What's Occurring York

24/11/2025

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

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

LIVE MUSIC

4pm: Pete Lambert, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

6pm: Josh Ozturk, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

7.30pm: The Lanthorn Scarecrow + Scrap That + Still/Moving, The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York.

9pm: Shane, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

9pm: Beth Endicott, The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York.
9pm: Live Music, Hole in the Wall, High Petergate, York.

OPEN MIC & JAM NIGHTS

7pm: Open Mic hosted by Alistair Lawrence, The Snickleway Inn, Goodramgate, York. Free pint for performers.

7.30pm: Traditional Tunes Session, Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York. Tunes only.

8pm: Open Blues Jam hosted by Neil Dalton, Black Horse, Monkgate, York.

9pm: Something Good Open Mic hosted by Will Dreyfus, Sotano, Little Stonegate, York.

QUIZZES

7pm: Speed Quiz, Duke of York, King's Square, York. Entry £1 per person. Maximum six per team. Drinks prize, cash jackpot prize available for one lucky team. Booking recommended.

7.30pm: Speed Quiz, The Knavesmire, Albemarle Road, York. Entry £2.

7.30pm: Pen and Paper Quiz, The Lord Nelson, Main Street, Nether Poppleton. Drink prize. Open The Box cash prize.

8pm: Quiz Night, Polymath, Grape Lane, York.

8pm: Speed Quiz, Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant, Little Stonegate, York. Cash prizes.

8pm: General Knowledge Quiz, Punch Bowl, Stonegate, York.

8pm: Quiz Night with Ben Crosthwaite and His Kazoo (or Accordion), Golden Ball, Cromwell Street, York. No booking necessary.

8pm: Speed Quiz, The White Horse, Bootham, York. Entry £2 per person. Drinks prize and cash snowball.

8pm: Speed Quiz, The Victoria Hotel, Heslington Road, York. Entry £1.50 (maximum eight people). Cash prize.

8.15pm: Speed Quiz, The Mitre, Shipton Road, York. Entry £2 per person.

8.30pm: Quiz Night, The Royal Oak, Main Street, Copmanthorpe.

9pm: Quiz Night, The Hop, Fossgate, York.

9pm: Quiz Night, The Black Horse, The Village, Wigginton. Entry £1 per person. Booking recommended.

WALKS AND TOURS

9.08 am: City Sightseeing Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at 15 minute intervals in summer and 30 minute intervals in winter. Last bus times varies throughout the year.

9.23am: Golden Tours Hop On Hop Off Open Top Tour Bus of York. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the day.

10am: York Jewish Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. Booking essential.

10.30am: York City Cruises. Time is for the first cruise from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Cruises then run at regular intervals throughout the day. Speciality cruises throughout the year including Christmas specials. 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's statue outside York Art Gallery. Booking recommended.

10.30am: York Health Walks: Dunnington. Meet at the Cross Keys, Common Road, Dunnington.

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

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

11am: York Health Walks: York City Walk. Meet at Hungate Reading Cafe, Bellerby Court, York.

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

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

6pm: The Ghost Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from outside The Milner York, Station Road, York. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the evening. 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.

8pm: The Deathly Dark Tour. 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).

THEATRE

7.30pm: A Fairytale for Christmas, Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York.

7.30pm: NE Theatre York presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York.

EVENTS

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, South Entrance, York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Avenue, York.

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.

9am-5pm: A Winter Adventure, JORVIK Viking Centre, Coppergate Centre, York. Booking recommended.

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-5pm: A Christmas Mousequerade, Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. Wander into the glittering world of Georgian York, where Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing to host the ultimate Christmas party! Fairfax House will be opulently dressed for the season and brought to life with festive Georgian entertainments. But keep your eyes peeled… the mischievous Townmice are back, determined not to miss out on the celebrations and causing festive mayhem along the way. Join Ann, the Viscount and their guests for a magical Christmas journey.

