69 things to do in York this weekend

Here's the thing about York this time of year: October weekends fill up fast, and this one (Oct 02–Oct 04) is no exception. 69 events made the calendar, so we read through every one and kept the five worth your time.

54 venues are hosting something this weekend, which tells you everything about how busy York gets when October rolls around. Most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you only do one thing this weekend, scroll to our top picks — they're the five we'd genuinely clear our schedules for.

The full lineup

Every event on in York this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 24 events

• — An Evening with Raven Kennedy in Leeds!
  Waterstones Leeds
• — Beginners Crochet Workshop @Yarn Etc (with starter essentials pack!)
  Yarn Etc
• — Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis - Venue Premium Tickets
  York Barbican
• — Burlesque Bonanza - Bonkers, But Make It Sexy
  Manhattan Club
• — Christian Singles Dating Connect Leeds (Ages 25 to 45)
  Bridge Community Church
• — Design + Screen Print a Small Book
  Nunburnholme
• — Fruity Pink Party!
  Stylus
• — Grief Circle and Soundbath
  Studio 6, UNIT 3 Scott Hall Mills
• — Harrogate Rant & Ramble Coffee Rave
  Fodder - Great Yorkshire Food Hall
• — Indiepalooza Tribute
  Leeds Beckett Students' Union
• — Intro to Turkish Oya Crochet - Blossom beaded bracelets
  Yarn Etc
• — Leeds - Beckett - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"
  Leeds Beckett Students' Union
• — Marcia Hutchinson & Rozie Kelly, in conversation at Waterstones York
  Waterstones
• — Middle Age Madness presents The Menotour Leeds!
  Methley Working Mens Club
• — Mindful Calligraphy Workshop
  Chirpy
• — Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
  Harrogate Theatre
• — Riskee & The Ridicule
  Brudenell Social Club
• — Rooted | Getting Started with Brand & Visual Content
  Muse York
• — Skinny Lister
  The Crescent
• — Tchotchke
  HEADROW HOUSE
• — The Pussycat Dolls - Venue Premium Tickets
  Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
• — The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR
  Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
• — Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
  City Varieties Music Hall
• — We Are Wakefield Networking Friday 2nd October 2026
  WX - Wakefield Exchange

Saturday — 33 events

• — An Afternoon of Indie LEEDS - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm
  The Backroom
• — An Evening with Psychic Medium David Maddock - Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth
  Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth by IHG
• — Autumnal Crochet Floral Wreath/Garland (including book!)
  Yarn Etc
• — Casting Director Sam Claypole Acting Workshop
  Stableside at York Racecourse
• — Creative Collage Workshop
  Tea by the Lock
• — Creative Collage Workshop - afternoon option now also added
  Tea by the Lock
• — Glazey Days - Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre
  YO17 8EG
• — Hand stitch and unique wire pins for Mixed Media Jewellery
  Howell Hall
• — Harrogate Town vs Hornchurch
  Exercise Stadium
• — Harvest Supper & Ceilidh
  St John's Church
• — In Person Workshop: Exploring Doodle Stitching with Jessica Grady (York)
  Hobbycraft York
• — In Person Workshop: Exploring Fantasy Florals with Jessica Grady (York)
  Hobbycraft York
• — KNARESBOROUGH: Deep Relaxation Gong Bath & Reiki Meditation
  Stockwell Wellbeing Hub
• — LEEDS An Afternoon Of Indie - Indie For The Over 30s: 3pm-7pm *60% Sold*
  The Backroom
• — Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York
  York Barbican
• — Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York
  The Basement, City Screen Picturehouse
• — Leafy Linocut Workshop
  42 Frances Street
• — Learn to knit! A Beginners/Refreshers Knitting Workshop - Scarf or Cowl
  Yarn Etc
• — Lipstick and vinyl lesbian daytime disco York 3pm till 8pm
  York
• — Madhouse Orchestra plays Bartók & Walton
  Wesley Chapel
• — One More Song - 360 Special
  O2 Academy Leeds
• — Pottery Power Experience - The Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre
  YO17 8EG
• — Ruel
  Wardrobe
• — SPREAD EAGLE - THE BRUTAL DEVINE UK TOUR - the den North Yorkshire
  the den
• — Saturn and a waning moon on the rise!
  Sutton Bank National Park Centre
• — Shepherd Concert Brass
  St Helen's Church, Escrick
• — The Bootleg Beatles
  The Royal Hall
• — The Emo Festival Comes to Leeds!
  The Warehouse
• — The Wolf and The Rabbit - Minchan Birthday Event Leeds
  Mr Tea
• — UK Oktoberfest / Selby / Saturday 3rd October
  River Mills Ballroom
• — Voiceover Acting Workshop - York
  Hilton York
• — Voiceover Acting Workshop - York - Afternoon Session
  Hilton York
• — Yorkshire Baby & Toddler Show Autumn 2026
  The Pavilions - Great Yorkshire Events Centre

Sunday — 12 events

• — Autumn Colours - From Design to Screen Print
  Nunburnholme
• — Bill Callahan
  Leeds Irish Centre
• — Forest Therapy & Breathwork: Woodland Immersion in York
  Melbourne Village Hall
• — Jacek Stachursky 30th anniversary
  Stylus
• — Kathryn Mohr
  Belgrave Music Hall
• — Nails
  Brudenell Social Club
• — October Gong Relaxation - Letting Go
  Killinghall Methodist Church
• — Paint and Sip - Bob Ross Snowy Mountains | Yates York
  Yates York
• — Painting with Pastels: Seascapes & Landscapes
  Bowery
• — Performance Group 2- Early Dance Festival
  Theatre@41
• — Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts
  TheatreAT41
• — The Fire Doors
  The Crescent

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