York has a reputation as being a beautiful, historic city filled with culture, markets and other things that the little old ladies that arrive by the bus-full like, but clubbing in York is never usually brought up in the conversation. Under the shadows of the Minster, I went to eight clubs
Gigs and events
WizardFest Returns to York for a Weekend of Magical Family Fun
York is preparing to transform into a world of wizardry and imagination as WizardFest York returns this May half-term for its second year. Running from May 23–25, the festival will once again turn York city centre into a "living fantasy world", with activities spread across key locations including Shambles Market, Parliament
The Great Yorkshire Show Returns for Its 167th Year
The Great Yorkshire Show, is back this July at Harrogate's Great Yorkshire Showground. The Great Yorkshire Showgrounds. Photo credit: Alexis Majeau The Great Yorkshire Show is hosted by The Yorkshire Agricultural Society and is the UK's premier agricultural show. This is a major event and is marked on calendars every year for the
York Cocktail Week 2026
The 10-day celebration of York's greatest cocktail bars is coming to a close this weekend. Taking part in the city-wide promotion are 26 different venues, including a couple of famous chains, as well as local legends. To take part in the event, you must purchase a £5 wristband from the York Cocktail Week Website. The wristband allows you
YSJ Partners with York International Shakespeare Festival
The York International Shakespeare Festival (YISF) is back for the 8th time. Photo credit: Lisa Wolpe With productions starting from April 21 to May 3, this is the fourth year that York St. John has been a partner. Events are taking place all around York, including York Museum, York St. John University, Theatre@41, and many
Is York Restaurant Week still worth your money in 2026?
As the cost-of-living soars higher and higher, many Brits have put weekend dinner plans and cocktail nights on hold, but can York Restaurant Week change that? More than 100 locations in York City Centre are taking part from the 9th to the 22nd of March, which is the historically quieter, cost-pressured period for