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Arts and entertainment

Arts and entertainmentGeneral information about arts, events and entertainment and premises licenses

In this section:

  • Arts and culture
    Services offered by the Arts Service
  • Entertainment
    Including art galleries, theatres and local attractions
  • Entertainment and alcohol
    Licences relating to entertainment, selling alcohol, gambling, lottery, door supervision, sports grounds, and child performance
  • Fairs
    The Easter funfair held each year and other fairs
  • Festivals and events
    Festivals and events in York
  • Music tuition
    Find out about our instrumental and singing lessons, and the York Arts Academy
  • UNESCO Creative City bid
    With over 250 creative media arts companies and a city strategy and vision to grow the area and enhance the public realm, the City of York now has the clear ambition to join the UNESCO Creative City network.