Events and exhibitions

Our events and activities are held at the StreetLife Hub and throughout York.

Many of our activities are hosted at the StreetLife Hub (29-31 Coney Street) and you can find our opening hours here, and information about other venues here.

Please note that some events may require booking, while others are private or by invitation. 

Got a question? Just email info@streetlifeyork.uk for more information.

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Exhibition

First Impressions

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29-31 Coney Street

What lies behind, or goes before, a finished print? 'First Impressions' is an innovative exhibition that explores the process of relief printing.

Exhibition

DeLittle Collection: Over 100 Years of Crafting Wood Type in York

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29-31 Coney Street

DeLittle was one of only a few wood letter manufacturers in the UK, based on Vine Street in York. View part of the Type Archive’s unique DeLittle Collection at the StreetLife Hub and celebrate this extraordinary part of York’s print and design heritage.

Exhibition

Love it or Hate it? The Willow Legacy

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29-31 Coney Street

The Willow left a lasting impression on all who frequented it. This exhibition features artworks in different mediums and offers a chance for you to tell us about any memories, stories, and anecdotes you remember about the Willow.

Exhibition

BETWEEN AIR, CLAY AND WOODS OF CERTAIN FLUTES

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29-31 Coney Street

Between Air, Clay and Woods of Certain Flutes is an interdisciplinary transmedia project that brings together outstanding creative practitioners from Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Guatemala, France, England and Singapore.

Exhibition

Jewish Neighborhoods

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29-31 Coney Street

Our exhibition features a virtual reconstruction of Coney Street in the mid-13th century, the hey-day of York's medieval Jewish community.

StreetLife: Rediscover and reimagine Coney Street

- (10:00am - 5:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Visit the StreetLife Hub throughout the Festival of Ideas 2023 and find out more about our ticketed events.

In conversation with...

Tattoo: The body as archive

(07:00pm - 8:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

Our panel of experts discuss the world of complex and unexpected imagery that people throughout history have used to inscribe their identities on their bodies. This is a Festival of Ideas 2023 event.

Guided tour

Jewish York Walking Tour

(2:00pm - 4:00pm)
29-31 Coney Street

This walking tour of York will transport you back in time, allowing you to discover the stories of Jewish people who have called this city their home. This is a Festival of Ideas 2023 event.