10am-5pm: Storycraft Theatre: Ralph the Robin’s Christmas Party, York Castle Museum, Eye of York, Tower Street, York. Included in admission.

10am-5pm (last admission 4pm): Christmas at the Convent, The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, Blossom Street, York.

10am-noon: Ecotherapy: Discover Nature, St Nicks Local Nature Reserve. For information on how to take part see: https://www.stnicks.org.uk/nature-based-wellbeing/ecotherapy/referrals

10.30am-noon: York Christmas Market Quiet Time (no music), Parliament Street, York.

10.30am: Happy Hour, St Edward's Cafe, St Edward the Confessor Church, Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York. Free hot drinks and cake, and a chance to meet old friends and make new ones.

Noon-7pm: York Christmas Market, Parliament Street, York.

3pm-5pm: Ecotherapy: Willow Weaving, 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: Board Games Night, Blue Boar, Castlegate, York.

8.30pm: Games Night, The Walnut Tree, Heworth Village, York. Board games, online gaming, Irish Bingo and each table gets a bowl of complimentary fresh hand cut chips. Booking essential.

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23/11/2025

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24

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

LIVE MUSIC

4pm: BB Green, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

6pm: Harry Arnison, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

7.30pm: Black Swan Folk Club presents Jude Brothers & Clarke Camilleri: The Rolling Hills of Home That Was Never My Home At All, Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York.

7.30pm: Folk Night, The Corner Pin, Tanner Row, York.

7.30pm: Talisk, The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York.

7.30pm: Jim E Brown, The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York.

7.30pm: Lou Barlow, rise@Bluebird Bakery, Acomb Road, Acomb, York.

8pm: The Mike Conliffe Trio, The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York.

9pm: Shane Peckover, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

OPEN MIC & JAM NIGHTS

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

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

8.30pm: Open Acoustic Session at The Gillygate, Gillygate, York.

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

QUIZZES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8pm: Speed Quiz, Yates', Church Lane, York. Entry free.

8pm: Quiz with Quizmaster Steve, Angel on the Green, Bishopthorpe Road, York.

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

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

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

9pm: Quiz Night, Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York. Free to enter. Up to £50 in prizes.

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

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

WALKS AND TOURS

9.08 am: City Sightseeing Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at 15 minute intervals in summer and 30 minute intervals in winter. Last bus times varies throughout the year.

9.23am: Golden Tours Hop On Hop Off Open Top Tour Bus of York. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the day.

10am and 1.30pm: York Jewish Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. Booking essential.

10.30am: York City Cruises. Time is for the first cruise from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Cruises then run at regular intervals throughout the day. Speciality cruises throughout the year including Christmas specials. 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's statue outside York Art Gallery. Booking recommended.

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

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

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

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

6pm: The Ghost Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from outside The Milner York, Station Road. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the evening. Booking essential.

6.30pm: Shadows of York. Meet outside The Guy Fawkes Inn, High Petergate. Booking essential.

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

8pm: The Deathly Dark Tour. Meet in Grape Lane. Booking essential.

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

THEATRE

7.30pm: A Fairytale for Christmas, Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York.

EVENTS

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, South Entrance, York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Avenue, York.

Magical Sleight Rides and Christmas Teddy Bear Workshop Experience, Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Towthorpe. Booking recommended.

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.

9am-5pm: A Winter Adventure, JORVIK Viking Centre, Coppergate Centre, York. Booking recommended.

10am-5pm: A Christmas Mousequerade, Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. Wander into the glittering world of Georgian York, where Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing to host the ultimate Christmas party! Fairfax House will be opulently dressed for the season and brought to life with festive Georgian entertainments. But keep your eyes peeled… the mischievous Townmice are back, determined not to miss out on the celebrations and causing festive mayhem along the way. Join Ann, the Viscount and their guests for a magical Christmas journey.

10am-noon: Ecotherapy: Plot to Plate, Holgate Allotment. Referrals in advance as places are limited: https://www.stnicks.org.uk/nature-based-wellbeing/ecotherapy/referrals

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

10am-5pm (last admission 4pm): Christmas at the Convent, The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, Blossom Street, York.

