What’s On?
Find Out What’s On in Malton!
There’s more to Malton than just delicious food and drink, the town is bursting with fabulous activities which are showcased in a variety events.
From festivals to music evenings, book signings and author events, to classes where you can learn new skills or simply, just meet new people, why not check out the busy line up below for more info and inspiration!
Simply click on the event or, where there’s more than one event listed, over hover the date and scroll up and down to find out more!
If you have an event that you’d like to submit for inclusion on the “What’s On” page, please complete the form here: www.visitmalton.com/submit-your-event
Please note: many events listed here are for third parties and Visit Malton are not responsible for cancellations or time changes. Please check with the individual business who is running the event if you have any queries ahead of travelling.
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Malton Regency Country Ball 2026
Malton Regency Country Ball 2026
Date: Friday 9th October 2026
Join us in the Milton Rooms for a Regency Country Ball with live music from Ebor Quartet and dance calling from historic dance expert Lottie Adcock!
Less formal than its city counterpart, a Regency country ball gave people the chance to come together to dance, socialise and meet new people. We’re recreating the country ball experience and invite you to take part – put on your finest frock (Georgian costume encouraged but not essential!) and your dancing shoes for a night of social dancing.
You needn’t be a dance expert as Lottie will lead you through all the steps, and singles as well as couples are welcome to take part. With lively dances and professional musicians, this promises to be a delightful evening of dance suitable for all levels.
This event is part of Malton Regency Weekend. For the full events listing, visit the Malton Museum Events page.
Find out more or book your tickets for the event here: Malton Regency Country Ball - Malton Museum
The Cook's Walk – Malton’s Ultimate Food & Culture Tour (October Edition)
The Cook’s Walk – Malton’s Ultimate Food & Culture Tour
Discover Malton like never before. Join Gilly, founder of The Cook’s Place, for a behind-the-scenes walking tour packed with incredible food, local stories, and hidden gems.
This isn’t your typical walking tour. The Cook’s Walk is led by Gilly Robinson, founder and head chef of The Cook’s Place in Malton, offering an insider’s view of the town’s independent food scene and history. Think of it as exploring with a friend who knows everyone and everything about the local food scene - guiding you to the very best spots. It’s a hands-on way to discover the town’s rich heritage, meet its passionate producers, and experience Yorkshire food culture at its heart.
During the four hours with Gilly you will sip artisan coffee, taste award-winning treats, and explore Malton’s best - from independent breweries and cheesemongers to bakeries, delis, and more. Along the way, uncover the town’s rich history, vibrant food scene, and unique character.
The tour will finish with a chance to sit down, enjoy a delicious light lunch made with ingredients from regional producers, and an exclusive chat with a special guest - a local ‘Food Hero’. Each monthly tour features a different local food hero, giving a brilliant reason to come back again!
Each four-hour tour concludes around 2.30pm, leaving visitors free to continue exploring Malton’s shops, markets, cafes and other attractions.
What You Need to Know
The tours run monthly from April to November, though they take a break in August. With only 12 spots per tour, it’s an exclusive and intimate experience that gives everyone a chance to get involved.
• Duration: 4 hours (finishing approx. 2:30 pm) starting at The Cook’s Place Malton
• Group Size: Limited to 12 guests
• Cost: £55 per person
• Booking: Advance booking is required. Find all events here: https://thecooksplacemalton.co.uk/
Planning to stay?
Malton offers a great range of accommodation - visit our “Stay” page to find the perfect place to stay.
Dining tip
If you’d like to eat at FortySix, La Trattoria, or Kerala Restaurant during your visit, we strongly recommend booking in advance, as availability on the day is limited.
The monthly tours will run May to November (excluding August). Spaces are limited to 12 guests and advance booking is required.
Womens Circle Malton
In October's circle we will be exploring the theme of letting go, through guided journaling, quiet reflection and optional sharing. A space for women to come together, slow down and connect.
No pressure, no expectations. Just a relaxed morning of conversation, reflection, tea, cake and time for yourself.
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/groundedinpresence
Back to the 1940s Weekend
BACK TO THE 1940s – Step Into the Past at Eden Camp!
