Where Q York brings ideas to life and people together!

Inspired by the 17th century coffee house, the essence of The Forum is to promote reason, freedom of thought and the importance of discourse.

Interior of a London Coffee-house 17th century

About Us

The Forum at Q exists as a safe, thriving and transformative environment where ideas can be birthed, exchanged and wrestled with.

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01 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 02 Feb 2026, 00:00
Blessed are the Doubters with Jenny Byrne
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01 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 02 Feb 2026, 00:00
York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
Jenny will lead a session that considers faith within and beyond religion, and the ways in which doubt may help us.
08 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
The Forum at Q - Closed
08 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
The Forum at Q will be closed this Sunday
15 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
Welcome to the Renaissance
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15 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
An age ends when people stop thinking. A new one begins when individuals dare to.

"Good conversation is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after"

– Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Moments that enlighten...

Upcoming Events

In addition to our regular meet at The Forum on Sundays from 9:30am, we also host regular community lectures and debates where we invite various speakers covering a whole range of relevant and engaging topics. Refreshments available to purchase.

Think, discuss, explore.

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