What’s on at the Hall.
Explore 600 years of history at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall.
VISIT: Enjoy the unique atmosphere of our Hall during open days. Admission is free, and our pop-up café serves refreshments to help you relax and soak in the history.
LEARN: Discover the life stories of tailors past. For families, we offer a charming colouring activity for children to enjoy while you explore.
EXPLORE: Step inside a 15th-century masterpiece. Marvel at the ancient oak roof covering the Great Hall and Blue Hall, and view our collection of unique stained glass and architecture.
TRADITION: Find out about the Company of Merchant Taylors, our ancient traditions, and the role we play in York today.
Events are advertised via our on-site banners, the Bloomberg Connects app, Eventbrite, and through our partners at Visit York and the University of York.
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Join us for our 2026 Open Days and Special Events
2026 Events at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall
All Events are Free Entry
Sunday 1st February
Open Day Residents First Weekend
Weavers & Spinners Demonstration
10 am to 3 pm
Sunday 1st February
Concert
East Asian Youth Ensemble
3:30 pm
Tuesday 3rd March
Open Day
Gilding Demonstrations
11 am to 3 pm
Tuesday 7th April
Open Day
Weavers & Spinners Demonstration
11 am to 3 pm
Tuesday 5th May
Open Day
Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past
11 am to 3pm
Tuesday 5th May
Surprise Concert
In Partnership with the University of York
3:30 pm
Tuesday 2nd July
Open Day
Mystery Plays
11 am to 3 pm
Tuesday 1st September
Open Day
11 am to 3 pm
Thursday 14th May
Vyshyvanka Celebrations
Ukrainian Diaspora in York
Closed Event
Tuesday 4th August
Open Day
Weavers & Spinners Demonstrations
11 am to 3 pm
Sunday 4th October
Open Day York Unlocked
Weavers & Spinners Demonstrations
11 am to 3 pm
Tuesday 2nd June
Open Day
Mystery Plays & York Festival of Ideas
11 am to 3 pm
Wednesday & Thursday in August TBC
Performance of the Play
”No Priest But Love”
In Partnership with Holy Trinity, Goodramgate
Thursday in November TBC
York Music Hub
Youth Performance and celebration of the Years work
TBC
Find out more on the go
Download our digital guide on Bloomberg Connects and discover "Taylors in the City" via our interactive walking tour—perfect for when the Hall is closed. Translated into multiple languages for your convenience. You can find it in the Trails and Tours section of this guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, all scheduled Open Days and the listed concerts are free to enter.
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While entry is free, we recommend securing a free ticket via Eventbrite to help us manage capacity.
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Yes, we host a pop-up café during Open Days serving refreshments.
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Absolutely. We offer coloring activities for children and demonstrations from groups like the Weavers & Spinners to engage all ages.
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Can I view the Hall for a wedding or celebration?
Yes, our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to explore the space and see if the Hall is the right fit for your event.
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Private access for small groups can be arranged outside of these times, subject to a charge. Please contact the Company Clerk via email to discuss availability.
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IWhat if the Hall is closed when I visit York?
You can still discover the history of the Taylors by following our "Taylors in the City" walking tour. This is available in the Trails and Tours section of our digital guide.tem description
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IOur digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app features deep dives into the life stories of past tailors and the architecture of the 15th-century building.tem description
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Events are advertised via our on-site banners, the Bloomberg Connects app, Eventbrite, and through our partners at Visit York and the University of York.tem description