Events < The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Forthcoming Events at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall

World Drumming Night

Wednesday 4th June, 7.30pm

in the Great Hall

An exciting evening of world drumming, dance and singing, involving 100 young people and adults. Calabash Community Street Band, adult beginners, InFUSE, young beginners, and Transglobal Drummers. Informal social event, cabaret style. Refreshments available. For more information, contact the York Arts Academy direct at 01904 554 660.

Area Schools Symphony Orchestra

Thursday 25th June

Tickets (see below) in the Great Hall

In partnership with the York Arts Academy, the Area Schools Symphony Orchestra will enlighten you with a full programme, accompanied by guest musicians. For more information on tickets, contact the York Arts Academy direct at 01904 554 660.

York College Art Show

Monday 23rd June- Thursday 26th

FREE, in the Undercroft

An exhibition of a wide array of artistic works by York College students will be on display in our Undercroft.

Buzzing by the River, part of the Festival of Rivers

Wednesday 23 July

6pm start

FREE, the Great Hall

A celebration of the fascinating insects that flutter along the banks of the Ouse and Foss, an amusing performance poetry, projected images and music. Poems and photos by prize-winning York poet and photographer Anneliese Emmans Dean. Live music composed and performed by internationally acclaimed string player John Rayson. To be followed by a summer stroll along the Foss and Ouse, weather permitting.

For all ages learn about the history and ecology of York's rivers, and more.

A partnership event with the City of York Council and the Festival of Rivers.

York Arts Academy Concert in the Garden

Sunday 27th July

FREE in the Garden

In partnership with the York Arts Academy and the Festival of Rivers, see performances of live music by the Academy in the Hall's garden. Bring your picnic and a blanket! For more information, contact the York Arts Academy direct at 01904 554 660.

Past Events at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Arts Action York, Children's Centres Festival Screens

Monday 17 March- Monday 7 April

See a display of beautiful artistic screens made by local children from the following centres: Mother and Baby Drop in, Fulford; Little Gems, Tang Hall; Hob Moor Craft Group; Rainbow Playgroup parents and toddlers; Dads and Kids, Clifton; and Time and Space, Clifton.

Read more in this article from The Press, here.

Children's art work on display in the Undercroft until April.