York Festival of Ideas 2026: Natural World events
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Posted on Saturday 2 May 2026
York Festival of Ideas 2026 is now live. Within the programme, a 'Natural World' theme features a wide range of nature and environment-related events.
York Festival of Ideas 2026 is now live, featuring an exciting and diverse programme running from 30 May to 12 June. This year explores 'Place and Space’ with over 200 mostly free in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
Explore one of this year’s key themes, 'Natural World', featuring a range of inspiring events focused on nature and the environment. Step into nature with St. Nicks, come and hear about York Minster’s sustainable future, find out whether games can save the planet, and listen to some poetry in the woods (plus so much more).