Things to do in York- Page 7

Santa's Grotto 2026

Step into a North Pole village filled with Christmas fun, with the return of Santa's Grotto!Step into a North Pole village filled with Christmas fun, with the r…

Dobbies York, 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

Santa Paws

Every good dog deserves a visit to Santa.Dates in December | £12 - £13.50 per poochEvery good dog deserves a visit to Santa.Christmas is for our four-legged fri…

Dobbies York, York

LYR

LYR is author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters, and multi-instrumentalist/producer Patrick Pearson.LYR’s stor…

The Crescent, York

Santa's Quiet Grotto 2026

We are delighted to offer our Santa’s Grotto experience for children who may have additional needs.We are delighted to offer our Santa's Grotto experience at Do…

Dobbies York, York

Jess Gillam Band at Christmas

Make the festive season merry and bright with this beautiful and varied programme of Christmas favourites reimagined for saxophone.

Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York

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

Janice Burns and Jon Doran

Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music and songs that tell vivi…

Black Swan Inn, York

Big Christmas Concert

The biggest festive night of the year is back in York for 2026!Live band, games, candlelight and all the Christmas hits from The Pogues, George Michael, Slade,…

Q York, 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

Launching the 2027 Festival

Matthews - A Little Threnody Elgar - Andante sostenuto & Allegro for oboe quartet Musgrave - Cantalina Watkins - Oboe quartet Lutyens - O Absalom Finzi - Prelud…

St Mary’s Church, York

Newbald Live Presents Gareth Davies-Jones

Gareth Davies-Jones - singer, songwriter and story-teller has been writing, recording and performing as a professional musician for over twenty years.

North Newbald Village Hall, York

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight (7.30pm)

Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of St Olave's Church in the heart of London.

St Olave's Church, York, York

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

The Misanthropeby Martin Crimp after Molire directed by Indhu RubasinghamAward-winner Sandra Oh ( Killing Eve ) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagi…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

York Community Carol Concert

It's Christmas time... and what better way to start your festive family celebrations by joining us at York Barbican for an entertaining afternoon listening to l…

York Barbican, York

Gimp Fist

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

Fulford Arms, York

The Holiday: Film with Live Orchestra

The show will see the films enchanting score performed by a complete concert orchestra in perfect harmony with the full running of the film, on an HD cinema siz…

York Barbican, York

Medieval Carols by Candlelight - National Centre for Early Music, York

Medieval Carols by Candlelight - National Centre for Early Music, YorkBrought to you by Elderwood, step into an evening of medieval and traditional carols perfo…

National Centre For Early Music, York

ATFK

Accordion and drums like you have never heard them before. Meet the untethered brainchild of Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles.

Rymer Auditorium, York

Fairytale at York Minster: Christmas Hits by Candlelight

In the stunning candlelit setting of York Minster, the mesmerising voice of Alistair Griffin and the elegant Ebor Quartet bring you all the Christmas classics.

York Minster, York

Holly Taymar's Acoustic Christmas - Songs for the Season by Candlelight

Holly Taymar returns to sing Christmas in the evocative candlelit setting of our medieval Hall.

Bedern Hall, York

Beyonce & Rihanna - Xmas Party With Nicola T and DJ Gilla

2 x 45 minute sets of each artist complimented throughout the night with DJ Gilla from Ultimate Gig giving you an amazing Xmas party on the decks.

Bishopthorpe Sports And Social Club, York

Goldilocks

Join Same Difference Arts for another comedic pantomime full of Christmas joy for everyone . Expect songs, jokes, quick costume changes and lots of laughter as…

Terrington Village Hall, York

University Choir & The 24

A comfortable nineteenth-century concert hall bedecked for Christmas: Felix Mendelssohn and sister Fanny are premiering new compositions.

Central Hall, York

Taxi Driver

The now classic story of an alienated taxi driver in New York who is so repelled by the squalor and the moral decay around him that he is driven to terrible vio…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

Blonde on Bob's 'Million Dollar Bash' 2026 'Nothin' But Dylan

The annual celebration of the music of BOB DYLAN with 5 piece band BLONDE on BOB supported by special guest BILLY LEONARD. Only songs from the legendary singer-…

Black Swan Inn, York

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New Years Eve Pop-Up Pub

A special New Years Eve "Pop-up Pub". Open from 6pm till half-past midnight. Bring a plate to make it a 'pot luck' food share. Everyone Welcome!

Terrington Village Hall, York

A Feast of Fools IV

A feast of fools IV Holiday's end - the last gasp of Mischief! Sunday 3rd January 2027 at The Black Swan, Peasholme Green, York 7.30 pm (doors 7.00) 15 + bookin…

Black Swan Inn, York

Holly Taymar and Gary Stewart Sing the Songs of Paul Simon and Eva Cassidy

We welcome back two very special guests to start off the New Year. Gary and Holly gave us two superb evenings in 2026 with their tributes to Eva Cassidy and Pau…

Black Swan Inn, York

New Year Chemistry Singles Mixer

Looking to meet new people in York without the pressure of awkward speed dating or forced small talk?

Manahatta York, York

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Ed Force One

Now considered the best Iron Maiden tribute act in the UK, Ed Force One have "Maiden down to perfection".

The Crescent, 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

Newbald Live Presents Belle Roscoe

Belle Roscoe is an Australian sibling duo, Matty and Julia Gurry, whose harmony-driven folk/rock/Americana sound has drawn comparisons to Fleetwood Mac and The…

North Newbald Village Hall, York

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Yorkshire Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience.

Yorkshire Museum, York

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Exhibition on Screen: Renoir & Love

Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary.Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists; a founding…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

Hew Williams

Huw Williams began his professional career as a singer songwriter. He toured and recorded as part of the duo Huw and Tony Williams, whose songs have been covere…

Black Swan Inn, York

An Evening With Jimmy Anderson

Through his mastery as a swing bowler, Jimmy has built a career defined by longevity, dominating the game in all its forms.

York Barbican, 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

Burns Night Ceilidh & Celebration

Terrington Village Hall is hosting another Burns Night party on Saturday 23rd January 2027.

Terrington Village Hall, York

Keep Dreaming

Hold your dreams tight before the Dream Stealers strike!A hilarious and brand new family Panto all about Dreams, Fairies, Trolls and absolute madness!

New Earswick Folk Hall, York

Deborah Rose

Deborah Rose is a Welsh singer-songwriter with a voice described by Judy Collins as “one of the finest I’ve heard”.

Black Swan Inn, York

Bunker 13: York Redux

Bunker 13: York reduxResident DJs D-Ject and Miss Plastik playing industrial, electro body music and dark wave.Dress code applies - goth/cyber/alternativeStrict…

Micklegate Social, York

York Brass Against Cancer

York Brass Against Cancer returns to The Grand Opera House in York for its 4th instalment featuring the fantastic Hammonds Band, one of the finest bands in the…

Grand Opera House York, York

Brooks Williams

Statesboro, Georgia-born, Cambridge, England-based guitarist singer and songwriter Brooks Williams, a leading light on the roots acoustic music scene, has over…

Black Swan Inn, York

Ukrainian National Opera Presents Madama Butterfly

Ukrainian National Opera presents Madama Butterfly performed by the Dnipro Opera, Ukraine.

Grand Opera House York, 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

Sharon Maher

Sharon played as part of a shared evening at the club in 2026 and we were so impressed that we had to give her a booking in her own right.

Black Swan Inn, York

Valentines Lock & Key Singles Mixer

Love is in the air! Are you looking to meet new people in York without the pressure of awkward speed dating or forced small talk?

Manahatta York, York

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