

1.30pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

2pm: Please Please You 20th Birthday Party with The Illness + Nature Kids + The NSC Sound Union + Rowan & Friends + Spritle + Daytime DJs at The Fulford Arm, Fulford Road, York

4pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

6.30pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

7pm-9pm: The Mechanics at Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York

8pm: The Corner Kids at The Terrace, New Street, York

8pm: Joshua Pulleyn at The Crooked Tap, The Green, Acomb, York

8.30pm: Wildflowers at Cat in the Wall, The Stonebow, York

8.30pm: Karl Mullen at The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York

8.30pm: Chequered Past at Severus Social Club, Milner Street, Acomb, York

9pm: Live Music at The Hop, Fossgate, York

9pm: Pej at The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York

9pm: That Guy Called Si at The Three Tuns, Coppergate, York

9pm: Live Music at Blue Boar, Castlegate, York

9pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

9pm: Live Music at The Habit, Goodramgate, York

9pm: Live Music at The Three Legged Mare, High Petergate, York

9pm: The 88s at The Bootham Tavern, Bootham, York

9pm: The 40 Thieves at Black Horse, Monkgate, York

9pm: The Persuaders Band at The Edinburgh Arms, Fishergate, York

9pm: Retro Nova at The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick Village, Osbaldwick

DJ & CLUB NIGHTS

Disco at Thor's Tipi, Parliament Street, York

6pm-11.45pm: Lip Tickler! – Front Bar Beard & Moustache After Party at The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York

8pm-2am: Late Night Dancefloor Disco at Roman Bath, St Sampson's Square, York

8pm-3am: Ibiza Beats Project at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant, Little Stonegate, York

8pm: Coagulation Gothic Soirée at The Artful Dodger, Micklegate, York

CONCERTS

7.30pm: Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir at York Minster

EVENTS

Free Open Weekend at Better Leisure Centres: Burnholme Sports Centre (Mossdale Avenue, Tang Hall, York), Energise Leisure Centre (Cornlands Road, Acomb, York), Yearsley Swimming Pool (Haley's Terrace, York) and York Leisure Centre (Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, York). For members and non-members. Introductory gym trials for adults and juniors. Mind and body masterclasses for anyone keen to support their wellbeing through yoga and Pilates. Swim school and water safety taster sessions for five to 11 year olds where youngster’s swimming skills will be put to the test and they’ll learn about the water safety code. Toddler splash with fun floats, inflatables and aqua toys for children up to five years old, accompanied by an adult. Family fun swim sessions. Roller skating experience for novices or seasoned skaters. An introduction to underwater hockey. Interactive soft play areas with inflatables and a jungle run obstacle course. Booking essential here: Start your Summer with our National Open Weekend!

Vanlove at Elvington Airfield, Halifax Way, Elvington

6am: York Racecourse Car Boot Sale at Bustardthorpe, York Racecourse, Bishopthorpe Road, York. Selling: car £15, vans from £18

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York

9am-10.30am: The General Store Food Bank at Spark:York CIC, Piccadilly, York. Book in via email

10am–3.30pm: York Stamp and Coin Fair at York Racecourse

10am-3pm: Acomb Artisan Market at Front Street, Acomb York

Noon-6pm: Captain Mustache Beard & Moustache Competition: God’s & Monsters at The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York

Noon-3pm: Party by the Park at New Earswick Folk Hall, Hawthorne Terrace, New Earswick

5pm: Giants Live: Britain's Strongest Woman at York Barbican, Paragon Street, York

8pm: Board Games, Hang Out & DJ at Polymath, Grape Lane, York

COMEDY

7.30pm: Edinburgh Preview: Rob Auton & Chloe Petts at Theatre@41, Monkgate, York

8pm-11pm: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club hosted by Damion Larkin at York Barbican, Paragon Street, York. July 18: Sean Heydon + Oliver Bowler + Mad Ron

THEATRE

7pm: Poppy Pout presents Burlesque & Cabaret Summer Sizzler at The Basement, City Screen, Coney Street, York

7.30pm: His Last Report at York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York

7.30pm: King Harold's Mother at Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York

WALKS & TOURS

9.08am then throughout the day: City Sightseeing. Time is for the start of first tour from Exhibition Square stop, bus is a hop on, hop off service

