York Minster

Join King Svein and his son, the famous Cnut, to celebrate their Heimkoma (Homecoming) in this beautiful and richly historic venue as Viking performers of Jorvik seek to impress the new King with music, song and Norse poetry by atmospheric candlelight.

Featuring contributions from Soundsphere, The 24 Choir, soloist Hannah Witcomb and Jorvik Vikings. Pre-booking essential.

Part of the Jorvik Viking Festival.

Interested in archaeology? We're shedding light on York's dark ages

Find out more about our recent dig and discoveries in the Minster's Undercroft. Plus, during Half Term, join Ian Milstead, archaeologist for a family-friendly talk about how archaeologists investigate and understand findings spanning hundreds of years, when evidence can be fragile and a rare survival of chance. Part of the Jorvik Viking Festival. Pre-booking recommended!