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Arts & culture in York

Galleries, museums, theatre, comedy and the sights not to miss in York.

6 picks · updated 15 October

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Aesthetica Art Prize 2026Thu 15 October · York Art GalleryTurner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by FlaxmanThu 15 October · York Art GalleryEverybody's Talking About Jamie Presented by York StageFri 16 October · Grand Opera House YorkAn Audience With Christian HornerSat 17 October, 7:30pm · York BarbicanImperial Classical Ballet Presents Swan LakeMon 19 October, 7:30pm · York BarbicanWaterstones presents an exclusive evening with Rick Riordan and Annabelle OhTue 20 October, 7pm · York Barbican
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Arts & culture in York, answered

What are the best arts & culture picks in York?

Right now: Aesthetica Art Prize 2026, Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman, Everybody's Talking About Jamie Presented by York Stage and An Audience With Christian Horner. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On York and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in York, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.