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what's on

coming up

23 November

SPARK: Christmas Maker’s Market

Support local & independent!

18 - 23 November

Amazing Gyoza Pop-Up

Award Winning Handcrafted Gyoza

25 November

Pâtisserie Gal Pop-Up

Finally… a fully plant-based French pâtisserie!

28 November

York Clothes Swap

From our friends at Trans Support Hub

27 - 30 November

Wright’s Oak & Smoke BBQ Pop-Up

“Best toasties in Yorkshire” (probably)

3 December

Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshop

Seasonal foliage, festive fun and hands-on crafting.

5 - 7 December

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

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

11 December

Christmas Jumper Day

We’re taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 December!

11 - 14 December

Bee’s Khraw Pop-Up

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

20 December

Portrait Your Pet: Christmas Edition

Paint your pet!

ongoing events

Wednesday & Saturdays

York Databank

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

Wednesdays

Quingo

York’s most popular quiz-bingo fusion!

Fortnightly

Creative Cosy Crafting

Brought to you by SPARK & Florable

Monthly

Piccadilly Ping Pong & Board Games

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

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.

It's a bit chilly out there but we're still open - with heaters, blankets, and our roof to provide some warmth and sanctuary.

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