York’s Dead Good Festival
A festival for the living
May 8–17, 2026
It happens to every one of us, so why do we find it so hard to talk about death – or even to think about it, let alone prepare for it? York’s Dead Good Festival re-imagines death, dying and bereavement and brings to light ways we as a society can do things differently. The more we learn, the more we see the dignity, respect and wellbeing we can bring to the end of life. Through education, practical information-sharing, music, art, and conversation we can, together, discover how to accept and prepare for the inevitable, to everyone’s benefit. We hope you’ll join us!