10.30am-noon: York Christmas Market Quiet Time (no music), Parliament Street, York.

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

11am-5pm: Victorian Carol Singers, York Castle Museum, Eye of York, Tower Street, York. Performances throughout the day. Included in admission.

Noon-7pm: York Christmas Market, Parliament Street, York.

1pm-3pm: Lived Insights, Community Cafe, St Deny's Church, Walmgate, York. A safe space to meet, share experiences and be heard regarding homelessness, addiction, mental ill health and the criminal justice system.

1pm-3pm: Ecotherapy: Bearing Fruit, St Nick's Local Nature Reserve. Referrals in advance as places are limited: https://www.stnicks.org.uk/nature-based-wellbeing/ecotherapy/referrals

3pm-5pm: Ecotherapy: Slow Floristry, St Nick's Local Nature Reserve. Referrals in advance as places are limited: https://www.stnicks.org.uk/nature-based-wellbeing/ecotherapy/referrals

6.45pm-9pm: Andy’s Man Club: Fancy A Brew and A Chat? University of York – Campus West, University Road, Heslington. A safe, non-judgemental space for guys to talk. There’s no pressure to talk, you can simply sit and listen. Drop an email to [email protected] to join their online groups. For any man aged 18 plus, at Wentworth College, Wentworth Way (postcode YO10 5NG).

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The Christmas and New Year Opening Hours page is now live, with updates as and when they come in. All listings are believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please do check with venues before travelling. Like what you see? Buy Me A Coffee (please)

22/11/2025

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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

LIVE MUSIC

3pm: Kayne Taylor, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

4pm-6pm: Jonny & The Dunebugs, Thor's Tipi, York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York.

4pm-6pm: Live Music, Old Grey Mare, Clifton Green, Clifton, York.

4.30pm: Bulldog, Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York.

5pm: Lydia O'Dowd, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

5pm: Live Music, The Golden Slipper, Goodramgate, York.

5.30pm: The Mothers, Severus Social Club, Milner Street, Acomb, York.

6pm-8pm: Live Music, Stonegate Yard, Little Stonegate, York.

6.30pm-8.30pm: Rob Chamberlin, Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York.

7pm: Harry Arnison, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

7pm: Freddo, Social 8, High Ousegate, York.

7pm: Line Dancing with Nashville Sessions and Alex Wise, The Edinburgh Arms, Fishergate, York.

7.30pm: The Tombstone Buzzards, The Bootham Tavern, Bootham, York.

7.30pm: The Alchemy Pink Floyd Show, The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York.

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

8pm: Dan Clarkson & Friends, The Phoenix Inn, George Street, York.

8pm-10pm: Nouvelle Fleur, The Three Legged Mare, High Petergate, York.

8pm: Live Music, Angel on the Green, Bishopthorpe Road, York.

8.45pm: Moon Dogs, Huntington WMC, North Moor Road, Huntington.

9pm: BB Green, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

9pm: Mike Collinson, The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York.

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

11pm: Jason Walsh, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

OPEN MIC & JAM SESSIONS

4pm: Open Mic, The White Horse, Bootham, York.

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

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

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

CONCERTS & OPERA

2pm: Cemetery Music, York Cemetery Chapel, Cemetery Road, York.

4pm: Evensong: Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata 140, Sleepers, Wake, York Minster.

5pm and 7pm: The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble, National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York. Immerse yourself in the world of magical music from the cult fantasy based on the novels of the same name by J.K. Rowling — the most enchanting event of autumn for the whole family, an experience not to be missed! The evening programme includes music from unforgettable fantasy films of Harry Potter performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble.

7.30pm: York Railway Institute and University of York Brass Band Winter Concert, Sir Jack Lyons Centre Hall, University of York - Campus West.

