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The Lightning Threads

Sheffield's resident blues rock trio The Lightning Threads step up to the plate for their biggest outing to date - a rather special Leadmill headline show.

Fulford Arms, York

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Class of '79

Class of '79 are a British punk and new wave supergroup featuring veteran musicians from UK Subs, The Selecter and Eddie & The Hot Rods.They play classic hits f…

Fulford Arms, York

The Magpies Festival

The Magpies Festival is a boutique, independent music festival set in the grounds of Sutton Park Stately Home, Yorkshire.Created by Yorkshire-based transatlanti…

Sutton Park, York

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Badapple Theatre Company present 'Back to the Land Girls'

One of Badapple’s best-loved classic shows is back after 15 years! With beautiful songs from SONY Award Winning songwriter, and BBC Radio 4 host, Jez Lowe.

The Cholmeley Hall, Brandsby, York

Track Dogs - 20th Anniversary Tour

Track Dogs are an international band formed in 2006 in Madrid with a name deriving from the dark subterranean world of the New York subway system.

City Screen Picturehouse, 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

York Wines On Tour

York Wines is hitting the road, bringing their popular tasting event to Terrington this September!Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a complete novice, come a…

Terrington Village Hall, York

Badapple Theatre Company present 'Back to the Land Girls'

One of Badapple’s best-loved classic shows is back after 15 years! With beautiful songs from SONY Award Winning songwriter, and BBC Radio 4 host, Jez Lowe.

Green Hammerton Village Hall, York

Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones

A live celebration of Nic Jones’ music, performed by BBC Folk Award winner Sam Carter.There are few folk singers as revered as the great Nic Jones.

The Crescent, York

Suzanne Ciani

Suzanne Ciani is a five-time Grammy Award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer and neo-classical recording artist.

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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York, UK Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

Become the star detective for a day and unravel the mysterious case of Bella, a famous travel blogger found dead during a ghost tour.

York Minster, York

Ben Thompson: Elvis Tribute

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

York Barbican, York

Cringe!

A cabaret style retelling of real cringey memoriesWho doesnt love to cringe at an embarrassing story?!

Friargate Theatre, 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

The Alex Hamilton Band

We welcome the band back to Terrington again for another night of Blues/Rock/Americana music, combining melodic and powerful vocals with a rock solid rhythm sec…

Terrington Village Hall, York

Metropolitan Opera: Così fan tutte

The Met: Live in HD season continues with Mozarts satirical comedy of fickle young love.

City Screen Picturehouse, York

The Fire Doors

'The band are a genuine force and pull the Doors’ hits off with clout and conviction.

The Crescent, York

Artful At The Dodger

EVERY FIRST SUNDAY! Coming up: 7th June & 5th July (taking a break in August) Fun informal workshops in collage making, led by YOS and Navigators artist George…

The Artful Dodger, York

Paul Lewis

Paul Lewis is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation.

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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Manchester Collective x Sidiki Dembélé: Constellations

An exhilarating musical journey, where West African and European traditions call out to each other.Join Manchester Collective’s string ensemble, percussionist e…

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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York Mystery Plays Community Film Evening

Join us for a special evening as we gather to watch thefirst edit of the filmcapturing the extraordinary 2026 York Mystery Plays and Festival. This is your firs…

Bedern Hall, York

An Evening of UNDERWORLD

An evening celebrating the BEST electronic act - UNDERWORLD. DJ live-mixed Underworld classics, plus selections across their back catalogue & few other techno a…

Micklegate Social, York

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Yorkshire History Conference

Following the highly successful 2025 conference New Light on Yorkshires Past the 2026 Yorkshire History Conference will take place on This year we are working w…

Quaker Meeting House, York

The Filthy Banshees

Join The Filthy Banshees as they bring their quirky folk-rock sound downstairs for a standing-room-only gig at Friargate Theatre!Blending Irish and Celtic folk…

Friargate Theatre, York

Gans

Gans is a 2 piece from Birmingham, England. They write music about love and hate. Inspired by Dark Rum, Dark Literature and Bleak Skylines.