10am then at regular intervals until 3pm: York Minster Guided Tours. Special Stained Glass Tour 11am, Chapter House and Mason’s Loft 11am

10am: Bloody Ex*****on Tour. Meet at St William's College, College Street, York. Booking essential

10.30am then throughout the day: City Cruises. Times are from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Last cruise time varies throughout the year. River levels permitting

10.30am and 1.15pm: Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York. Meet next to William Etty Statue outside York Art Gallery

11am and 1pm: Historical Gems Tour. Meet at the Old Graveyard, Davygate, York. Booking essential

11am and 3pm: White Rose York Tours. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors

11am-noon: The Unconventional York Tour. Meet outside Bennett's Cafe & Bistro, High Petergate, York. Booking essential

Noon-1pm: York Museum Gardens Tour. Reserve tickets at the Yorkshire Museum admissions desk. Suggested donation of £5 per person

1pm and 3.30pm: Cooper King Distillery Guided Tour at The Old Stable, Stillington Road, Sutton-On-The-Forest. Booking essential. Over 18s only

2pm: Invisible York: Family Fun Tour. Meet at King's Manor gates, Exhibition Square, York

3pm-4.15pm: Murder & Mayhem: True Crime Tour of York. Meet outside The Last Drop Inn, Colliergate, York. Booking essential

3.30pm and 5.30pm: Witches & History Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York. Booking essential

4pm: Wizard Walk of York. Meet at Shambles (Golden Fleece end)m York. Booking essential

6pm-7.30pm and 8pm-9.30pm: The Deathly Dark Tours. Meet in Grape Lane, York. Booking essential

6pm and 8pm: The Bloody Tour of York with Mad Alice. Meet at St William's College, College Street, York. Booking essential

6pm then throughout the evening: The Ghost Bus Tours. Runs from outside The Milner York, Station Road, York

6.30pm: Shadows of York. Meet outside St Michael-le-Belfrey, Minster Yard, York. Booking essential

7pm-8.30pm: The Spookologist's Guide to Haunted York. Meet at Jubbergate, York. Booking essential

7.30pm: The Ghost Trail of York. Meet at York Minster (West Doors)

7.30pm: Ghost Keeper. Meet outside Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate. Booking essential

8pm: The Original Ghost Walk of York. Meet outside the King's Arms, King's Staith, York (on Ouse Bridge if flooded)

For music and events further ahead:

Love York. Live York!

17/07/2025

FRIDAY, JULY 18

Listings believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please check with venues before travelling

LIVE MUSIC

3pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

6pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

7pm: Beats & Bands with Mama Feelgood at Kennedy’s, Little Stonegate, York

7pm: Daz Longthorne at York & District Indoor Bowls Club, Thanet Road, Dringhouses, York

7pm-9pm: Isaac Lister at Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York

7.30pm: YO Underground 4 with Andrew Metheven + Ancient Hostility + Elsa Hewitt + Mark Hanslip + Namke Communications + Things Found & Made at The Basement, City Screen, Coney Street, York. Tickets: £8/£5in advance, £10 OTD

7.30pm: Needlework + Divorce Finance + Speedreaders at The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York

7.30pm: The Exceptional Mr Hyde + The Bricks + Bone Orchids + Shallow Halo at The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York

8pm: Just Another Jester at Social 8, High Ousegate, York

8pm: Jack Garrity at Inn on the Green, The Green, Acomb, York

8.30pm: Live Music at The Old Bank, Lendal, York

8.30pm: Izzy Hartley at Cat in the Wall, The Stonebow, York

8.30pm: Karl Mullen at The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York

8.30pm: Dougie Banjo at The Royal Oak, Goodramgate, York

8.30pm: Georgette Hilton at The Cottage Inn, The Village, Haxby

9pm: Resurrection at Roman Bath, St Sampson's Square, York

9pm: Live Music at The Stonebow, York

9pm: Live Music at The Hop, Fossgate, York

9pm: Phil Smith at The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York

9pm: Live Music at The Three Tuns, Coppergate, York

9pm: Live Music at Blue Boar, Castlegate, York

9pm: Live Music at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

9pm: Live Music at The Habit, Goodramgate, York

9pm: Stout Boots at The Cross Keys, Goodramgate, York

9pm: The Memphis Cruisers at The Bootham Tavern, Bootham, York

9pm: Live Music at The Beeswing, Hull Road, York

OPEN MIC & JAM NIGHTS

8pm: Open Folk Session at The Three Legged Mare

DJ & CLUB NIGHTS

7pm: Northern Soul Night with DJ Paul at The Beagle

CONCERTS

7.30pm: St Leonard's Hospice presents Voices United at Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York SOLD OUT

