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

Watch it live on the big screen

Catch the Women's Euros Quarter Finals right here in SPARK!

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.

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Monday

Closed (excluding bank holidays)

Tuesday to Thursday

9:00am* — 10:30pm

Friday and Saturday

9:00am* — 11:00pm

Sunday

9:00am* — 9:00pm

*coffee and breakfast from 9am, main menu from 12pm

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