2026 events
Take a look at our incredible line-up of events coming up in 2026 in the Minster, Palace and Gardens.
Sunday 15 March – Shining a light on: the organ*
Tuesday 10 March – Shining a light on: the magnificence of the Chapter House*
Thursday 19 March – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons by Candlelight
Saturday 11 April – Spring Craft Fair
Tuesday 14 April – Shining a light on: the Archbishops of York’s Palace*
Sunday 3 May – Shining a light on: the organ*
Thursday 7 May – Motown by Candlelight
Saturday 9 May – A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
Sunday 17 May – Spring Plant Hunters’ Fair
Sunday 17 May – Shining a light on: Christian Roots of English Law*
Friday 5 June – Meatloaf by Candlelight
Friday 12 June – ABBA by Moonlight (outdoor concert, previously known as 21st Century ABBA)
Saturday 20 June – Shining a light on: Nature in the light of the Holy Trinity*
Saturday 27 June – Shining a light on: Casting a Christian Light on AI*
Sunday 28 June – Shining a light on: the organ*Wednesday 8 July – Gala Organ Concert (with Paul Provost)
Thursday 23 July – Eagles by Candlelight
Friday 24 July – Queen by Candlelight
Tuesday 28 July – Saturday 15 August – Helios
Thursday 30 July – Macbeth (Handlebards)
Sunday 2 August – Plant Hunters’ Fair
Tuesday 4 August – Shining a light on: Helios. Here Comes The Sun*
Thursday 20 August – Beatles by Candlelight
Friday 21 August – Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight
Thursday 10 September – Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight
Friday 11 September – Whitney Houston by Candlelight
Sunday 20 September – Shining a light on: the organ*
Thursday 1 October – Ed Sheeran by Candlelight
Saturday 24 October – Bramley Apple Festival of Food & Drink
Saturday 31 October – Young Virtuoso Final featuring Braimah and Jeneba Kanneh-Mason
Friday 6 – Saturday 7 November – Winter Craft Fair
Thursday 12 November – 80s Anthems by Candlelight