EVENTS

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York

10am-noon: TCV Hull Road Park Projects: Wild Fridays at Hull Road Park, York. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up as a volunteer

10am–5pm: York Stamp and Coin Fair at York Racecourse

11am-2pm: Thrive Outside Adult Crafting Session at Lower Meadows, Homestead Park, Water End/Shipton Road, York

Noon: Vanlove at Elvington Airfield, Halifax Way, Elvington

8pm: York Astronomical Society: When Worlds Collide with Roy Gunson at Beetle Bank Farm. Entry: £3 members, £6 non-members. Drinks will be available from the café

COMEDY

7.30pm: Edinburgh Preview: Kate Dolan + Jonny Pelham at Theatre@41, Monkgate, York

THEATRE

7.30pm: Anton & Giovanni - Together Again at York Barbican, Paragon Street, York

QUIZZES

6.30pm: Speed Quiz at Moxy York. Entry £2 per person. Drink prizes. Booking recommended

8pm: Music & Entertainment Speed Quiz at Punch Bowl, Stonegate, York. Entry £2 per person. Multiple prizes. Booking recommended

8.30pm: Speed Quiz at The Carlton Tavern. Entry £1 per person. Drinks prize

WALKS & TOURS

9.08am then throughout the day: City Sightseeing. Time is for the start of first tour from Exhibition Square stop, bus is a hop on, hop off service

10am then at regular intervals until 3pm: York Minster Guided Tours. Special Stained Glass Tour 11am, Crypts of the Early Minster 11am

10.30am then throughout the day: City Cruises. Times are from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Last cruise time varies throughout the year. River levels permitting

10.30am and 1.15pm: Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York. Meet next to William Etty Statue outside York Art Gallery

11am and 1pm: Historical Gems Tour. Meet at the Old Graveyard, Davygate, York. Booking essential

11am and 3pm: White Rose York Tours. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors

3.30pm and 5.30pm: Witches & History Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York. Booking essential

6pm and 8pm: The Bloody Tour of York with Mad Alice. Meet at St William's College, College Street, York. Booking essential

6pm then throughout the evening: The Ghost Bus Tours. Runs from outside The Milner York, Station Road, York

6.30pm: Shadows of York. Meet outside St Michael-le-Belfrey, Minster Yard, York. Booking essential

7pm-9pm: The Polite Tourist: Who Hides Beneath? Meet outside Barker Tower, Wellington Row, York. Booking essential

7.30pm: The Ghost Trail of York. Meet at York Minster (West Doors)

7.30pm: Ghost Keeper. Meet outside Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate. Booking essential

8pm-9.30pm: The Deathly Dark Tours. Meet in Grape Lane, York. Booking essential

8pm: The Original Ghost Walk of York. Meet outside the King's Arms, King's Staith, York (on Ouse Bridge if flooded)

For music and events further ahead:

Love York. Live York!

16/07/2025

THURSDAY, JULY 17

Listings believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please check with venues before travelling

LIVE MUSIC

1pm-3.30pm: Dringhouses Jazz presents Ralph Allin Quintet at Dringhouses Sports Club, St Helen’s Road, York

6pm-8pm: Holly Rolfe at Thor's Tipi, Parliament Street, York

6.30pm-8.30pm: Angus from Just Another Jester at Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York

7pm: Live Music at Hooting Owl, Rougier Street, York

7.30pm: Black Swan Folk Club presents The Old Humpy Band & Sharon Maher at The Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York

8.30pm: Live Music at The Habit, Goodramgate, York

8.30pm: Bad Saloon Blues Band at The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York

9pm: Beth Endicott at The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York

