what's on

coming up

21 January

Left Book Club: York

A book club to oppose war, inequality and fascism.

23 January

The Traitors Final: Watch Party

Traitor. Traitor. Faithful. Not Sure.

29 January

Second Hand Stories by Florable

A bi-weekly journalling sessions with new topics – crafts on us, vibes on you.

31 January - 1 February

York Resident’s Festival

A weekend of discounts for York Residents!

7 - 8 February

York Ice Trail 2026

Explore York’s enchanted streets as they come alive for York Ice Trail 2026!

18 - 22 February

YorKAOS: Kids Art Exhibition

Free exhibition showcasing artwork by York children aged 5 to 11, with proceeds supporting local charities.

7 March

Women’s Market

Supporting women achieve economic independence

6 - 8 March

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

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

11 - 26 March

York Literature Festival 2026

A range of talks, performances and workshops.

ongoing events

Wednesdays

Quingo

York’s most popular quiz-bingo fusion!

Wednesday & Saturdays

York Databank

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

Monthly

Yoga for Social Justice

Yoga with a focus on the holistic and magical practice of yoga, healing through creativity and building community.

Thursdays

Acting Classes

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.