1 - York Guildhall / Mansion House

2 - St Helen’s Church

3 - Central Camp

4 - Eye of York / Clifford’s Tower

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Tickets can be booked online or by calling the festival box office on 01904 615505.

Lines open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat-Sun 10am - 2pm.

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www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk Events correct at time of press.

The organisers reserve the right to alter or withdraw events.

JORVIK Viking Festival is managed by York Archaeological Trust a registered charity in England & Wales (No. 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846).

Festival Venues

Join us in 2015 for a Brave New Viking World as we continue on from #Ragnarok2014!

With a theme of Viking firsts, the story of the Creation according to Norse myth, latest new research and discovery running throughout our 9-day event programme, there’s sure to be something to entertain and delight all of our visitors.

Throughout the week we’ll have sword fighting workshops, crafts, dramatic combat performances, music, archaeological expert sessions, lectures and tours – in fact, over 80 events through the week of half term!

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

14th to 22nd February 2015

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FeastingSaturday 14th FebruaryUltimate Viking Banquet: The Wedding Celebration!19:00 | Merchant Taylors Hall, York£65 per person

Join us for an absolutely unforgettable experience in the atmospheric setting of York’s Merchant Taylors Hall; you’ll be greeted by torchlit Viking guard before joining the celebrations of the wedding of survivors of Ragnarok - Lif & Lifthrasir - as they feast and make merry with their guests; complete with an unruly father of the bride, a rather outspoken best man and some errant bridesmaids, this is sure to be an eventful evening!This is a truly unique Festival experience, hosted by Vikings and including wonderful musical entertainment and song, mead, a sumptuous 3 course banquet and of course wine flowing to accompany your meal.Price includes all refreshments & drinks with your meal. There is a cash bar available thereafter.Due to the popularity of this event, pre-booking is essential: 01904 615505

This is a fundraising event for York Archaeological Trust

Festival Folk at Barley Hall15th - 16th February19:00 | Barley Hall£14 adult, £12 conc. (per concert)

The stunning candlelit setting of Barley Hall once again plays host to singer songwriters from locations around the world with links to our Viking heritage.

Sunday 15th FebruaryRay CooperWe are pleased to announce that legendary folk musician and singer songwriter Ray Cooper will be returning to the atmospheric candlelit setting of Barley Hall with music from his latest album Palace of Tears. David Kidman of fROOTS recently said of the album that it is ‘’a mighty sounding record, one which audibly means business from the outset, rugged and bold in character, intent and delivery’’Ray’s material is influenced both by his Scottish heritage and his adopted homeland of Sweden. His

performances at Barley Hall for the JORVIK Viking Festival have been sell out successes for the last two years, so get your tickets early for this fantastic intimate evening event. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505

Monday 16th FebruaryRuth KegginWe are delighted that Ruth Keggin, Manx Gaelic singer, and her trio (David Pearce - guitar; Vanessa Hutchinson - double bass) will be performing an intimate concert featuring songs from her acclaimed debut solo album Sheear at Barley Hall for this year’s Festival.With ringing endorsement from BBC Radio 3’s Mary Ann Kennedy, who said of the album “Ruth Keggin is the pure and passionate Gaelic voice of the Manx musical renaissance. Sheear is a thing of beauty which makes the circle of British folk music tradition whole.” this is sure to be a fantastic addition to this year’s programme, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505

Fun for all the FamilySaturday 21st FebruaryBrawl at the Guildhall: The Strongest Viking Competition10:00 | York Guildhall | £3 adult, £2 conc.

Now in it’s fourth year, competition gets even tougher as the cream of the crop from across the UK and Europe vie for the title of Strongest Viking and the chance to receive the coveted trophy.With the competition open to Vikings far and wide, and with special guest judge appearance from Stuart Garrington, winner of Mr Universe 2013 and owner of York’s Ebor Fitness gym, this is sure to be an event you don’t want to miss!Pre-booking advised: 01904 615505

Saturday 22nd FebruaryBest Beard Contest16.30 | Central Camp, Parliament Street | FREE

Entering its 8th year, this whimsical and fun competition has become something of a cult highlight, drawing huge crowds and some very competitive participants! Young or old, male or female – all are encouraged to enter and try to win the highly prized beard trophies. Please note, homemade beards are permitted!No pre-booking required.

Literary EventWednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th FebruaryBeowulf by Candlelight19:30 | St Helen’s Church£7 adult, £5 conc, £4 child

Following the sell-out success of this fantastic performance last year, the wonderful Peter Carrington-Porter returns to the atmospheric surroundings of historic St Helen’s Church in the centre of York for more unforgettable performances

of Beowulf by candlelight; a masterful modern adaptation of the poem, yet faithful to the

original, Peter’s performance is a poetic, innovative and entertaining narrative epic taking us back to the mysterious world of Norse monsters and myths.Pre-booking advised: 01904 615505

Epic EventSaturday 21st FebruaryA Brave New Viking World Spectacular Finale!Doors open at 18:00, entertainment commences 18:45Eye of York (by Clifford’s Tower)£12 adult, £9.50 conc, £36 family of 4, £45 family of 5

Thankfully we survived the Ragnarok Norse apocalypse in February 2014 and we’re now celebrating the Brave New Viking World that follows - but all is not as calm as it seems when we enter the story of the Creation; the historic city of Jorvik will once again become a fiery battleground with a finale display incorporating a cast of warriors, gods and monsters in thrilling live battle action with sound and light effects and terrific pyrotechnics in a dazzling spectacular!

Pre-booking strongly advised: 01904 615505

Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment:

01904 615505