Date: Saturday 28 March 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Events
Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics – Sat 28 Mar 2026
Community Birdwatching – Wed 15 Apr 2026
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Community Birdwatching
Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 10:30-11:30 | Free
Join our Gardens Duty Manager Isabelle for a community bird watch, and spot some of the various bird species in the gardens
Suitable for all ages, no pre booking required.
Please meet at the bird feeding station next to the rock garden.
Home and Gardens Fair – Sat 20 Jun 2026
Dates: Saturday 20 June 2026–Sunday 21 June 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Home & Gardens Fair
Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 June 2026 | 10am – 4:30pm
York Museum Gardens | Tickets available soon
York Museums Trust is thrilled to announce its very first Home & Gardens Fair in the beautiful York Museums Gardens – a celebration of style, creativity and inspiration for every corner of your home and garden.
Wander through colourful displays of plants and flowers, discover unique garden furniture and outdoor living ideas, and browse a wide selection of beautiful homeware, from soft furnishings and kitchen treasures to elegant decorations.
The show will also feature natural body and skincare products, stylish clothing and accessories, and a mouth-watering choice of artisan food and drink from local makers.
Alongside the stalls, enjoy a lively programme of talks from experts including Nikki Barker, Horticultural Sustainability Manager at RHS, demonstrations and live music, making this a day out to remember for all ages.
We are now welcoming applications from businesses who would like to showcase their products at this exciting new event in the heart of York City Centre. Applications are open until 31 March 2026. To register your interest, please complete the trader booking form. Our Events Team will endeavour to acknowledge to your application within 5 working days. You can view the T&Cs here.
Admission tickets will be on sale soon – keep an eye out for updates and join us for a wonderful day out with family and friends, celebrating homes, gardens and good living.
Futuresound’s Live in York Museum Gardens: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Thu 9 Jul 2026
Date: Thursday 9 July 2026, 5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Thursday 9 July 2026 | 5pm
York Museum Gardens
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New wave trailblazers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark will play York Museum Gardens on Thursday 9th July alongside fellow new wave luminaries Heaven 17 and China Crisis as well as rising star singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin, fresh from supporting the likes of Louis Tomlinson and Noel Gallagher.
To purchase tickets and for more information please visit the Futuresounds website Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Tickets
Futuresound’s Live in York Museum Gardens: Self Esteem – Fri 10 Jul 2026
Date: Friday 10 July 2026, 5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Friday 10 July 2026 | 5pm | General sale tickets available from 5 December 2025
York Museum Gardens
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Released in April this year, Self Esteem’s third album, A Complicated Woman, follows her critically acclaimed and Mercury Award-nominated sophomore full-length, Prioritise Pleasure. Boundary-breaking, experimental and as awkward as it is awesome; A Complicated Woman finds the artist, a.k.a musician, songwriter and actress Rebecca Lucy Taylor pairing stadium-worthy singalongs with her signature sardonic delivery.
Joining Self Esteem on the night will be South African ‘future ghetto funk’ pioneer Moonchild Sanelly, Nigeria-born now Sweden-based spoken word artist and musician Joshua Idehen and more acts still to be announced.
To purchase tickets and for more information please visit the Futuresounds website
York Proms – Sun 26 Jul 2026
Date: Sunday 26 July 2026, 5:30 pm-10:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Sunday 26 July 2026 | 5:30pm-10:30pm | Book tickets here
The York Proms returns to the Museum Gardens on Sunday 26th July 2026, with a great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage.
Tickets are available to buy on the York Proms website.
York Dog Show – Sun 20 Sep 2026
Date: Sunday 20 September 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
York Dog Show
Sunday 20 September 2026 | 10am – 4pm
York Museum Gardens | Tickets available soon
York Museums Trust is delighted to announce York Dog Show, a new outdoor event in York Museum Gardens. York Dog Show celebrates the bond we share with our beloved furry four-legged friends whilst supporting local organisations and charities.
Browse our pop-up shopping village, filled with pet accessories, toys and treats, informative stalls, and a delicious food and drink offer from local artisans and enjoy a lively programme of activity including talks by veterinary experts, professional dog photography in our beautiful grounds, exciting dog classes and impressive agility demonstrations.
More than just a day out, the York Dog Show brings together a dog loving community in one of York’s most popular outdoor spaces.
We are now welcoming applications from businesses who would like to showcase their products at this exciting new event in the heart of York City Centre. Applications are open until 30 April 2026. To register your interest, please complete the trader booking form. Our Events Team will endeavour to acknowledge to your application within 5 working days. You can view the T&Cs here.
Admission tickets will be on sale soon – keep an eye out for updates and join us with family, friends and your canine companion for a wonderful day out.

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