Calendar of events

Join us as the winners of the 16th annual York Design Awards are revealed.

As York musician David Ward Maclean nears retirement, enjoy a night of reflection celebrating his lifelong love of song.

Join Graeme Green, curator for The Royal Dragoon Guards Collection at the York Army Museum, and discover the role of tanks during the Normandy Landings.

Explore how the world of research and innovation influences the world around us and see how the various STEM fields positively interact with the arts and education.

Join internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Galina Vale for a wide-ranging programme including flamenco and arrangements of Latin American and East European world music.

Uncover the ancient, natural and scientific secrets of the city as expert guides bring little-known stories and forgotten characters to life on a York’s Hidden History tour.

Enjoy a special exhibition capturing the beauty and variety of the many insects that make a small wildflower meadow around Holgate Windmill their home.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join Andrew Shanks of Amnesty International York as he argues for the co-option of charities into a newly constituted chamber to replace the House of Lords.

Enjoy a performance of Holmes and Watson the Farewell Tour, a comedy gem by Stuart Fortey.

Speakers including Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, discuss the power of chemistry to tackle air pollution and provide clean air solutions.

Join us for a talk with performance extracts designed to open doors to the remarkable and evocative dramatic world of Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse.

Join El Parnaso Hyspano, an Hispanic early music ensemble, as they present the first UK performance of the early 18th- century opera, San Francisco Xavier.

Put a bit of sparkle in your life as York Cares, in partnership with Hiscox, hosts its first ever Summer Sparkle Social Club. Enjoy food, music, dancing and some special views.

Hear, see and take part in food story sharing at York St John University and learn about the Living Lab.

Uncover the ancient, natural and scientific secrets of the city as expert guides bring little-known stories and forgotten characters to life on a York’s Hidden History tour.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Enjoy a deeply immersive experience with Mon Seul Desir, a composition scored for soprano, harp and narrator, with electronic soundtrack and video projection.

Prepare for an evening of epic music and driving beats at this electrifying concert experience presented by the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

Join pianist Lucy Parham and actor Sir Simon Russell Beale for an inspiring performance chronicling the life of composer Claude Debussy.

Peter Addyman, founding Director of the York Archaeological Trust, shares the incredible story behind the creation of the iconic Jorvik Viking Centre in York and its impact worldwide.

Neil Redfern, the Council for British Archaeology’s Executive Director, reflects on the changes in archaeology over the last 80 years.

Art historian Chantal Brotherton-Ratcliffe discusses Caravaggio - a man of proverbial rebelliousness, who painted in a style which he knew would drop a bomb on the art world he grew up in.

Explore knowledge justice as our speakers take you on a journey from Barnsley’s ex-mining communities to rural South Africa.

Do you want to help tackle climate change? Our Climate Fresk workshop will teach you the science behind climate change and empower you to take action.

Join Graeme Green, curator for The Royal Dragoon Guards Collection at the York Army Museum, and discover the role of tanks during the Normandy Landings.

Enjoy a special exhibition capturing the beauty and variety of the many insects that make a small wildflower meadow around Holgate Windmill their home.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

A masterwork of the German silent cinema, Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) traces the journey of a young woman from the pit of despair to the moment of personal awakening.

Ever wondered why we have body odour? Microbiologist Gavin Thomas and his colleagues from the Universities of York and Hull explain what BO is and how it’s made on our bodies.

Kyra Women’s Project shares its approach to working with women to enable them to make positive change in their lives.

Our expert panel reflects on what World Heritage status is and what it can bring to York. Come along with your questions and join in the discussion.

Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Organist of Durham Cathedral, demonstrates the power and versatility of the magnificent 1959 Walker organ in St Helen’s Church.

How do we return to political climate consensus and retain public support for the transition to net zero? Our panel of experts discusses the key issues.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth: The Golden Age; Mr India) and author Vikas Swarup (whose book was filmed as Slumdog Millionaire) as we explore the power of creativity.

