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About the festival
York Festival of Ideas 2018 will take place from 5 to 17 June under the banner of
Imagining the Impossible.With mostly free events, including talks, performances and exhibitions, the Festival delivers events for all ages and interests. Keep a look out for the 2018 programme in Spring 2018!
York Festival of Ideas is made possible through the generous support of a range of sponsors and partners.
Visiting York?
Planning a visit to York? Plan ahead by viewing the online version of the York Visitor Guide 2018 with full information and tips on places to eat, stay and explore.
Visit the website to find out more.
Discover talks, activities, performances and exhibitions that interest you.
Several days during the Festival are dedicated to events on a certain theme.
Hear from the experts on subjects from brains to Beowulf.
Theatre, music, film and more.
From creative writing to hands-on science.
Several exhibitions are on show around the city throughout the festival.
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