The u3a Festival 26, taking place at the University of York between 1-3 July, is a three-day celebration of fun, learning and the community that makes u3a so special.
Explore an existing interest or take the leap and try something completely new in member-led workshops and sessions. Surrounded by other members, you will have opportunities to move your body, be creative and explore new ideas.
The University of York has a beautiful campus with green spaces and a lake, fantastic sports facilities, lecture halls, and workshop rooms – the perfect backdrop for three days of inspiration and learning. There’s on-site accommodation available too so you can go straight from breakfast to your first workshop.
Here’s a little bit of what you can expect at the Festival:
- Talks on a wide range of subjects
- Hands-on crafts and art workshops
- Fitness workshops
- Sports tournaments
- Live performances by u3a musical groups
- The opportunity to make music yourself
Tickets cost £18 a day, or £50 for a three-day ticket. The festival starts at 11am on Wednesday 1 July and ends at 3pm on Friday 3 July.
For more information and to book your tickets go to: https://www.u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/events/festival-2026