History Festivals 2025 in Yorkshire
Celebrate Yorkshire's history at festivals throughout the year, from York's Viking festival to the 1940's, family fun events and days out for all the family.
Jorvik Viking Festival
17th to 23rd February 2025
York will be taken over by Viking warriors. This world renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances.
Fort Paull 1940's Weekend
4th and 5th May 2025
The event will be set within the historic battery which has history dating back to Henry VIII and was used as a training base between the two world wars as well as a magazine during WWII.
We'll Meet Again
10th and 11th May 2025
Celebrating the 1940s and marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with reenactors, displays vintage vehicles, music and dance on the site of an original WW2 RAF bomber base, Yorkshire Air Museum
KWVR 1940's Weekend
17th and 18th May 2025
Mark your calendars for a journey into the past as we bring the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1940s to life on the railway! This unforgettable weekend will transport you to a bygone era with authentic displays, entertainment, and much more.
Eboracum Roman Festival
24th to 31st May 2025
From a living history encampment and an impressive parade through the streets, to a symposium and lectures featuring Professor Mary Beard, Peter Addyman, John Oxley and many others, the Roman Festival will have something for everyone.
Castleford Roman Festival
31st May 2025
Experience Castleford’s Roman heritage during a fun family day. Explore a roman-themed market with demonstrations and activities such as roman toy making, science experiments and pottery throwing.
Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries
28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.
Ingleton 1940's Weekend
4th to 6th July 2025
Step back in time and join us for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Learn the history of World War 2, enjoy the music & fashions of the era.
Richard III Festival at Middleham Castle
5th and 6th July 2025
Living History Festival to transport you back to the life and times of King Richard III who lived at the Castle.
Malton Roman Festival
20th July 2025
The third Roman Festival will include live action demonstrations from the Roman Cavalry by Equistry, marching and battle sequences from Magister Militum, Roma Antiqua and Legio VI Victrix.
York Georgian Festival
7th to 11th August 2025
the return of fabulous fashion, food and… fans… this summer! York Georgian Festival will return on Thursday 1 August until Sunday 4th August 2024.
Yorkshire Wartime Experience
8th to 10th August 2025
The Yorkshire Wartime Experiece has some of the most respected Living History Groups presenting their magnificent displays from the 1st and 2nd world war.
RAF Snaith 1940's Weekend
13th to 14th September 2024
1940's weekend at the former Royal Air Force base, RAF Snaith.
York Unlocked
27th and 28th September 2025
York Unlocked opens the most interesting and significant buildings in York to the public completely for free. It’s a weekend festival that allows residents and visitors to see York in a new way, and aims to educate and inspire a love of architecture.
Back to the 1940s at Eden Camp
11th and 12th October 2025
Brylcream your hair, don your best hat, and dress to impress as you step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the 1940s At Eden Camp Modern History Museum!
Yorkshire Events Calendar
Calendar of events for 2025 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.