Latest Events in York(June Updated)

"British Soul Queen" Beverley Knight entered York with her "Born to Perform" tour, conquering the audience with her shocking voice and powerful stage appeal. This performance combines elements of soul music, pop and musical theater, presenting his representative works and new interpretations. The scene was full of power and emotional tension, showing her many years of stage experience and love for performance, bringing music fans a high-level music night full of passion, confidence and soulful rhythm.

York Castle Museum is proud to present a new community exhibition, Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork: York's Confectionery Workers, celebrating the history of confectionery in York and the people that contributed towards the world-famous industries' success during its heyday. This exhibition shares the voices and experiences of the confectionery community, from factory workers, engineers, designers, packers and others, including personal memories, stories and reflections as they recall working life in York's sweet factories; such as Rowntree's, Terry's and Craven's.

The exhibition explores Gosney's expert experimentation with various types of wood and metal throughout his career and considers the importance of drawing to his artistic practice. Materials and Making looks at how Gosney draws inspiration from his immediate environment and lived experiences, with horses, the human figure and music emerging as particularly influential subjects.

The internationally renowned Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) at York Art Gallery has undergone a major redisplay of its ceramics collection. Not a Pot, the new exhibition showcases the wide range of sculptural pottery in York Art Gallery's collection.

Opening 27 February 2026, York Art Gallery's next major exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print features over 100 striking and iconic works dating from the 17th to 21st centuries from York Art Gallery's extensive collection and incredible loans from regional and national institutions. Expect to see early printed books from the British Library, stunning kimonos from Durham Oriental Museum, and a mesmerising selection of prints from the British Museum and Maidstone Museum, including Katsushika Hokusai's iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the most recognisable and celebrated artworks in the world.

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Huggate circular - a 5.5-mile (8.9km) walk through beautiful Wolds scenery Festival Event No.3 Join us on this guided walk from the ancient village of Huggate taking in the dry valleys of Horse Dale, Harper Dale, Rabbit Dale and Cow Dale. This is a beautiful walk which showcases the best of the dry valleys and big skies with superb views all along the way. Information to get the best from this event [PLEASE READ]: • Meeting place. Meet at the Village car park in Huggate. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before the published start time to allow the event leaders to check tickets and make introductions. Please avoid parking on the road side if possible as it can cause problems for large agricultural machinery. • Finishing place. This is a circular event so will finish in Huggate - but there will be a visit to the village pub for those in need of refreshment!. Fitness: is the responsibility of all people taking part in the event to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part and that they have appropriate clothing and equipment. • Equipment . For most walking type events, walking boots, trainers or walking shoes are essential as the trail can be uneven and muddy at times. o Ensure you have a hat, appropriate clothing and waterproofs. o A basic first aid kit - suitable for your own use. o Sunscreen is also advised. • Food and Drink. Make sure you have sufficient water for the length of the event and bring snacks as necessary. o There is an excellent pub in Huggate which usually serves meals (wise to check and book in advance). • Ticket. Numbers are limited so proof of your ticket is needed on arrival at the event. Tickets are required so that we can manage numbers and ensure we have sufficient volunteer walk leaders and back markers available. • Cancellation by us. In unsafe conditions, a safety assessment will be made and a decision may be taken by the organisers to cancel the event if necessary. You will be notified in advance by email if at all possible. • Cancellation by you. If you cannot attend the walk for any reason please let us know by cancelling your ticket via Eventbrite as soon as you are aware. If there is a waiting list for the walk this will ensure your ticket is reallocated. Eventbrite refund policy applies. • Four legged friends. This guided walk takes place mostly in open dales which may have sheep or cattle grazing so we ask that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times this event • Please always follow the Countryside Code Parking. • The Village Hall car park will be open and free to use. Please avoid on-street parking. Photography • The organisers may take photographs and video during the walk to be used for future publicity including brochures and social media. If you have any objection please advise the event organisers at the START of the walk. Children and Young People • Children and young people under-16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.The recommended group size is a maximum of 6 with a minimum of one adult. Liability • The Wold Rangers Way organisers have endeavoured to ensure the safety of participants. It cannot, however, be held liable for any injury or loss of, or damage to, personal property, however caused. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information detailed. • The Wold Rangers Way Trustees (event organisers) cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions. More Information: General local information including where to park Shop, Eat, Drink - guide to places to shop in Driffield Information Source: Wold Rangers Way. | eventbrite

