York Events Calendar

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This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for York, featuring the best of things to do in York – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. York fundraisers and charity events.


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Dark Wedding FAir

12 April @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
£5

Carpe Tenebris

Whether you’re drawn to shadowy elegance, Victorian romance, pagan rituals or full-blown gothic drama, this is your invitation to escape the beige and ‘seize the dark’

You are invited to the new Dark Wedding Fair, where metal loving, dark hearted and alternative couples can plan a wedding without compromise with the UK’s most unique wedding suppliers

What to expect:

This isn’t just a wedding fair. It’s a celebration of self expression and soulful ceremony. You’ll discover:

  • Couture designers, florists and stylists who understand your devotion to darkness

  • Photographers, videographers and content creators who capture moody romance and cinematic moments

  • Offbeat celebrant, artisan cake makers, jewellers, stationers, live performers and more

  • Spellbinding displays, immersive décor and one of a kind ideas to inspire your day

Whether you’re planning an intimate handfasting int he woods or a full gothic cathedral extravaganza, this event is your creative playground.

Inclusivity, Accessibility & Tickets:

We honour every kind of love. Our fair is proudly inclusive of all identities, bodies, cultures, neurotypes and abilities. We want you to feel not only welcome, but truly seen

  • Quiet Hour (11am to 12pm): A gentler experience with low visitor numbers, no music or performances, and sensory-aware suppliers who will only engage if invited.

  • General admission: Choose between 12-2pm or 2-4pm sessions to manage flow. Stay as long as you like.

  • VIP ticket holders: receive an exclusive VIP tote bag packed with gifts, samples, and show-only offers worth over £50, including treasures from businesses who can’t attend in person.

Why you belong here:

This is more than planning a wedding. This is about finding your people – creatives who speak your language, honour your vision, and believe that your love deserves to be celebrated in your own terms.

So come – whether you’re just beginning your journey or deep in the planning abyss – come and conjure a wedding day that feels entirely, wonderfully, you.

Details

Venue

  • Merchant Adventurer’s Hall
  • The Hall, Fossgate
    York, YO1 9XD York
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