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Spark is temporarily closed as we complete venue improvements for our Summer season. We cannot wait to see you from 9am on Friday 25th April.

what's on

coming up

17 May

Dead Good Celebrants with Sandi Poston

An illuminating discussion about creative funerals and celebrations of life led by a celebrant: making it truly personal and authentic.

16 - 18 May

Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

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

24 - 25 May

Make Space for Girls: Exhibition

Sharing research, experiences and ideas on how to create more inclusive public parks for teenage girls.

6 June

Botanical Lino Printing Workshop

Join us for a relaxed evening of lino printing inspired by botanics and foliage.

28 - 29 June

Mongo Skates Pop-Up

Calling all skateboarding enthusiasts! Your one stop shop for all things skate.

26 July

2nd Annual Ghostly Gathering

For fans of York ghosts and all things spooky – stalls, workshops and giveaways!

ongoing events

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!

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.

Got a question? Drop our Events team an email at events@sparkyork.org

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