🆓 Free Events in York

472 free events happening in York — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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First response (BLENDED) includes 10B at Elvington Scout Hall

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

First response (BLENDED) includes 10B

📍 Elvington Scout Hall

Sunday Worship (Hybrid Worship) at Acomb Methodist Church

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

Sunday Worship (Hybrid Worship)

📍 Acomb Methodist Church

Local Links - Tours of Holy Trinity Goodramgate for York Unlocked at Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, Goodramgate, York

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

Local Links - Tours of Holy Trinity Goodramgate for York Unlocked

📍 Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, Goodramgate, York

Impossible York Wedding Showcase at Impossible York

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Sun 4 Oct

Impossible York Wedding Showcase

📍 Impossible York

Sold out at source

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

Family Funtime

New York Power Circle: On the Ground: Canvassing, Field Work, and Building

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

New York Power Circle: On the Ground: Canvassing, Field Work, and Building

Complete Joke at Micklegate Social, Micklegate, York

FREE

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Sun 4 Oct

Complete Joke

📍 Micklegate Social, Micklegate, York

Abode - University of York Check-in! at Homes for Students Abode

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Mon 5 Oct

Abode - University of York Check-in!

📍 Homes for Students Abode

Guided Tour of Selby Abbey at Selby Abbey

FREE

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Mon 5 Oct

Guided Tour of Selby Abbey

📍 Selby Abbey

SPIN-D Network Plus Flexible Fund Showcase at The Milner York

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

SPIN-D Network Plus Flexible Fund Showcase

📍 The Milner York

RIEGL Connect 2026: From Ground to Air, Static to Dynamic at Merchant Taylors' Hall

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Tue 6 Oct

RIEGL Connect 2026: From Ground to Air, Static to Dynamic

📍 Merchant Taylors' Hall

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WorkwithYork Care Recruitment Open Day at West Offices customer foyer

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

WorkwithYork Care Recruitment Open Day

📍 West Offices customer foyer

Science, policy and preparedness: Government and society in unstable times at University of York

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Science, policy and preparedness: Government and society in unstable times

📍 University of York

The Well Pop-up Cafe - 6th October 2026 at York City Church, Gillygate, York

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

The Well Pop-up Cafe - 6th October 2026

📍 York City Church, Gillygate, York

Webinar: Deep Dive into IMED, EEI Green Infrastructure Mapping Tools

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Webinar: Deep Dive into IMED, EEI Green Infrastructure Mapping Tools

Open Event: Tuesday 6th October 2026 at York College & University Centre

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Tue 6 Oct

Open Event: Tuesday 6th October 2026

📍 York College & University Centre

The Climate Restorers documentary film screening at University of York

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

The Climate Restorers documentary film screening

📍 University of York

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Tue 6 Oct

Riso Club

📍 York Centre for Print

Conversations in Community Music at York St John University

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Conversations in Community Music

📍 York St John University

Open Event at York College & University Centre

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct

Open Event

📍 York College & University Centre

Tuesday Indie at Ziggys OASIS vs ARCTIC MONKEYS at Tuesday Indie at Ziggys York

FREE

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Tue 6 Oct — Wed 7 Oct

Tuesday Indie at Ziggys OASIS vs ARCTIC MONKEYS

📍 Tuesday Indie at Ziggys York

Morning Mixer with Enterprise Made Simple at NatWest Accelerator University of York

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Morning Mixer with Enterprise Made Simple

📍 NatWest Accelerator University of York

Sound, Vision, Communication and Inclusion (York 50+ Festival) at York Explore Library and Archive

FREE

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Wed 7 Oct

Sound, Vision, Communication and Inclusion (York 50+ Festival)

📍 York Explore Library and Archive

Study Start with Study Development: Preparing for Lectures and Seminars at Future You, Holgate

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Wed 7 Oct

Study Start with Study Development: Preparing for Lectures and Seminars

📍 Future You, Holgate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in York?

There are currently 472 free events listed in York. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in York?

Free events in York include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in York?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in York

York offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in York.