Events & Festivals in York

Events & festivals in York

• Jorvik Viking Festival (February). Europe's largest Viking festival, with combat displays and a boat burning.
• York Early Music Festival (July). Renowned festival of medieval and Renaissance music in historic venues.
• Ebor Festival (horse racing) (August). A prestigious four-day racing meet at York Racecourse.
• York Food and Drink Festival (September). A ten-day celebration of Yorkshire produce across the city centre.
• York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair) (November-December). A festive market of wooden chalets around the Minster and Shambles.