9pm: Live Music at The Three Tuns, Coppergate, York

OPEN MIC & JAM NIGHTS

7pm: Open Mic hosted by Saul Devlin at BrewDog, Micklegate, York

8pm: Cellar Sessions hosted by Jimbo, Presh & Joe at Lendal Cellars, St Helen's Square, York. Guitars, bass, piano, percussion, and drum kit provided

8pm: Open Mic hosted by Attention Freaks at Evil Eye Bar, Stonegate, York. No booking required, just turn up. All kinds of solo acts and bands welcome. Equipment list: PA system, 3 x vocal/instrument mics, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, drums (hot-rods or brushes only - not provided) and effects pedal

8pm: Davey Richmond's Open Mic at The Three Legged Mare, High Petergate, York. Free drink for every performer

8.30pm: Open Mic Night at The Last Drop Inn, Colliergate, York. Guitar, piano and backing tracks available. Free pint for singers

8.30pm: Open Mic at Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York

8.30pm: York Jazz Jam Session at Eagle & Child, High Petergate, York

9pm: Open Mic & Jam Session at Kennedy’s, Little Stonegate, York. Guitars, full drum kit, percussion and mics available for use and a free drink for all performers

9pm: Jam Night at The Edinburgh Arms, Fishergate, York. Anybody is welcome to join in during the night. All music abilities and styles are welcome for a three or four song set

11pm: The Midnight Slot at The Drawing Board & Bluebox, New Street, York. Guitar, piano, percussion and rockaoke

DJ & CLUB NIGHTS

7.30pm: Polyphonic Thursdays Open Decks at Polymath, Grape Lane, York

CONCERTS

7pm: Summer Organ Recital with Wayne Marshall at York Minster

EVENTS

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York

9am-4.30pm: TCV: Practical Conservation. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Booking essential, for booking and information contact Jo Brehaut on 01904 414927 or email [email protected]

10am: Coffee Social with York Cares at York Community Furniture Store, Unit 29, The Raylor Centre, James Street, York. 10% Discount Vouchers for pensioners and veterans to those who attend (ring a form of ID with you such as your bus pass or veteran ID)

10am-noon: Ecotherapy: Words From The Wild at St Nicks Local Nature Reserve. Referrals in advance as places are limited. For information on how to take part see: https://www.stnicks.org.uk/nature-based-wellbeing/ecotherapy/referrals/

10am-1pm: TCV Hull Road Park Projects: Gardening Group at Hull Road Park, York. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up as a volunteer

10am-noon: Open House at The Discovery Room, The Folk Hall, Hawthorne Terrace, New Earswick. Call in for a free cuppa and a chat, meet new people, crafts, puzzles, read the newspapers or see what's happening locally

10am-4pm: Elderly Coffee Social Morning at Bean & Barrell Cafe, The Square, Stamford Bridge

Noon-1.30pm: Community Kitchen at York Mosque & Islamic Centre, Bull Lane, Lawrence Street, York. Delicious meals prepared by volunteer chefs and local businesses who wish to give back to the local community, available to all. Especially welcome are refugees, the lonely, vulnerable, elderly or anyone looking for somewhere to get a delicious home cooked meal in a safe and friendly no frills setting

1.30pm-3.30pm: TCV Hull Road Park Projects: Woodwork Group at Hull Road Park, York. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up as a volunteer

2pm-4pm: Ecotherapy: Wellies & Wheelbarrows at St Nicks Local Nature Reserve. Referrals in advance as places are limited. For information on how to take part see: https://www.stnicks.org.uk/nature-based-wellbeing/ecotherapy/referrals/

7.30pm: Howlers Poetry Night Open Mic at Blue Boar, Castlegate, York

COMEDY

8pm: Edinburgh Preview: Hayley Ellis - Silly Mare at Theatre@41, Monkgate, York

QUIZZES

7pm: Pub Quiz at The Golden Lion, Church Street, York. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

7pm: Pen & Paper Quiz at Old Grey Mare, Clifton Green, Clifton, York. Entry £2 per person. Maximum six people per team. Booking recommended

7.30pm: Quiz Night at The Exhibition Pub, Bootham, York

7.30pm: Quiz Night at Sloppy’s Bar & Kitchen, Acomb Wood Shopping Centre, Acomb Wood Drive, Woodthorpe, York. Entry £1 per person. Maximum six people per team. Vouchers and prizes for winners. Booking recommended