Alicia Maddalena and Matt Townend of the University of York explore Viking Age skaldskapr or poetry, combining an account of its power with a sample of readings.

Writer and performer James Pretlove shares tales of the extraordinary death and ordinary life of his mother Val in his acclaimed one man show, Seventy-Eight Thank Yous.

Join us for a powerful performance of War Horse, one of the most beloved books by renowned children’s author Michael Morpurgo.

Our expert panel discusses the opportunities created by devolution and the power of good business. How can the new mayoral authority drive new economic, social and cultural strategies to improve the lives of residents of York and North Yorkshire?

Uncover the ancient, natural and scientific secrets of the city as expert guides bring little-known stories and forgotten characters to life on a York’s Hidden History tour.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Meet the creative team behind immersive virtual music performances in the metaverse and enjoy a live demo.

Join journalist and presenter Ashley John-Baptiste as he tells the story of the UK's care provision from the inside, revealing his personal journey from early experiences in care to success.

Our digital footprints are getting larger and larger. Physicist James Lees examines the issues scientists and engineers face as they look to create new technologies that remain affordable.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Join us for a linguistic odyssey, a journey through five different perspectives on how we use language without even thinking about it.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Expert speakers examine the potential impacts of existing and emerging technologies on election results, and discuss if elections really matter in an age of powerful global corporations.

Debunking lazy stereotypes, writer Samia Rahman offers a courageous exploration of Islamophobia, patriarchy and identity. What is it really like to be a Muslim woman in today’s Britain?

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Explore the potential of poo and discover how this natural resource can be turned into a range of sustainable options. Our event features a panel discussion and hands-on activities.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Writer and performer James Pretlove shares tales of the extraordinary death and ordinary life of his mother Val in his acclaimed one man show, Seventy-Eight Thank Yous.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Archaeologist Barry Crump highlights how things become very interesting after they stop being useful for their original purpose.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Explore the skills and techniques of bookbinding in this practical session led by archive conservator Catherine Firth and book and paper conservator Emma Lloyd-Jones.

Join financier, art collector and philanthropist Jonathan Ruffer for an in-conversation event as we explore the power of philanthropy to transform places.

An expert panel examines the economic and political shift taking place as the countries of the Global South begin to assert themselves and create a new world order.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Are women really more polite than men? Is it OK to swear? Can you be too polite? Louise Mullany of the University of Nottingham explores how the unseen science of politeness governs everything we do.

Learn about the environmental harm caused by medicines and the balance between public health and saving the planet with health economist Matthew Taylor.

Psychologist Karisha George explores resilience in modern times, examining the factors that affect how we handle contemporary challenges across the lifespan and cultures.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Writer Siddarth Shrikanth, an expert in green investing, sets out how to make our economies work with, not against, our living planet.

Enjoy printing a one-of-a-kind poster and learn about York's fascinating history of print at a hands-on workshop at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print.

Join David Trousdale, Technical Director of Transport Decarbonisation at WSP, for a discussion on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Hear from some of the next generation of biomedical researchers as they explain how their work is unravelling the secrets of chronic and infectious diseases.

Join writer Tosh Warwick as he tells the story of the lost football stadiums at the heart of ‘The Beautiful Game’ from the Victorian period until the 21st century.

Uncover the ancient, natural and scientific secrets of the city as expert guides bring little-known stories and forgotten characters to life on a York’s Hidden History tour.

What would a Trump victory mean for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine? Our expert panel discusses the US elections and the implications for the future of NATO and Europe.

Reimagine later life, rediscover play and rebuild relationships together at a workshop designed to bring different generations together.

Join archaeologist and broadcaster Julian Richards as he brings history to life at a family-friendly artefact-handling workshop.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Did you know you have your own spider sense that can help you figure out how you really feel and what you should do? Join a workshop to learn more.

