Things to do in York this weekend

The weekend is coming – and its set to be a scorcher!

If you’re heading out this weekend, make sure to pack your sun cream. There’s cycling fun with the York Cycle Festival and York Naked Bike Ride, fundraising fun runs with R U Taking the P? and Relay for Life, a new Modern Military Weekend event, and much more.

Take a look at our full weekend guide below.

What’s on in York this weekend, Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June

York Tattoo Convention

A meeting and exhibition for tattoo artists and enthusiasts as well as anyone who would like to see the world of tattooing up close. With some of the finest tattoo artists, body modification / piercers from around the world coming together to create one of the best tattoo convention of the year, you’ll find live tattooing, amazing traders and vendors, selling their wares Awesome live bands and entertainers there’s something for everybody.

New Earswick Club, Huntington Road, York YO32 9PX
Sat 21 – Sun 22 Jun
10am – 7pm
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York Cycle Festival

Join us on the Knavesmire in York for the North of England’s most friendly celebration of cycling. With camping, grasstrack racing, rides, Kids jumps, balance bike racing and skills coaching, trade show, talks, Food, bar, and live music.

Knavesmire, York
Fri 20 – Sun 22 Jun
Various times
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R U Taking the P?

The 5K fun run was established by York hairdresser Brian Hughes, a founder of Knavesmire Harriers, who was inspired to fundraise after a friend lost his life to prostate cancer. Now back for the first time since 2019, R U Taking the P? will help to raise awareness of prostate cancer, a disease which more than 50,000 people are diagnosed with in the UK every year. The event will also raise funds for York Against Cancer, a local charity helping local people affected by cancer.

Rowntree Park, Terry Ave, York, YO23 1JQ
Sun 22 Jun
From 9am
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Relay For Life York 2025

Relay For Life brings communities together to fundraise for Cancer Research UK and beat cancer. Teams of friends, families and colleagues fundraise for research to save and improve lives, then unite as a community at an event to honour everyone affected by cancer and celebrate the progress we’ve made.

The event is focused around a relay where team members take turns completing an activity, whether that be laps of a track, walks through a park or some other challenge to show that step by step, we’re beating cancer. Every Relay For Life includes games and music from local performers, and a Candle of Hope ceremony to give us a moment to reflect and honour everyone affected by cancer.

York RI, New Lane, Hamilton Drive, York, YO24 4NT
Sat 21 Jun
From 12pm
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Selby Family Fun Day

Join us for our annual family fun day! Pull up a deckchair, grab a drink, and enjoy a fun filled day. With live music, charity stalls, donkey rides, bouncy castles, athletic activities, refreshments, children’s entertainment, rides, climbing wall, and much more.

Selby town centre
Sat 21 Jun
From 12pm
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Oh My Life!

A comedy play all about a family’s journey through love, drama, separation and absolute chaos! Sally is a recently separated, working woman with three high maintenance children who is trying to get back on the dating scene. Add into the mix her interfering and bickering parents, a jealous ex and a Handyman who just won’t go away! Will Sally ever be able to move on and find love again? Or more importantly – will she ever just get five minutes peace?

Galtres Centre, Market Place, Easingwold, YO61 3AD
Wed 18 – Sat 21 Jun
7:30pm, 2:30pm Sat performance
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Raul Kohli: Raul Britannia

Award-winning comedian and proud brit, Raul Kohli is the son of a Hindu Indian and Sikh Singaporean, raised in Newcastle Upon Tyne, where his best friend was a Pakistani Muslim. He has lived in every corner of this glorious nation and is fascinated by the diversity of these small isles. Imagine his surprise to hear from politicians and the media that “multiculturalism has failed”. One of the best comedians in England (BBC Radio 4) explores what it means to be British.

Theatre@41, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
Sat 21 Jun
8pm
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Modern Military Weekend

Step into the world of modern military history at Eden Camp as we unveil our brand-new event—Modern Military Weekend! This exciting and immersive weekend will take you beyond the history books, offering a hands-on exploration of post-war conflicts and the evolution of armed forces from the late 20th century to today. Through live re-enactments, fascinating talks by veterans, and interactive exhibits, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the military has adapted to the challenges of modern warfare.

Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT
Sat 21 – Sun 22 Jun
9am – 5pm
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York World Naked Bike Ride

The York World Naked Bike Ride is a a global clothing-optional protest against oil dependency and car culture and a celebration of cycling and the power and individuality of our bodies.

Starting from Millennium Fields, York
Sat 21 Jun
From 4pm
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Manor Fest

York Manor Care Home’s first music festival with local artists. There’s also refreshments, raffle, trade stalls, face painting, and a talent show!

York Manor Care Home, Blue Beck Dr, Shipton Rd, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5RA
Sun 22 Jun
11am – 5pm
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Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from five of the hottest artistes of the moment. Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’. Plus Chappell Roan who’s HOT TO GO! Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.

Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
Sun 22 Jun
6pm
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Classic Car Day with EYTCC

Carlton Towers have teamed up with the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club (EYTCC) to host a great day for any car enthusiast. Come along and admire the fantastic selection of classic cars. These will be proudly displayed on the lawns, overlooked by Carlton Towers’ stunning facade.

Carlton Towers, Carlton, DN14 9LZ
Sun 22 Jun
10am – 4pm
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Bongo’s Bingo 90’s

The award-winning night out combines the original and much-loved quaint past time with a mesmeric live show, packed full of plenty of bizarre and hilarious moments no-one experiences twice. With dance offs, rave rounds, and weird and wonderful prizes – Bongo’s Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.

York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
Fri 20 Jun
8pm
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Alex Hamilton Band at Gilling East Village Hall

Alex Hamilton (formerly Lewis Hamilton) has been part of the British Blues/Rock scene for over ten years. Gaining notoriety on the back of being a talented young guitarist with skills beyond his age, he has since matured and developed a tasteful and subtle guitar technique that has been compared to Robben Ford and Matt Scofield. His debut album at the age of 18 won the Scottish New Music Award in 2011 and his subsequent albums have all been nominated for awards including the British Blues Awards, several years running.

Gilling East Village Hall, Pottergate, Gilling East, York YO62 4JJ
Sat 21 Jun
8pm
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Verdi: Requiem

When Giuseppe Verdi sets the drama of the Requiem Mass, what do you get? Not smooth, angelic counterpoint but rip-roaring choruses, thrilling orchestral accompaniment with brass and timpani, and soaring melodies. Yet there are moments of stillness, too. Come and hear this uplifting work performed by a large choir, professional soloists and orchestra in York’s awe-inspiring Minster. You’ll enjoy what some say is Verdi’s greatest opera!