Things to do in York

Becky Hill

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground.

York Racecourse, York

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Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing?

Pierre Novellie is known for his award-winning comedy/observations which you might have enjoyed on The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, the hit podcast Bud…

The Crescent, York

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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.

Grand Opera House York, York

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Everywhere At Once Festival

Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival taking place from June 2628, 2026, spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lott…

Fulford Arms, York

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Everywhere At Once Festival

Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival taking place from June 2628, 2026, spearheaded by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lott…

The Crescent, York

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Shalamar

Shalamar are one of the most successful soul groups of all time, selling 25 million albums worldwide.

York Barbican, York

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him whil…

Grand Opera House York, York

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Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts

Partially recognisable for being in The IT Crowd, his acclaimed films Submarine and The Double, he has also hosted TV landfill like Travel Man and The Crystal M…

Grand Opera House York, York

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The Choir of Man

Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Si…

Grand Opera House York, York

Self Esteem

Self Esteem is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, and a project which began with painting and prints and video alongside her day job writing and performing as one half of Slo…

Museum Gardens, York

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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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Paul Smith - Happy

Attention comedy fans worldwide!Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career.Following…

Grand Opera House York, York

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Craig David

British R&B singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and producer who rose to fame in 1999.As one of the UK’s most loved artists, Craig has remained at the helm of his ow…

York Racecourse, York

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Tom Grennan

Born in Bedford but based in London, singer-songwriter Tom Grennan first found fame as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status’s track “All Goes Wrong”.

York Racecourse, York

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Paul Smith - Happy

Attention comedy fans worldwide!Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career.Following…

York Barbican, York

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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…

Castle Howard , York

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Sky Bet York Ebor Festival

Four-day race meeting established in 1843, known by some as 'the Royal Ascot of the North'.

York Racecourse, York

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.This breathtaking produc…

York Barbican, York

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Grand Opera House York, York

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

A rare solo show from the legendary singer/songwriter with 16 Top 40 singles and 6 Number 1's in the UK, mega sales all over the world and his recently released…

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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…

York Barbican, York

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…

York Barbican, York

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

York Barbican, York

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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.

York Barbican, York

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.

York Barbican, York

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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…

York Barbican, York

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…

York Barbican, York

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Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

York Barbican, York

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Flowers & Friendship Bracelets

The Ultimate Pop Concert!Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!Come and join…

Grand Opera House York, York

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable…

York Barbican, York

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.Using huge projection photos and original…

Grand Opera House York, York

Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. It promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again…

York Barbican, York

OMD

Andy McCluskey is pushed to pick his highlights from the 40 years of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD): there have been so many.

Museum Gardens, York

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

A loving tribute to the BBC’s classic TV series, the show has been seen by over a million people worldwide since it was born in Australia in 1997.

Best Western York Pavilion Hotel, York

Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.Performers…

National Centre For Early Music, York

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

National Centre For Early Music, York

The Magic Numbers

Indie-pop and pop-rock by the four-piece from Hanwell, comprised of two pairs of brothers and sisters.

The Crescent, York

Sparks

Growing out of the minds of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Sparks is one of pop's best-loved and most influential cult bands.

York Barbican, York

Kenny Thomas

Kenny Thomas was one of the most popular UK soul dance vocalists of the early 1990s.

Grand Opera House York, York

The Dead South

Saskatchewan is how it sounds: A province in the prairies of Canada. Double the size of Germany, but with less than one million residents.

York Barbican, York

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Join the all-star cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.

Grand Opera House York, York

John Cleese and The Holy Grail

This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation…

Grand Opera House York, 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!…

Grand Opera House York, York

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.

York Barbican, York

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

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

Grand Opera House York, York

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

National Centre For Early Music, York

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

National Centre For Early Music, York

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.

York Barbican, York