16
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
WizardFest 2026, York’s Festival of Wizardry
WizardFest is a three-day, citywide festival of wizardry created by The Wizard Walk of York. It celebrates magical fun in the city with a mix of activities delivered by multiple local partners, venues, and businesses. The organisers describe it as a family-friendly event, with activities spread across central York rather than one single site. The specific 2026 programme is published via the official WizardFest pages and updates as activities are confirmed. Entry and booking requirements vary by activity, so it’s best to check the listings before you go.
Events in WizardFest 2026, York’s Festival of Wizardry
20
May
The Shambles Market Owl Trail
Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom
10:00 AM
23
May
The Shambles Market Owl Trail
Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom
9:00 AM
23
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
9:30 AM
23
May
Party Octopus 360 Video
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
23
May
Wand Making Workshops
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
23
May
Face Painting by Face Paint York
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
23
May
Meet Owls
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
10:00 AM
23
May
How to Train Your Dragon School Exhibition
DIG, St. Saviour’s Church, St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN
10:00 AM
23
May
The Black Cat Quest
York Cat Gallery, 45 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HT
10:00 AM
23
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
23
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
10:45 AM
23
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
23
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
11:30 AM
23
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
11:45 AM
23
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
12:30 PM
23
May
Meet Grobblenook at The Potions Cauldron York
Shambles, York, YO1 7LX, United Kingdom
1:00 PM
23
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
1:30 PM
23
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
23
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
1:30 PM
23
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
2:00 PM
23
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
3:15 PM
23
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
3:30 PM
23
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
23
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
6:00 PM
24
May
The Shambles Market Owl Trail
Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom
9:00 AM
24
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
9:30 AM
24
May
How to Train Your Dragon School Exhibition
DIG, St. Saviour’s Church, St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN
10:00 AM
24
May
Face Painting by Face Paint York
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
24
May
Party Octopus 360 Video
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
24
May
Wand Making Workshops
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
24
May
The Curse at Professor Kettlestring’s
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, 14 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU
10:00 AM
24
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
24
May
Wicked at York City Screen
York City Screen, 13-17 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL
10:00 AM
24
May
The Curse At The Puzzling World Of Professor Kettlestring!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, 14 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU
10:00 AM
24
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
10:45 AM
24
May
Wizard Family Rave, Thor’s
Thor’s Tipi, 46 Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RU
11:00 AM
24
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
24
May
Meet Grobblenook at The Potions Cauldron York
Shambles, York, YO1 7LX, United Kingdom
11:00 AM
24
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
11:30 AM
24
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
11:45 AM
24
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
12:30 PM
24
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
24
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
1:30 PM
24
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
1:30 PM
24
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
2:00 PM
24
May
Brick Magic, The Brick Box
York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW
3:30 PM
24
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
24
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
6:00 PM
25
May
The Shambles Market Owl Trail
Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom
9:00 AM
25
May
Party Octopus 360 Video
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
25
May
How to Train Your Dragon School Exhibition
DIG, St. Saviour’s Church, St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN
10:00 AM
25
May
Face Painting by Face Paint York
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
25
May
The Curse at Professor Kettlestring’s
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, 14 Merchants Place, Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU
10:00 AM
25
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
10:00 AM
25
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
10:45 AM
25
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
25
May
Meet Our Dragon at The Potions Cauldron York
Shambles, York, YO1 7LX, United Kingdom
11:00 AM
25
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
11:45 AM
25
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
12:30 PM
25
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
25
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
1:30 PM
25
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
2:00 PM
25
May
Fancy Dress Parade & Best Dressed Contest
St. Helen’s Square, York, YO1 8QN
3:15 PM
25
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
25
May
Pokémon Play Workshops, Totally Awesome
Totally Awesome Toys and Games, 8 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP
5:30 PM
25
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
6:00 PM
25
May
Meet Professor Grimbleweed
Parliament Street, York, YO1 8RS
7:30 PM
25
May
Meet a Dragon
Outside St. Sampson’s Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BG
7:30 PM
25
May
Magical Night Market at Shambles Market
Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ, United Kingdom
7:30 PM
26
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
26
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
26
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
27
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
27
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
27
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
28
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
28
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
28
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
29
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
29
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
29
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
4:00 PM
29
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
6:00 PM
30
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
11:00 AM
30
May
The Wizard Walk of York
St. Crux Church, Shambles, York, YO1 7LX
1:30 PM
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