Things to do in York

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in…

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Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was - just about - kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh.

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Riskee and the Ridicule

Four-piece underground punk group from Ashford.

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Anna Lapwood

Hailed as "the dream ambassador for classical music" by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood brings an evening of festive organ music to some of the UK's most stun…

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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night…

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The Battle

London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop.On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectu…

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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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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.

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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…

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Jurassic Park

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

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Paul Smith - Pablo

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver.

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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…

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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”.

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Paul Smith - Pablo

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver.

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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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Sky Bet York Ebor Festival

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

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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…

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Gipsy Kings

One of the most successful Spanish language bands of the last 40 years, Gipsy Kings are revered for their 1989 self-titled album spending 40 weeks on the US cha…

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Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

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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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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…

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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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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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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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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.

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Elvis Costello

The veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist, born Declan Patrick MacManus, plays from a selection of his pub rock and new wave hits including 'Alison', 'Watchin…

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Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades.

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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…

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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.

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Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The Crescent, York

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

Fulford Arms, York

Shalamar

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

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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…

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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…

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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

Jinkx Monsoon: Speaking Of Witch

Jinkx Monsoon is a two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, acclaimed actor, comedian and recording artist whose career has expanded from cult cabaret stages to majo…

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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.

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Kenny Thomas

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

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