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York Barbican joins the movement to support flexible option merch deals for touring artists

14 May 2025

York Barbican has today announced that it is joining a growing number of UK venues committed to more flexible merchandise policies for artists, offering an initiative that aligns with evolving industry standards, and addressing the demands and rising costs faced by touring acts.

York Barbican wins Large Business of the Year

02 December 2024

York Barbican wins Large Business of the Year at the York Press BusinessIQ Awards

AXS Become New Ticketing Partner for York Barbican

13 March 2024

Enhancing ticket-buying experiences, helping to prevent touts and inflated prices

New Mural Unveiled At York Barbican

15 June 2023

A new mural celebrating music and culture has been unveiled on York Barbican this week. The mural has been commissioned by the York BID as part of an ongoing programme to introduce more street art to the city.

York Barbican Continues To Invest In Live Entertainment With The Launch Of The Gateway+ Premium Experience

28 April 2023

York Barbican’s continued commitment to delivering the best live entertainment experience is showcased with the launch of the new Gateway+ Premium Experience.

York Barbican Launches The VIP Treatment With York Gin Hospitality Partnership

15 February 2023

York Barbican, York’s largest music and arts venue, elevates the entertainment experience with a premium new hospitality package, in partnership with York Gin.

York Barbican Announces Media Partnership With YO1 Radio

27 October 2022

York Barbican is delighted to announce that YO1 Radio is now an official media partner of the venue.

We're Hiring! Join Our Team

17 August 2022

Come to our recruitment day on 25 August 2022

ASM Global Shows Its Support For Ukraine

14 April 2022

Help for Ukraine campaign launches across ASM Global operated venues in the UK and aims to raise vital funds and support for the people of Ukraine.

Fountain Hard Seltzer Drives UK Demand In New Drinks Deal Across UK’s ASM Global Operated Venues

16 March 2022

The new partnership sees Fountain join the drinks menu at 22 live entertainment venues across the UK.

York Barbican Announces Media Partnership With YorkMix

02 September 2021

Hear all the entertainment news first on YorkMix Radio, the official media partner of York Barbican.

We're Hiring! Come Along To Our Recruitment Day

18 August 2021

We hiring individuals to join our F&B team. Click for more details!

ASM Global UK Announces Partnership With Unilever

16 August 2021

The world’s number one hygiene soap brand, lifebuoy, will be the official partner of Venueshield in the UK.

ASM Global Announces Partnership With Global Support Services

10 June 2021

The new partnership will provide specialist security services for ASM Global’s portfolio of UK venues.

Box Office Information: Christmas 2020

21 December 2020

Looking to book tickets over Christmas? Take a look at our box office information for the festive period.

Booking Information: 2021 UK Snooker Championship

04 December 2020

Everything you need to know about buying tickets for the 2021 Snooker UK Championship.

Listen: Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp - Isolation

14 May 2020

Take a listen to Jeff Beck's latest track ahead of his concert in April 2021.

Listen: Katherine Jenkins & Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again

15 April 2020

Ahead of Katherine Jenkin's show in February 2021, take a listen to her latest single raising money for NHS charities.

Photo Highlights: Yornight 2020

08 April 2020

Relive this year's Yornight, an event exploring the fascinating world of research.

Listen: Boyzlife - You Needed Me

03 April 2020

Take a first listen to the group's new single ahead of their show on 15 October 2020.

Listen: Paul Weller - Earth Beat

20 March 2020

Take a listen to Paul Weller's latest single taken from the upcoming album, "On Sunset".

Artist Interview: Rob Beckett

12 March 2020

Ahead of his shows this April, Rob Beckett tells us what to expect from his latest live show, Wallop!

Box Office Opening Times: Descended From Odin

18 February 2020

Our Box Office will be open later during this week during Descended From Odin: The Jorvik Takeover.

Listen: Levellers - Food Roof Family

15 February 2020

Brighton based folk-rock band Levellers have shared the first single from their upcoming new album.

Photo Highlights: WWE NXT UK

13 February 2020

Relive last month's epic WWE NXT UK shows with our photo gallery.

Listen: The Shires - Lightning Strikes

17 January 2020

The UK’s best-selling country group have released the new single from their upcoming album, 'Good Years'.

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.