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026
Step back into the 1940s at Eden Camp on 10–11 October 2025. Enjoy live music, vintage shopping, photo opportunities, a lively evening dance, and explore 22 historic POW huts. Dress to impress, raise a glass, and experience a nostalgic, family-friendly weekend where wartime stories, style, and swing come alive together.
Explore our 22 original prisoner of war huts, each packed with stories of humour, courage, and resilience. It’s a weekend of music, dancing, discovery and family fun – perfect for history lovers and first-timers alike!
Book online now to SAVE https://edencamp.co.uk/whats-on/back-to-the-1940s/
Malton Museum: Georgian Boom Time
Malton Museum Walking Tour: Georgian Time
Date: Saturday 10th October 2026
Time: 11am - 12.30pm
Tickets: £10pp
Coinciding with Malton Regency Weekend, join Malton Museum’s knowledgeable tour guides as they explore eighteenth century Malton and how it developed into a prospering market town.
The tour will consider the earlier layout of medieval Malton and trace the changes into a thriving Georgian market town.
Another point of discussion will be the people who made Malton grow into the town we know today, including statesmen, racehorse trainers, and artists, whose talents have contributed to the record of the town’s rich history.
The tour will commence outside Malton Museum at 11 am on Saturday 10th October and will be approximately 90 minutes long.
Tickets are £10 per person and can be purchased on the Malton Museum online booking page: https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booking/
If there are any further enquires, email enquiries@maltonmuseum.co.uk, or phone: 01653 691262
The tour takes about 90 minutes. We use audio headsets to ensure everyone can hear the guides when the town is busy. The maximum size of a group is 20.
For more information about our tours, including accessibility statement, please visit https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/town-tours/
Malton Regency Soiree 2026
Malton Regency Soiree 2026
Date: Saturday 10th October 2026
The highlight of Malton’s Regency weekend, join renowned historic dance teacher, Lottie Adcock from Dance the Past for a night of Regency inspired dance, music, games and food! More intimate than a ball, a Regency soiree is a chance to come together and socialise in an informal but elegant setting. Music will be provided by Ebor Quartet and supper by York House.
You needn’t be a dance expert as Lottie will lead you through all the steps, and singles as well as couples are welcome to take part. With lively dances and professional musicians, this promises to be a delightful evening of dance suitable for all levels. Georgian costume encouraged but not essential!
This event is part of Malton Regency Weekend. For the full events listing, visit the Malton Museum Events page.
Find out more or book your tickets for the event here: Malton Regency Soiree - Malton Museum
A Tour of Birdsall House
Photo Credit: Birdsall House
A Tour of Birdsall House with Lady Cara
Date: Wednesday 15th October 2026 at 2.30pm
Tickets: £30pp. To book tickets please visit A Tour of Birdsall House - 15 Oct - Birdsall Estate
Join Lady Cara Willoughby for an intimate guided tour of Birdsall House, her family home. Lived in by the Willoughby family since 1540, Birdsall is rich with history, featuring an unbroken line of family portraits alongside furniture and objects by renowned artists and makers. During the tour, Lady Cara brings the house to life through the stories of its most notable ancestors, including Jane Austen’s great aunt Cassandra, the Tudor navigator Hugh Willoughby and the pioneering naturalist Francis Willoughby. The tour lasts approximately two hours and concludes with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Manor Park Open Days
Come join us at the Manor Park Care Home Open Days for a warm and friendly in-person visit! It’s a perfect chance to explore our lovely care home, meet the team, and see how we create a welcoming community. Whether you're thinking about care options or just curious, we’d love to show you around and answer any questions in a relaxed setting. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get a feel for life at Manor Park!
Free entry : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manor-park-care-home-open-days-tickets-1997566564367
Pick Your Own Apples at Ampleforth Abbey
A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.
Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 24 and 31 October 2026.
Free- pay for the apples you pick.
Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/
Cheese and Wine Evening at The Walled Garden Pantry (October)
Event Overview
Our next cheese and wine evening is Saturday, 17th October. Tickets sell out fast, so reserve your place today!
📅 Saturday, 17th October 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 The Walled Garden Pantry, 8a Finkle Street, Malton
A Night of Cheese & Wine Indulgence Awaits!
