A taste of the continent in York city centre. Foods, flavours and crafts from across Europe.
Visit York’s largest archaeological excavation for 20 years. Meet the archaeologists and find out what they have uncovered about the history of this important area of York, from modern day back to the Romans.
See working craftsmen demonstrating and selling their wares.
Price included in DIG admission (£5.50 adult, £5 conc., family of 4 £16.00: joint admission to JORVIK also available). Activities for the under 5s.
Theatrical make-up sessions to give you the cuts, bruises and war wounds suffered by real Viking warriors!
See our Vikings demonstrating their replica boat, ancient crafts and telling tales of their journeys.
Vikings from around the world will gather to sell their wares.
Come along to see our warriors perfecting their combat skills before the terrifying clash later in the day. Advanced training skills demonstrated by seasoned warriors.
Join the Vikings in a historic setting as they demonstrate Viking life skills, weaponry and cooking.
Join the acclaimed author of Chocolat as she reads from Runemarks, a new and inventive fantasy novel for children that brings the Norse gods to life! Pre-booking: 01904 615505
Your chance to hear from Pete Connelly, the Hungate Project Director, on all of the latest news from York's biggest archaeological excavation in 25 years.
A fun competition open to all those bearers of beards who wish to parade their facial hair to win the ultimate Viking beard trophy. Beards available to buy on the day. Judging at 13:00, participants to register before 12.30.
Watch the Vikings gather and cross the city to face their foe in the Festival Battle. Procession from 13:30.
Who will win the day as the Vikings clash in this most vicious of fights?
Experience the festival crescendo as the Vikings meet the Anglo Saxons in a spectacular battle. The first 400 to book can then stroll down to JORVIK Viking Centre to meet the warriors, see weapons used in Hollywood Blockbusters and travel round the JORVIK Viking City. Other ticket holders can use their ticket to visit JORVIK at any time from 17th February until the end of the year. Features light, sound and smoke effects. Pre-booking:01904 615505
Widely regarded as the UK’s best tribute act to the Swedish supergroup ABBA, Abbamania bring their sensational live performance to the JORVIK Viking Festival!
Pre-booking: tickets on 0870 6063595, online at grandoperahouseyork.org.uk, or from the box office on Clifford Street.
Discover the magic of ancient and Viking York through the real art of storytelling, with a Viking flavour throughout the Festival. Explore all the latest sightings and strange occurrences as you experience the best of haunted York. Enquiries 01759 373090. An Original Ghost Walk of York event.