24–27 Sep 2026
NYMR Autumn Steam Gala
Intensive weekend of steam with visiting locomotives, freight trains and late-running services.
1 Jan – 31 Oct 2026
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Vanbrugh 300 at Castle Howard
A year of celebrations marking 300 years since the death of Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect of Castle Howard
Sir John Vanbrugh, playwright turned architect, designed Castle Howard and died in 1726. Throughout 2026 the house marks the anniversary with exhibitions, talks and special installations about his life and buildings. The programme runs until the end of October.
Other events coming up
25–26 Sep 2026
Trackrod Rally Yorkshire
Stage rally through Cropton and Dalby forests; forest trails are closed on the day
26 Sep 2026 – 29 Mar 2027
The 2026 Turner Prize at MIMA
The Turner Prize exhibition comes to the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art