Join us at our charming Malton deli for an enchanting evening of artisan cheeses, fine wines, and warm candlelit ambiance. Savor five expertly selected cheeses, each boasting unique flavours, textures, and styles, perfectly paired with premium wines to elevate your tasting experience.
Whether you're a cheese aficionado or simply love good food and great company, our knowledgeable hosts will guide you through each pairing, sharing fascinating insights along the way. Treat yourself to an unforgettable night of gourmet delights!
🍷🧀 Spaces are limited—book your spot now!
To book your tickets, visit The Walled Garden Pantry booking site: Events | The Walled Garden Pantry
Kemps presents: Author Event Terry Deary
Find out more and book your tickets: Events with Kemps Bookstore in Malton – Kemps General Store & Kemps Books
Daytime on the Dancefloor D.I.S.C.O Spectacular!
Join us for our last Daytime on the Dancefloor for 2026 with a D.I.S.C.O Special!
DJ Murray Mint and his dancers are back for a four-hour disco special from 4pm to 8pm.
THIS EVENT IS FOR OVER-18’s ONLY.
Ticket: £15.00
Find out more on the Milton Rooms website: https://themiltonrooms.com/event/daytime-on-the-dancefloor-d-i-s-c-o-spectacular/
Kemps presents : Terry Deary “A History of the World in Ten Years”
Join Terry Deary, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author, for a lively and laugh-out-loud exploration of history’s most pivotal conflicts, told only as he can.
In his latest book, A History of the World in Ten Wars, Deary takes us on a fast-paced irreverent journey through the battles that shaped our world, asking the big questions:
What is war actually good for?
Why do we keep making the same mistakes?
And is there ever a better way?
Expect surprising insights, unexpected truths and plenty of humour including:
Why ancient Greeks finally united after centuries of fighting each other
The Mongols’ ingenious (and oddly practical) approach to warfare
How teabags were invented by accident
Why Napoleon wasn’t defeated by winter – but by a heatwave
And why the ‘World Wars’ might really have been one long war with a break
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR AN ADULT AUDIENCE
Find out more on The Milton Rooms website : https://themiltonrooms.com/event/kemps-presents-terry-deary-a-history-of-the-world-in-ten-wars/
The Little Llama’s Toddler Halloween
Find out more or book your place on The Little Llama website : thelittlellamamalton.co.uk
The Wreckers (a chilling ghost story) , Claptrap Theatre
The Wreckers (a chilling ghost story) , Claptrap Theatre
The play is written by Bafta nominee Tom Needham and performed by Florrie Stockbridge, Natasha Jones and Cal Stockbridge.
Tickets: £25
https://birdsallestates.co.uk/events/claptrap-theatre-presents-the-wreckers/
Restorative Wellness Day at Burythorpe House Hotel
A Full day of restoration, calm and wellness with Cosy Cottage at Burythorpe House Hotel, Malton.
Escape the everyday and give yourself — or someone you love — the gift of a truly restorative day. Set in the stunning house and grounds of Burythorpe House Hotel, a beautiful country house hotel in the heart of North Yorkshire, this all-inclusive wellness day brings together yoga, sound healing, mindful touch, and nourishing food for just £125 per person.
Whether you're looking for a pre-Christmas reset, a meaningful gift experience, or simply a day to breathe and be still, this is a day designed to leave you feeling genuinely renewed.
Tickets: £125pp
Little Bird "Malton Artisan Market"
Further Monthly Artisan Market Dates in 2026:
21st February 2026
21st March 2026
25th April 2026
23rd May 2026
27th June 2026
25th July 2026
22nd August 2026
26th September 2026
24th October 2026
21st November 2026
19th December 2026
For further information on Little Bird Artisan Markets, or how to book a stall at one of the events, please email info@littlebirdmade.co.uk or visit www.littlebirdmade.com
Half Term Apple Week at Ampleforth Abbey
Celebrate our apple-growing tradition this October half-term with a week of orchard-inspired fun.
Take part in Apple Olympics on the lawn, enjoy apple tasting sessions, follow children’s trails, and experience apple picking and pressing demonstrations on selected days.
Join us as we celebrate one of Ampleforth Abbey’s most cherished traditions.
A full programme of activities will be available on our website closer to the time. http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/apple-week-half-term-family-fun
Pick Your Own Apples at Ampleforth Abbey
A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.
Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 24 and 31 October 2026.
Free- pay for the apples you pick.
Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk
Malton & Norton RUFC Ladies Day
Email maltonwomensrugby@gmail.com for more information or to book your place.
Retro Daytime Disco at The Filly & Flagon
Find out more info: http://fillyandflagon.com
Fielden English Whisky Tasting & Supper Evening
MWS - Kinahan’s Whiskey Tasting & Supper Evening
Key Info: Tuesday 27th October 2026 . The Library Bar, Malton, North Yorkshire.
Experience an unforgettable evening with the Fielden English Whisky Tasting & Supper event. Enjoy an exclusive premium whisky tasting session that showcases the finest selections. Complete the night with a carefully curated supper, perfectly paired to complement the rich flavors of the whiskies. Ideal for whisky enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
Grown from heritage grains and crafted through sustainable farming, Fielden is rewriting the rules of modern whisky. Come along to discover the very exciting future of English distilling.
Tickets: £39 per person inc. 6 drams and supper. To Book - Text/Whatsapp on 07777 538418 - Limited Places.
T&C's apply here. Please advise on allergies at least 48 hrs in advance.
Dark Skies Fringe Festival - Stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey
Come stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey with expert astronomer Neill Sanders, who will guide you through the wonders visible in the night sky.
Telescopes will be provided, but please bring binoculars if you have them.
Tickets: £19 for adults / £12 for children, including a hot drink or squash, available online – pre-booking required.
Suitable for families and children over 6 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult and guests are advised to wrap up warm.
Book your place here: Stargazing | Ampleforth Abbey
Malton & Norton Golf Club Quiz Nights
Malton & Norton Golf Club will hold their October & November quiz nights at The Mount Hotel, Malton due to the clubhouse refurbishment. Everyone welcome!
Pick Your Own Apples at Ampleforth Abbey
A rare opportunity to pick your own apples from our beautiful heritage orchard and learn how our famous Ampleforth Abbey apple juice and full juice cider are pressed in the Abbey’s own Cider Mill.
Also on Saturday 29 August, Saturdays 12, 19 and 26 September and Saturdays 24 and 31 October 2026.
Free- pay for the apples you pick.
Find out more: http://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/
The Little Llama’s Monster Mash
Find out more or book your place on The Little Llama website : thelittlellamamalton.co.uk
Monstrous Meals & Chilling Cocktails Halloween Special at The Cook’s Place
Pull up a chair at our Gothic Evening this Halloween…if you dare!🦇
We’ve teamed up with our good friends at @kempscooks and acclaimed cocktail mixologist @after_dark_secret_society to invite you to a hauntingly delicious dining experience on the evening of Halloween, inspired by ‘A Gothic Cookbook’.
Inspired by some of the greatest Gothic novels ever written, this cookbook explores the role of food throughout classic dark tales, and for one night only these darkly delicious creations will come to life.
You’ll enjoy a specially curated menu of four plates, each paired with a spellbounding cocktail. Perfect for adventurous food lovers, cocktail enthusiasts and devoted Gothic readers alike.
Whether celebrating Halloween with friends, searching for a unique night out, or simply looking to indulge your love of Gothic literature and exceptional food, this promises to be an evening unlike any other.
Costumes are welcome, curiosity essential, and places limited.
Book your place at our table today. https://thecooksplacemalton.co.uk/
Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside
Brian Bilston: How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside
Tickets: £17.50
Location: The Milton Rooms, Malton Market Place, Malton
With more than 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.
He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires.
