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Ali Woods: At The Moment

Ali Woods: At The Moment

16 April 2024

Award-winning stand-up comedian and multi-viral online sketch sensation Ali Woods comes to York Barbican on his debut stand-up tour!

Roy Chubby Brown - It's Simply Comedy

Roy Chubby Brown - It's Simply Comedy

16 April 2024

50 plus years in comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.

James Martin Live

James Martin Live

09 April 2024

Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025.

Wardruna

Wardruna

09 April 2024

Norwegian music group Wardruna head to York Barbican on their new tour.

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

28 March 2024

Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend.

Jamie Cullum

Jamie Cullum

25 March 2024

The jazz-pop songwriter Jamie Cullum returns to York Barbican on his 2024 tour.

WET WET WET

WET WET WET

25 March 2024

Plus special guest HEATHER SMALL.

Fairground Attraction

Fairground Attraction

25 March 2024

This year, after an absence of 35 years, all four original members of 80s band Fairground Attraction are reuniting for a 14-date UK tour.

Giovanni - The Last Dance

Giovanni - The Last Dance

25 March 2024

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour ‘The Last Dance’.

Russell Kane: Hyperactive

Russell Kane: Hyperactive

29 February 2024

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again with his brand-new tour.

SKYLIGHTS

SKYLIGHTS

29 February 2024

Skylights announce biggest ever hometown headline show!

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

29 February 2024

Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett's new show Giraffe is going worldwide.

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

29 February 2024

TV's beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe.

Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro

29 February 2024

Suzi Quatro will mark the 60th year of her reign as the Queen of Rock 'N Roll by embarking on a 5-date tour.

Come What May

Come What May

05 February 2024

Experience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of Moulin Rouge!

The ELO Show

The ELO Show

05 February 2024

The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O is back on the road in 2024 with a stunning new stage production.

Bootleg Beatles

Bootleg Beatles

01 February 2024

Regarded the world over as being the gold standard of tribute, the Bootleg Beatles return this Christmas for another nostalgic whirlwind through the sixties.

Step Into Christmas

Step Into Christmas

08 January 2024

Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year.

Big Girls Don't Cry

Big Girls Don't Cry

08 January 2024

They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with No1 hit Sherry – so, come out tonight as we celebrate all of their million-selling hits.

England's Strongest Man

England's Strongest Man

08 January 2024

Prepare for a powerhouse showdown as England's Strongest Man takes to the stage at York Barbican

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours & Paul Simon's Graceland

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours & Paul Simon's Graceland

08 January 2024

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Paul Simon's Graceland are career - defining albums, which feature such hits as Dreams, The Chain, You Can Call Me Al and Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes.

ITV'S Emma Kenny - The Serial Killer Next Door

ITV'S Emma Kenny - The Serial Killer Next Door

15 February 2023

Emma Kenny will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles.

Paul Carrack returns to York

Paul Carrack returns to York

15 November 2022

Paul Carrack known to many as ‘The Man with the Golden Voice’, returns to the road in the autumn of 2023

James tour with orchestra

James tour with orchestra

15 November 2022

James are pleased to announce the ‘James Lasted’ tour and the release of a double album, both featuring a full orchestra and gospel choir in celebration of the band’s 40th Anniversary.

Now On Sale: Northern Live

Now On Sale: Northern Live

13 March 2020

The world’s greatest and most authentic touring Northern Soul show heads to York Barbican this September!

Now On Sale: Diversity

Now On Sale: Diversity

08 March 2020

After nine sell-out UK tours and live performances, Diversity have announced their biggest UK tour to date.

On Sale Now: Ronan Keating

On Sale Now: Ronan Keating

21 February 2020

One of the best-loved singers of our generation returns with an album that encapsulates his many musical achievements since the millennium.

On Sale Now: Jimmy Carr

On Sale Now: Jimmy Carr

14 February 2020

Jimmy will be talking about terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.

From The Jam Show Postponed

From The Jam Show Postponed

15 January 2020

Regretfully, From The Jam has postponed their show on 19 January on medical advice to new dates due to band illness.

On Sale Now: Forbidden Nights

On Sale Now: Forbidden Nights

10 January 2020

Forbidden Nights is back on Friday 26 June 2020, and their new tour is bigger and better than ever.

On Sale Now: Swan Lake

On Sale Now: Swan Lake

20 December 2019

Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, who resemble each other so strikingly that one can easily be mistaken for the other.

On Sale Now: Frank Turner

On Sale Now: Frank Turner

06 December 2019

Fresh from releasing his latest album, 'No Mans Land', Frank Turner heads to York Barbican this March 2020.

On Sale Now: Dionne Warwick

On Sale Now: Dionne Warwick

04 December 2019

One of the greatest female vocalists of all time has announced her 'One Last Time' farewell 2020 tour.

On Sale Now: The ELO Experience

On Sale Now: The ELO Experience

02 December 2019

The ELO Experience tour will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 45 years.

