Here’s what’s happening in York this week.
The city will be getting into the Christmas spirit this week as the York Christmas Markets return! Other festive fun starting this week includes the much-loved Christmas at Castle Howard and Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland.
Travel back to the 60s with the smash-hit Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon at the Grand Opera House, there’s a Sustainable Fashion Show at Selby Abbey, Big Ian Presents A Night To Remember at York Barbican, and more.
What’s on in York this week: Monday 10 – Friday 14 November
All week
Sunny Afternoon
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonising lows of THE KINKS, is back!
Sunny Afternoon celebrates the raw energy, passion, and timeless sound of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, telling their story through an incredible back catalogue of chart-toppers, including “You Really Got Me”, “Lola”, and “All Day and All of the Night”.
- Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Tue 11 – Sat 15 Nov
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee
- More info
The Vicar of Dibley
The arrival of a new vicar in Dibley shakes up the parish council of the sleepy English village. Is Dibley and its inhabitants ready for the wind of change that is Geraldine? All of your favourite characters from the hugely popular TV series will be on stage to remind you just how much you all laughed.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Tue 11 – Sat 15 Nov
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee
- More info
Tuesday
York Lesbian Collective: Witching Hour!
Back by popular demand, YLC presents another pub night…but this time it’s taking an arcane twist.
This time the spirits are at work, toil and trouble bubbles at The Crescent, and mystery is afoot! Specially put together for spooky season, this pub night is a place to display your best witchy/occult costumes, enjoy live music, and get involved with solving some mysterious happenings… all in the safe and inclusive environment YLC provides. Express yourself, meet your people, and most of all, have fun! Whether you show up solo, with a partner, or in a group this is a place to relax, feel at home, and connect.
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Tue 11 Nov
- 8pm
- More info
Wednesday
Sustainable Fashion Show
Join us for a celebration of sustainable style at our first-ever charity shop fashion show! This event is a key part of our exciting new initiative, Shop for the Future, dedicated to bringing new energy and life to Selby’s high street.
This unique event showcases how you can build a stylish, on-trend wardrobe while supporting local charities and protecting the planet. All the outfits featured on the runway have been carefully curated from local charity shops, proving that pre-loved fashion is not only a fantastic way to express your personal style but also a powerful choice for a more sustainable future.
- Selby Abbey, The Crescent, Selby YO8 4PU
- Wed 12 Nov
- 5pm
- More info
Velma Celli: Rock Queen
Join multi-award-winning internationally acclaimed Cabaret super star Velma Celli for an overindulgent evening celebrating (and reimagining) the best of Rock Classics. From Queen, to Heart and every Gun and Rose in between, this Drag Diva is ready to blow the roof off York Theatre Royal, once again. Mind the overspray!
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Wed 12 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info
Big Ian Presents A Night To Remember
Big Ian presents A NIGHT TO REMEMBER – York’s very own charity fundraiser to bring all of our community together to sing with ONE voice. It’s a night of York Helping York! Prepare for a three hour show featuring a 30 strong band led by George Hall hosted by Big Ian with a line up of HUGE, Jess Steel, Beth McCarthy, Heather Findlay, Graham Hodge, The Y Street Band, Simon Snaize, Annie-Rae Donaghy, Kieran O’Malley, Samantha Holden, Las Vegas Ken and musicians from York Music Forum as well as a special guest choir.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Wed 12 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info
Thursday
York Christmas Markets
York’s award-winning Christmas Market is back from 13th November to 21st December 2025, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city. Alpine chalets are set to line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, and the market will showcase a magical array of local crafts, artisan products, and delicious seasonal treats. With over 80% of the traders coming from Yorkshire, it’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying the very best of the region.
- Parliament Street, York
- Thu 13 Nov – Sun 21 Dec
- 10:30am – 7pm
- More info
Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Our most popular Christmas experience! This year, the House is transformed into the magical world of Oz. Experience our festive take on L. Frank Baum’s much-loved story, told through installations, soundscapes and projections.
- Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
- Thu 13 Nov – Sun 4 Jan
- 10:30am – 7pm
- More info
One Night Only w/ York Railway Institute Band & The Y-Street Band
The York RI Band and The Y-Street Band rip through the best of the Seventies in big band brass and harmony laden rock mode respectively. A hoot!
- The Crescent York, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Thu 13 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
Nurse Georgie is an undeniable live comedy powerhouse. ‘’Sista Flo 2.0 is her most successful stand-up show having sold in excess of 75,000 tickets, selling out her debut Edinburgh Fringe Festival, toured four countries, and won the Best Comedy Award at the Adelaide Fringe. A versatile and dynamic performer – Georgie has been unstoppable in live spaces moving swiftly from operating theatres to the London Palladium, the Sydney Opera house, and the Hammersmith Apollo.
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Thu 13 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info
Friday
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is York’s favourite festive event, offering a magical winter experience for all ages, with its glistening outdoor ice rink, thrilling funfair, magical Santa’s Grotto and cosy alpine café The Chalet.
- York Designer Outlet, St Nicholas Ave, York YO19 4TA
- Fri 14 Nov – Sun 4 Jan
- From 9:30am
- More info
Funny Fridays at Patch
Funny Fridays RETURNS to Patch at the Bonding Warehouse for another night of giggles with Yorkshire’s finest comedians. Your host Katie Lingo will kick things off before we welcome some of the North’s finest giggle-makers:
- Amit Mistry
- Lulu Simons
- Gareth Harrison
- Dominique
- Liam Alexander
- Patch York, Terry Avenue, York YO1 6FA
- Fri 14 Nov
- 7:30pm
- More info
London City Ballet: Momentum
London City Ballet, the former resident company of Sadler’s Wells, returns after a staggering inaugural year that included a global tour through Asia, America and Europe.
In keeping with London City Ballet’s ethos of bringing to the stage rarely seen works, we present George Balanchine’s Haieff Divertimento – an early work by the master choreographer originally dubbed lost for 40 years after its premiere and to this day remaining unseen outside the USA.
- York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD
- Fri 14 – Sat 15 Nov
- 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee
- More info