Warter Circular - 8.7-miles (14km) Hockney's 'Bigger Trees', tour of Wolds Heritage Centre and refreshments Festival Walk No.4 This walk around Warter Wold gives you views of no fewer than seven of the classic and stunning Wold Dales, with their flowing lines and signiture big skies. This guided circular walk leaves Walk at 11.00am and finishes with afternoon tea and a tour of the Wolds Heritage Centre, once the village Church. Warter is a small, picturesque, ancient Wolds estate village with a classic village green and Celtic cross and even a row of thatched cottages. Along the walks you will see the location of David Hockney’s famous giant painting, 'Bigger Trees Near Warter', inspired by the trees around this village. Your ticket includes a guided walk with one of our expert Wold Rangers walk leaders, afternoon tea and a tour of the Wolds Heritage Centre. This guided walk will be approximately 8.7-m iles (14km) and is circular taking place over a mixture of made-up footpaths, green lanes and tracks . There are some road sections but are generally very quiet with wide verges. This walk part of the event should take approximately 3 hours to complete depending on the walking pace of the group and the number of stops made. Information to get the best from this guided walk [PLEASE READ]: • Meeting place. Meet in the Free car park in Warter Village (SE 869502). Please arrive at least15-minutes before the published start time to allow the walk leaders to check tickets and make introductions. • Finishing place. This is a circular walk so will finish in Warter. • Walk Leader. An experienced walk leader and back-marker will guide and keep your group together. They will be available to provide help and assistance during the walk. o The walk leader takes the welfare of the group seriously and may refuse a walker to join the group if they feel they have inadequate equipment at the start of the walk. o The walk leader will schedule stops during the walk. • Fitness. It is the responsibility of all walkers to ensure that they are physically fit enough to take part in the walk and that they have appropriate clothing and equipment. • Equipment . For most walks, walking boots or walking shoes are essential as the trail can be uneven and muddy at times. o Ensure you have a hat, warm clothing and waterproofs. o A basic first aid kit - suitable for your own use. o Sunscreen is also advised. • Food & Drink. Make sure you have sufficient water for the length of the walk and bring snacks too if you wish. • Safety. Please always remain within your walking group whilst taking part in this event and notify the walk leader (or back marker) if you need to stop. • Ticket. Numbers are limited so proof of your ticket is needed on arrival at the event. o Tickets are required so that we can manage numbers and ensure we have sufficient volunteer walk leaders and back markers available. • Cancellation by us. In unsafe conditions, a safety assessment will be made and a decision may be taken by the organisers to cancel the event if necessary. You will be notified in advance by email if at all possible. • Cancellation by you. If you cannot attend the walk for any reason please let us know by cancelling your ticket via Eventbrite as soon as you are aware. If there is a waiting list for the walk this will ensure your ticket is reallocated. • Four legged friends. Dogs are permitted however the trail passes through farmland and therefore they must be well controlled and kept on a lead. This walk is not guaranteed to be dog-friendly and you may need to help your dog over stiles. • Please always follow the Countryside Code Parking. • Free car parking is available in the village of Warter(SE 869502) The walk starts from a large free car park next to the school in the village of Warter. The car park is signposted once you get to the village Photography • The organisers may take photographs and video during the walk to be used for future publicity including brochures and social media. If you have any objection please advise the event organisers at the START of the walk. Children and Young People • Children and young people under-16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Liability • The Wold Rangers Way organisers have endeavoured to ensure the safety of participants. It cannot, however, be held liable for any injury or loss of, or damage to, personal property, however caused. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information detailed. • The Wold Rangers Way Trustees (event organisers) cannot accept responsibility for any errors and omissions. More Information: General local information including where to park Shop, Eat, Drink - guide to places to shop in Driffield Information Source: Wold Rangers Way. | eventbrite