Listen: The Boomtown Rats - Trash Glam Baby

10 January 2020

Ahead of their upcoming UK tour, The Boomtown Rats have shared their first single from the upcoming album, "Citizens of Boomtown".

Box Office Christmas Opening Hours

20 December 2019

Our Box Office will be closed 26 Dec - 2nd Jan over the Christmas period.

Photo Highlights: Betway UK Snooker Championship

09 December 2019

Relive the best moments from the Betway UK Snooker Championships.

Box Office Opening Times: 26 Nov - 8 Dec

25 November 2019

Our Box Office opening hours have changed slightly during the Betway UK Snooker Championship 2019.

Best Of: Adam Ant - Friend Or Foe

23 October 2019

Ahead of his upcoming show performing the smash-hit album in its entirety, we've taken a look at some of the biggest hits from the album.

Join Our Team: Casual Box Office Assistant

18 October 2019

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Box Office team, working across music and comedy, sporting events and conferences.

Artist Interview: Jools Holland

16 October 2019

Ahead of his show at York Barbican this October, Jools Holland reveals all about what to expect on his 2019 UK tour.

Audition For Britain's Got Talent At York Barbican!

13 September 2019

Don’t miss your chance to take part in one of the biggest and most popular talents shows competition in the world.

We've Been Nominated For A Minster FM Listener Choice Award!

20 August 2019

The Listener Choice Awards recognise organisations that make a real difference to life in the area.

Watch The Video For The Darkness's Latest Single, "Rock & Roll Deserves To Die"

12 August 2019

The single comes from the band's upcoming concept album, 'Easter is Cancelled'.

Join Our Team: Casual Event Staff (F&B/Stewarding)

24 July 2019

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Events Team, working across music and comedy, sporting events and conferences.

Watch The Video For Jamie Cullum's Latest Single, 'Drink'

24 July 2019

The track comes from his latest album 'Taller', which he will perform at York Barbican in 2020.

Get Ready For The Minster FM Listener Choice Awards 2019

24 June 2019

The Minster FM Listener Choice Awards 2019 are coming to York Barbican!

Lee Ryan Joins Cast For ‘Rip It Up The 70s’ UK Tour

18 June 2019

Lee Ryan has confirmed he will be joining Louis Smith MBE, Rachel Stevens and Melody Thornton for the UK tour of Rip It Up The 70s.

Say Hello To Our New Travel Partners - LNER

10 June 2019

York Barbican are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with train operators LNER!

Sizzling Summer Shows At York Barbican

27 May 2019

Make this summer one to remember with one of our epic shows!

Riverdance Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Eurovision Performance

30 April 2019

Riverdance burst onto the world stage as part of the ground-breaking production that was the Eurovision Song Contest, electrifying the thousands present in Dublin’s Point Theatre and 300 million TV viewers.

Michael Ball is Number One!

29 March 2019

His brand new album 'Coming Home to You' has taken top spot in the UK Album charts.

We're bringing the Dinosaurs to York City Centre!

29 March 2019

Dinosaurs will take over St Helen's Square ahead of their show at York Barbican on 15-16 April 2019!

Dinosaur World Live Announces New Cast For 2019 UK Tour

08 March 2019

Direct from the West End, Dinosaur World Live, today announces a brand new cast for its 2019 UK Tour.

Coldplace Concert to Raise Funds for St. Leonard's Hospice

04 March 2019

All proceeds from the gig will go to St. Leonards Hospice, an independent charity, providing care and support for local people with life limiting illnesses.

Mike & the Mechanics Announce Album Details Ahead of York Barbican Date

25 February 2019

Ahead of their Looking Over My Shoulders 2019 Tour, Mike & The Mechanics have announced details for their upcoming album, ‘Out of The Blue’.

Lea Salonga UK Tour Postponed

23 January 2019

Lea Salonga has postponed her UK tour, and rescheduled her York Barbican date.

Artist Interview: Here Come The Girls

22 January 2019

Learn more about Diane, Chloe and Amy as they prepare for their sensational show, Here Come The Girls.

Artist Interview: Sandi Toksvig

02 January 2019

Sandi Toksvig reveals all about her brand new show, National Trevor, heading to York Barbican this September.

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.

Artist Interview: Marti Pellow

08 March 2017

Click to find out if he's answered your questions, and learn a bit more about the man himself.