A new festival is launching in York that aims to provide a fun, safe space for young people to enjoy music, activities and free food.
The York Youth Festival will take place at Rowntree Park on Wednesday 23 July, from 2pm to 5pm.
Hosted by York Youth Council and supported by City of York Council’s communities team, the event will include a range of free fun activities including axe throwing, footie kickabout, zorbing and many more.
The festival is being held following the ‘Make Your Mark’ survey in 2024 where the Youth Council heard from over 5,000 young people in the city.
Will, a member of the Youth Council, said: “Our survey revealed that the main priorities for young people in York are opportunities, media and culture, so our festival will help address these challenges, and we can’t wait until we hold the event!”
To help support the event, the Youth Council are working with Emerging Talent to promote local young musicians and youth bands that would like to perform, with slots available for 10 and 15 minute musical sets.
Cllr Bob Webb, executive member for children, young people and education, said: “It’s been really positive to see how passionate the young people of our city are about building strong relationships and experiencing new cultures.
“This festival will provide a great space for York’s young people to come together and make new friends whilst building their independence.”
There’s no need to book – simply turn up and have fun! Find out more about the York Youth Festival at the City of York Council website.