Things to do in York- Page 5

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlinNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Comman…

Everyman York, York

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Right Here Right Now

York’s own comedy improv night with its own brand of sensational silliness based on audience suggestions.

Friargate Theatre, York

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Poppy Pout Presents: Spring Summer Burlesque & Cabaret

Get ready to soak up the sparkle this summer asPoppy Poutbrings you a dazzling night ofBurlesque and Cabaretin the heart of York. This is an evening bursting wi…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

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Sacred Streets - The Mystery Plays in York - Talk 1 FROM CREATION TO DOOMSDAY

Talk 1 FROM CREATION TO DOOMSDAY An illustrated talk by Dr. Mike Tyler, Pageant Master 2002 and 2006. The sweep of the story and its medieval theology; its orig…

The Churches Conservation Trust: Holy Trinity Church, York

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Pen Friends: 1 war, 11 women, 200,000 words

In 1914, 11 girls leaving the Mount School in York invented the WhatsApp Group - a round robin notebook of letters that continued for decades, allowing us to ea…

Friargate Theatre, York

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The Dream of Gerontius at York Minster

York Musical Society presents The Dream of Gerontius - Elgar's masterpiece (as featured in the acclaimed film The Choral) performed by three choirs, full orches…

York Minster, York

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On Location: A Free Art Exhibition For York Festival Of Ideas 2026

Please note: NO BOOKING REQUIRED (but see note below) How do contemporary artists respond to place and space? Some of York's finest artists explore ideas of pla…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

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Little Seedlings Club Workshop: Garden Helpers

June’s Little Seedlings workshop is all about pollinators and the important role they play in our gardens.

Dobbies York, York

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Red - A Dazzling celebration of flame-haired Icons

A classy, sassy, fabulous musical revue celebrating redheaded musical theatre stars of stage and screen.

York Theatre Royal, York

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Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Katie Gregson-MacLeod is a rising Scottish singer-songwriter taking the music world by storm.

The Crescent, York

Off the Hook

Dunnington Players are proud to present this hilarious farce to the stage in June. What have we got for you?Two Spooks in the same prison? The loot from a robbe…

Dunnington Reading Rooms, York

Sacred Streets - The Mystery Plays in York - Talk 2 The Corpus Christi Play

Talk 2. The York Corpus Christi Play: Popular Devotion, Civic Usurpation, State Suppression The history of the pageant cycle from its roots in popular devotion,…

The Churches Conservation Trust: Holy Trinity Church, York

Culture Club

Since their inception in 1981 Culture Club have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, led by classic hits including, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," "Ka…

York Barbican, York

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

York Barbican, York

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Mo Gilligan

Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platfor…

York Barbican, York

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The Slates

The Slates finishing their tour with their biggest ever headline show.

The Crescent, York

York Whisky Club - Summer York Whisky Festival

Attendees have LOVED our summer (micro) festivals in 2023, 2024, 2025 so as we enter our 5th year, we definitely wanted to get this on the calendar.

St Lawrence Parish Church, York

Mostly Autumn

Winners of Best Live Concert and Best Female Vocalist 2014 (Olivia Sparnenn-Josh) in the Classic Rock Society awards, Mostly Autumn's musical palette is diverse…

The Crescent, York

Acomb Fest

There is a whole host of free fun activities for all ages ranging from spray paint workshops, mini beast safari, paint jams, live music, unique food offerings,…

Carlton Tavern, York

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The Moors Muisc Festival

After the success of the inaugural Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival last summer, the 2026 Kirkbymoorside Music Festival is going to be bigger…

Kirbymoorside Town Centre, York

Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival

Situated on the edge of the stunning North York Moors, the Kirkbymoorside Gateway to the Moors Music Festival will take place at venues across the historic mark…

Kirbymoorside Town Centre, York

Literary Escape Festival

The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses.Designed to bring read…

Priory Street Centre, York

Monkstock Rock Music Festival

We’re buzzing to announce the launch of Monkstock Music Festival – a brand-new celebration of original rock music, showcasing some of Yorkshire’s most exciting…

Yorkshire Heart Wines & Beers, York

The Magpies Festival

Transatlantic folk trio, The Magpies, have recently announced that they will be hosting their first festival - The Magpies Festival - which will take place in t…

Sutton Park, York

An Evening with The Magic Numbers

An Evening with The Magic Numbers at The Crescent, York

The Crescent, York

Gong

Gong are a progressive rock band that incorporates elements of jazz and space rock into their musical style.