Autumn 2026 sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14
Find out more or book your tickets here: http://www.themiltonrooms.com/
Cosy Cottage Soap Making Workshop
Tea/coffee and introductions
- The history of soap making
- The chemistry of soap-making
- Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils
- Soap Making demonstration
- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants
- Make your own soap
- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing)
- Goodbyes and loading soap for transporting home
Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £65pp
Cosy Cottage Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop
We will start with warm drinks and cake, before settling down for a session of learning and crafting together. We anticipate the workshop will take around two hours but we do not like to rush, it's all meant to be enjoyable and relaxing :)
- Learn all about 100% soy wax container candle-making in our Malton workshop
- Create your own, unique fragrance blend using natural, essential oils
- Make your own signature fragranced, 100% soy wax container candle(s)
- While your candle(s) is/are setting, decorate a (pre-made) 30cl container candle in your own unique style
- After the workshop, you will have at least 2 x container candles to take home with you to enjoy or gift to your friends and family
Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £65pp
Cosy Cottage: Makers’ Day
Spend a whole day crafting and enjoy a free delicious lunch with us in Malton. Create beautiful, unique candles and soaps to take home with you!
Join us for the day in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a glorious, relaxing crafting day. In the morning, create two large (300ml) or several smaller 100% soy wax, scented candles, then in the afternoon, we enjoy a session of palm oil free soap-making, making six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home. We will share a delicious lunch together and there will be time to wander around Malton's Market Place after lunch too, if you wish.
In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we will be hosting up to ten participants for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. The programme for this special all-day event is as follows
10.30am start with Tea/coffee, cake, introductions and safety briefing
What we will cover:
Candle-making background, materials, fragrances and choice of containers
Candle-making demonstration
Make-your own soy wax scented candles to take home
Decorate a pre-made scented candle using a range of materials provided by us
12.45 - LUNCH and relaxation time
02.00pm tea, coffee and more cake (if you have room)
What we will cover:
How is soap made? - Chemistry, history and practice of soapmaking
What is soap made of? - Materials selection, choice of fragrances
Soapmaking demonstration
Make-your six bars of signature blended, all natural, palm oil free soaps to take home
Learn to spot the 'point of trace'
Next steps, cutting and curing your soaps
04.00 to 04.30pm leave for home with your candles and soaps.
Your palm oil free soaps are created from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your 100% soy wax candles are made from 100% high quality soy wax; no paraffin or smoky waxes!. Your items will be unique to you, personalised with your own dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and essential oil fragrances.
These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly
The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)
Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA
A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that sometimes things can change! If you'd like to reschedule, you must give 7 days notice or if you need to cancel, we require 14 days notice. Contact customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555.
NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton
For more information or to book your place please visit the Cosy Cottage website here .
The soap and candle making sessions can be booked as individual workshops too:
Candle Making: https://www.cosycottagesoap.co.uk/collections/malton-store-events/products/christmas-candlemaking-workshop
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
Tickets: £20
Location: The Milton Rooms, Malton Market Place, Malton
Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission.
Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knitwear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Reight Reverend Jeremiah Rickenbacker III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardising other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments.
To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.
A group that is both perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played close to 1,300 side-splitting shows to date, and have brought smiles and belly-laughs to audiences across the UK.
They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of “Jump Ararnd”, “The Lady In Greggs”, “How Deep Is Your Glove?”, “Paint ’em Back”, “Goat Yoga” and “If I Could Punch A Face… It’d Be Justin Bieber’s”.
Find out more or book your tickets here: http://www.themiltonrooms.com/
Writing for Wellbeing Workshop
Photo Credit: https://www.northyorkphotography.co.uk/
Writing for Wellbeing Workshop
Writing for Wellbeing workshop for women on the theme of Kingdom of Animals – Observing, Listening, Learning. All levels, including beginners.
In person event at The Conservatory, Scampston Walled Garden, Malton, YO17 8NG, hosted by The Bothies – a registered charity.
No prior knowledge required. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Booking essential.
A small group of maximum 10 participants.
For more information or to book your place here
Open Mic Night @ Brass Castle Taphouse (Copy)
The popular Open Mic nights start at 7pm every fortnight, but get in early to grab a beer and get comfy. All performers will earn themselves a free drink!
Send the team at the Brass Castle Brewery Taphouse a message to book a table, or just rock up and take a pew.
Taphouse — Brass Castle Brewery
Email: online@brasscastlebrewery.co.uk
Call: 01653 698683