Things to do in York- Page 2

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…

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China Crisis

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

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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…

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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

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…?

The Crescent, York

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The smash-hit National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to London for a strictly limited season, following an acc…

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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.

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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…

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Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his beautiful show – Christmas…

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John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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

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…

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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.

National Centre For Early Music, York

Electric Six

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

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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…

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Kate Rusby

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

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The Magic of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.Come celebrate as…

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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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Annie

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

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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…

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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!

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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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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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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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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

Tubular Bells Live in Concert

Celebrating the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical piecesOver the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has become the ultimate live c…

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The Hawkstone Farmers Choir - This Is Home

Following an extraordinary year that has taken them from muddy fields and tractor cabs to one of the biggest stages on British television, The Hawkstone Farmers…

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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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Ahir Shah

HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden.

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Deirdre O’Kane

Comedic fireball Deirdre O’Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it?

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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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Hindley Street Country Club

Hailed as the greatest cover band in the world, Australian collective Hindley Street Country Club are heading across the UK in autumn!

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Cirque: The Greatest Show

Escape the ordinary and enter the world of the extraordinary!It's time to step into the light.

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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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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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Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

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Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back!2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as pre…

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Tap Factory

After mesmerizing audiences across five continents with over 800 shows, Tap Factory is thrilled to be back in the UK!

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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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