QUIZZES

4pm: Speed Quiz, The Watergate Inn, Walmgate. York. Entry £2 per person, £5 per family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WALKS AND TOURS

9.08 am: City Sightseeing Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at 15 minute intervals in summer and 30 minute intervals in winter. Last bus times varies throughout the year.

9.23am: Golden Tours Hop On Hop Off Open Top Tour Bus of York. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the day.

10.30am and 1pm: York Jewish Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. Booking essential.

10.30am: York City Cruises. Time is for the first cruise from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Cruises then run at regular intervals throughout the day. Speciality cruises throughout the year including Christmas specials. 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's statue outside York Art Gallery. Booking recommended.

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

11am: White Rose York Tour. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors.

11am: Invisible York: Story of Guy Fawkes. Meet at King's Manor gates, Exhibition Square. These friendly walking tours showcase the city like no other. All our themes are chosen by the guides themselves, all of whom have been affected by homelessness. They have all worked for several months to offer these unique tours of York.

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

4pm-5.30pm: York Christmas Walking Tour, Parliament Street, York. Meet at Constantine's Statue, outside York Minster. Booking essential.

6pm: The Ghost Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from outside The Milner York, Station Road. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the evening. Booking essential.

7pm-9pm: The Polite Tourist: Our Ghosts Of Christmas Past. Meet at King's Square, York. Booking essential.

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

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

8pm: The Deathly Dark Tour. Meet in Grape Lane. Booking essential.

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

THEATRE

2pm and 6pm: Slava's Snow Show, Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York.

7.30pm: Not Truly Dead - Three Ghost Stories by M R James, Theatre@41, Monkgate, York.

7.30pm: NE Theatre York presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York.

EVENTS

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, South Entrance, York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Avenue, York.

Farmer Ed's Enchanted Light Trail, Magical Sleight Rides and Christmas Teddy Bear Workshop Experience, Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Towthorpe. Booking recommended.

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

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.

9am-5pm: A Winter Adventure, JORVIK Viking Centre, Coppergate Centre, York. Booking recommended.

10am-5pm: Sunday Sounds with The Ran Tanners, York Castle Museum, Eye of York, Tower Street, York. Performances throughout the day. Included in admission.

10am-4pm: Living North Christmas Fair, York Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Knavesmire Road, York.

10am-4.30pm: TCV: Practical Conservation. Transport provided from Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, York. Booking essential, for booking and information contact Jo Brehaut on 01904 414927 or email [email protected]

10.15am: York Small Boats Head, River Ouse, Fulford to King's Staith (finishing line), York.

10.30am-noon: York Christmas Market Quiet Time (no music), Parliament Street, York.

11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm): An Inspired Christmas, Treasurer's House, Minster Yard, York. Booking recommended.

11am-4pm: A Christmas Mousequerade, Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. Wander into the glittering world of Georgian York, where Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing to host the ultimate Christmas party! Fairfax House will be opulently dressed for the season and brought to life with festive Georgian entertainments. But keep your eyes peeled… the mischievous Townmice are back, determined not to miss out on the celebrations and causing festive mayhem along the way. Join Ann, the Viscount and their guests for a magical Christmas journey.

11am-noon, 1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm: The Ultimate Santa Experience in York – A Magical Christmas River Cruise! York City Cruises, The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York. No wheelchair access. River levels permitting.

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, Murton Park, Murton Lane, Murton.

11am-3pm: York RI Christmas Market, York RI RUFC, New Lane, Acomb, York.

Noon-7pm: York Christmas Market, Parliament Street, York.

Noon-2pm: Say Owt: Mohammed Moussa (Gaza Poets Society), The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York.

1pm: Festive Historic Dance Workshop, The Mount School, Dalton Terrace. York. Booking essential.

3.30pm: Christmas Crafternoon, Cafe Fleur, Micklegate, York. Booking recommended.

