Here’s to looking forward to the weekend!
This weekend there’s theatre fun with Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at York Theatre Royal and 101 Dalmatians at the Grand Opera House, the return of the Aesthetica Short Film Festival, cracking comedy with Simon Brodkin and Ali Woods, and a chance to see some fireworks for a great cause with the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Charity Bonfire and Fireworks Display.
What’s on in York this weekend, Friday 8 – Sunday 10 November
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Charity Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Join us for our charity bonfire and firework display at Rawcliffe Country Park, York, with live music, fun fair & refreshments, and licensed bar. New for this year is the ‘Family & Young Children’s Mini Display’.
Gates open at 4pm for families (no big rides available till 5pm)
Children’s display at 5:30pm
Gates open at 5pm to all
Bonfire 7pm
Adult fireworks display 7:30pm
All proceeds go to The Fire Fighters. Tickets available online or from York, Acomb and Huntington Fire Stations, Rawcliffe and Monks Cross Park and Ride.
- Rawcliffe Country Park, York YO30 5XZ
- Sat 9 Nov
- 4-8pm
- More info
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Mon 4 – Sat 9 Nov
- Multiple times
- More info
101 Dalmatians
The smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians is coming to Grand Opera House York, starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Hear’say) as the greatest villain of them all, Cruella De Vil. When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups. Dodie Smith’s classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography, witty songs and irresistible puppies!
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Mon 4 – Sat 9 Nov
- 7pm, 2pm matinees
- More info
Ghosts After Dark
Explore York Museum Gardens after dark and discover 45 ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s past, illuminated with dramatic lighting, smoke, and sound. Uncover the history behind the ghosts at six storytelling areas, featuring York’s top storytellers sharing both classic and new tales.
- York Museum Gardens, Museum St, York YO1 7FR
- Thu 7 – Sun 10 Nov
- 6:30-9:30pm
- More info
Malton Monthly Food Market
The Malton Monthly Food Market returns with specialist stalls, street food, music and bags of foodie fun.
- Malton Market Place
- Sat 9 Nov
- 9am – 3pm
- More info
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
Aesthetica Short Film Festival is back for its 14th edition! The festival, both in-person in York and online, celebrates incredible films, immersive VR and thrilling games. As well as a packed programme of films, meet talented creatives from across the globe and hear from industry experts through masterclasses, workshops and networking sessions.
- Multiple locations
- Wed 6 – Sun 10 Nov
- Multiple times
- More info
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to the Grand Opera House, York.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Sun 10 Nov
- 8pm
- More info
Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale
Headlock Vintage are back with their funky vintage pop up shop! Find gems from all of your favourite brands, including Adidas, Nike, Levi’s, Berghaus, The North Face and more! Expect football shirts, sweats, knitwear, dresses, denim and loads more.
- Spark:York, 17—21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
- Fri 8 – Sat 9 Nov
- 12-6pm
- More info
Ali Woods: At The Moment
Award-winning stand-up comedian and multi-viral online sketch sensation Ali Woods comes to York Barbican on his debut stand-up tour! He’s finally fallen in love with an amazing lady. It’s taken Ali a while… Come on an embarrassing and cathartic journey of teenage angst, relationship fails and learning how to live in the moment. The moment? God how horrible. Ali has reached over 100 million views with his relatable sketches and stand-up on Instagram and TikTok, and is one of the most recognisable new faces in British online comedy.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Fri 8 Nov
- 8pm
- More info
UNESCO City of Media Arts Expo
A giant exhibition of media arts to celebrate the city’s 10th anniversary as the UK’s only UNESCO City of Media Arts. In a first-of-its-kind event in the UK, the three day expo will celebrate York as a global stage for film production, games development, VFX, publishing and design.
- The Guildhall, Coney St, York YO1 9QN
- Thu 7 – Sat 9 Nov
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Robbie Williams Tribute Night
Join us for a night of pure entertainment at the Bubwith Leisure Centre! Experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary Robbie Williams, performed live on stage. Get ready to sing along to all of his greatest hits, from “Angels” to “Rock DJ” and everything in between.
- Bubwith Leisure Centre, Main Street, Bubwith YO8 6LX
- Sat 9 Nov
- 7pm
- More info
Dolls House & Miniatures Fair
The Dolls House & Miniatures Fair is back at York Racecourse this weekend! Get all the furnishes and finishing touches for your miniature projects, browse every imaginable miniature in a variety of scales, top exhibitors will be displaying quality dolls houses and miniatures, get some industry inside tips, meet like-minded people, and more.
- York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX
- Sun 10 Nov
- 10:30am – 4pm
- More info
Rise Up to Empower Women
Local artists will take you on a journey through pop music and musical theatre sharing powerful and moving stories of women who are survivors. York performers are coming together to raise the roof to end gender based violence. The event is raising money for the domestic abuse and sexual violence support charity IDAS, and to support the recovery of Leanne Lucas – a survivor of the Southport stabbings.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- Sun 10 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info
Tarot: Shuffle
They (our parents, partners, children) say ‘sketch is dead’, but if it’s dead then where’s all our money going? Joyously silly and uproariously live and in-the-room, we would call it improv but we’ve got some self-respect: this is sketch in nighties. Come watch a new tour of big, daft and, above all, live comedy being conjured up in front of your very eyes.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Sat 9 Nov
- 8pm
- More info
Remembrance Sunday at York Minster
An annual service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration for Remembrance Sunday which will include music by the Choir of York Minster, hymns, readings, prayers and an Act of Remembrance at 11am in unison with the commemorations across the city, when Great Peter will toll eleven times followed by the Two Minutes’ Silence.
- York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH
- Sun 10 Nov
- 10:30am
- More info
An evening with Janice
Join York Pride for an evening with the talented and hilarious Janice D, with special guest Lois Denominator. Following her sell out event earlier this year, and a popular appearance on the 2024 main stage, singing sensation and comedy queen Janice returns to York for what is sure to be another great night to remember!
- Yates, Church Ln, Low Ousegate, York YO1 9QT
- Fri 8 Nov
- 8pm
- More info
Shepherd Brass Band
The award-winning Brass Band returns to YorkConcerts to present a programme covering an eclectic mix of musical genres, ranging from light opera and established classical repertoire to modern classics and musical theatre. The performance will also include substantial original works for brass and showcase some of the Band’s superb soloists. We do hope you can join us for what promises to be a truly unforgettable concert by one of the region’s premier brass bands!
- Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Heslington, York YO10 5DB
- Sat 9 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info