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what's on

coming up

20 - 27 September

York 50+ Festival 2025

The only festival in York dedicated to those over 50.

28 September

Autumn Baby Workshop

Free seasonal songs, soft play & sensory fun for babies under 12 months.

28 September

Autumn Kids Craft Workshop

Creative autumn crafts and face painting for children 2 and up.

26 - 28 September

Winter Reopening Festival

Celebrate our reopening with DJs, crafts, kids’ sessions & local beer tastings.

2 - 5 October

Wright’s Oak & Smoke BBQ Pop-Up

“Best toasties in Yorkshire” (probably)

7 October

Pâtisserie Gal Pop-Up

Finally… a fully plant-based French pâtisserie!

22 October

Craft Cinema Club: Bridget Jones’s Diary

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

30 Oct - 2 Nov

Bee’s Khraw Pop-Up

Fragrant curries, comforting noodles and fresh salads inspired by the tastes of Thailand.

5 - 7 November

Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2025

Aesthetica is the destination for independent cinema.

15 - 16 November

Bramble & Co Pop-Up

Neutral-inspired dog accessories & dog walk wear.

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.

Find out more

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.
Two drag artists performing in the Show space
A pop-up clothing shop
A man looking at artwork

It's our last week without our roof!

Heads up… we’re closing Mon 22 Sept to install our new roof – come enjoy the last week of our Summer season! We’ll reopen Fri 26 Sept with a fresh look, reopening events, and more of Yorkshire’s best independent food and drink.