Here’s what’s going on in York for the week ahead!
The York Food & Drink Festival is in full swing, catch a retelling of the classic Little Women at York Theatre Royal, drag icon Baga Chipz is at the Grand Opera House York, astronaut Tim Peake is at York Barbican, and Oktoberfest is coming to Spark York.
Take a look at our guide to see what’s on in York this week.
What’s on in York this week: Sunday 22 – Friday 27 September
All week
York Food & Drink Festival
The York Food Festival is back this weekend! Get ready for 10 days of culinary delights, street food, taste trails, exciting workshops, local chefs, live music and family fun. Check out our guide to 17 of the tastiest highlights of the festival here.
- Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square
- Fri 20 – Sun 29 Sep
- Multiple times
- More info
Little Women
A stunning retelling of a timeless classic from York Theatre Royal – join us this autumn for a new production of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. One of the best loved novels of all time, Little Women tells the story of headstrong Jo March and her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up in New England during the American Civil War. An uplifting coming-of-age story, Anne-Marie Casey’s adaptation brings a fresh new take on the beloved novel set in a time of war and great uncertainty.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Sat 21 Sep – Sat 12 Oct
- Multiple times
- More info
Monday 23 September
Ajay Chowdhury’s ‘The Detective’ – Book Club Event
Join Reader in Residence, Luca Veste, in an informal book group discussion about Ajay Chowdhury’s ‘The Detective’, an addictive, edge-of-your-seat mystery and Sunday Times crime book of the year. The event is in partnership with the Harrogate Crime Writing Festival. Book your free ticket and collect your free book!
- Acomb Explore, Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BZ
- Mon 23 Sep
- 11:30am – 12:30pm
- More info
Baga Chipz: Material Girl – Much Betta!
Rupaul Drag Race UK star Baga Chipz is coming back bigger, MUCH BETTA and very, very harsh! Expect hilarious outrageous crass blue comedy, live vocals, dazzling costumes, drunken antics and the tale of a single mum from the Black Country who became one of the nation’s best loved stars.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Mon 23 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Tuesday 24 September
Making Tracks
Making Tracks returns to the NCEM with eight extraordinary musicians inspired by deep-rooted musical traditions from across the world. Join us for a unique evening celebrating composers, singers, instrumentalists and electronic specialists from across Europe, Africa and the UK.
- National Centre for Early Music, St. Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL
- Tue 24 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Wednesday 25 September
Sip & Paint Acomb
Let your imagination run wild and join us for a truly unique Paint & Sip experience in the heart of Acomb as we team up with Sojo Bistro for an incredible evening of painting, bubbles & creativity!
- Sojo Bistro, York Road, Acomb, York YO24 4LZ
- Wed 25 Sep
- 6:30pm
- More info
Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space
With only 610 people having ever been beyond Earth’s orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration. Up until now, Tim has brought his own incredible story to life through unparalleled storytelling and extraordinary archive footage. In this brand new show, Tim will share the collected stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.
- York Barbican, Paragon St,York, YO10 4AH
- Wed 25 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Facing The Waves
Facing The Waves is a new musical about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Told between the past and present and connected by the RNLI, this is a tale about our relationship with the sea, the reality of living in coastal towns and the pressures facing those who crew the lifeboats.
- Selby Abbey, Selby YO8 4PU
- Wed 25 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday 26 September
Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea at Middlethorpe Hall
Late Summer and fruits are starting to show on trees ready for harvesting. Join our Head Gardener on a guided tour of the gardens boasting highlights of seasonal interest throughout the year. followed by Afternoon Tea with a glass of bubbly.
- Middlethorpe Hall, Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 2GB
- Thu 26 Sep
- 2pm
- More info
Awful Auntie at the Grand Opera House
Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company are proud to present a fabulous new production of David Walliams’ amazing adventure, featuring a small ghost, a huge owl and a very awful Auntie!
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Thu 26 – Sun 29 Sep
- Multiple times
- More info
An evening with Peter Bradshaw
With twenty-one deliciously observed, gloriously mischievous short stories – some previously narrated on BBC Radio 4 or published in literary magazines, others completely new – Peter Bradshaw explores the boundary between the plausible and the absurd, often with a laugh-out-loud gag up his sleeve.
- Waterstones York, 15 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL
- Thu 26 Sep
- 7pm
- More info
Tez Ilyas: After Eight
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas is back with his hilarious new show. A lot has changed in the last two years for Tez. He got married, he bought a house, and he’s became a stepdad… to two rabbits. Trying to make sense of his new life, the changing world around us and wrestling the big questions, like: why is Lotus Biscoff in everything now?
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Thu 26 Sep
- 7:30pm
- More info
Swiftogeddon
A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits! Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you!
- York Barbican, Paragon St,York, YO10 4AH
- Thu 26 Sep
- 9pm
- More info
Friday 27 September
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2024
York’s scariest film festival is back! With three days of horror movies, events, q&a’s, parties, food & drink in the world’s most haunted city.
- City Screen Picturehouse, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL
- Fri 27 – Sun 29 Sep
- Various times
- More info
Oktoberfest Weekend
Gather your friends, put on your lederhosen, and get ready to experience an unforgettable Oktoberfest celebration! We’re bringing you the best of Bavarian fun with a weekend filled with festive vibes and plenty of good times. With silent discos, beer tastings, games room and family fun.
- Spark York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Fri 27 – Sun 29 Sep
- 5-11pm
- More info