Yorkshire in 2026 January
Things to do in Yorkshire in 2026. Start the New Year in Yorkshire with new experiences and great days out to create lasting memories.
January Highlights
Take A New Years Dip.
Start the New Year with a refreshing dip. Head to Wharfemeadows Park in Otley or South Bay in Scarborough and start your new year an invigorating dip.
See A Pantomime
Keep the Christmas magic going with a visit to a pantomime. Many run into January or even February.
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Take A New Years Dip.
Start the New Year with a refreshing dip. Head to Wharfemeadows Park in Otley or South Bay in Scarborough and start your new year an invigorating dip.
See A Pantomime
Keep the Christmas magic going with a visit to a pantomime. Many run into January or even February.
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29th December to 4th January 2026
Take A New Years Dip.
Start the New Year with a refreshing dip. Head to Wharfemeadows Park in Otley or South Bay in Scarborough and start your new year an invigorating dip.
Northern Ballet's Nutcracker
18th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment.
Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Selected Dates from 15th November 2025 to 10th January 2026
Wrap up warm and experience the park after dark as you explore the magic of our illuminated enchanted realms, as we light up the dark nights this festive season!
Sleeping Beauty at Carriageworks
21st November 2025 to 4th January 2026
This Christmas, the spellbinding story of Sleeping Beauty bursts onto the Carriageworks Theatre stage in a spectacular pantomime packed with magic, music, and mayhem!
A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse
20th November 2025 to 17th January 2026
It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian Leeds and Ebenezer Scrooge is as grumpy as ever - no twinkling lights, no festive cheer, just pure bah-humbug! Packed with festive fun, lively music, and a sprinkle of magic.
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The Turner Prize Exhibition
27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. In the year the UK celebrates the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth, the Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.
Oliver Twist at Hull Truck Theatre
28th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Join young Oliver Twist on the adventure of a lifetime in this festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Jam packed with songs and dance, including traditional much-loved carols, folk tunes and original music.
Land of Lights at Gullivers Rother Valley
Selected Dates between 8th November 2025 and 31st January 2026
Get ready to step through a glowing portal of light and imagination, as Land of Lights arrives at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. The spectacular outdoor lantern festival is transforming the valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic.
Christmas at York Castle Museum
15th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Be immersed in festive atmosphere at York Castle Museum and discover Yorkshire Christmases through the ages.
With period decorations, live performances, music and cookery demonstrations in the Castle Kitchen, you’ll embrace the magic of Christmas with all your senses.
Luminescence A Winter Light Trail
6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Set amidst the 17-acre wooded gardens of Swinton Park Hotel, you will be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation and using the beauty of Mother Nature as the inspiration for the various tableaux around the mile-long trail.
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
14th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is York's favourite festive event, offering a magical winter experience for all ages, with its glistening outdoor ice rink, thrilling funfair, magical Santa’s Grotto and cosy alpine café The Chalet.
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Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre
10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEw for this season will be an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.
The Christmas Mousequerade - Fairfax House
15th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing to host the ultimate Christmas party! Fairfax House will be opulently dressed for the season. But keep your eyes peeled… the mischievous Townmice are back, determined not to miss out on the celebrations and causing festive mayhem along the way.
Game Knight
Discover all things Board Games at Game Knight, games for children, for all the family, for groups or friends and much more.
5th to 1th January 2026
Land of Lights at Gullivers Rother Valley
Selected Dates between 8th November 2025 and 31st January 2025
Get ready to step through a glowing portal of light and imagination, as Land of Lights arrives at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. The spectacular outdoor lantern festival is transforming the valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic.
Luminescence A Winter Light Trail
6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Set amidst the 17-acre wooded gardens of Swinton Park Hotel, you will be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation and using the beauty of Mother Nature as the inspiration for the various tableaux around the mile-long trail.
The Turner Prize Exhibition
27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. In the year the UK celebrates the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth, the Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.
Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre
10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEw for this season will be an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
12th to 18th January 2026
ISU European Figure Skating Championship
13th to 17th January 2026
The ISU European Figure Skating Championships are set to make an exciting return to Sheffield in January 2026.
February Half Term Family Days Out
Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.
Luminescence A Winter Light Trail
6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Set amidst the 17-acre wooded gardens of Swinton Park Hotel, you will be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation and using the beauty of Mother Nature as the inspiration for the various tableaux around the mile-long trail.
The Turner Prize Exhibition
27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. In the year the UK celebrates the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth, the Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.
A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse
20th November 2025 to 17th January 2026
It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian Leeds and Ebenezer Scrooge is as grumpy as ever - no twinkling lights, no festive cheer, just pure bah-humbug! Packed with festive fun, lively music, and a sprinkle of magic.
Land of Lights at Gullivers Rother Valley
Selected Dates between 8th November 2025 and 31st January 2026
Get ready to step through a glowing portal of light and imagination, as Land of Lights arrives at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. The spectacular outdoor lantern festival is transforming the valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic.
Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre
10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEw for this season will be an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.
19th to 25th January 2026
Luminescence A Winter Light Trail
6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Set amidst the 17-acre wooded gardens of Swinton Park Hotel, you will be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation and using the beauty of Mother Nature as the inspiration for the various tableaux around the mile-long trail.
February Half Term Family Days Out
Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.
Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre
10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEw for this season will be an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.
The Turner Prize Exhibition
27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. In the year the UK celebrates the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth, the Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Land of Lights at Gullivers Rother Valley
Selected Dates between 8th November 2025 and 31st January 2025
Get ready to step through a glowing portal of light and imagination, as Land of Lights arrives at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. The spectacular outdoor lantern festival is transforming the valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
26th January to 1st February 2026
Land of Lights at Gullivers Rother Valley
Selected Dates between 8th November 2025 and 31st January 2025
Get ready to step through a glowing portal of light and imagination, as Land of Lights arrives at Gulliver’s Valley Resort in Rotherham. The spectacular outdoor lantern festival is transforming the valley into a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic.
Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre
10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEw for this season will be an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.
Luminescence A Winter Light Trail
6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Set amidst the 17-acre wooded gardens of Swinton Park Hotel, you will be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation and using the beauty of Mother Nature as the inspiration for the various tableaux around the mile-long trail.
Yorkshire Events Calendar
Calendar of events for 2026 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
The Turner Prize Exhibition
27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. In the year the UK celebrates the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth, the Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
