Join us for York Festival of Ideas 2026 as we explore 'Place and Space' with over 200 mostly free in-person and online events designed to educate, entertain and inspire. 

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Made possible by the generosity of our supporters and donors, the Festival - which is led by the University of York - features world-class speakers, performances, exhibitions, tours, family-friendly activities, and much more. And with topics ranging from archaeology to art, history to health and politics to psychology, the programme promises something for all ages and interests. 

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Browse our diverse programme - by theme, date or format - and find out everything you need to know about the Festival. 

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Please note: All event timings are British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), so please check your specific time zone if you are joining us for online events from outside the UK. 

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Visit the Festival of Ideas website, here

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Slide through the galleries using the arrows on the left and right to see the

books relevant to the events that Fox Lane Books will be present at!