Your challenge should you choose to accept it, is to travel from port to port in Tudor Europe adventuring your money in a bid to become a successful Tudor merchant.

Meet the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group to discover more about the regiment's role in D-Day.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join us at the Interactive Media Showcase and enjoy the phenomenal work created by students from the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

University Choir, The 24 and University Symphony Orchestra join forces in the historic setting of York Minster for Mozart’s ‘Great’ Mass in C minor.

Yorkshire Bach Choir presents Brahms’ Liebeslieder-Walzer (Love-song waltzes, Op.52) alongside his great choral masterpiece, Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem, Op.45).

Meet the creative team behind immersive virtual music performances in the metaverse and enjoy a live demo.

Join art historian Janina Ramirez and see the medieval world with fresh eyes as she introduces remarkable women whose names have been struck out of historical records.

Violinist and composer Anna Phoebe shares a new personal journey in the intimate space of St Margaret’s Church.

Join York astronomer Emily Brunsden and science nerd Chris Stewart for tales from our wild and wonderful universe as the Syzygy astronomy podcast goes live.

Corporate strategist Andrew Robshaw explains how ‘Thankonomics’ – measuring hidden value - can provide a transformative perspective for not-for-profit organisations.

Political commentator and journalist Gavin Esler explores a British political system in peril – and what we must do to save it.

Join us for an interactive role-playing game session set in 17th and 18th-century York, featuring women printers operating in the city.

People of all faiths and none are invited to learn more about Evensong and to experience the inspirational power of devotional music in the beautiful historic setting of All Saints North Street.

Hear the stories of the Indian men and women who were brought to the Caribbean to work on sugar and cocoa plantations during the period of Indian Indentureship.

Ancient historian and author Jean Menzies discusses how Greek myths are being reclaimed and reimagined by LGBTQ+ writers and readers to explore modern day queer joy and queer struggles.

York is a UNESCO city of Media Arts, but how can we leverage this designation to drive inward investment and maximise opportunities in the creative industries? Join Cherie Federico of Aesthetica.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Poignant, modest, often humorous – discover the personal accounts of the men of the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment with author Tracy Craggs.

Enjoy a special screening of Lost in the Middle, a short documentary featuring a group of bilinguals/bidialectals discussing their language journeys after migration, followed by a Q&A.

Join Lauren Working of the University of York on a voyage to Shakespeare's mysterious island, where everything is enchanting and strange.

China’s great tombs are a marvel of the ancient world. Eminent art historian Jessica Rawson explores how they provide a route to the past and to China today.

From cardiovascular disease to viruses, from cancer to mental illness, journalist Layal Liverpool delves into the reasons racial health disparities exist and reveals that diseases are not ‘great equalisers’.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Writer Ellen Atlanta delivers an exposé of toxic beauty culture in our digital age and explores how it’s harming women.

Kings Ely Prep School Jazz Band presents an eclectic mix of jazz, blues and rock favourites, as well as classic big band chart hits and South African jazz compositions.

Come along to a ‘meet the makers’ session, talk to some of the team behind the MT Space Project and see a live demo of how they make virtual musical theatre in the metaverse.

Find out how the gendered nature of language shapes societal associations about the character of leadership, particularly who is and what it means to be a ‘good’ leader.

Learn about the life and world of Bede (c.673–735), one of the greatest scholars of the post-Roman world and ‘the father of English history’, with author Michelle P. Brown.

Find out how herbal extracts are developed into pure drugs, and how animals such as chimpanzees and cats self-medicate.

Join an interactive workshop to explore what the future of energy in York could look like and discover how the Solar City York project aims to use York’s rooftops for clean, green energy generation.

Accusatory, libellous or just bizarre, historian Emily Cockayne unveils the history of anonymous letter-writing from 1760-1939.

Join us for an afternoon of energetic, crafty, puzzling, scientific and historical fun at this year’s Festival Fringe Family Fun Afternoon.

