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what's on

coming up

5 - 7 September

United By Taste Pop-Up

From the bustling Shirazi streets to SPARK, a celebration of community, culture, and love.

9 September

Billy No Mates – Monthly Coworking

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

11 - 14 September

Wright’s Oak & Smoke BBQ Pop-Up

“Best toasties in Yorkshire” (probably)

16 - 18 September

Waqif Arabian Kitchen Pop-Up

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

20 - 27 September

York 50+ Festival 2025

The only festival in York dedicated to those over 50.

22 October

Craft Cinema Club: Bridget Jones’s Diary

Create, watch and enjoy with fellow crafters! All crafts welcome.

5 - 7 November

Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2025

Aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema.

5 - 7 December

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

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

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

Piccadilly Ping Pong Club

Free table tennis, darts and other fun games!

Thursdays

Kids Painting Classes & Workshops

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

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

17 July

Sam Campbell x ComedySoc Stand-up

A funny night with funny people.

27 July

Women’s Euros 2025 Final: England vs Spain

Come on England!

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.