York has a busy events calendar throughout the year, with events such as the York Food and Drink Festival, the York Literature Festival, and the York Early Music Festival. Additionally, there are many street fairs, markets, and community events that take place regularly throughout the city.

We’ve hand-picked some events that are happening in the upcoming months as listed on the Visit York website:

York Ice Trail 2023 – A Journey Through Time
From 10am, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February 2023.

Time Travel through the prehistoric age, walk through history and step into the future on A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME at York Ice Trail 2023. Handcrafted sculptures from different time and dimensions are waiting to be discovered. Live carving, interactive experiences and the chance to win great prizes, it’s an extraordinary day out!

Vampires Rock
Up Next: 26th January 2023, 7:30pm

Now in its 20th year Vampires Rock Starring Steve Steinman returns to the Grand Opera House, York with an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians.

A tongue-in-cheek and laugh out loud storyline, it’s a show like no other.

Featuring over 25 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time and original songs from Steve’s very own number one rock album Take A Leap Of Faith you are guaranteed a night to remember.

York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023

YFW is a powerful celebration of fashion and creativity in the city. Theatre, innovation and drama. We’re working with creatives, brands and retailers across the city to bring a new wave of excitement that York hasn’t seen before.

10th Century Traders
Up Next: 17th February 2023, 10:00am

Transport yourself to the 10th Century city and meet traders from all over the Viking world. Explore the stalls and soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy the excellent range of Viking goods on sale, from hand-crafted weapons to authentic jewellery and much more!