York Mystery Plays at the Bar Convent

Schedule

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

17 Blossom Street, York | York, EN

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The York Mystery Plays are back!
This theatrical spectacle, performed in the streets of York, is a tradition dating back to Medieval times and only take place every 4 years. The Bar Convent are thrilled to be a part of this year’s programme:
19 June - 29 August: Special exhibition - Women in the Mystery Plays - a fascinating exploration of the roles and stories of women within the history of the Mystery Plays. You can see this with entry to our exhibition.
22 June - 5 July: See the original Arma Christi Medieval Scroll on display in the exhibition.
4 July: We are excited to announce that the Bar Convent will be hosting Calvary in the gardens. This is a free event.
Find out more here - www.barconvent.co.uk/events/yorkmysteryplays/
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17 Blossom Street, York, United Kingdom

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