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Couples in Georgian costume stand in front of pillars inside York Mansion House

York Georgian Festival

We're back for a third instalment of our popular festival with an extra day added! Thursday 7 August to Monday 11 August 2025. More information is available from the York Georgian Festival website.

Photo of York Georgian Ball

York Georgian Ball

Join us in your finest Georgian and Regency Ball attire for a night to remember! Set in the stunning Grand assembly rooms in the heart of our exquisite city. Date and time: 9 August 2025, from 7.00pm to 11.00pm. Tickets and further info available from the York Theatre Royal website.

A group of people dance in regency costumes outside of York Mansion House

Regency Rejigged live performance

Marvel at the beautiful outdoor dances taking place as part of the third annual York Georgian Festival. The fabulous Regency Rejigged dancers are back and will light up York with their “good old English country dances” for you to enjoy and perhaps learn a few moves!

This is taking place on St Helen’s Square on Saturday 3 August at 2.00pm and 3.00pm, as well as Sunday 4 August at 11.00am and 2.00pm.

They will also be promenading with us on Saturday 3 August at 11.00am, why not join us? Information on the ‘A Promenade Through The City’ can be found online.

A silver teapot

‘Taking Tea’ with the Georgians

York is famous for afternoon tea, but did you know that the tradition started in the Georgian period? You're invited to a Georgian tea party demonstration, where the lady of the house will take you through the history of this not-so-British beverage!

Free with admission to the stunning York Mansion House, as part of York Georgian Festival.

  • Dates: Thursday 7 August at 2.30pm and Saturday 9 August at 2.30pm
  • Duration: approximately 20 mins
  • Location: St Helen’s Square, York
A young child dresses in Georgian fancy dress, the text on the image says Hobs goes Georgian

Hobs Go Georgian!

We desperately need your help with our festival this summer! Our rather mischievous hob helpers have decided to hide themselves around the house with important historical information from 300 years ago and we need this knowledge to host our City-wide celebration! Can you solve the clues and find our little friends? Free with the price of admission.

Plan your visit online and don’t forget York residents get 50% off with valid ID… that’s just £1.75 for a York child!