Major events and festivals


Find out about the latest events happening across the North York Moors

Whatever time of year you visit the North York Moors, there's always something going on. With a wide variety of local events taking place throughout the year, you won’t have to look hard to find something you won't want to miss. Bookmark this page and come back throughout the year, as we'll be adding more events over what promises to be a fantastic 2026.

We also organise our own jam-packed calendar of events throughout the year, including kid's activities, guided walks, family festivals, exhibitions and more, all can be found on our events page.

Plus see more Art and Music events from the North York Moors arts and culture partnership.

Outdoor adventures

Not all outdoor challenge events are included above, head to cycling and mountain biking, and fell and road running events to find challenge events and more. Do take a look at the monthly farmers' markets in and around the North York Moors, and Food & Beer Festivals for more foodie ideas.

See Visit North Yorkshire for more events across North Yorkshire.

Country shows

Traditional Yorkshire country shows are an integral part of summer, one of the finest being the Ryedale Show, near Kirkbymoorside, always held on the last Tuesday in July. We’re talking sheep-dog trials, shire horses, champion cattle, ferret roulette and improbably large vegetables – with similar events at another dozen or so local shows to follow throughout August and September.

50 years of our National Park Centres

2026 is the 50th anniversary of the opening of our two National Park Centres at Sutton Bank and Danby Lodge.

We'll be marking this landmark at special events during the year (look for the asterisk below), including Sutton Bank at 50 in April, and an anniversary Garden Party at Danby Lodge in May. The year will culminate with a special exhibition in our Inspired by... gallery from 7 November where we will reflect on five decades of memories and art made at Danby and Sutton Bank.

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