Music in York

Gary Stewart's Graceland

Let the singing, dancing and nostalgia take hold and pretend you’re basking under the hot summer Zimbabwe sun.Led by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary S…

York Barbican, York

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The Chimera Ensemble

Resurgent interest in American composer Julius Eastman in the decades since his death in 1990 has brought both his mercurial musical output and his uniquely col…

Sir Jack Lyons Hall, York

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Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin

The Bridge The Bridge is Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duo. With their musical empathy, Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson transform their concer…

National Centre For Early Music, York

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

After captivating millions of Bridgerton fans worldwide, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings is making its grand return!Dearest reader, Lady Whistledown…

National Centre For Early Music, York

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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

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Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestraWinner of The Best O…

Grand Opera House York, York

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Katherine Priddy

Over the past three years, Priddy has quietly been building a growing following, captivating audiences around the UK with her haunting vocals, rich harmonies, d…

Pocklington Town Centre, York

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The James Brown Experience

Celebrate the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the raw essence of The Godfather’s unmatched legac…

York Barbican, York

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Taj Farrant

Taj Farrant is an Australian guitarist and musician known for his remarkable talent at a young age.He gained recognition through social media platforms, particu…

The Crescent, York

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The 113

Post-punk project from Leeds.

Fulford Arms, York

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Dervish

Legendary Irish folk music band Dervish, are one of Ireland's best known traditional bands and are described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”.Dervish rece…

National Centre For Early Music, York

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K-Pop All Stars

Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World!From stadium-shaking anthems to breath taking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefinin…

Grand Opera House York, York

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Dame Janet Baker: Scholars' Concert

Join us in celebrating the rich and diverse community of postgraduate performers here at York, showcasing a selection of their outstanding work from across the…

Sir Jack Lyons Hall, York

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Haircut 100 - Pelican West 40th Anniversary Show

After the success of their Pelican West 40th anniversary shows in 2023, Beckenham new wave outfit Haircut 100 have announced their first UK tour in over four de…

York Barbican, York

Haircut 100

Haircut 100 at York Barbican, York

York Barbican, York

Beyonce & Rihanna - with world touring Tribute artist Nicola T

2 x 45 minute sets of each artist complimented throughout the night with amazing music from Ultimate Gig.

York Acorn RLC, York

Copper Lungs

Hailing from Dundee, Copper Lungs are a rising pop-rock sensation.

Fulford Arms, York

University Choir & Symphony Orchestra

SwansongsUniversity Choir and Symphony Orchestra join forces with The 24 in the stunning setting of York Minster to provide a spectacular finale to our 2025/26…

York Minster, York

Singing Resistance York

Feeling helpless about the rise of fascism? Join us to learn and sing songs with people from all over York.We'll sing songs from the Singing Resistance movement…

St Luke's Parish Church, York

York Guildhall Orchestra

York’s renowned Guildhall Orchestra is one of the leading orchestral ensembles in the North of England.

York Barbican, York

The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – an enchanting orchestral tribute brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, illuminated by a giant moon

Grand Opera House York, York

James Morrison

Chart-topping singer songwriter with a distinctively soulful voice.Back in the mid-00s, making a dent in the music industry mostly involved a creative and aggre…

York Barbican, York

Chris Brain

Chris Brain emerged out of Leeds’ vibrant folk scene in 2022 with his debut, critically acclaimed and widely distributed album, Bound to Rise, reaching Number 2…

The Crescent, York

Jack Broadbent

Jack Broadbent is no ordinary singer songwriter. He can break your heart and then turn around and set the world on fire.

National Centre For Early Music, York

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

“I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig” reasoned George Bernard Shaw. “You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.”True to form, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs…

The Crescent, York

Tom Bliss With den Miller and Slide at the Black Swan Folk Club

Our second visit from Tom Bliss with his current run of gigs raising money for Multiple Scelerosis.

Black Swan Inn, York

By the Blue Bridge 2026

The Arts Barge is back!We loved By The Blue Bridge so much last year that we thought we'd do it all over again. Three days of music and art on York's only float…

Arts Barge: Tower Gardens, York, York

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present!

York Barbican, York

A little late Spring refreshment

A rich variety of song - some from shows, a couple of ballads, occasional sacred music, some foot stomping favourites. Suitable for all ages.

Heslington Church, York

Olivia Graham: May Music at Bedern Hall

Celebrate the coming of lighter nights and warmer weather with Yorks very own Celtic Bard. Olivia Graham serenades to the strains of harp and harmonium in this…

Bedern Hall, York

Christopher Cross, Chris Difford

Christopher Cross, Chris Difford at York Barbican, York

York Barbican, York

The Tirith Launch Their New Album Quetzalcoatl

The Tirith launch their new album Quetzalcoatl at The Fulford Arms, York on Sunday 17th May 2026.

Fulford Arms, York

Willy Mason

A mixture of folk, blues and country from the politically charged Massachusetts-based singer/songwriter Willy Mason.

National Centre For Early Music, York

Chris Acker

Road Less Travelled presents WesternAF presents Chris Acker + Northcote + Rachel Baiman Wednesday 20th May, 7:30pm Tickets are £16 (+b/f) in advance and availab…

The Crescent, York

Jerron Paxton

Although still in his 20s, Jerron Paxton has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920's and making them wish they could stay there for go…

National Centre For Early Music, York

Pixies

Rock band Pixies formed in 1986 and released their first album Surfer Rosa in 1988.

York Barbican, York

Westernaf: Chris Acker + Northcote + Rachel Baiman

WesternAF is taking three greats from the States across Europe this May for a live intimate show with some of America’s best kept secrets in country music.In a…

The Crescent, York

Courtney Marie Andrews

Much lauded US singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews will be joining Melting Vinyl/Quarterhouse for this very intimate special headline show.

All Saints Church, York

Steam Packet Tour II

25 Hour Convenience Store Present Fitzroy Holt // Robo & more TBA

Fulford Arms, York

Finn Forster

An advocate for inspiring more arts and culture in his hometown, Finn Hails from the industrial town of Middlesbrough in the Northeast of England and his songs…

The Crescent, York

Amy Winehouse - Caroline Lowe

Caroline Lowe is regarded as one of the very best tribute singers to Amy Winehouse within the UK. Touring as a solo and with her full band . Selling out not onl…

Bishopthorpe Sports And Social Club, York

Newbald Live presents Robert Vincent Trio

The moment he started to sing I knew that this was something special Bob Harris OBE (BBC Radio 2)It is Vincents powerful and soulful voice that has continually…

North Newbald Village Hall, York

Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

York Barbican, York

Julias House Hospice Charity Gig

A night of fabulous music by 3 tremendous acts, White Sail, Odin Dragonfly and Heather Findlay raising money for a great Charity

Micklegate Social, York

Chappaqua Wrestling

Chappaqua Wrestling was formed in Manchester in late 2017 by songwriters Charlie Woods & Jake Mac.

The Crescent, York

Cq Wrestling

CQ Wrestling are a British Grunge band led by two best friends and songwriters Charlie Woods and Jake Mac, delivering a fierce and melodic 90's sound.

The Crescent, York

Cian Downing

With a sound that is at once nostalgic and modern, and stagecraft honed in the pubs of London town, Cian Downing, is emerging onto the British indie scene with…

Fulford Arms, York

The Hunch

Door price for tickets £14.00

Black Swan Inn, York