Things to do in York

Jurassic Park

Rawr!! Join us for a very special outdoor screening of Spielberg’s, dinosaur classic Jurassic Park.

City Screen Picturehouse, York

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Buff Bingo Drag Brunch

If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place.

Revolution, York

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Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album.

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Marillion

While the U.K.'s Marillion aren't the best-known rock band in the 21st century, they've influenced many acts that followed in their wake, directly or indirectly…

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Paul Foot: the Future

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.Remember when people were excited for the fu…

The Crescent, York

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

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Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

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Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular r…

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Mike Wozniak: The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent.

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Urzila Carlson: Fatty on a Yacht

Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australian and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars, and she's bringing her trademark che…

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Jazz Emu

JAZZ EMU is the viral comedy character sensation from award-winning writer, actor, musician Archie Henderson.

The Crescent, York

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Northern Live

Keeping to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North, and eventually swept the nation, Northern Live are an…

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Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

When his son is lured to a mysterious castle deep in the forests of New England, Jon finds himself on a darkly comic, perilous quest to uncover what was really…

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Tom Rosenthal

Best known to many as Jonny from Friday Night Dinner, Tom Rosenthal has quietly become one of the most distinctive stand-ups in the country.

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My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

Lucy wants to take you behind the scenes and into the history of the royal residences she came to know so well, from Hampton Court’s Haunted Gallery, to the gil…

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Piff and Pop

This unique show is the result of the pairing of legendary magician Penn Jillette, of world-renowned duo Penn & Teller, (who will tour the UK for the first time…

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Gilbert O’Sullivan – Celebrating 60 Years of Music

Gilbert O’Sullivan, one of the UK’s most enduring and respected singer-songwriters, returns to the stage for a series of special concerts.Since his breakthrough…

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

The superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings.

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

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York Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the York Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

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Halloween In Concert

A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family!As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band.

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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show tha…

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Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

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Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

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York Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the York Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

Novotel York Centre, York

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Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

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Mo Gilligan

Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platfor…

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The Drifters

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over t…

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Ministry of Sound Classical

Three decades of dance performed by a 40-piece London Concert Orchestra.The greatest dance compilations of all-time hit the stage with your favourite dance trac…

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The Night Sky Show

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos.Comedy, astronomy and so much more.

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Bootleg Blondie

The official tribute to Debbie Harry and BlondieEndorsed by the real “Blondie” and having had the honour of being mentioned on the band’s latest studio album “P…

The Crescent, York

Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

Get ready to recreate the Magical '70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time fro…

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David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Four top professional comedians make you laugh. Incredible atmosphere and great night out!

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Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

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Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

The Crescent, York

Joe Jackson

Following the newly released album, Mr. Joe Jackson presents: Max Champion in 'What A Racket!' Reviving songs of enigmatic early 20th-century English Music Hall…

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Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

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Katherine Jenkins

Cherished as one of Britain’s all-time favourite singers, in 2017 Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling 'Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years…

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Kristin Hersh

Throwing Muses’ lynchpin, Kristin Hersh’s prolific career has seen her heralded queen of the alternative release.

National Centre For Early Music, York

Carl Hutchinson

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

The Crescent, York

Admiral Fallow

Admiral Fallow (Louis Abbott, Kevin Brolly, Phil Hague, Sarah Hayes and Joe Rattray) released their much-beloved debut album, Boots Met My Face, in 2011 and its…

The Crescent, York

Martin Simpson

English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter.

National Centre For Early Music, York

Brandon Flowers

The Killers' Brandon Flowers will be heading out on a full American tour this fall in support of his highly anticipated debut solo album, Flamingo, out tomorrow…

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