# Events & Things To Do In York, England on 20th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in York, England on 20th 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 20th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in York

- **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
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/pixies-york-tickets/100029062532643
  - **Venue**: York Barbican Centre
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  - **Price**: EUR 397
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: PIXIES: P40 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsPixies has 23 upcoming events.Note: 14+ in the standing area. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 in the seated area. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/pixies-p40-celebrating-40-years/210001134119163
  - **Venue**: York Barbican
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- **Event Name**: WesternAF presents Chris Acker, Rachel Baiman & Northcote at The Crescent, York
  - **Description**: Road Less Travelled presents
WesternAF presents Chris Acker + Northcote + Rachel Baiman
Wednesday 20th May, 7:30pm
Tickets are £16 (+b/f) in advance and available from SeeTickets
WesternAF is taking three greats from the States across Europe this May to s
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/westernaf-presents-chris-acker-rachel-baiman-and-northcote-at-the-crescent-york/200029926385654
  - **Venue**: The Crescent Community Venue
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, performances, Festivals, Theatre, literary-art
- **Event Name**: South Bank Comedy at The Knavesmire 20/5/2026
  - **Description**: A night of laughs and good vibes featuring the best local, regional and national comedians, live in the heart of South Bank @ The KnavesmireAbout this EventSouth Bank Comedy at The KnavesmireSouth Bank Comedy
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/south-bank-comedy-at-the-knavesmire-20-5-2026/100001986524709883
  - **Venue**: The Knavesmire
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  - **Price**: GBP 9
  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Spring Awakening
  - **Description**: The Tony Award-winning rock musical that cuts straight to the heart of youth, desire, repression and rebellion.
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/spring-awakening/300042309220
  - **Venue**: Theatre@41
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- **Event Name**: Jerron Paxton
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJerron "Blind Boy" Paxton has 4 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/jerron-paxton/210002123235331
  - **Venue**: National Centre For Early Music
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- **Event Name**: Gong Bath Meditation - Fulford
  - **Description**: Deep rest. No effort. 😌

A guided gong bath in Fulford - slow your system, quiet the noise, and leave feeling reset.

📍 Steiner School, Fulford
📆 20th May 2026
⏰ 7pm - 8pm

Limited spaces. Book now.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/gong-bath-meditation-fulford/200029926374504
  - **Venue**: York Steiner School
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: D&D: The Easy Way @rise, Bluebird Bakery
  - **Description**: Welcome to the wonderful world of Dungeons & Dragons!
Do you want to learn the basics? Gain a new group of adventurers to play with, or just learn more about one of the finest tabletop games ever invented?
Then come on down!
I know what you're thinkin
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/dandd-the-easy-way-rise-bluebird-bakery/200029926363217
  - **Venue**: Rise, 201 acomb rd, York
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: PINT OF SCIENCE
  - **Description**: TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
MORE INFO + TICKETS

This event is 16 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 16 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/pint-of-science/3600029798259328
  - **Venue**: The Fulford Arms
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  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Learn Patchwork Class
  - **Description**: https://www.sewcialising.com/products/learn-patchwork-class
 
This workshop is best suited to those who already have a basic understanding of sewing and feel comfortable using a sewing machine. If you’re completely new, we’d recommend starting with one of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 10:15 am – Wed May 20 2026 at 01:15 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/learn-patchwork-class/200029926350714
  - **Venue**: 1 Coffee Yard, York
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: The Art of Medicine Seminars - Meaningful Movement
  - **Description**: Come along to explore the health and wellbeing benefits of movement and dance with York Dance Space and Allison Singer, Arts PsychotherapistAbout this EventYork Medical Society invites:
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/the-art-of-medicine-seminars-meaningful-movement/100001984549172999
  - **Venue**: York Medical Society
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 10
  - **Categories**: Workshops, Art, Music, Nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: PINT OF SCIENCE - Fungal Life, Limbs, Laughing Gas, and Land-Ocean Records
  - **Description**: Tonight's show explores various aspects of our changing climate. Join our researchers for a whistlestop tour of our planet, starting with the provocative question - is our planet really warming? From there, we will discuss the impact of greenhouse gases,
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/pint-of-science-fungal-life-limbs-laughing-gas-and-land-ocean-records/3600029932198051
  - **Venue**: The Fulford Arms
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  - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Join Shared Interest Society in York
  - **Description**: Learn more about the impact of our investor community, hear directly from the people we support and connect with like-minded changemakers.About this EventA welcoming community venue near York’s historic city walls, the Pr
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed May 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/join-shared-interest-society-in-york/100001983618664824
  - **Venue**: Priory Street Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops

## 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:** Pixies York Tickets (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at York Barbican Centre), PIXIES: P40 CELEBRATING 40 YEARS (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at York Barbican), WesternAF presents Chris Acker, Rachel Baiman & Northcote at The Crescent, York (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Crescent Community Venue), South Bank Comedy at The Knavesmire 20/5/2026 (Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Knavesmire), Spring Awakening (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Theatre@41).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in York?
  - **A:** Join Shared Interest Society in York (Wed May 20 2026 at 11:00 am at Priory Street 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 York Barbican Centre, York Barbican, The Crescent Community Venue.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in York?
  - **A:** Prices for events in York range from EUR 9 to EUR 397. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in York?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in York include Stub Events, S.J.M. LTD, Road Less Travelled.
- **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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