What's On in York
Things to do in and around York: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Yorkshire Marathon 2026: Every York Road Closure and Time
The marathon is Sunday 18 October. Hull Road shuts 09:30 to 17:30, the city centre 08:00 to 11:45, and University Road from 10am on the Saturday.
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Bonfire Night
York Fireworks 2026: Rawcliffe Park Is Saturday 7 November
York's big charity bonfire returns to Rawcliffe Country Park on Saturday 7 November. Tickets are not on sale yet. What it cost and what time it ran last year.
Pantomime
York Panto 2026: Snow White and Peter Pan Dates, Times
York's two pantos open a day apart. Snow White runs 4 December to 3 January over 51 shows, Peter Pan from 5 December. Access dates, times and what a seat costs.
Food and Drink
York Food Festival 2026: 18-27 Sept, Free Entry, Times
The market runs 10am to 5pm on Parliament Street from 18 to 27 September, free. The bars go on to 9pm, and the two biggest names are on before it opens.