Moments from Valhaha
About Valhaha
How it started
Launched in Summer 2025, Valhaha | Gods of Comedy is an open-air comedy series set in the heart of York at THOR’s, a vibrant Viking-themed bar. A collaboration between THOR’s and Polyphonic Events, the series was designed to bring top-quality stand-up to the city in a unique, festival-style setting.
Running across three summer evenings - June 18th, July 16th, and August 20th - Valhaha offers audiences a relaxed atmosphere, craft drinks, and handpicked line-ups of rising stars and established comedians. With affordable advance tickets and a lively post-work crowd, its quickly become a standout fixture in York’s summer events calendar.
While the series is intentionally seasonal, Valhaha left a lasting impression by proving that comedy, community, and open-air venues are a winning combination in the north.