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Things to do in York, August 2026

Browse 21 upcoming events and things to do in York during August 2026. Highlights include New York Brass Band & Hyde Family Jam - Venue Premium Tickets, Light Of Eternity, HOWL AND THE HUM (SOLO SHOW) and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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New York Brass Band & Hyde Family Jam - Venue Premium Tickets

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £20

Light Of Eternity

York · The CrescentSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From £22

HOWL AND THE HUM (SOLO SHOW)

York · Angel on the GreenMon, Aug 10Music

🎟️ From £18

Howl and the Hum (solo show)

York · Angel on the GreenTue, Aug 11Music

🎟️ From £18

Ministry Of Sound Classical At Castle Howard

York · Castle HowardSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £40

Linda Smith

York · The CrescentSun, Aug 16Events

🎟️ From £15

High Fade

York · The CrescentMon, Aug 17Music

🎟️ From £22

Solstice

York · The CrescentThu, Aug 20Music

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Flowers For Sophie

York · The Fulford ArmsSat, Aug 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Day Fever Silent Disco

York · Museum GardensFri, Aug 21Events

An Evening With The Magic Numbers

York · The CrescentFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £33

ATA KAK

York · The CrescentSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £17

Sparks

York · York BarbicanTue, Aug 25Music

This Is The Kit

York · The CrescentThu, Aug 27Music

🎟️ From £29

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 28Music

Venue Premium Tickets - Queen of the Night

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 28Music

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York

York · York BarbicanFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

Aardman In Concert - Venue Premium Tickets

York · York BarbicanSat, Aug 29Music

The Dead South - Venue Premium Tickets

York · York BarbicanMon, Aug 31Music

James Lavelle

York · The CrescentSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

EarthBall

York · The CrescentMon, Aug 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £14

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead