We’re officially closing York International Women’s Week 2026. 💜
Thank you to everyone who organised events, took part, volunteered, shared their work and helped spread the word! 👏🏽
Interested in getting involved next year? Do get in touch.💌
TOMORROW - Discover beautiful handmade products ✨
Find soaps, tote bags, cushions and more, crafted by women from Murang’a and the Maasai Mara and support Mbele’s women’s empowerment work.
📍 Spark (Work Room), 17–21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
🗓 7 March | 10:00–18:00
🎟 FREE – just drop by!
Bright pink and purple event poster titled “A Frok for FROK: Women’s Clothes and Accessories Swap.” The poster explains that attendees will leave with new-to-you clothes, shoes or accessories, refreshed wardrobe finds from jewellery and craft stalls, and updates about the work of Khwendo Kor supporting women and girls in northwest Pakistan. Event details: Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York (YO23 1BW), 7 March from 14:00–16:00. £3 tickets, cash only, with all profits supporting Khwendo Kor. Decorative illustrations of clothing items appear at the bottom.
Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause 👗
Join the “A Frok for FROK” Clothes & Accessories Swap tomorrow: bring, swap or discover new-to-you pieces while supporting the work of UK Friends of Khwendo Kor.
🗓 7 March | 14:00–16:00
📍 Clements Hall, York
🎟 £3 (cash only)
#YIWW2026 #YorkWomen
Bright pink and purple event poster titled “A Frok for FROK: Women’s Clothes and Accessories Swap.” The poster explains that attendees will leave with new-to-you clothes, shoes or accessories, refreshed wardrobe finds from jewellery and craft stalls, and updates about the work of Khwendo Kor supporting women and girls in northwest Pakistan. Event details: Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York (YO23 1BW), 7 March from 14:00–16:00. £3 tickets, cash only, with all profits supporting Khwendo Kor. Decorative illustrations of clothing items appear at the bottom.
Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause 👗
Join the “A Frok for FROK” Clothes & Accessories Swap tomorrow: bring, swap or discover new-to-you pieces while supporting the work of UK Friends of Khwendo Kor.
🗓 7 March | 14:00–16:00
📍 Clements Hall, York
🎟 £3 (cash only)
#YIWW2026 #YorkWomen
Bright pink and purple event poster titled “Ladies Night’ Groove Dance-floor Experience”. Text highlights benefits including confidence, easy-to-follow dance moves, an energised body and shared laughter. Event details: York Dance Space, Tang Hall, on 5 March from 18:45–20:15, £5 donation, booking essential. Illustration shows a diverse group of women standing together, smiling and celebrating.
Fancy a midweek confidence boost? 💫
This joyful session is all about moving your body, laughing together and leaving feeling energised and uplifted. No experience needed!
📅 Wednesday 5 March | 18.45–20.15
📍 York Dance Space
💷 £5 donation
Book via emily@emergedanceyork.co.uk🪩
#YIWW2026
TODAY AT YSJ and UoY
Entangling Stories and Bodies across York for York International Women's Week
Come and see me (and share a story or some words of wisdom) in Future You (Holgate) at YSJ from 10am to 4pm and then 6pm to 9pm at SPARK in York @yiww.bsky.social @curiositasjournal.bsky.social
Interior of an exhibition space with exposed brick walls and display shelves featuring photographs, printed materials, and small artworks. A central wooden table holds flyers and postcards. The space is bright and welcoming, set up for visitors to explore a photography exhibition and pick up information.
Long-week events & exhibitions are now open for #YIWW2026 ✨
The Mindful Photography exhibition is open at Patch York 📸
You can also explore HERSTORY (online), WINGS with York Theatre Royal, and Women and Waldorf.
Some include meet-ups 💜
More info via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗
#YorkWomen
Thank you for coming!
A packed cinema auditorium with rows of seated audience members facing the screen. At the front, a small panel of speakers stands in front of the cinema screen, speaking to the audience after a film screening. The space feels busy and engaged, with people turned towards the speakers in conversation.
#YIWW2026 is officially underway!👏🏽
We kicked off the programme with a brilliant screening of 3000 Lesbians Go To York 💜
The programme continues today with events happening across the city. Take a look, get involved, and join us for what’s to come! 👀✨
🔗yorkwomen.org.uk
#YorkWomen #IWD
Pre programme events for #YIWW2026 start today! 🥳
Check out what’s happening at yorkwomen.org.uk 🫶🏽
#YorkEvents #WhatsOnYork #YorkWomen
Alert! Alert! I'm so sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be cancelled. My huge apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please continue to support the lovely @yiww.bsky.social lineup - it's full of inspiring stuff: yorkinternationalwomensweek.wordpress.com/yiww-2026-pr...
Join the final event of the 2026 programme! 🗣️
“She Holds the Crown: Celebrating Voices of Gypsy and Traveller Women” is a powerful finale to our week, highlighting the resilience, strength, and central role gypsy and traveller women play within their communities. 🙌🏽
#YorkWomen #IWD #YorkEvents
A pink schedule for York International Women’s Week listing events for Sunday, 8th March. Events include a service of worship (10:30), an auto-photography workshop (11:30), a walking tour (13:00), and a panel on gender and public space (19:30). The bottom features an illustration of three women with their arms around each other.
Mark International Women’s with #YIWW2026 💜
From historical walks and worship to photography workshops and panels on city safety, we’ve got an incredible Sunday lineup ready for you.
Learn more and book your tickets at yorkwomen.org.uk 💻
#YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvents
Promotional graphic for York International Women’s Week 2026. Against a purple background with yellow stars, a table lists events for Saturday, March 7th. Events include: "Women’s Journeys: From War to Peace" (10:00-14:30), "Women and Waldorf: A day of Craft, Community and Connection" (10:00-15:00), and "Kenyan Products from Mbele Women Empowerment Programme" (10:00-18:00). At the bottom, an illustration shows three women in diverse, colorful clothing standing together.
Schedule for Saturday, March 7th, part of York International Women’s Week. A table lists: "Meet My Favourite Author" (11:15-12:45), "Tennis for beginners" (12:00-13:00), and "Playful Movement Workshop" (14:00-15:30). The bottom features an illustration of a woman in a white tennis outfit swinging a racket toward a yellow tennis ball.
Schedule for Saturday, March 7th, part of York International Women’s Week. A table lists: "‘A Frock for a FROK’: Women’s Clothes & Accessories Swap" (14:00-16:00), "Thriving with Ease" (14:00-16:00), and "Rituals: Music and Poems of Shared Experience" (14:00-15:30). The bottom features an illustration of two women browsing a purple patterned dress on a mannequin.
#YIWW2026 Saturday Spotlight! 🌟
From beginner tennis and clothes swaps to deep-dive workshops on wellness and history, Saturday will be packed with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate. 🎾 📖 🛍️
Plan your day and sign up at yorkwomen.org.uk
#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents
A "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists three morning and early afternoon events: 10:00–12:00, Learn to Weave a Bookmark; 10:00–10:30 & 13:30–14:30, Sharing Cross-Cultural Rhythms and Stories; 10:00–12:30 & 13:30–16:00, YORKITS Workshop in York Minster. Below the table is an illustration of three women standing together with their arms around each other.
A "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists four midday events: 11:00–12:30, Playful Movement Workshops; 12:00–13:00, Women in Brand: ‘I am Remarkable’; 13:00–13:30, Lunchtime Talk: Who is Mary Ward?; 13:00–15:00, WINGS: Exhibition and Sharing Women’s Stories. Below the table is an illustration of three women standing together with their arms around each other.
A "What's On" schedule for York International Women's Week, Thursday 5th March 2026. A table lists three evening events: 18:30–20:00, Edna Annie Crichton presentation; 18:45–20:15, 'Ladies Night' GROOVE Dance; 19:00–21:00, Safety in Numbers: A Poetic Conversation. Below the table is an illustration of three women with their arms around each other.
One day, ten ways to participate. 🌟
From weaving and wellness to history and dance, Thursday furing #YIWW2026 of incredible events across the city.🧵🏛️💃
Slide through for booking details and locations or visit yorkwomen.org.uk. See you there!
#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents
Wednesday, 4th of March (Part 1): A pink schedule listing: "Entangling Stories and Bodies across York" (10:00–21:00), "Tap Dancing Sessions: Tots" (10:00–10:45), and "Tap Dancing Sessions: Adult Beginners to Advanced" (18:15–21:15).
Wednesday, 4th of March (Part 2): A pink schedule listing: "Crafting Resilience: Create Zines for Women's Rights" (15:00), "Film: Gentle, Angry Women (CND)" (18:30–19:45), and "Women's Voices in Tech" (18:30–20:30).
Have you chosen your events for #YIWW2026 yet? 👀
Wednesday 4 March is packed from morning to evening, with events for all ages!👯♀️🍿👩🏽💻
Take a look at what’s on, plan your day, and book your place where needed.🎟️
Learn more at yorkwomen.org.uk
#YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents
Taking place on 4th March at both University of York campus and @yorkstjohn.bsky.social campus - a collaborative event for @yiww.bsky.social Also at SPARK in the evening.
Join Cultivate Journal & @curiositasjournal.bsky.social for “ENTANGLING STORIES AND BODIES ACROSS YORK”
Everyone welcome 💚
A purple schedule for York International Women’s Week, Tuesday, March 3rd, listing daytime events: "Foxycrafters" (10:00), "I am a Migrant Woman" (12:00), and "Women in Brand" (12:00). Bottom illustration shows a woman standing in front of a video camera.
A purple schedule for York International Women’s Week, Tuesday, March 3rd, listing evening events: "Motherhood on a Dying Planet" (19:00), "Open Mic" (19:15), and "Strong Women in Irish Myths" (19:30). Bottom illustration shows four people singing.
Tuesday 3 March at #YIWW2026 ✨
From crafting and storytelling workshops to thought-provoking discussions, open mic performances, and events exploring motherhood, myth and activism — Tuesday is full of ways to connect and create. 🎨
Book your place, events are already filling up yorkwomen.org.uk 👀🎟️
Promotional graphic for the YIWW 2026 launch event. The image shows a collage of portrait photos featuring a diverse group of older queer women and non-binary people, arranged in a grid around a central title card reading “3000 Lesbians Go To York.” The background is a pink-to-purple gradient. Text at the bottom reads: “YIWW2026 launch event. Film of a York queer arts festival + Q&A. Sunday 1st March 1.30. City Screen York,” followed by a booking link.
Don’t miss our launch event at @cityscreenyork 🎬
This film tells an extraordinary tale: from 1998-2008 thousands of queer women flocked to York Lesbian Arts Festival for a weekend of books, art, fun – and a legendary disco!🪩
📅 Sunday 1 March
⏰ 1.30pm
📍 City Screen York
🎟️: lnkd.in/erR4aDN2
Graphic listing Monday 2 March events for York International Women’s Week 2026, including writing, discussion, and feminist yoga sessions, with illustrated figure practising yoga.
Graphic listing Monday 2 March evening events for York International Women’s Week 2026, including tap dancing, pilates, and a talk on the history of board games, with illustrated figures dancing.
Looking for a way to connect, move, or learn something new? 🔎
From creative writing and feminist yoga to the hidden history of your favorite board games, the #YIWW2026 Monday lineup has something for everyone.
Check out the full Monday schedule in the slides above or at yorkwomen.org.uk! 💌
A poster advertising a creative writing class in York on 2nd March. The background is of a scrapbook style and features images from various books. On top of this a series of text boxes detail the event. From top to bottom, they read: Writing Back to the Girl. 2nd March 11.15-12noon. Patch, York, YO1 6FA. a free creative writing class on girls who wrote and how their stories can help you tell your own. proudly part of York International Women's Week 1st-8th March 2026. email: daisymayjohnsonbooks@gmail.com to reserve your space.
I'm delighted to be running a free writing workshop in York as part of the lovely @yiww.bsky.social lineup this year. I'm not one for scary writing workshops so this is a short and friendly burst of creativity and writing and finding out about often silenced amazing authors. Please do come along!
A schedule for York International Women’s Week 2026 listing three events: a film screening of "3000 Lesbians Go To York" (13:30), a Queer Writing Circle (17:00), and "She Resounds: The Women Who Built Tap Dance" (19:00).
Today we’re spotlighting our Sunday 1 March events, running from afternoon through to the evening!
📽️13.30–16.00 3000 Lesbians Go To York + Q&A & Welcome to #YIWW2026
✍️17.00–19.00 Queer Writing Circle
👯♀️19.00–20.00 She Resounds: The Women Who Built Tap Dance
🔗 yorkwomen.org.uk
Five women standing together and smiling under a canopy of warm fairy lights, each holding a "York International Women’s Week" programme.
A close-up, top-down view of a stack of vibrant purple event programmes fanned out on a wooden table, featuring the title "Weaving Women’s Stories."
Four people sitting around a circular table, deeply engaged in conversation while reviewing the event programmes together.
A woman in a winter coat picks up a programme from a registration table where others are chatting in a busy, sunlit community room.
