It’s nearly the weekend!
Experience a tale as old as time at Joseph Rowntree Theatre with Beauty and the Beast, there’s the return of The Big York Flea market, The Puzzling World Of Professor Kettlestring officially opens its doors, and there’s a Chinese New Year Parade in York this weekend.
Take a look at our full guide below.
What’s on in York this weekend, Friday 7 – Sunday 9 February
Beauty and the Beast
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. This “tale as old as time” is filled with the classic songs that you know and love, so please “be our guest” and join us for this family favourite. Read our review here!
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, YO31 8TA
- Tue 4 – Sat 8 Feb
- 7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
- More info
Test Drive Scratch Night
Four Wheel Drive and Theatre@41 present TEST DRIVE SCRATCH NIGHT in association with Alice Thorley and Ben Middleton. Stories are the heart of who we are. They shape our communities and bring us closer together. That’s why we’re thrilled to host York’s vibrant artistic community for TEST DRIVE SCRATCH NIGHT – a space where new work is shared, voices are heard, and stories in development come to life.
Whether you’re excited to experience creativity in its rawest form or a storyteller eager to share your work, this is your invitation to join our community and be part of the journey.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Sun 9 Feb
- 6pm
- More info
The Big York Flea
Shop cool and unique mid-century, vintage and retro furniture and homewares. Plus quirky antiques, industrial salvage and collectables too!
- York Railway Institute, 24 Queen Street, York YO24 1AD
- Sun 9 Feb
- 11am – 4pm
- More info
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring Grand Opening
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is having its grand opening this weekend. Hosted by YorkMix, the celebratory opening also features a special guest appearance from York panto legend Martin Barrass and a goodie bag giveaway. The first 50 guests through the door will receive an exclusive goodie bag packed with surprises, worth up to £35.
Experience the mind-bending wonder of The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring with over 20 optical illusions, interactive exhibits, and immersive rooms.
- 14 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU
- Sat 8 Feb
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Freida Nipples presents…The Exhibitionists
Join York’s own Internationally Award Winning Burlesque Artist Freida Nipples as she welcomes some of her favourite and most fabulous performance artists from across the UK and further afield to YTR this February. Get ready to be dazzled, shocked and in awe by these performers. Only a few things are guaranteed: glamour, gags and giggles.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Sat 8 Feb
- 8pm
- More info
Massaoke – Sing The Musicals
The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, giant screen with sing along lyrics. Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Les Mis, Phantom, Rocky Horror, Mary Poppins, Oliver, We Will Rock You, and many more.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Sat 8 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
York Zine Fest x Black Lodge Press: Radical Typography Workshop
The first part of a series of workshops on HOPE! Come make a TWO LAYER RISOGRAPHED BIG POSTER! Black Lodge Press will introduce some of their amazing posters and then you’re off- glue sticks in hand!
- The Crescent Community Venue, 8 The Crescent York YO24 1AW
- Sun 9 Feb
- 1-4pm
- More info
Fill a Bag for a Fiver!
Come and fill a bag for a fiver! With hundreds of new, pre-loved clothes and accessories to choose from.
- Community Bees Unit, 1 Auster Road, Clifton Moor Industrial Estate, York, YO30 4XD
- Fri 7 Feb
- 8:30am – 2pm
- More info
Chinese New Year Parade in York
Join Our City Hub for the 2025 Chinese New Year Parade in York. Dress in your favourite costume and enjoy a vibrant parade filled with culture, music, and festivities as we bring the streets of York to life! Bring your friends and celebrate together.
- Start from near York Minster
- Sat 8 Feb
- 1:30pm
- More info
Junk Drawer Theatre Co: An Intimate Symposium
Whether you’re an expert or someone who’s never encountered the ancient world before, this symposium offers the opportunity to delve into the ancient Athens and discuss the lives of the women who lived there. For this Lecture we will be offering a selection of history themed bites themed around Ancient Greece (on selected tickets).
- Spark:York, 17—21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Sun 9 Feb
- 7:30pm
- More info
Concert & Cookies
A series of interactive family friendly concerts with cookies, cakes and refreshment for all the family to enjoy.
- St Chad’s, Campleshon Road, York YO23 1PE
- Sat 8 Feb
- 2:30pm
- More info