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All listings are believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please do check with venues before travelling. Like what you see? Buy Me A Coffee (please)

21/11/2025

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

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

LIVE MUSIC

1pm: Kieran La Fox, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

1.30pm: Universal Angel, Museum Street Tavern, Museum Street, York.

3pm: Nick Keating, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

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

5pm: Glen Rooney, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

6pm-8.30pm: Sheet Snow, Polymath, Grape Lane, York.

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

7pm: Sean Jackson, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

7pm-9pm: Owen Martin, Ye Old Shambles Tavern, Shambles, York.

7pm: Country Music with special guest Ellen Roy, York Indoor Bowls Club, Thanet Road, Dringhouses, York.

7.30pm: The Primitives, The Crescent Community Venue, The Crescent, York.

7.30pm: Landslide (Fleetwood Mac tribute), The Fulford Arms, Fulford Road, York.

7.30pm: The Ultimate Clubland Anthems with Rachel Shenton, York Burton Lane Club and Sports Bar, Bootham Crescent, Clifton, York.

7.30pm: Lou Terry + Rowan and Friends + Eddy's Mistake, Young Thugs Studio, South Bank Social Club, Ovington Terrace, York.

7.30pm: Songs Without Borders: Adderstone and Soundsphere, rise@Bluebird Bakery, Acomb Road, Acomb, York.

8pm: Universal Angel, The Victoria Hotel, Heslington Road, York.

8pm: Lee Douglas, The Crooked Tap, The Green, Acomb, York.

8pm: Dan Knights, Acomb WMC, Front Street, Acomb, York.

8pm: Ozzo Autumn Acoustic Session with Embers, Osbaldwick Sports Club, The Leyes, Osbaldwick.

8pm: Live Music, Red Lion Inn and Motel, Boroughbridge Road, Upper Poppleton.

8.30pm: The Cover Culprits, The Terrace, New Street, York.

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

8.30pm: Lady Soul, The Green Tree, Beckfield Lane, York.

8.30pm: Live Music, Acomb WMC, Front Street, Acomb, York.

9pm: BB Green, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

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

9pm: Dan Kincella, The Golden Fleece, Pavement, York.

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

9pm: Jimbo Doomface, Blue Boar, Castlegate, York.

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

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

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

9pm: Live Music, The White Horse, Bootham, York.

9pm: Bella & The Blacktones, The Bootham Tavern, Bootham, York.

9pm: Live Music, Black Horse, Monkgate, York.

9pm: Bash The Bishop, The Edinburgh Arms, Fishergate, York.

9pm: The Echoes, The Inn on the Green, The Green, Acomb, York.

9pm: Live Music, The Derwent Arms, Osbaldwick Village, Osbaldwick.

11pm: A***n, Katie O'Brien's, Coney Street, York.

DJ & CLUB NIGHTS

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

8pm-midnight: DJ, Polymath, Grape Lane, York.

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

9pm: DJ Russ, The Golden Lion, Church Street, York.

11pm-4am: F.U! - The Alternative York, The Drawing Board and Bluebox (top floor), New Street, York. Emo, pop punk metal bangers.

WALKS AND TOURS

9.08 am: City Sightseeing Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at 15 minute intervals in summer and 30 minute intervals in winter. Last bus times varies throughout the year.

9.23am: Golden Tours Hop On Hop Off Open Top Tour Bus of York. Time is for the first tour from Exhibition Square, for a hop on hop off service. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the day.

10.30am and 2.30pm: York Jewish Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. Booking essential.

10.30am: York City Cruises. Time is for the first cruise from King's Staith Landing, ten minutes later from Lendal Bridge Landing. Cruises then run at regular intervals throughout the day. Speciality cruises throughout the year including Christmas specials. 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's statue outside York Art Gallery. Booking recommended.

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

11am: White Rose York Tour. Meet under the tree near York Minster West Doors.

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 Friendly Tour. Meet at King's Manor gates, Exhibition Square. These friendly walking tours showcase the city like no other. All our themes are chosen by the guides themselves, all of whom have been affected by homelessness. They have all worked for several months to offer these unique tours of York.

