Events in York in May 2027
York has 11 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The York calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Giovanni: Unstoppable - Venue Premium TicketsMay 3York Barbican · Source: Ticketmaster
- Sophie Duker: Hot Beef InjectionMay 5The Crescent · Source: Ticketmaster
- Ian Gillan - Talkin' Gib'rish - Venue Premium TicketsMay 6York Barbican · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 7
- May 8
Count Arthur Strong - Venue Premium Tickets
York Barbican. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 8
Count Arthur Strong - And it's Goodnight from Me!
York Barbican. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 9
- May 14
- May 14
- May 15
- May 15
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 10 - May 23
UK Snooker Championship 2027
The national snooker championship held annually in York, attracting top players from across the UK.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 20 - May 29
York Mystery Plays 2027
A medieval tradition featuring colourful, humorous, and entertaining plays based on Bible stories, performed on floats throughout the city.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Early May bank holiday · publicMay 3
- Spring bank holiday · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 1–May 3
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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