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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…

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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.

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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

Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then Bedtime

Pierre Novellie returns with more observational nerd comedy, one last time before bed.Following the success of last year's show, You Sit There, I'll Stand Here,…

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival.

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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…

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The Herbaliser Band

Formed in London during the early 1990s, the band's core members Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba were inspired by soul, funk and in particular the then current hip…

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Dinosaur World Live

A dino-mite adventure direct form the West End!Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the…

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The Cheap Thrills

The Cheap Thrills are an indie rock outfit from Liverpool.

Fulford Arms, York

DMA's

Big hooks and choruses from the Australian three-piece. Formed in 2012, the band consists of Tommy O'Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took, who had been playing musi…

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My First Ballet - Cinderella

Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother.

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Candlelight: Valentines Day Special

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

National Centre For Early Music, York

Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle & John McCusker

Traditional music from master flautist McGoldrick (Flook, Lunasa and Capercaillie), McCusker (Battlefield Band) and guitarist Doyle.

The Crescent, York

Will Young

Will Young has spent the last two decades at the forefront of pop after bursting onto the scene in 2002 as the original winner of Pop Idol.

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Carl Hutchinson

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

The Crescent, York

Lighthouse Family

British pop-soul musical duo formed in 1993 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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The Horne Section

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss everyone’s favourite…

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Chloe Petts: Call Me By My Surname

Chloe Petts, breakout star of Taskmaster S22 (Ch4) and "one of the most compelling young comics" (The Guardian), returns with a new stand-up hour of trademark c…

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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

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Seasick Steve

Seasick Steve has today announced he will be performing 9 headline shows across the UK this November in support of his latest album, ‘Blues in Mono’.

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Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Tom Lawrinson (“truly unique... joyfully daft” Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show “Speak of the Devil”, finally answering the question…

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Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the classic Kids In America, a worldwide hit.

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Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

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Daniel Foxx: How Lovely

Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t.

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John Kearns: Tilting At Windmills

Tilting at Windmills, the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns, is extending into 2027.A fragmen…

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Giovanni - The Last Dance

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns with his tour ‘The Last Dance’.The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the sta…

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Ian Gillan

This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian’s remarkable life and career in music.

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Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

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Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

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Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

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Shonen Knife

Shonen Knife are a ground-breaking all-female Japanese, pop-punk rock trio formed in Osaka in 1981, when Naoko Yamana first heard late ‘70’s punk-pop, particula…

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

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The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selli…

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Strictly Come Dancing: Here Come The Boys

Following last year’s sold-out show, Here Come The Boys returns with four incredible dance superstars in this brand new dazzling production.Strictly Come Dancin…

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Ben Thompson: Elvis Tribute

Ben Thompson as Elvis with "A SUMMER SPECIAL"Together with his amazing live band.

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The Full Monty - The Play by Simon Beaufoy

As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak.

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Kate Dolan: Trout

Kate Dolan presents her award-winning show 'Trout' fresh off sell-out Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival runs

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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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Horrible Histories: The Worst of Barmy Britain

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the West E…

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Jeff Innocent: Leaning in

Following on from his smash hit debut tour and comedy special ‘Smart Casual’, Jeff Innocent returns with an all new hour of standup.

The Crescent, York

Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett? Is It, Is It Wicked?

Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Don’t come if you love leashes!

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy.

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The Rosadocs

The Rosadocs are a four piece Indie/Rock n Roll band based in the Sheffield area. The Rosadocs are; Keelan Graney – Lead Vocals and Guitar, Joe Egan – Guitar an…

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Gareth Malone - Sing A Long A Gareth

Gareth Malone is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music where he studied with Janice Chapman and Jonathan Papp.

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Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

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Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a br…

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Rhythm of the Dance

This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance.

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Adam Rowe

Adam Rowe a comedian and podcast host who has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and The Stand-Up Sketch Show.

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