Talks & Lectures Events in York
24 upcoming talks & lectures events
York’s rich history and intellectual spirit foster a compelling programme of talks and lectures. From the hallowed halls of Heslington Hall to the intimate setting of Kemps General Store, and the esteemed chambers of the York Medical Society, this city offers diverse spaces for engaging discussions. Audiences here appreciate depth, drawn to subjects that connect with York's storied past, its scientific advancements, and its community life. Whether delving into local heritage at Clements Hall or exploring broader contemporary issues, you'll find a curious and engaged crowd eager to learn and debate.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 24 upcoming talks & lectures events in York, North Yorkshire, including 6 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Webinar: Climate risk to resilience -practical action for public sector organisations
📍 VENUE TBC
Webinar: Place-based decarbonisation – from ambition to investable delivery
📍 VENUE TBC
Robert Harris at Tempest Anderson Hall - Waterstones
📍 Museum Gardens
£18.00 - £40.00
Suzannah Lipscomb & Kate Williams: To Kill A Queen
📍 Grand Opera House York
From £40
Waterloo Association -Study Day
📍 York St John University
£10.00 - £15.00
Selling Your Business for its Maximum Value
📍 Bowcliffe Hall
slurp 'n Learn - AI Community and Education
📍 Patch York
FREEBehind the NICE Curtain
Millionaire Mindset Tour | New York | September 12, 2026
£12.51
FREEPublic Lecture in Physics: Black Holes in the Sky and in the Laboratory
📍 Creative Centre
Webinar: Scaling heat pump deployment -lessons for local authorities
📍 VENUE TBC
Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men
📍 Grand Opera House York
From £35
FREEWhat's really driving the UK's nuclear strategy? Unmasking how military and civilian interests shape the nuclear industry
FREEWhat’s really driving the UK’s nuclear strategy?
📍 Institute for Safe Autonomy
Caring for Complexity: Clinical Challenges, Workforce Solutions
📍 The Milner York
£45.00 - £155.00
FREEDiscussing Decolonisation 2025/26 Summer Finale - Part 2
📍 Creative Centre
Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire
📍 Grand Opera House York
From £51
FREE50 Years of Psychology at University of York
📍 University of York
Marcia Hutchinson & Rozie Kelly, in conversation at Waterstones York
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £14.00
Webinar: Area-based carbon insetting solutions
📍 VENUE TBC
More Secret Histories of Ancient Rome with Mary Beard - Venue Premium
📍 York Barbican
YoCo - Building Community for Future Generations
📍 St. Barnabas Church
Chris Hadfield: Exploring the New Space Age - Venue Premium Tickets
📍 York Barbican
Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny
📍 Grand Opera House York
From £32
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Talks & Lectures Events in York — Complete Guide
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Talks & Lectures Events in York — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in York form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a York talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in York: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at York's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.