Forthcoming events
We pride ourselves on our high quality events. With varied and interesting speakers sharing their business stories and knowledge, our popular pure networking breakfasts and opportunities to go behind the scenes of some fantastic York venues, York Professionals events are a fantastic and friendly place to meet and network with like-minded people.
Tue 5 May 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Pro-Development (UK) Ltd invite you to enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Wed 13 May 2026, 11:30 - 18:00
SOLD OUT! - A Day at the Races with York Professionals
Join us as we take fellow professionals for a day at the races on Wednesday 13th May 2026. We've secured half-price tickets for The County Stand at the first day of The Dante Festival, exclusively for York Professionals members. We'll be starting the day in style, meeting at The Old Liquor Store Restaurant & Bar on Bishopthorpe Road for some pre-races hospitality. We will then make our way over the road to York Racecourse for an exciting day's racing at this prestigious horse racing event where York Professionals guests will have the chance to enjoy special member privileges on the day.
Cost: £50 Members (& Members' Guests Only)
Speakers: Networking event and social gathering
Thu 28 May 2026, 18:00 - 21:00
Bowling Social at Hollywood Bowl
Join us for a fun and social evening at Hollywood Bowl on Thursday 28th May as York Professionals compete playing an evening of ten pin bowling. Hollywood Bowl York is part of The Hollywood Bowl Group; the UKs best ten pin bowling alley packed with bowling fun, arcades, food, drink and activities! Included in the ticket price are two drinks vouchers, two games of ten pin bowling and supper. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 Members | £40 Non-Members
Speakers: Enjoy a relaxed and fun evening of ten pin bowling.
Tue 2 June 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Sponsors, Askham Bryan College invite you to join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 25 June 2026, 18:00 - 20:30
Pure Networking Evening at Malmaison, York
Join us for an evening of pure networking at Malmaison, York on Thursday 25th June. We will gather together in the stunning surroundings of the downstairs bar area and guests can expect a relaxed and informal evening of pure networking over a drink or two. The ticket price includes a welcome glass of fizz on arrival. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £20 Members | £40 Non-Member
Thu 2 July 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Breakfast at The Waterfront Cafe, York Marina
Sponsors, Ian Cartwright Mental Health First Aid Training, invite you to enjoy the spectacular view of York Marina over breakfast as we take fellow professionals to The Waterfront Cafe. There will be plenty of opportunity for networking at this popular event and guests will enjoy a hearty home cooked full English Breakfast. Make sure you join us for a brilliant start to your day!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 21 July 2026, 18:00 - 20:30
'York on a Fork' with York Professionals
Join us for a guided walking tour of York on the evening of Tuesday 21st July as we visit a number of independent hospitality businesses to taste the history of York, led by renowned York foodie Ben Thorpe.
Cost: £40 Members | £60 Non-Members
Speakers: Walking 'foodie' tour led by Ben Thorpe
Thu 20 August 2026, 19:00 - 21:00
Summer Social on Board City Cruises York
Sponsors, York Against Cancer, invite you to join us and enjoy a different view of York for our popular 'Summer Social' event. Take in the open air on board York City Cruise's 'Captain James Cook' for this highly anticipated Summer Social event on Thursday 20th August 2026. We'll be cruising the River Ouse, enjoying a fish and chip supper and drinks whilst allowing plenty of time for networking. We hope you will join us!
Cost: £25 - Both Members & Non-Members of York Professionals are welcome to attend!
Speakers: Informal networking event
Tue 1 September 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 10 September 2026, 14:00 - 16:00
Sparkling Wine Afternoon Tea at Middlethorpe Hall
Join us for an afternoon's networking over an indulgent sparkling wine afternoon tea at the historic and elegant Middlethorpe Hall. Served in The Drawing Room, this luxury experience includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by scrumptious fresh finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and strawberry garnish, home made cakes and pastries both sweet and savoury, together with a choice of teas from 'Hoogly Teas'.
Cost: £30 Members | £50 Non-Members
Speakers: Networking afternoon over Afternoon Tea
Thu 15 October 2026, 19:00 - 23:59
The York Professionals Silver Anniversary Ball 2026
Join us to celebrate our Silver Anniversary at The York Professionals Silver Anniversary Ball on Thursday 15th October 2026 in the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse. We hope you will join us for this legendary social event which will help mark 25 years of representing the professional services sector in York as we raise a glass or two to celebrate with York's business economy.
Thu 5 November 2026, 8:00 - 9:30
Pure Networking Breakfast at The Milner York
Sponsors, PenLife Associates invite you to join us for our popular 'Pure Networking Breakfast' event. We'll be meeting with fellow professionals for pure networking over a traditional full English breakfast in The Swollen Gambler at The Milner York. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £20 (Members Only)
Speakers: Informal networking event
Thu 26 November 2026, 18:00 - 21:00
Christmas Quiz and Social at Revolution, York
Join us for our Christmas Quiz and Social evening at Revolution, York. We'll be taking over the private space upstairs in Revolution for the night where you can relax and enjoy the ambience of the evening. Bring your colleagues to form a team and compete with fellow professionals for the coveted winners title. Included in the price is a welcome glass of fizz, a further drinks voucher to be redeemed at the bar and supper.
Cost: Members £30 | Non-Members £50