3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm: York Old Town Witches and History Walking Tour. Meet at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate. Booking essential.

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

4pm-5.30pm: York Christmas Walking Tour, Parliament Street, York. Meet at Constantine's Statue, outside York Minster. Booking essential.

6pm and 8pm: The Deathly Dark Tour. Meet in Grape Lane. Booking essential.

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

6pm: The Ghost Bus Tour. Time is for the first tour from outside The Milner York, Station Road. Buses then run at regular intervals throughout the evening. Booking essential

6.30pm: Shadows of York. Meet outside The Guy Fawkes Inn, High Petergate. Booking essential.

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

7pm-9pm: The Polite Tourist: Our Ghosts Of Christmas Past. Meet at King's Square, York. Booking essential.

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

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

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

THEATRE

2.30pm and 7.30pm: Slava's Snow Show, Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York.

2.30pm, 4.30pm and 7.30pm: Bubbles in Wonderland, Riding Lights Theatre, Friargate Theatre, Lower Friargate, York.

2.30pm and 7.30pm: NE Theatre York presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York.

EVENTS

Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, South Entrance, York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Avenue, York. Booking available.

Farmer Ed's Enchanted Light Trail, Magical Sleight Rides and Christmas Teddy Bear Workshop Experience, Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, Towthorpe. Booking recommended.

9am-5pm: Shambles Market, York.

9am-5pm: A Winter Adventure, JORVIK Viking Centre, Coppergate Centre, York. Booking recommended.

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

10am-5pm: A Christmas Mousequerade, Fairfax House, Castlegate, York. Wander into the glittering world of Georgian York, where Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing to host the ultimate Christmas party! Fairfax House will be opulently dressed for the season and brought to life with festive Georgian entertainments. But keep your eyes peeled… the mischievous Townmice are back, determined not to miss out on the celebrations and causing festive mayhem along the way. Join Ann, the Viscount and their guests for a magical Christmas journey.

10am-5pm: Castle Kitchen: Mince Pies and Green Father Christmas, York Castle Museum, Eye of York, Tower Street, York. Included in admission.

10am-5pm (last admission 4pm): Christmas at the Convent, The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, Blossom Street, York.

10am-11.30am: Food Circle Market, Tang Hall Community Centre, Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall, York. Includes a Repair Cafe on the second Saturday of the month, and a Producer Market on the last Saturday of the month.

10am-4pm: Advent Fair, York Steiner School, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York. Crafts, gifts, children's activities, candle dipping, live music, homemade food, Gnome Garden and Secret Grotto.

10am-4pm: Living North Christmas Fair, York Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Knavesmire Road, York.

10am-4pm: York Makers' Winter Fair, Clement's Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York.

10.30am-noon: York Christmas Market Quiet Time (no music), Parliament Street, York.

10.30am-1.30pm: Festive Wreath Workshop, York Castle Museum, Eye of York, Tower Street, York. Booking essential.

11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm): An Inspired Christmas, Treasurer's House, Minster Yard, York. Booking recommended.

11am-noon, 1pm-2pm and 3pm-4pm: The Ultimate Santa Experience in York – A Magical Christmas River Cruise! York City Cruises, The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York. No wheelchair access. River levels permitting.

11am-1pm: Wreath Workshop, Bootham Junior School, Rawcliffe Lane, Clifton, York. Booking essential.

Noon-7pm: York Christmas Market, Parliament Street, York.

6.30pm: Wicked For Good Dress Up Screening, City Screen, Coney Street, York. Booking recommended.

6.30pm: Black Tie Charity Ball, The Milner York, Station Road, York. In aid of the Royal British Legion. Booking essential.

For music and events further ahead:

The Christmas and New Year Opening Hours page is now live, with updates as and when they come in. All listings are believed to be correct at time of publishing. Please do check with venues before travelling. Like what you see? Buy Me A Coffee (please)