# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Carnival of the Animals 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Hear the animal kingdom brought to life inside York Minster as young listeners are guided through Camille Saint-Saëns’ 'The Carnival of the Animals' performed on the cathedral’s Grand Organ. The perfect introduction to classical music. 

The familiar and accessible composition will be accompanied by a narrator sharing fun facts about the wild animals that roam through Saint-Saëns’ creation and York Minster’s history, and will include the chance to get up-close to the organ to see how the instrument is played. Craft activities will be available throughout the concert. 

The short, family-sized exploration of the organ, given by Benjamin Morris, will take place on Tuesday 26 May at 6.30pm.

 

Good to know:

Tickets cost £7 for children and £10 for adults. A family ticket for two adults and two children is also available, priced at £30. Children over the age of 18 months need their own seat.

Book your tickets via the York Minster website, or by calling us on 01904 557200.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/the-carnival-of-the-animals/200029926348803
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, carnivals, concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: York
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 53.96168
- **long**: -1.0819
- **full address**: YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom, 9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Carnival of the Animals
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Carnival of the Animals  being held?
  - **A:** The Carnival of the Animals  takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at YO1 7HH York, United Kingdom, 9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Carnival of the Animals ?
  - **A:** The Carnival of the Animals  is organized by York Minster.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Carnival of the Animals  is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Carnival of the Animals  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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