On Sale Now: The Shires

On Sale Now: The Shires

29 November 2019

The UK’s best-selling country act has also announced their eagerly awaited forthcoming album ‘Good Years’.

On Sale Now: Levellers

On Sale Now: Levellers

08 November 2019

Folk-Rock band The Levellers have revealed their UK and European tour in 2020, including a date at York Barbican in November 2020.

On Sale Now: Level 42

On Sale Now: Level 42

25 October 2019

The 'From Eternity To Here' 2020 tour will see the band take to the road with a string of festivals and concerts already in the diary.

Get set for a dazzling production of The Nutcracker

Get set for a dazzling production of The Nutcracker

20 March 2019

The Russian State Ballet & Opera House’s dazzling production of The Nutcracker has announced that it will visit York Barbican on Sunday 17th November 2019, featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians.

Don't Miss The Timeless Sounds of Elkie Brooks!

Don't Miss The Timeless Sounds of Elkie Brooks!

21 July 2017

Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound.

Event Cancelled: The Cranberries

Event Cancelled: The Cranberries

19 June 2017

Most regrettably, Dolores O’Riordan has been instructed by her doctors to not resume touring as planned to help facilitate a full recovery to an ongoing back problem that she is currently receiving treatment for.

Jason Manford: On Sale Now!

Jason Manford: On Sale Now!

18 April 2017

It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know that he hasn’t changed a bit.

Paul Carrack to Return in Early 2018

Paul Carrack to Return in Early 2018

28 March 2017

Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics will return to York Barbican in early 2018.

Joel Dommett Announces 2017 UK Tour

Joel Dommett Announces 2017 UK Tour

26 January 2017

One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show, as he delivers his high octane comedy to venues up and down the country.

Keane Frontman Tom Chaplin to Play York Barbican

Keane Frontman Tom Chaplin to Play York Barbican

19 December 2016

Currently on an intimate sold-out tour across the UK and with new album ‘The Wave’ debuting at 3 in the UK Album Chart on Friday, Tom Chaplin has announced a 14 date tour for May 2017.

Marc Almond Tickets On Sale Now

Marc Almond Tickets On Sale Now

08 December 2016

Marc Almond has announced a UK tour performing songs from his solo career, as well as his time in Soft Cell, ahead of a new album.

Don't Miss Jackson: Live In Concert

Don't Miss Jackson: Live In Concert

25 October 2016

With his mesmerising, energetic and dynamic performance Ben will give you a taste of what it was like to experience Michael Jackson live in concert.

Experience the Magic of The Snowman This Christmas

Experience the Magic of The Snowman This Christmas

20 October 2016

Hear some of the UK's top musicians perform Howard Blake's beautiful soundtrack - including the evocative 'Walking in the Air' - in perfect synchronicity with the film shown on the big screen.

Chris De Burgh Tickets On Sale Now

Chris De Burgh Tickets On Sale Now

02 September 2016

Always in tune with global and political issues, Chris de Burgh provides much food for thought in the lyrical content of his new album.

Wet Wet Wet's Marti Pellow to Play York Barbican

Wet Wet Wet's Marti Pellow to Play York Barbican

31 August 2016

Marti will perform a variety of material during the tour including Wet Wet Wet favourites, tracks from his solo career including new album tracks, and a string of musical theatre numbers.

Who's Bad? Tickets on Sale Now!

Who's Bad? Tickets on Sale Now!

21 July 2016

Whos Bad's power-packed tribute to Michael Jackson has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see.

The Overtones are Back This Christmas!

The Overtones are Back This Christmas!

05 July 2016

Since breaking in 2010 with their debut album, the group has established their reputation as an act with the unique ability to deliver consistently uplifting music infused with exquisitely crafted vocal harmonies.

Bootleg Beatles Tickets on Sale Now

Bootleg Beatles Tickets on Sale Now

07 June 2016

Several world-tours, numerous radio & TV appearances and many sell-out shows are a testament to the band's incredible recreation of the greatest songbook of all time.

Alan Cumming Tickets on Sale Now

Alan Cumming Tickets on Sale Now

03 May 2016

Alan Cumming is an actor and activist beyond eclectic, and according to the New York Times ‘a bawdy countercultural sprite’.

Katherine Ryan is Coming to York!

Katherine Ryan is Coming to York!

23 October 2015

Star of Live At The Apollo, QI and The Jonathan Ross Show, Katherine Ryan, the razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian brings her highly anticipated new show to York Barbican!

Wolf Alice to Headline York Barbican

Wolf Alice to Headline York Barbican

19 October 2015

Following on from the success of their Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, Wolf Alice announce a new run of UK and Irish dates for March 2016.

The Next Step Announce Wild Rhythm Tour

The Next Step Announce Wild Rhythm Tour

14 October 2015

The cast of CBBC hit series The Next Step is going to show the world everything they’re made of in their Wild Rhythm Tour, which will hit the UK in Spring 2016.