The Crescent, York

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Paul Foot: Dissolve

Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg.

The Crescent, York

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TV Smith And The Bored Teenagers

TV Smith wrote three of the most iconic songs of the punk era - One Chord Wonders, Bored Teenagers and the hit single Gary Gilmore’s Eyes.

Fulford Arms, York

Track Dogs

Track Dogs have been sweeping the UK summer festival scene leaving behind a dancing army of new fans in every port.Based in Madrid Track Dogs comprise of two Ir…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

Andy Irvine

Pronoter EP Musician, singer, songwriter, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner at the inaugural RTÉ Folk Awards, Andy has had an amazing musical career over th…

National Centre For Early Music, York

Mad Dog Mcrea

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music.

The Crescent, York

Skinny Lister

Skinny Lister are not your average, modern day, gentrified English folk group. Fronted by Dan Heptinstall and Lorna Thomas; a vocalist with a lusty cackle and f…

The Crescent, York

Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Boys

21-year-old Jake Vaadeland from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, has had an impressive year as a 2025 JUNO Award winner, and making history as the youngest artist to ac…

National Centre For Early Music, York

Thea Gilmore

Prolific singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire whose style is strongly influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell. An artist of enduring international ac…

The Crescent, York

Eddie & the Hot Rods

Eddie and the Hot Rods began life in 1976. They had three hit albums and four top forty UK singles including the Top Ten hit ´Do Anything You Wanna Do´.

The Crescent, York

Big Country Redux

Big Country Redux Evan Peters presents The Alarm Saturday 21st November, Doors 7.30pmThis is a standing showGuitarist Bruce Watson was one of the founding membe…

The Crescent, York

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Chantel McGregor

The Blues came calling first, but rock was always waiting around the corner. Well it would be, wouldn’t it?

Fulford Arms, York

Awake Arise -- A Christmas Show for Our Times

In an unmissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists bring you _Awake Arise – A Christmas Show For Our Times_; celebrating th…

National Centre For Early Music, York

A Very Crooked Christmas

A magical star is seen in the eastern skies pointing the way to a secret treasure.

Friargate Theatre, York

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

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

Yorkshire Museum, York

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The James Oliver Band

We are thrilled to have The James Oliver Band returning to our dive bar!! James plays Blues, Rockabilly, Rock and Countryits all here in one explosive pickin pa…

Fulford Arms, York

A Band Called Malice - A Tribute to The Jam + Nick Tudor support

A Band Called Malice With Support By The Amazing Nick Tudor!! Tribute To The Jam' Have Become The Number One Choice Tribute Act Of The Devoted Fans Of The Jam.…

Fulford Arms, York

Colosseum of Chaos

Colosseum of Chaos is a fast, interactive, and hilariously chaotic theatrical experience.

Friargate Theatre, York

Helmsley Antiques Valuation Day with Charles Hanson

Got a unique item you've always wondered about? Bring it along for a FREE valuation with TV antiques expert Charles Hanson!CONSIGN & SELL at Auction — If you’re…

Helmsley Arts Centre, York

Elvis Costello and the Imposters

Elvis Costello and the Imposters at York Barbican, York

York Barbican, York

Acting Up - York!

Join us for our Acting Up performance, York! this June!

Friargate Theatre, York

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Nortec: Bostic + Fussible (full Band)

Emerging from Tijuana’s electronic scene, Bostich + Fussible pioneered Nortec - a fusion of techno with Norteño, a traditional style of Mexican music from the n…

The Crescent, York

John Watterson Presents 'An Audience Without Jake and Les'

A New Show Celebrating Two of Our Funniest Wordsmiths from JOHN WATTERSON Without Jake: Jake Thackray, Leeds-born songwriter (1938-2002), is now regarded as one…

Black Swan Inn, York