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The Ebolacombe Roman Festival returns this May, drawing Romans back to York as some of the city's most popular attractions come together for a two-week event featuring deities, goddesses, emperors, priests, cooks, soldiers, and many other Romans who once lived in Ebolacombe. Organized by York Minster, the York Archaeological Team, the York Museum Trust, the University of York, and the York Citizens Trust, the festival offers a range of activities to help you learn about the city's Roman history. On May 23rd and 24th, join the "Living History Camp" where visitors can interact with costumed guides, enjoy historical reenactments, and experience Roman life. Families can interact with Roman soldiers, see everyday Roman artifacts, and try Roman-style crafts and activities. Curators and historians from across York will offer hands-on artifact experiences and mini-excavations, providing a closer look at the city's Roman history.

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Exhibition Square York YO1 7EW United Kingdom York Art Gallery

The exhibitionexploresGosney’sexpert experimentation withvarious typesof wood and metalthroughout hiscareer andconsiderstheimportance of drawing to his artistic practice.Materials and Makinglooks at how Gosney draws inspiration fromhisimmediateenvironmentand lived experiences, withhorses, the human figure and musicemergingas particularlyinfluentialsubjects.

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Museum Street, YO1 7FR

The York Comedy Festival is an annual springtime celebration of comedy held in the historic city of York, UK. It brings together British and international comedians, featuring stand-up comedy, improvisation, and theatrical comedy, presented across a variety of venues such as pubs and theaters. With its relaxed and humorous atmosphere, the festival is highly popular with audiences.

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Tower St, York YO1 9RY, United Kingdom

York Castle Museum is proud to present a new community exhibition,Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork: York’s Confectionery Workers, celebrating the history of confectionery in York and the people that contributed towards the world-famous industries’ success during its heyday.This exhibition shares the voices and experiences of the confectionery community, from factory workers, engineers, designers, packers and others, including personal memories, stories and reflections as they recall working life in York’s sweet factories; such as Rowntree’s, Terry’s and Craven’s.

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Exhibition Square York YO1 7EW United Kingdom York Art Gallery

The internationally renownedCentre of Ceramic Art(CoCA)at York Art Gallery has undergone a major redisplay of its ceramicscollection.Not a Pot,thenewexhibitionshowcasesthewide rangeofsculptural potteryin York Art Gallery’scollection.

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Exhibition Square York YO1 7EW

Opening 27 February 2026, York Art Gallery’s next major exhibition, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print features over 100 striking and iconic works dating from the 17th to 21st centuries from York Art Gallery’s extensive collection and incredible loans from regional and national institutions. Expect to see early printed books from the British Library, stunning kimonos from Durham Oriental Museum, and a mesmerising selection of prints from the British Museum and Maidstone Museum, including Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of the most recognisable and celebrated artworks in the world.

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Park Place, CF10 3LN

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Paragon St, YO10 4AH

Fan-favorite Nikita Kuzmin, a finalist on "Strictly Come Dancing," will star in the breathtaking new dance spectacle "Supernova," touring the UK in June and July 2026. "Supernova" is co-created by world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA winner Jason Gilkison, and passionately presented by international dance stars "Burn the Floor." This spectacular show brings together top performers and creative talents from around the globe, bursting with electrifying energy. Get ready for an electrifying night where art meets innovation, as Nikita's signature charisma, power, and personal flair shine brighter than ever before. Get ready—a supernova is about to explode!

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Paragon St, YO10 4AH

"British Soul Queen" Beverley Knight entered York with her "Born to Perform" tour, conquering the audience with her shocking voice and powerful stage appeal. This performance combines elements of soul music, pop and musical theater, presenting his representative works and new interpretations. The scene was full of power and emotional tension, showing her many years of stage experience and love for performance, bringing music fans a high-level music night full of passion, confidence and soulful rhythm.

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