8pm: Speed Quiz at Stonegate Yard & Brasserie, Little Stonegate, York. Food and drink voucher prizes. Booking recommended

8pm: Speed Quiz at The Old Bank, Lendal, York. Drinks prizes

8pm: Music Quiz at C**k & Bottle, Skeldergate, York. Music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Entry £1. Cash prizes

8pm: Speed Quiz at The Ackhorne, St Martin's Lane, Micklegate, York. Booking recommended

8pm: Pub Quiz at The Falcon, Micklegate, York

8pm: Digby's Quiz at the micklegate SOCIAL, Micklegate, York

8pm: Speed Quiz at The Keystones, Monkgate, York. Free entry. Drinks prize

8pm: Speed Quiz at Walnut Tree Heworth, Heworth Village, York. Drinks prize

8pm: Speed Quiz at Charles XII, Main Street, Heslington. Drinks prize, and chance of the national prize pot

8pm: Speed Quiz at The Quakerwood, Acomb Wood Drive, York. Free entry. Drinks prize

8pm: The Great British Pub Quiz at The Cottage Inn, The Village, Haxby. Speed quiz. Entry £2.50. Minimum £50 jackpot, and spot prizes

8.15pm: Quiz Night at The Red Lion, Boroughbridge Road, Upper Poppleton. Entry £2 per person. Maximum of six people per team. Booking recommended

8.30pm: Quiz Night at The Grey Horse, Main Street, Elvington. Prizes and snowball

9pm: Pen & Paper Quiz at Hole in the Wall, High Petergate, York. Free entry. Drinks prize

9pm: Big Fat Quiz Night at The Rook & Gaskill, Lawrence Street, York. Free entry. Booking recommended

9pm: Quiz Night at Bay Horse, Blossom Street, York. Drinks, cash and chocolate prizes

9pm: Quiz Night at Lysander Arms, Manor Lane, York. Drinks prize

9pm: Quiz Night at Copmanthorpe Sports & Recreation Centre, Baron's Crescent, Copmanthorpe. Entry £1 per person. Followed by cards bingo. Cash prizes

9pm: Quiz Night at The Oddfellows Arms, Main Street, Wilberfoss. Entry £1 per person. Cash prizes and bonus jackpot round

WALKS & TOURS

9.08am then throughout the day: City Sightseeing. Time is for the start of first tour from Exhibition Square stop, bus is a hop on, hop off service

10am then at regular intervals until 3pm: York Minster Guided Tours. Special Stained Glass Tour 11am, Chapter House and Mason’s Loft 11am

10.30am then throughout the day: City Cruises. Times are from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Last cruise time varies throughout the year. River levels permitting

10.30am and 1.15pm: Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York. Meet next to William Etty Statue outside York Art Gallery

11am and 1pm: Historical Gems Tour. Meet at the Old Graveyard, Davygate, York. Booking essential

11am and 3pm: White Rose York Tours. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors

11am: Invisible York: York's Railway Heritage. Meet outside York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square. York

2pm: York Health Walks: Tang Hall Explore Library. Meet at The Centre @ Burnholme, Mossdale Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Moderate 45-60 minute walk

2.30pm: Invisible York: Health & Wealth Tour. Meet outside York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square. York

3.30pm and 5.30pm: Witches & History Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York. Booking essential

6pm and 8pm: The Bloody Tour of York with Mad Alice. Meet at St William's College, College Street, York. Booking essential

6pm then throughout the evening: The Ghost Bus Tours. Runs from outside The Milner York, Station Road, York

6.30pm: Shadows of York. Meet outside St Michael-le-Belfrey, Minster Yard, York. Booking essential

7pm-9pm: The Polite Tourist: Who Hides Beneath? Meet outside Barker Tower, Wellington Row, York. Booking essential

7.30pm: The Ghost Trail of York. Meet at York Minster (West Doors)

8pm-9.30pm: The Deathly Dark Tours. Meet in Grape Lane, York. Booking essential

8pm: The Original Ghost Walk of York. Meet outside the King's Arms, King's Staith, York (on Ouse Bridge if flooded)

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