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Micklegate Bar, York

Think, discuss, explore.

What's On?

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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16 Aug 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
The Forum at Q
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16 Aug 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
Our Sunday coffee house social. Enjoy great coffee and a selection of pastries while enjoying a different topic and discussion presented by The Forum team. We'll take care of your children at QKids. All welcome!
26 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
What does AI say about itself and should we believe it?
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26 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
Everyone has an opinion about AI, but what happens if we ask AI about itself? Posing big questions to AI models about consciousness, creativity, emotions, and morality gets some surprising results! AI expert Rob Hornby joins us!
06 Sept 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
The Forum at Q
Learn more
06 Sept 2026, 09:30 – 12:00
York, 9 Priory St, York YO1 6ET, UK
Our Sunday coffee house social. Enjoy great coffee and a selection of pastries while enjoying a different topic and discussion presented by The Forum team. We'll take care of your children at QKids. All welcome!

"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.

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