YorkFest 2026
Get ready for YorkFest 2026! Join us as we celebrate the beginning of yet another exciting academic year. YorkFest is the largest welcome week on any university campus in the country! From free food to our annual free concert - there is something for everyone. Stay tuned for the full event lineup. We can't wait to celebrate with you at YorkFest 2026!
Festival Village Club Registration
Are you a student club and interested in being a part of Festival Village 2026? Click the button below and secure your spot!
YorkFest Festival Village will be happening on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Harry Arthurs Common (Bus Loop). Festival Village provides clubs with the opportunity to meet and greet York students, and communicate to them all the great workshops, services, initiatives, and events that your club has to offer.
Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00pm.
*First come, first serve.
Last Year’s Recaps
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Boba on the Go
Kicked off the week with hundreds of students lining up at Vari Hall to grab their free bubble tea. Supplies ran out fast, but spirits were high all day long!
The Grand Illusion Show
A sold-out night of dazzling illusions and mind-blowing magic had students on the edge of their seats at the Second Student Centre.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
YorkFest Festival Village
Over 5,000 attendees packed the Harry W. Arthurs Commons under a clear blue sky! With 100+ student clubs, vendors, a beer garden, carnival games, food trucks, and giveaways, this was certainly an event to remember!
The Break Room’s Big Break
From morning to night, students enjoyed everything from the $5 food menu and live DJ sets to the Backyard giveaways and the free Arcade.
Movie Under the Stars
We wrapped up day 2 with a cozy night of popcorn and blankets under the open sky for a viewing of Coco!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Battle of the Bands
Local talents rocked the Break Room with a friendly showdown!
Drag a friend to Dirty Bingo
This year’s YorkFest brought back another staple! Our spicy, sex-positive Drag Bingo was as popular as ever. Luna Matatas kicked off the night with a consent-based workshop, then handed off the mic to Makayla Couture for a night of vibrant performances and a game of naughty bingo!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
YorkFest Concert
Sobeys Stadium was Buzzing! And we’re not only talking about the incredible sets, it was your electrifying energy that lit up the night. Shoutout to DJ Shannyn Hill, Erin B and SHENSEEA for their amazing performances and for making this YorkFest Concert a memorable one!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Afrobeats Fitness Class
YorkFest wrapped up with an electrifying, beginner-friendly Afrobeats workout! A perfect way to say goodbye to YorkFest and hello to the remainder of the academic year!
Check out the highlights from YorkFest 2025 below!
The York Federation of Students presents YorkFest 2025 re-cap video.