Music in 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

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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…

York Barbican, York

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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!…

Grand Opera House York, York

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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…

York Barbican, 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…

Grand Opera House York, York

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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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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.

Grand Opera House York, York

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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…

Grand Opera House York, York

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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

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.

York Barbican, York

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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…

York Barbican, York

Step Into Christmas

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

York Barbican, York

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

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…

York Barbican, York

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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…

Grand Opera House York, 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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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…

Grand Opera House York, York

David Essex

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

York Barbican, York

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…

York Barbican, 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…

York Barbican, York

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…

York Barbican, York

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

Martin Simpson

English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter.

National Centre For Early Music, 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

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…

York Barbican, York

My New Band Believe

Oh yeah, Divine Schism welcome My New Band Believe to Oxford for a workshop show.My New Band Believe, led by Cameron Picton, bassist and sometime frontman of bl…

The Crescent, York

China Crisis

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979.

The Crescent, 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

Steve Hackett

The legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis…

York Barbican, York

King No One

Formed in York in 2013, King No-One introduced themselves busking original material in the cold, rain drenched streets across the UK.

Fulford Arms, York

The Levellers

Sell-out tours and 25 years in the ‘business’ are powerful proof of the power of the underground and the power of great live music.

York Barbican, York

Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer: The Show Must Go On – 50th Anniversary TourBritish music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK celebrating his 50th anniversary in music.With this…

York Barbican, York

The Shires

UK country superstars The Shires first entered the history books in 2015, when their debut album, Brave, became the first ever British country album to enter th…

York Barbican, York

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…

York Barbican, York

Del Amitri

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Hap…

York Barbican, York

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

York Barbican, York

Martyn Joseph

Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer-songwriters and rip it up.

All Saints Church, 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

Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own tim…

York Barbican, York

Electric Six

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

The Crescent, York

Focus

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-ro…

The Crescent, York

Kate Rusby

One of Britain's most celebrated contemporary folk singers, known for her mix of thoughtful originals, tasteful covers, and traditional fare.

York Barbican, York

The Unthanks

The Unthanks are an English folk group known for their eclectic approach in combining traditional English folk, particularly Northumbrian folk music, with other…

York Barbican, York

John Otway

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark.The…

The Crescent, York

Showaddywaddy

The greatest rock & roll band in the world’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!

Grand Opera House York, York

Emeli Sandé

Emeli Sandé is one of Britain’s most successful living songwriters. Her debut album Our Version of Events, which sold over 5.4 million copies to date, was the b…

York Barbican, York

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