Things to do in York- Page 7

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

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

The Mouse Outfit

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

The Crescent, 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

Yorktoberfest 2026

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

York Racecourse, York

Swan Lake

Swan Lake at York Barbican, York

York Barbican, York

Admiral Fallow

Admiral Fallow (Louis Abbott, Kevin Brolly, Phil Hague, Sarah Hayes and Joe Rattray) released their much-beloved debut album, Boots Met My Face, in 2011 and its…

The Crescent, York

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

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

National Centre For Early Music, 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: 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

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

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

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Paul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 after a dramatic 2023 that saw him booking a ticket to Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary half-way through his run.…

The Crescent, York

Cola

In November, the Montreal band Ought announced their break up after three critically-acclaimed albums and 9 years together.

The Crescent, York

The Zac Schulze Gang

The Zac Schulze Gang is a dynamic rock band that fuses elements of blues, rock, and soul into a distinctive sound, led by the energetic and soulful frontman Zac…

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

Martin Mcaloon

Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout'Steve McQueen - Slight Return'Sunday 22nd November, 6.30pmTickets are £24.50 (+ b/f) in advance and available from See Tickets.★…

The Crescent, York

Pick Me Up Presents: We Will Rock You

Pick Me Up Theatre presents WE WILL ROCK YOU - the high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled musical featuring more than 20 iconic Queen hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsod…

Grand Opera House York, York

Gaz Brookfield

Since winning Acoustic magazine's 2010 Singer Songwriter of the year, nu / anti-folk artist Gaz Brookfield has spent his time on the road, touring the UK and Eu…

Fulford Arms, York

Wreath-making

Create your very own personalised Christmas Wreath in the atmospheric surroundings of Alban Roe House.Guided by an expert, you will use natural materials to cra…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

Buff Bingo Festive Slay-Ride Xmas Drag Brunch - York

Step aboard the Buff Bingo Festive Slay-Ride, grab your drinks, warm up those bingo dabbers and get ready to jingle those balls!

Revolution, York

Christmas Craft Market

The inaugural Ampleforth Abbey Christmas Craft Market, a joyful celebration of local artists, craftspeople and independent artisan traders.Held indoors in the a…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

Lantern-Making Workshop

Special lantern-making workshops in preparation for our Lantern Procession.You will be provided with all the materials and instructions you need to create your…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

Cinema Stereo

In a place where music holds the charm of the past, and the optimism of what's to comeCinema Stereo steeps in the balance.

Fulford Arms, York

Fleetwood Mac - "Landslide" with support tbc'd

UltimateGig and Fulford Arms brings back to York the very best tribute to Fleetwood Mac following 2025's amazing show. LANDSLIDE - A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC wi…

Fulford Arms, York

The Madchester Experience

The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, Oasis, Blur, The Verve, The Farm, EMP, The Charla…

York Acorn RLC, York

Lantern Procession and Carol Service

Join us this December as we light up the darkness with a joyful lantern procession from Alban Roe House to the Abbey Church, followed by a short carol service f…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

A bare stage. A single performer. And suddenly, Victorian London flickers into life.This Christmas, the magnificent All Saint's Church in Hove presents A Christ…

Friargate Theatre, York

Gimp Fist

The threesome from London plays their contemporary take on classic punk-rock.

Fulford Arms, York

The John Otway Big Band

The John Otway Big BandFriday 15th January, 7.30pmTickets are £20 (+ b/f) in advance and available from See Tickets.★This is a standing show★The world needs mav…

The Crescent, York

Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West

The Metropolitan Opera LA FANCIULLA DEL WESTPuccinis exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the companys first n…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

Jon Culshaw

Jon is one of Britains most critically acclaimed impressionists, comedians and actors with television credits ranging from such classic comedy series such as Sp…

Grand Opera House York, York

Stamford Bridge Village Hall - Greg Chapmans Paranormal Frauds, Fakes, and Flim-Flam

The Paranormal is an enduringly fascinating topic, and it is certainly one that has fascinated magician, storyteller and comedy performer Greg Chapman - but he…

Stamford Bridge Village Hall, York

Rob Auton: Jupiter

This show is a story about a time when Rob Auton had a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is fiction.

The Crescent, York

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Shanghai Treason

Shanghai Treason plus special guests The Leylines Duo & Nasty FishmongerThe cheeky Yorkshire flat cap banjo folk rockers Shanghai Treason have gone from strengt…

The Crescent, York

Made in Dagenham presented by York Stage

One strike. One voice. A movement that changed history.

Grand Opera House York, York

Viva Morrissey Live In York

Viva Morrissey are a highly respected tribute to Morrissey, formed and based in Manchester. Focussing on present-day Morrissey live shows, the Viva Morrissey pr…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

Amy Gledhill: Thanks For Having Me - Matinée

The Crescent Comedy presentsAmy Gledhill: Thanks For Having Me - Matinée ShowThe Crescent, YorkSunday 11th AprilDoors 3.30pm, Show 4pm★This is an afternoon mati…

The Crescent, York

Amy Gledhill: Thanks for Having Me

Amy Gledhill has appeared on the biggest comedy shows on TV, won the most prestigious award in live comedy AND starred in a Netflix blockbuster.

The Crescent, York

Bat Out of Hell

Bat Out of Hell at York Barbican, York

York Barbican, York