Join us for a challenge against the clock as competing finalists each have just three minutes to outline the power of their research in the annual York Three Minute Thesis competition.

Meet the three talented young composers of A Quaker Trilogy at a round-table event and hear their pieces performed by the Micklegate Singers.

Listen to top female and nonbinary scientists as they take science to the streets of York - while standing on a soapbox.

Join us at York St John University for hands-on activities and discover how biomedical scientists conduct specialist tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

From autonomous aerial vehicles to robotic arms, find out about research being carried out at the Institute for Safe Autonomy at the University of York.

Learn about the Medieval and Tudor masons’ marks on Fishergate Postern Tower, before exploring the building to find them using torches and guides.

Mental health expert Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis explores resilience in the workplace based on the international EMPOWER project which aims to reduce work stress.

Find out how the discovery of a group of four cemeteries near the Humber estuary is shedding new light on the changes that took place during the early Anglo-Saxon period.

Learn about the Medieval and Tudor masons’ marks on Fishergate Postern Tower, before exploring the building to find them using torches and guides.

Join us for a creative workshop bringing together research, art and ducks in the biosciences. Get crafty, hear short talks and follow the Long Boiology art trail.

Learn about the events of 1541 when Henry visited York with Catherine Howard on his northern journey or ‘progress’. Join us for talks and tours.

Set in the city of Bangalore, India, the innovative board game Birds in the City helps you to understand the links between urbanisation and bird diversity.

Learn about the Medieval and Tudor masons’ marks on Fishergate Postern Tower, before exploring the building to find them using torches and guides.

Cats are an enigmatic species and their behaviour can be mystifying. Author Lucy Hoile takes you through some commonly misunderstood behaviours and busts some myths along the way.

Learn about the Medieval and Tudor masons’ marks on Fishergate Postern Tower, before exploring the building to find them using torches and guides.

York Lindy invites you to a free one-day swing dance festival, featuring a pop-up exhibition, dance classes, history and music talks.

Come along to York St John University for some family-friendly fun as we introduce children to the wonders of psychology-related research.

Join us to celebrate the passion and creativity of the filmmakers of the future at the LUMA Film Festival, hosted by University of York students.

How does DNA actually look and work? Agnes Noy of the University of York presents the highest-resolution images ever captured of a DNA molecule ‘dancing' inside our cells.

Discover the transformative impact of graphic design on the lives and perspectives of people with dyslexia at a hands-on workshop led by University of York student Pragya Jain.

Learn about the Medieval and Tudor masons’ marks on Fishergate Postern Tower, before exploring the building to find them using torches and guides.

Discover the beauty and artistry of nature journaling in this immersive and hands-on workshop designed for beginners of all ages.

Join us for some family-friendly fun and discover the amazing power of language at this interactive session.

Learn about the Medieval and Tudor masons’ marks on Fishergate Postern Tower, before exploring the building to find them using torches and guides.

Enjoy a special exhibition capturing the beauty and variety of the many insects that make a small wildflower meadow around Holgate Windmill their home.

Join Lucy Johnson and Ian Milsted of York Archaeology and discover how three important archaeological investigations have illuminated our understanding of Fishergate in York.

Archaeologists Penny Bickle, Jennifer French and Rachel Pope reveal how, from hunting to trading, prehistoric women were often the ones who led and discovered the way.

Explore an interactive art-science exhibition of sculptures and prints that takes inspiration from (clean) air and air pollution science.

Join us at the Interactive Media Showcase and enjoy the phenomenal work created by students from the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

How did Romans cope with the anxieties and risks of childbirth? Anna Bonnell Freidin of the University of Michigan examines childbearing and its risks in Imperial Rome.

Culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards explore how Marvel Studios became the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture.

Why do some images spark intense controversy? Historian Huw Foden explores how early Christian ideas about the power of images created a diverse spectrum of attitudes towards art.