Yesterday we hosted the York International Women’s Week organisers’ meeting 💜
So much energy as we shared the 2026 programme and celebrated the incredible events coming up across the week. Huge thanks to everyone involved — we couldn’t do this without you ✨
#YIWW2026 #IWD #YorkWomen #YorkEvents
A "What's on..." summary graphic for York International Women's Week 2026 (March 1–8). A table lists three main events: a journalling workshop, a photography exhibition, and the HERSTORY online exhibition, with their respective dates
Week-long inspiration at #YIWW2026 💜
From journalling to exhibitions, these events run throughout York International Women’s Week.
Check out the programme at yorkwomen.org.uk and get involved ✨
#YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvent
A colorful "What’s on" schedule for York International Women’s Week pre-programme events on Feb 28th. Includes: Women Making Homes (10:00–15:00), Finding Fatness in the Archive (14:00–16:00), and Acts of Kindness (14:00–16:00).
We’re excited to share the #YIWW2026 programme! 💜
Starting with our Pre-Programme events on 28/02.
🎟️ Info & booking: yorkwomen.org.uk
📌 Key: OL & IP = Hybrid event (Online & In Person)
#York #InternationalWomensWeek #WomenMakingHistory
Poster for York International Women’s Week, 1st–8th March 2026, showing illustrated women of different ages and skin tones against colourful abstract shapes, with the text “Weaving Women’s Stories” and “Programme.”
✨ York International Women’s Week 2026 is LIVE! ✨
Our biggest programme yet is here, with more events than ever marking women’s stories, creativity and community 💜
Take a look, get tickets now: yorkwomen.org.uk
📅 1–8 March 2026
A colourful illustrated poster advertising an organisers’ meeting. The headline reads “Organisers Meeting – Come say hi!”. The poster includes details: Where – Spark, 17–21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB. When – Thursday 5th February, 15:00–17:00. The background features bright pink text boxes, decorative lights, and an illustration of two people chatting at a table in a relaxed café-style setting.
We’re bringing back the organisers’ meeting – come say hi!👋
If you’re an event organiser for #YIWW2026 join us on Thursday 5th February, 3–5pm at Spark, York (SHOW space upstairs).🫱🏻🫲🏼
Meet fellow organisers and the YIWW coordination team, share ideas, ask questions, and pick up brochures.✨
Green promotional poster for “Thrive Outside”. Text reads: “Are you in between jobs, a student, a carer or not currently in paid employment? For ages 16–24 and 50–64 (other ages may apply). Join us in Homestead Park every Friday from 13th February, 2–4pm for free weekly crafting sessions around the campfire.” Images show a group of people sitting outdoors in a park, hand-carved wooden feathers on a tree stump, and people gathered around a metal campfire. Text at the bottom says: “Please bring ID to your first session. All equipment and materials provided.” Logos of funders and partners are displayed, along with Instagram handle @thriveoutsidecic and contact email.
Event Spotlight: Thrive Outside 🌿🔥
If you’re between jobs, studying, caring, or not currently in paid work, this could be a great way to spend a Friday afternoon.
📍 Homestead Park
🕑 Fridays, 2–4pm (from 13 February)
🎨 Free weekly crafting sessions
Find out more: thriveoutsidecic.org.uk
Event flyer for "Shame Ends Here," an interdisciplinary art show about the stories behind sexual abuse statistics. Taking place Sunday, 1 February 2026, 2-8pm at York City Screen Basement Bar.
Shame Ends Here: A single-day art exhibition breaking the silence around sexual abuse.
📅 1 Feb 2026 | 2–8pm
📍 York City Screen Basement Bar
⚠️ Trigger Warning – references to sexual violence. Support available.
More info: york360.co.uk/whats-on/city-screen
Illustrated thank-you graphic with a pink-to-purple gradient background and hanging yellow stars. A pink envelope sits behind a cream card reading “Thank You” and a message thanking event organisers for submitting events, noting a record number of entries and asking them to check their inboxes. Signed “The YIWW team.” Bottom left text reads “York International Women’s Week, 1st–8th March 2026,” with a small paper plane and heart illustration.
Thank you to everyone who submitted an event for York International Women’s Week 2026 💜✨
We’ve had a record number of entries and are so grateful for the creativity and enthusiasm you’ve shared.
Keep an eye on your inboxes and socia media, more updates coming very soon 👀✉️
#YIWW2026