The Crescent, York

Jervaulx Singers: Songs of Farewell

A deeply moving musical journey through the many faces of love, from the joy of connection, through heartbreak and loss, to pleas for healing and peace.

St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel, York

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The Swingles: Close Mic Classics

The Swingles are delighted to be returning to York this autumn for a show that explores the group’s unique musical legacy.

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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The Mouse Outfit

Manchester’s nine-­piece hip hop collective ​The Mouse Outfit ​are the future of contemporary hip ­hop.

The Crescent, York

Yorktoberfest 2026

New this year - a Big Top!So come and join the party, with beer, bratwurst and all things Bavarian!York's very own Oktoberfest returns for a 6th year to the Clo…

York Racecourse, York

Everybody's Talking About Jamie Presented by York Stage

Welcome to Jamie’s world where courage, glitter and grit collide.

Grand Opera House York, York

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

Dive into summer with Mat Joness sparkling one-man performance of Kenneth Grahames classic The Wind in the Willows.

Friargate Theatre, York

Big Band of Boom

Big Band of Boom & Heavy Beat Brass BandBig Band of Boom (12 piece rock band with kick ass horns section) join forces with Heavy Beat Brass Band (New Orleans 2n…

The Crescent, 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

Swan Lake

Swan Lake at York Barbican, York

York Barbican, York

Nu Civilisation Orchestra: The Stuart Hall Project

Experience a powerful fusion of film, music and cultural history. To mark the centenary of Miles Davis’s birth, Peter Edwards and a five‑piece Nu Civilisation O…

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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The Fargo Railroad Co. @ The Fulford Arms

Hot from our Feb/Mar '26 support tour for Hayseed Dixie we're coming to York, get tickets early and get ready for a mighty shindig!!Tickets £12.50 adv or £15 ot…

Fulford Arms, York

Antony Dunn Inbetween Days poetry launch

Antony Dunn Inbetween Days poetry launchThu 22 Oct, 7.00pmwith special guests Rachel Curzon and Nicky Kippax New Northern Poets (Word Up North)Pay What You Can…

Friargate Theatre, York

It's a Wonderful Us

The Lawnmowers and Murmur Theatre Presents:Meet the double act; Andrew & Ginger. Forever rehearsing, forever arguing over the opening number.

Friargate Theatre, York

Reginald Mobley: Solitude

In an age of rapid technological growth, do we risk losing ourselves to the tools of advancement?

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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Qween UK - The Live Experience

Qween UK return for an unforgettable night of Queen’s greatest hits!Join one of the UK’s most dynamic Queen tribute acts as they deliver a high-energy celebrati…

Helmsley Arts Centre, York

True Order- The No1 tribute to New Order return to York

An Ultimate Gig Event True Order: Are the leading New Order tribute act in the UK.

Fulford Arms, York

Mark Thomas' Check-up: Our NHS @ 70

Mark Thomas is 54, the NHS is 70.UK national average life expectancy is 84.If Mark makes it to 84 the NHS will be 100...what will they both look like?With the N…

The Crescent, York

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years

Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic. In that time, he has changed laws on tax, jailed arms dealers, kickstarted a comedy circuit in Palestine, given evid…

The Crescent, York

KMRU

Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU, is a Nairobi-born, Berlin-based sound artist whose work is grounded in the discourse of field recording, noise and sound art.

Rymer Auditorium, York

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The Klittens

The Klittens are five musicians on a mission, untrained but unbothered. A band for those who have a knack for happy songs and sad sentiments.

Fulford Arms, York

The Spooky Magic Show

Rufus the Dog has taken Uncle Cadabras powerful magic wand and hidden in the attic. Accidentally Rufus has caused the whole audience to be magically transported…

Friargate Theatre, York

Stargazing

Come stargazing at Ampleforth Abbey with expert astronomer Neill Sanders, who will guide you through the wonders visible in the night sky.Telescopes will be pro…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

Pumpkin Trail & Halloween Tea

Meet at the plump at 4:45pm for the pumpkin trail and then tea at the village hall afterwards.Open to all Terrington village children & grandchildren and school…

Terrington Village Hall, York

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