The weekend is here!
And it’s a pretty good one. Music icons Craig David and Tom Grennan are here for the Music Showcase Weekend at York Racecourse, it’s the return of popular picnic concert York Proms, do the time warp at The Rocky Horror Show, York City Dog Training Club are hosting a Charity Dog Show, and join us on our Summer Safari at some fantastic family events.
See our full guide below.
Take a look at even more ideas of things to do at our Summer guide here.
Join us on our Summer Safari with Flamingo Land Resort!
School’s Out – Free Outdoor Family Disco
Three days of the best in music, comedy, theatre, science and sport for the whole family.
- Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3BZ
- Fri 24 – Sun 26 Jul
- From 10am
- More info
Easingwold 10K
Welcome to our second Easingwold Community 10k, we are thrilled to welcome you to our town for what will be a great event on our slightly revised course.
The 10km fully licensed and distance certified course can be described as undulating but certainly not hilly. A perfect challenge whether it’s your first or one hundred and first 10k.
Alongside the race is the Family Fun Day and we hope you stay after to enjoy the day along with all the other facilities in Easingwold including Cafes, Pubs and Shops.
- Easingwold Market Place
- Sun 26 Jul
- From 10am
- More info
What’s on in York this weekend, Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July
Music Showcase Weekend 2026
This special two-day treat for racing and music fans alike, begins with our only evening meeting.
On July 24th, six races will be followed by Craig David presenting TS5, from the music stage. Tom Grennan, who has already secured two UK number one albums, will take to the stage after racing on Saturday.
The action on the track is just as compelling, headlined by a Pattern-quality contest on each day. The Listed EBF Lyric Stakes on Friday with the G2 Sky Bet York Stakes offering a six-figure purse on Saturday.
- York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX
- Fri 24 & Sat 25 Jul
- Various times
- More info
York Proms
A rousing picnic concert in the heart of historic York! York is the kind of city that leaves a lasting impression on all her visitors because of the wealth of history, architecture and culture that the locals are lucky enough to live right on top of!
The York Proms returns to the Museum Gardens on Sunday 26th July 2026, with a great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage.
- York Museum Gardens, Museum St, York YO1 7FR
- Sun 26 Jul
- Gates open from 5pm
- More info
Flamingo Fest presents Pink Boots & Cowboy Roots!
This country festival will include all the biggest country music acts, line dancing, tributes, a foam party, DJs, face painting, and special offers on drinks and food. It will also feature a normal area, a VIP area, outdoor arcade games and much more.
- Flamingo Land, Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UX
- Sat 25 Jul
- From 4pm
- More info
Pickering Motorshow
Galtres Pickering Showground is the ideal location for the Pickering Motor Show, having previously hosted a variety of well-attended events.
This excellent, easily accessible venue provides not only acres of outdoor display space but also an indoor exhibition hall, showcasing displays of hundreds of motorised exhibits including cars, trucks and motorcycles in a variety of styles including modified, performance, custom, American and vintage. Whatever your age, this event offers the opportunity to see some of your favourite vehicles up close.
- Galtres Pickering Showground, North Yorkshire, YO18 8EA
- Sat 25 – Sun 26 Jul
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
York City Dog Training Club Charity Dog Show
Our annual Charity show is back again this year on Sunday 26th July. A fantastic family local day out, for you and your dog. Fun dog show, dog activities, competitions, stalls, photographer and more! And help us raise vital funds for our two chosen charities: Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue & Good Life Dog Rescue.
- Rawcliffe Recreational Hall, York, YO30 5TS
- Sun 26 Jul
- 11am – 3pm
- More info
The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, returns to York.
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting showstopping Time Warp. Read our review here.
- Grand Opera House, York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
- Mon 20 – Sat 25 Jul
- Multiple times
- More info
Summer Fair at Wilberfoss Community Centre
Summer fair with crafts, kids activities, bouncy castle plus refreshments.
- Wilberfoss Community Centre, Main St, Wilberfoss, York YO41 5NN
- Sat 25 Jul
- 10am – 3pm
- More info
Boeing Boeing
This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” – until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time.
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- Thu 23 – Sat 25 Jul
- 7:30pm
- More info
The Bog is Back!
Join us for a full weekend of exciting activities to celebrate the reopening of Askham Bog!
Learn about the incredible species that live on the bog by joining a guided walk led by either Head of East Reserves, David Craven or Yorkshire Wildlife Trust President Professor Alistair Fitter. Be curious about bugs and beasties by having a go at pond dipping or immerse yourself on a walking self-led trail around the boardwalk.
- Askham Bog
- Fri 24 – Sun 26 Jul
- Various times
- More info
Britain’s Strongest Woman 2026
Britain’s Strongest Woman returns to York Barbican for 2026 so get ready for an unforgettable showdown of power and determination!
This year’s competition will push the nation’s strongest athletes to their limits in a fierce test of strength, resilience, and unbreakable will. Every event, every lift, and every second on the stage brings them closer to claiming the prestigious title of Britain’s Strongest Woman. With the atmosphere charged and monumental feats of strength ahead, this is an event you simply cannot miss.
Will a new contender rise to the top, or will reigning champion Lucy Underdown defend her crown and capture the title for another year?
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Sat 25 Jul
- 5pm
- More info
Live/Wire: ‘The AC/DC Show’
After repeatedly selling out shows across the country Live/Wire return for another pair of shows in The Crescent in 2026.
The hugely successful tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.
- The Crescent, 8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
- Fri 24 & Sat 25 Jul
- 7:30pm
- More info
Andrew O’Neill: Escape
How do we get out of this mess?
Cult comedian Andrew O’Neill brings a hilarious, surreal, political show about the ways in which we disagree with each other – and suggests some ways we can find our way out.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Fri 24 Jul
- 8pm
- More info
The Name of the Dame
Name of the Dame is the fast-paced, comedy-two-hander that left audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in stitches. The hour-long play is written and performed by comedians Kate McCabe and Adam Perrott.
Dames, detectives, stylish hats, ‘car chases’… this parody of the film noir genre has got a gag rate that fires faster than a Tommy-gun and is marginally less painful. If you like Airplane, the oeuvre of Mel Brooks, dicey puns and sight gags, this show is probably for you.
With entertainment as the objective, the show makes the promise that ‘You will learn nothing from this play. Nor will you experience personal growth or important revelations’.
- Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
- Sun 26 Jul
- 7:30pm
- More info
Extreme Queen
Formed by veterans of the Queen tribute scene, Extreme Queen are here to turn your world inside out.
Exploring this 70’s & 80s rock powerhouse’s eclectic repertoire, they will take you headlong on a journey across two decades of music.
Two hours of non-stop Queen fun, this is an invitation you can’t decline!
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA
- Sun 26 Jul
- 7pm
- More info