Join BBC Security Correspondent and bestselling author Frank Gardner as he discusses his life, career and latest book with Elly Fiorentini of BBC Radio York.

Hear rapid fire talks from York artists, creatives, adventurers, thought leaders and business owners.

Join us at the Interactive Media Showcase and enjoy the phenomenal work created by students from the University of York’s School of Arts and Creative Technologies.

Hear a true story of romance, sacrifice, loss and resilience, as journalist Keren Blankfeld chronicles the lives of two people held in history’s most infamous death camp.

Are we alone? Prepare for a scientific and cultural adventure through our ideas about extraterrestrial life and the cosmos with science writer Jaime Green.

Join subject expert Pippa Stacey to learn how businesses and individuals can recognise the power of the disability community and help build a world that's more inclusive for all.

Hear how York Conservation Trust is ensuring properties under its ownership are made more resilient to the effects of climate change.

Join us as we address the challenges of wealth inequality and consider a radical reimagination of ‘wealth’. Our interactive session is supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Does our brain fall asleep? Is there any value in dreaming? Neuroscience, psychology and philosophy join forces to answer these and other fascinating questions.

Following its renovation, the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral reopens this year. Using this event as the starting point, our panel of experts reflects on how to preserve our heritage.

Join the York Conservation Trust team for a lunchtime tour of Herbert House and the chance to see areas previously inaccessible to the public.

Come along to an interactive session exploring how can we reimagine our resources and civic assets for public and common benefit, fit for the times we are in.

Join us to celebrate the passion and creativity of the filmmakers of the future at the LUMA Film Festival, hosted by University of York students.

Enjoy a special exhibition capturing the beauty and variety of the many insects that make a small wildflower meadow around Holgate Windmill their home.

Pioneering experimental neurobiologist William Harris provides a revelatory tale of how the human brain develops, from conception to birth and beyond.

Art historian Henrike Lange of the University of California at Berkeley takes you on a unique behind-the-scenes investigation of total solar eclipses.

Join Michael Guilding as he reflects on his personal and professional journey as a counsellor and psychotherapist to understand the nature of fear.

Join us deep in the York Cold War Bunker for a special screening of the film Cold Warnings, which explores the impact of including the Cold War in the new GSCE Curriculum introduced in 1986.

Find out about the Company of Merchant Adventurers archives project and hear some of the fascinating stories that can be found in the collection.

Enjoy a special screening of the filmed performance of Clay Fever - a tender, moving play exploring the world of the 20th-century studio pottery movement - and an accompanying talk.

Pioneering neuroscientist Charan Ranganath presents a radical re-examination of memory, unveiling the principles behind what and why we forget.

Join Adam James Smith of York St John University on a tour through the worlds of Gulliver’s Travels as he explores the novel’s satire.

Discover how recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human ageing with Coleen T Murphy, Director of Princeton University’s Glenn Foundation for Research on Aging.

Why are York and Münster twinned? What does that mean anyway? Hear from York Münster Twinning Association representatives and local schools about recent, present and future activities.

Enjoy a ballad-singing workshop and explore the social-historical significance of this dramatic song form.

What role can religion play in challenging various forms of prejudice and distrust and helping to build inclusive and diverse societies? Hear from an expert panel at York St John University.

Join the St Nicks team for a guided walk and learn about our furry friends, water voles. Find out about their ecology, habitat and identification as you walk along the River Foss.

Discover the dramatic power of the 18th and 19th-century ballad on a walking tour of York city centre with Vivien Ellis and Rachel Cowgill of the University of York.

From great houses such as Chequers, to pots and pans, writer Viki Holton explores the changing lives of British women told through the things they left behind in their will.

The saxophone is most commonly associated with jazz, blues and pop, but Sax Forte demonstrates just how well the instrument sits with a far wider range of music.

Author Guido Alfani offers a history of the rich and super-rich in the West over the last thousand years. Who were they and what role did they play in society?

