York Art Gallery

Upcoming events at York Art Gallery

York Art Gallery is a museum in York. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including Gala Street Performance, Gallery Tales and Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery.

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Gala Street Performance

Gala Street Performance Tuesday 21 July 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts!

Tue 21 JulYork Art Gallery

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Gallery Tales

Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Wed 22 Jul11:15York Art Gallery

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Wed 22 Jul14:30York Art Gallery

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Art Outdoors

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm Venue: York Museum Gardens

Thu 23 Jul12:00York Art Gallery

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Creative Families: Sea Monsters

Date: Friday 24 July 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Fri 24 Jul11:30York Art Gallery

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Creative Families

Creative Families Saturday 25 July 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.

Sat 25 JulYork Art Gallery

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Sounds of the Sixties

Sounds of the Sixties Saturday 25 July 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade.

Sat 25 JulYork Art Gallery

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Castle Kitchen

Castle Kitchen Saturday 25 July 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission Come watch our cookery demonstrations throughout the day of Mrs Beeton’s picnic recipes including Balmoral tarts, Sponge Cake, Tea Cream and Apple Cheesecake. There’s a sweet treat to satisfy everyone’s palate and there’ll be samples to treat your taste buds! Pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available to get the recipes straight to your phone to try recreate yourself at home.

Sat 25 Jul10:30York Art Gallery

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 25 July 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Sat 25 Jul15:00York Art Gallery

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Open Studio: Make and Play

Date: Sunday 26 July 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Sun 26 Jul11:00York Art Gallery

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Gala Street Performance

Gala Street Performance Tuesday 28 July 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts!

Tue 28 JulYork Art Gallery

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Paddle in the Surf: Mokuhanga Printmaking

Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Wed 29 Jul11:00York Art Gallery

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Creative Families

Creative Families Saturday 1 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.

Sat 1 AugYork Art Gallery

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Sounds of the Sixties

Sounds of the Sixties Saturday 1 August 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade.

Sat 1 AugYork Art Gallery

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Gala Street Performance

Gala Street Performance Tuesday 4 August 2026 Performances throughout the day Included in general admission Suitable for all ages The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts!

Tue 4 AugYork Art Gallery

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Castle Kitchen

Castle Kitchen Wedensday 5 August 2026 Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission Come watch our cookery demonstrations throughout the day of Mrs Beeton’s picnic recipes including Balmoral tarts, Sponge Cake, Tea Cream and Apple Cheesecake. There’s a sweet treat to satisfy everyone’s palate and there’ll be samples to treat your taste buds! Pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available to get the recipes straight to your phone to try recreate yourself at home.

Wed 5 Aug10:30York Art Gallery

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‘Making Waves: The Magic of Materials’ with Professor Helen Smith

Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Wed 5 Aug13:00York Art Gallery

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