What's On In York

WHAT’S ON IN YORK 

York is known to be a vibrant town for a reason. Its jam packed with amazing festivals, concerts, gigs, events and more importantly theatre shows! There’s always something to see, do and experience whilst visiting this incredibly lively city.  

You can experience world-class festivals, crowd-pleasing gigs, intense sporting events and many other family-driven functions. We’re talking specifically about the amazing shows you can watch at one of the many incredible theatres in York.  

From Comedies, Musicals, and Dramas, to Autobiographical, Tragedies, and Immersive Theatre. York is known to be world-class for its theatre shows!   

Popular Shows In York 

We’ve put together a list of our top 4 most popular, and well-loved theatre shows in York.  

Rob Beckett – Wallop at York Barbican 

Rob Beckett is back on tour with the brand-new stand-up show Wallop. 

Starts 27 Jan 2022  

It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South. Not only is he the host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, but he's also been seen on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock The Week, Play to the Whistle, Celebrity Juice and A League of Their Own. And he is a host of Dave’s podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Jimmy Bullard and Ian Smith. He’s bringing his sarcastic, witty, and sharp humour to the stage!  

Book Tickets Here. 

The Dreamboys at Grand Opera House  

Let the boys tease, tantalise and sweep you off your feet as you and your friends enjoy the raunchiest night out of the year.  

02 July 2021 

Think chiselled torsos, high-energy dance routines and boy-next-door seduction that will leave your heart pounding. 

Dreamboys is seen by millions of people annually, that’s a lot of ripped t-shirts, men in uniform, and breath-taking antics. This West End style show has been created for all ages from 18 to 80 whether you are celebrating something special or just fancy embracing your inner flirt for a cheeky night out on the town. With larger than life personalities and appearances from celebrity guest stars, the Dreamboys are have truly stolen the hearts of millions of people worldwide. 

Dreamboys are all about adventure so join us for the ride of your life. Take a deep breath, enjoy the show, and embrace the irresistible. 

Book Tickets Here. 

The Rocky Horror Show at Grand Opera House 

Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp.  

Start 14th March 2022 

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity. 

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What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner at Grand Opera House  

Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation. 

22 September 2021 

In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full live band. 

Looking back on a breath-taking career spanning more than 50 years, audiences will enjoy hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina's most-loved classic hits including Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. 

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You can find all York theatres shows here.