Join the York Conservation Trust team for a lunchtime tour of Herbert House and the chance to see areas previously inaccessible to the public.

Philosopher Helena de Bres uses the curious experience of being a twin as a lens for reconsidering our place in the world. Can reflecting on twinhood help all of us?

Hear a story of sisterhood and the fight for feminism in the age of the Taliban from the former team captain of the Afghanistan women's national football team Khalida Popal.

Find out about trailblazing York archaeologist Mary Kitson Clark (1905-2005), a former Curator of Roman Archaeology at the Yorkshire Museum.

Join us deep in the York Cold War Bunker for a special screening of the film Cold Warnings, which explores the impact of including the Cold War in the new GSCE Curriculum introduced in 1986.

For too long Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism or simply ignored. Writer Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight.

Join writer and researcher Peter Forshaw as he decodes the key practices, figures and symbols of alchemy, astrology, mysticism, magic and divination.

Discover the pivotal role of the Jewish community in York’s history with our walking tour and talk led by Louise Hampson of the University of York.

Join medievalist Professor William Chester Jordan of Princeton University, USA and discover what the lives of three saints reveal about the moral universe of the medieval aristocracy.

Prepare to see our city with fresh eyes as Kath Bassett and Mary Laing of the University of York invite you to look at your surroundings through a sociological lens on a guided tour.

Discover the power of archives and objects to tell the story of the Normandy Landings at a special D-Day exhibition.

Like her much-loved heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen 'played and sang'. Join writer Gillian Dooley as she explores the central role of music in Austen’s life and fiction.

Find out how nutrition influences everything from our decision-making to aggression and violence, as psychologist Kimberley Wilson explores how food affects our brains.

Coaching psychologists Paula Louise Dixon and Kate Pearlman Shaw reveal how conversations become catalysts for growth, understanding and shared success at this online workshop.

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2024. Visit their offices to find out more about archaeology and the work they do across the UK.

Join the York Conservation Trust team for a lunchtime tour of Herbert House and the chance to see areas previously inaccessible to the public.

Enjoy a special exhibition capturing the beauty and variety of the many insects that make a small wildflower meadow around Holgate Windmill their home.

Discover how maps have affected societies, influenced politics and economies, and impacted the environment, as writer Mike Duggan uncovers their incredible power.

Historian Colin Elliott provides a wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacle.

Join us on a journey through technological change from books to AI. Can we engage with the ethics and practicalities or will we just succumb to panic?

From intelligence-gatherers to interpreters, petitioners and ambassadors, discover the important role the ladies of Elizabeth I’s privy chamber played in maintaining monarchical authority.

Hear some fascinating facts about sharks as marine scientist Daniel C. Abel debunks myths, describes their lives and explores our love/hate relationship with them.

Are war and inequality inevitable, because evolution made men competitive and dominant? Writers Nancy Lindisfarne and Jonathan Neale challenge you to think again about ‘true’ human nature.

Join historian Mary Garrison, physicist James Lees and mathematician Pierre-Philippe Dechant at an informal session in the ancient and medieval arithmetical gymnasium.

Join in the conversation as speakers with experience and expertise of working with York people on debt and financial issues explore the challenges facing those seeking and providing advice.

Join Catherine Baker of Hull University as she discusses the power of partnership created on and off the screen during Eurovision 2023.

Our panel of experts provides insights, addresses challenges and suggests strategies for creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for mental health in schools.

Join historian Martin Thomas as he tells the story of decolonisation and its intrinsic link to globalisation.

Join the York Conservation Trust team for a lunchtime tour of Herbert House and the chance to see areas previously inaccessible to the public.

Enjoy an informal chamber music gig as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presents Bach’s ‘orchestral suites’ at the NCEM.

Writer Gretchen Gerzina and actor and author Paterson Joseph bring to light the dramatic and often moving stories of Georgian England’s forgotten Black community.

