# Events & Things To Do In York, England on 12th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in York, England on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in York, England on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in York

- **Event Name**: Hamza Yassin - My Life Behind the Lens
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsHamza Yassin has 23 upcoming events.Note: All ages welcome. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.Ticket Limit
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/hamza-yassin-my-life-behind-the-lens/210002364649847
  - **Venue**: Grand Opera House, York
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- **Event Name**: Employment law update
  - **Description**: Employment law update from Marie Horner of ALT Legal on current topics.About this EventEmployment law update from Marie Horner of ALT Legal on current topics.  Marie Horner, Specialist Employm
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/employment-law-update/100001483286232049
  - **Venue**: (Oaks Suite) Delta Hotels York
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, photography, nonprofit, public-speaking
- **Event Name**: RCN North Yorkshire Branch meeting and learning event
  - **Description**: You are warmly invited to the North Yorkshire Branch meeting and learning event on Tuesday 12 May.

During the learning event, branch members have the opportunity to hear from a specialist speaker about an educational topic. Further details about the lear
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/rcn-north-yorkshire-branch-meeting-and-learning-event/200029926384951
  - **Venue**: York Hospital
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  - **Categories**: Meetups, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Waterside Responder Scheme
  - **Description**: Join RNLI for this interactive session on throw bag training.About this EventThe RNLI Waterside Responder scheme provides specialist training to hospitality staff, security staff, and waterside community members to help p
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/waterside-responder-scheme/100001987301256555
  - **Venue**: Revolution York
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Excel1: Getting started (Tue 12 May 2026 15:00-16:00) - York FT208
  - **Description**: Using the simple tools within Microsoft programs to make documents accessible to a wide audience.About this EventFormat: One hour in person on York Campu
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/excel1-getting-started-tue-12-may-2026-15-00-16-00-york-ft208/100001983081359730
  - **Venue**: FT208, Fountains Learning Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, performances

## Trending Events in York

- **Event Name**: York Christmas Market 2025
  - **Description**: This year, the hugely popular St Nicholas Fair will return to York. The charming alpine chalets will once again line the streets, with local businesses selling everything from handmade gifts to delicious treats.

Enjoy the Christmas cheer on offer in one
  - **Venue**: Shambles, York, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm at Barbican Centre - York
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm at Barbican Centre - York, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Barbican Centre - York in the heart of York,
  - **Venue**: Barbican Centre - York
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- **Event Name**: York Comedy Festival 2026 | Russell Howard, Ross Noble, Russell Kane + More | York Museum Gardens
  - **Description**: YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026 

Sunday 12th July 2026
York Museum Gardens 

https://www.yorkcomedyfestival.com

featuring

Russell Howard
Ross Noble
Russell Kane
Joanna McNally
Suzi Ruffell
Jeff Innocent
Nabil Abdulrashid
Barry from Watford

Hosted By
Jarred
  - **Venue**: York Museum Gardens
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- **Event Name**: Elvis Costello & The Imposters at Barbican Centre - York
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Elvis Costello & The Imposters at Barbican Centre - York, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Barbican Centre - York in the heart of York,
  - **Venue**: Barbican Centre - York
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- **Event Name**: Daniel Sloss at Barbican Centre - York
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Daniel Sloss at Barbican Centre - York, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Barbican Centre - York in dynamic York,
  - **Venue**: Barbican Centre - York
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- **Event Name**: Blue – 25th Anniversary Tour
  - **Description**: The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they will release their all-new studio album ‘Reflections’ on January 9th 2026 - the first taste of which comes with tod
  - **Venue**: York Barbican Centre
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- **Event Name**: York Freshers Welcome Week 2026 🎓 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold out 10 years Running 🏆
  - **Description**: The Ultimate York Freshers Experience
3 HUGE Events. 1 Unmissable Wristband. One Incredible Week.
SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2012!
Over the last 16 years Freshers Welcome Week & The Big Freshers Icebreaker has provided a right of passage between or
  - **Venue**: Flares & Popworld
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- **Event Name**: Pixies York Tickets
  - **Description**: Pixies at York Barbican Centre🌟 Be part of history at Pixies York Tickets, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious York Barbican Centre in York, EN
  - **Venue**: York Barbican Centre
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- **Event Name**: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, UMO, Heaven 17, China Crisis, Andrew Cushin in York
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate China Crisis Experience LIVE at York Museum Gardens—This Thursday, July 9, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, China Crisis is hitting York
  - **Venue**: York Museum Gardens
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in York?
  - **A:** Hamza Yassin - My Life Behind the Lens (Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Grand Opera House, York), Employment law update (Tue May 12 2026 at 09:30 am at (Oaks Suite) Delta Hotels York), RCN North Yorkshire Branch meeting and learning event (Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at York Hospital), Waterside Responder Scheme (Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Revolution York), Excel1: Getting started (Tue 12 May 2026 15:00-16:00) - York FT208 (Tue May 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at FT208, Fountains Learning Centre).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in York?
  - **A:** Employment law update (Tue May 12 2026 at 09:30 am at (Oaks Suite) Delta Hotels York), Waterside Responder Scheme (Tue May 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Revolution York), Excel1: Getting started (Tue 12 May 2026 15:00-16:00) - York FT208 (Tue May 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at FT208, Fountains Learning Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find events in York?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in York on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in York?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in York?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in York include Grand Opera House, York, (Oaks Suite) Delta Hotels York, York Hospital.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in York?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in York include NO THIRD ENTERTAINMENTS LLP, CIPD North Yorkshire Branch, RCN Yorkshire and the Humber.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in York?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in York.

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