What's on in York

Six

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 75-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.The homegrown histo-remixed...

That'll Be The Day

Let the UK’s leading Rock ’n‘ Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the golden age of Rock ’n’ Rolland Pop from the 50s right the way through to the 80s. Combining hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship,...

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - York Barbican

Three top professional comedians a great MC make you LOL

Strictly Ballroom

With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood , Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be will be foxtrotting around the UK from September 2020. Bringing together a cast of over 20 world class performers, Strictly Ballroom the Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom...

Belinda Carlisle - The Decades Tour

An Inspector Calls

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives...

Roy Chubby Brown

After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again.

Midge Ure - The Voice & Visions Tour

York Brass Against Cancer 2

William Crighton

York Guildhall Orchestra

The Velma Celli

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his...

Shrek The Musical

Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a biscuit with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got an enchanting, all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy.Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori and a side-splitting book by David...

York Theatre Royal

York Theatre Royal is the beating heart of York’s cultural life, welcoming and entertaining visitors since 1744 with the best theatre, dance and much more. Each year the theatre entertains over 200,000 people with its wide variety of performances, events and activities including the much loved annual pantomime.  Situated in...

Grand Opera House

Grand Opera House York opened on January 20th 1902 with Little Red Riding Hood starring Florrie Ford. It has a capacity of 1000 is now run by ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group) and has been designated a Grade II listed building. It hosts a range of live entertainment for all tastes including...

York Barbican

York Barbican is the largest music and arts venue in York, hosting some of the biggest touring acts in the country such as The Specials, Russell Brand, Little Mix and the UK Snooker Championships.The venue offers a diverse programme of world-class events, including comedy, a range of live bands, sports,...

Pocklington Arts Centre

Pocklington Arts Centre (PAC) is an award-winning multi-arts venue offering a varied and dynamic programme of live events, with some of the world's best musicians, comedians and actors as well as world class exhibitions and workshops.The cinema also offers a popular programme of films and live broadcasts, from Hollywood blockbusters to...

Helmsley Arts Centre

Joseph Rowntree Theatre

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a registered charity serving the people of York and North Yorkshire. A Grade II listed theatre, it was built by the Rowntree Village Trust in 1935. It is the only remaining Rowntree building still used for its original purpose - a place for recreation and...

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre

The 13-sided scaffolding theatre offers three tiers of covered seating and an open courtyard for standing ‘groundlings’. Step back in time and experience Shakespeare at it's finest with comedic mayhem and gruesome murders!Get your tickets for Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, York here!

Theatre@41

Theatre@41 Ltd is a creative hub and performing arts centre found in the heart of York. From a performance space to a rehearsal venue, a place to hold meetings or a place to train and teach, Theatre@41 is a versatile venue that many people from York and the surrounding areas...

The Crescent

The Crescent Community Venue is a concert and events venue and bar which was origionally a Working Men’s Club, with a history of musical entertainment for over 100 years. Capacity: 250

Basement

The Basement York is located on Coney Street nestled beneath City Screen Picturehouses in the heart of York City Centre. It is a live Music, Comedy and Arts Venue. Capacity: 100.

Burnby Hall Gardens

 Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum are situated in the charming town of Pocklington on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, and are seven-times winners of the Royal Horticultural Society Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Award for Country Houses, Estates, Parks and Gardens (2010 to 2016).Originally the estate of Major Percy Marlborough...

Castle Howard

FortyFive Cafe

Fulford Arms

A large single roomed pub on Fulford Road, about 10 minutes walk beyond the city walls. The Fulford Arms has good selection of real ales, regular live music and events, a large beer garden and three, yes three, bar billiards tables – what’s not to like? If you don’t fancy...

Impossible

National Centre For Early Music

The Black Swan

The Victoria Vaults

York St Mary's