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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in York

10 picks around York, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near York

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for York, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near York

Boeing Boeing1

Boeing Boeing

at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” – until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time.

0.7 milesSat 25 Jul£15.00
Local gemSee the details→
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The Nightswimmers10

The Nightswimmers

at Brotherton Library

Info: Lending Room 25th July £7.50 | 18+ Tickets The Nightswimmers Music | Instagram Born and raised in Leeds UK, The Nightswimmers stay true to their roots, with a style that showcases strong musicianship and raw melodic songwriting.The band nod to a wide range of musical influences, with a timeless approach to writing melody, and a burning desire to push the boundaries of modern music.With genre blends drawing from alt rock, pop, indie pop and classic singer songwriter music, you'll see there are no limits and can expect to experience something different with each release!Their distinctive sound puts full emphasis on the soul of the song, with slick arrangements that tie everything together and bring out the powerful emotions at it's core.

22.4 milesSat 25 Jul£7.50
Local gemSee the details→
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