27th Annual JORVIK Viking Festival
11th - 19th February 2012
Festival Highlights
The Vikings' Song - A Quest for Freedom
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th - 19.00 - Joseph Rowntree Theatre
A fantastic chance to see a unique performance! Adapted from children's author Peter Ward's Viking Trilogy with an eclectic mix of music composed by Early Music specialist Michael Fields, combined with a dynamic young cast from York St John University and authentic reproductions of Viking instruments, this Viking musical promises to be an exciting addition to the 27th annual Jorvik Viking Festival.
Martin Simpson Trio & Enkelit
Tuesday 14th - 19.30 - National Centre for Early Music
We're very pleased to welcome this multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner back to the National Centre for Early music for an evening of sensational folk music, accompanied by Andy Cutting on melodeon and Andy Seward on double bass. Supported by the magical voices of Enkelit, this promises to be an event to remember! Having performed at NCEM to a sell-out audience, Martin is sure to be a popular addition to the 2012 Viking festival.
York Minster Viking Wedding
Wednesday 15th - 19.30 - York Minster
Following the hugely successful Fit for a King event at York Minster in 2011, we return to this richly historical venue to witness a Viking wedding followed by musical celebration including contributions from the fantastic Sarah Dean & Soundsphere. Don't miss this unique opportunity for a special experience in a magnificent setting!
Jorvik Japes with Jeremy Strong
Thursday 16th - 14.00 - National Centre for Early Music
Join the brilliant Jeremy Strong, author of the famous 'Viking at School' and 'Viking in my bed' books for children, for an exclusive treat! Meet a host of Viking characters and the man himself before enjoying a Viking-themed afternoon tea time! With a bonus chance to get your books signed, this is an event not to be missed!
Black Tie Viking Banquet with Special Guest Dr Alice Roberts
Friday 17th - 19.30 - National Centre for Early Music
An exclusive addition to this year's Festival; visitors will be welcomed to a unique event at an historic venue by a torchlit Viking War band, before enjoying an evening of revelry, authentic Viking feast, music and song followed by our special celebrity guest speaker to entertain and delight!
Festival of Fire Finale!
Saturday 18th - Doors open 17.00 - York Knavesmire
This is a finale event not to be missed!
See the magnificent torchlit procession! Behold the spectacular longship burning when it receives the body of a fallen warrior! Marvel at manifestations of Norse mythology engulfed in flames! And wonder at the fire juggling and the amazing Festival firework display!
Many more events listed on the daily breakdowns on the left.
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