Who wrote the Bible? Join William Schniedewind of the University of California, Los Angeles, for a groundbreaking new account that tells the story of the scribe who wrote the Hebrew Bible.

York Musical Society (YMS) will perform Haydn’s oratorio The Creation in York Minster later this month. Come along and hear a rehearsal, and enjoy extracts of this powerful work.

Join architectural historian and former diplomat Mossadeq Khalili as he discusses the current state of conservation in Afghanistan after decades of conflict and the Taliban takeover.

Journalist Katie Barnes traces the evolution of women's sports as a pastime and a political arena, where equality and fairness have been fought over for generations.

Historian Peter K Andersson explores the life of Henry VIII’s court fool William Somer, a legendary entertainer and one of the most intriguing figures of the Tudor age.

Kate Giles and Dav Smith of the University of York use Herbert House as a case study to explore some of the distinctive architectural and conservation heritage of our city.

Ammonites in the pebbles, corals in the cobbles and oysters in the high street. Find fossils on the historic streets of York with palaeontologist Fossiliam (aka Liam Herringshaw).

Enjoy a gentle walk and find out about work along the River Ouse Corridor to preserve the endangered Tansy beetle and other local wildlife.

Join James Cooper and Ian Horwood of York St John University and discover how the losers of US presidential elections have had transformative impacts on American political history.

Discover how our sense of touch impacts how we consume journalistic content - especially in the digital world - with Sarah Cooper of York St John University.

Join the artists and scholars behind a re-imagination of the satirical musical, The Bedridden Prince, originally created by Czech-Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Ghetto in 1943.

Discover the little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world with writer Martin Williams.

Join the York Conservation Trust team for a lunchtime tour of Herbert House and the chance to see areas previously inaccessible to the public.

Ammonites in the pebbles, corals in the cobbles and oysters in the high street. Find fossils on the historic streets of York with palaeontologist Fossiliam (aka Liam Herringshaw).

Enjoy a gentle walk and find out about work along the River Ouse Corridor to preserve the endangered Tansy beetle and other local wildlife.

Join us for an exploration of WH Auden in words and music as York musicians, poets and performers present works written and inspired by the 'Picasso of modern poetry'.

During York’s Pride weekend, find out what it was like to be part of the UK’s first Pride march in London with York trailblazer Stuart Feather.

Historian Laura Beers reveals how revisiting George Orwell’s own age of rapid change and urgent crossroads can shed unique light on our recent past and current upheavals.

Calling all two- to five-year-olds and their grown-ups. Bring your clapping hands, singing voices and stamping feet for an interactive concert featuring music from Baroque greats.

Writer Barbara Burman celebrates not only sewing’s recent resurgence, but sewists’ creativity, well-being and community. Discover what motivates people to sew and mend today.

Harriet Gray of the University of York shares examples of public artworks and monuments, and asks if the UK needs a new memorial to gender-based violence.

Join us for StreetLife's 'Queer Walk of York', an LGBTQI+ heritage trail of sites of significance to the city's queer communities.

Find out how an innovative neuroscience-based approach is helping children learn the knowledge and skills they need to manage their mental health and wellbeing.

Discover how British administrations used food denial measures in Kenya to ensure loyalty in the 1950s, and the suffering and hardship this caused.

Paul Cooper, host of the hit podcast Fall of Civilizations, explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse.

Anne Lister’s story was brought to international fame by the BBC and HBO series Gentleman Jack. Immerse yourself in Anne’s 19th-century world on a guided walking tour exploring her loves in York.

Prepare to see our city with fresh eyes as Kath Bassett and Mary Laing of the University of York invite you to look at your surroundings through a sociological lens on a guided tour.

Discover the literary, historical and cultural richness of the Apennine region of Italy as author Nick Havely explores the power of mountains on the imaginations of writers.

Learn more about our city’s fascinating heritage on a guided walk with Neil Redfern, Executive Director of the Council for British Archaeology.

