Due to a widespread issue, we are currently without Wi-Fi. SPARK and our traders are all still open whilst engineers fix the issue.

what's on

coming up

20 July

Spark Presents: Bend It Like Beckham

Celebrate Women’s Euros with an outdoor screening of Bend It Like Beckham!

18 - 20 July

Waqif Arabian Kitchen Pop-Up

The rich flavours and aromas of the Arabian Gulf, now at SPARK!

24 - 25 July

Pâtisserie Gal Pop-Up

Finally… a fully plant-based French pâtisserie!

26 July

2nd Annual Ghostly Gathering

For fans of York ghosts and all things spooky – stalls, workshops and giveaways!

26 - 27 July

Dubai Chocolate by Selera Pop-Up

Crunchy pistachio kadayif and smooth milk chocolate.

28 July - 3 Aug

Heart of Gaza Exhibition

An exhibition to preserve childhood for the children of Gaza.

15 - 17 August

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

Your chance to browse thousands of Grade A vintage clothing items!

9 September

Billy No Mates – Monthly Coworking

Feeling like a Billy No Mate working from home or on your own?

ongoing events

Wednesday & Saturdays

The General Store Food Store

Groceries, and a zero-waste supermarket, all rolled into one.

Wednesday & Saturdays

York Databank

We can provide free mobile data for those who are currently unable to get online and stay connected.

Thursdays

Kids Painting Classes & Workshops

Unleash your creativity with fun painting classes by Art Group Studios!

Thursdays

Piccadilly Ping Pong Club

Free table tennis, darts and other fun games!

Got a question? Drop our Events team an email at [email protected]

community journal

Great things happen in York. It’s true! Our Community Journal aims to highlight some of those great things that happen outside of SPARK, and offers a different opportunity to discover our amazing city.

some of our favourite past events

14 July

EURO 2024 FINAL: England vs Spain

Watch England face off against Spain for the EURO 2024 Final!

8 - 9 June

TOP BINS – THE GREAT EUROS POP UP

Streetwear brand MUSH and artist Felix Collier are teaming up to bring us their biggest event yet!

1 June

Pride 2024!

Prepare for the parade with other Pride-goers!

4 May

6th Birthday Bash

Join the party as we celebrate our 6th birthday!

12 - 14 April

Raise The Roof Festival

Join us for our grand reopening festival and celebrate the summer season with us!

24 - 25 February

Ukraine Photography Exhibition

A new photography exhibition by Edward Matthews marking the 2nd anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Two drag artists performing in the Show space
A pop-up clothing shop
A man looking at artwork