Discover how the Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre is improving the experience of children living through and beyond cancer.

Richard Hawkins and Philippa Ryan of the Centre for Assuring Autonomy discuss whether we can trust AI to behave safely all the time.

Discover how the sporting world is harnessing the power of statistics to gain a competitive advantage with Jessica Hargreaves and Ben Powell of the University of York.

Writer Tomiwa Owolade presents a bold new framework for understanding race in Britain today, arguing too much of the current conversation is viewed through the prism of American ideas.

Join sociologists Kath Bassett and Mary Laing for the launch of a podcasted-walk of York’s historic city centre which promises new perspectives on familiar places via a sociological lens.

Find out how radiologists are able to detect disease without seeing the presence of a lesion and up to three years before the onset of cancer. Join psychologist Karla Evans.

Learn more about our city’s fascinating heritage on a guided walk with Neil Redfern, Executive Director of the Council for British Archaeology.

Bring along your smartphone for an interactive nature tour as your guides demonstrate how to get involved in citizen science.

Join writer John Robb for a comprehensive history of goth music and culture, as he explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene.

Join Victoria Wells of the University of York and the Campaign for Pubs and celebrate the value of pubs to our local areas and communities.

Historian Pat Cullum considers the devotional, communal and commemorative purposes of the magnificent East Window of Holy Trinity, Goodramgate.

Join textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles in this hand embroidery workshop to create your own stitched memory hoop in honour of a special place or person.

Join archaeologist Christopher Scull of UCL as he guides you through the 15-year investigation into the 7th-century East Anglian royal centre at Rendlesham.

Ahead of the 2024 Olympics taking place in Paris this summer, our expert speakers, including double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly Holmes, explore elite sports.

Join Michael Guilding as he reflects on his personal and professional journey as a counsellor and psychotherapist to understand the nature of fear.

York Pride returns to the Knavesmire with a vibrant afternoon of entertainment and family-friendly activities. Why not come along and celebrate inclusivity and diversity?

What is the role of creativity in grief? Join philosopher Louise Richardson of the University of York, textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles and Jo Ritchie and Laura McDonagh of Projecting Grief.

Join Isabel Berwick, host of the award-winning Financial Times ‘Working It’ podcast, for advice on navigating the world of work, now and in the future.

Come and hunt for masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 68, so why not see how many you can find?

Come and hunt for masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 68, so why not see how many you can find?

Join Indigenous multi-media artist sɬə́məxʷ (Rain Pierre) from the Katzie First Nation as he discusses his artwork and inspires you to follow your true passions in life.

Come along and join the fabulous Pride Parade March from York Minster through the city centre streets to the Knavesmire.

Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring. Join wordsmith Adam Sharp as he journeys around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense.

Come and hunt for masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 68, so why not see how many you can find?

Come and hunt for masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 68, so why not see how many you can find?

Tudor England: a rogue state cut off from Europe, politically allied with various Muslim kingdoms. Writer and broadcaster Jerry Brotton reveals a whole new version of the Tudors.

Join experienced guide Rob Andrews for a walking tour of two of York’s most historic churches – Holy Trinity, Goodramgate and All Saints North Street.

From comedy to collaging, the Projecting Grief pop-up exhibition tells the stories of people finding comfort, distraction and hope in a creative pursuit after losing someone they love.

Come and hunt for masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 68, so why not see how many you can find?

Enjoy a walking tour around the riverfront of the Ouse as we showcase York’s highlights and illustrate the role of the river in York’s World Heritage bid.

Come and hunt for masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 68, so why not see how many you can find?

Enjoy a special exhibition capturing the beauty and variety of the many insects that make a small wildflower meadow around Holgate Windmill their home.

Join us for some space-themed family fun as we spark imaginations with a range of fun-filled, hands-on activities.

Join us for some family fun as we spark children’s imaginations with a range of hands-on, interactive activities at Acomb Explore Library.