Event Calendar
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Sat 24 Oct 2026
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Following last year’s sell-out world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’
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Sat 24 Oct 2026
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Bringing the best live stand-up to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and many more.
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Sun 25 Oct 2026
Sun 25 Oct 2026
The Witcher in Concert, which celebrates 10 years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, brings to life the open-world role-playing game’s timeless score with cutting-edge visuals and music specially arranged for the occasion under the supervision of The Witcher 3 co-composer Marcin Przybylowicz.
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Tue 27 Oct 2026
Tue 27 Oct 2026
A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family!
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Wed 28 Oct 2026
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Since retiring in 2024 as one of England’s great rugby players, host Joe Marler has come a long way - his appearance in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors helping push him firmly into the mainstream.
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Thu 29 Oct 2026
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Brighton folk-rockers Levellers are still going strong after nearly 40 years in the game.
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Fri 30 Oct 2026
Fri 30 Oct 2026
After almost 60 years of life on the road, music legend Leo Sayer returns to the UK for what could well be his final full UK tour.
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Sat 31 Oct & Sun 01 Nov 2026
Sat 31 Oct & Sun 01 Nov 2026
Best availability is on Sunday 1st November, 7:30pm
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Mon 02 Nov 2026
Mon 02 Nov 2026
Anton Du Beke is heading out on tour this autumn to celebrate the release of his debut memoir, Steps in Time: The Music, Memories and Moments that Made Me.
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Tue 03 Nov 2026
Tue 03 Nov 2026
Join Chris as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction.
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Wed 04 Nov 2026
Wed 04 Nov 2026
Join The Legends Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent, and Ian in their BRAND NEW show "Vegas - After Hours" – Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps!
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Fri 06 Nov 2026
Fri 06 Nov 2026
British country duo The Shires – Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes – have announced their first full band UK tour in four years, alongside a new album.
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Sun 08 Nov 2026
Sun 08 Nov 2026
The GIPSY KINGS by André Reyes are synonymous with music that transcends borders, bringing their passion and unique style to the world’s most prestigious stages
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Thu 12 Nov 2026
Thu 12 Nov 2026
Chris Ramsey returns due to popular demand
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Fri 13 Nov 2026
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.
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Sat 14 Nov 2026
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Performing all the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife.
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Sat 14 Nov 2026
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Bringing the best live stand-up to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and many more.
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Sun 15 Nov 2026
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation.
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Mon 16 Nov 2026
Mon 16 Nov 2026
Del Amitri announce the ‘Past To Present’ UK tour 2026, marking four decades of songs, stories and live shows.
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Tue 17 Nov 2026
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations
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Wed 18 Nov 2026
Wed 18 Nov 2026
With support from Robin Kester
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Thu 19 Nov 2026
Thu 19 Nov 2026
Adam Rowe, host of the Have A Word Podcast and star of Live At The Apollo is back with his best ever hour of stand-up; Fashionism.
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Fri 20 Nov 2026
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Acclaimed musician, producer, and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure brings his visionary A Man Of Two Worlds Tour to York.
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Sat 21 Nov 2026
Sat 21 Nov 2026
The perfect night out just before Christmas.
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Sat 28 Nov - Sun 06 Dec 2026
Sat 28 Nov - Sun 06 Dec 2026
The world’s greatest snooker players return to York for the UK Championship, one of the biggest events on the sport’s global calendar.
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Thu 10 Dec 2026
Thu 10 Dec 2026
There’s nothing quite like Kate Rusby at Christmas. For more than two decades, Kate has enchanted audiences with her sparkling Christmas concerts — nights filled with warmth, wonder, laughter, and that unmistakable Rusby magic.
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Fri 11 Dec 2026
Fri 11 Dec 2026
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026.
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Sat 12 Dec 2026
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Funny, irresistible and heart-warming, Love Actually is set in contemporary London in the weeks before Christmas and tells one story which weaves together a spectacular amount of love stories – sometimes romantic, sometimes sad, sometimes stupid – all funny in their own way.
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Sat 12 Dec 2026
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Bringing the best live stand-up to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and many more.
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Sun 13 Dec 2026
Sun 13 Dec 2026
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 local school choirs, a top-class brass band and singing your favourite Christmas carols and songs.
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Mon 14 Dec 2026
Mon 14 Dec 2026
Celebrating seven trailblazing performances of the Fab Four.
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Tue 15 Dec 2026
Tue 15 Dec 2026
Beloved Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) is to be presented live in concert this festive season.
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Wed 16 Dec 2026
Wed 16 Dec 2026
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are delighted to announce their 2026 tour across the UK.
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Thu 17 Dec 2026
Thu 17 Dec 2026
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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Fri 18 Dec 2026
Fri 18 Dec 2026
Described as ‘the gold standard’ of all winter records alongside Frost and Fire by The Watersons in a five star review from the Times, The Unthanks In Winter is a dream-like winter fantasia, embracing both the dark and the light in the most ritualistic of seasons.
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Sat 19 Dec 2026
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.
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Sun 20 Dec 2026
Sun 20 Dec 2026
Back for 2026, bigger and better, your Christmas starts here!
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Tue 22 Dec 2026
Tue 22 Dec 2026
Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of the much-loved film The Snowman projected on a big screen in York Barbican, with its unforgettable soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra.
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Sat 23 Jan 2027
Sat 23 Jan 2027
The king of swing. England’s greatest ever fast bowler. Jimmy Anderson makes an epic return to the stage in 2027 for a candid look into his 22-year international cricket career.
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Fri 29 Jan 2027
Fri 29 Jan 2027
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
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Sat 30 Jan 2027
Sat 30 Jan 2027
Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.
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Thu 04 Feb 2027
Thu 04 Feb 2027
More than a decade after Our Version of Events first introduced her to the world, Emeli Sandé remains an artist with something to say — and a voice capable of making sure people listen.
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Sat 06 Feb 2027
Sat 06 Feb 2027
Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand-up grot.
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Thu 11 Feb 2027
Thu 11 Feb 2027
DMA’S will bring their new album to life on their UK and Ireland headline tour 2027.
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Fri 12 Feb 2027
Fri 12 Feb 2027
Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.
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Sat 20 & Sun 21 Feb 2027
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Feb 2027
Greg Davies continues his sell-out stand-up tour Full Fat Legend.
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Tue 23 Feb 2027
Tue 23 Feb 2027
Delta Goodrem is one of Australia's most accomplished and enduring artists, whose career as a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur has left an indelible mark on the global entertainment landscape.
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Thu 25 Feb 2027
Thu 25 Feb 2027
One of Britain’s most-beloved soul pop voices, the multi-award winning artist Will Young, has announced “The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour”.
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Fri 26 Feb 2027
Fri 26 Feb 2027
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems is coming back to York Barbican!
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Sat 27 Feb 2027
Sat 27 Feb 2027
Extra date added due to demand
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Tue 02 Mar 2027
Tue 02 Mar 2027
Following a series of sell-out tours throughout UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand through 2025/26, The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III is set for a major UK tour in Spring 2027.
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Thu 04 Mar 2027
Thu 04 Mar 2027
Britain's Got Talent winners, The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, are coming to York Barbican!
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Sat 06 Mar 2027
Sat 06 Mar 2027
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.
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Mon 08 Mar 2027
Mon 08 Mar 2027
The duo revisit Ocean Drive alongside fan favourites from across their celebrated catalogue.
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Tue 09 Mar 2027
Tue 09 Mar 2027
Five outstanding musicians. One non-musical stand-up. Six Absolute Helmets. Zero sensible reasons to put them in charge of a show.
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Thu 11 Mar 2027
Thu 11 Mar 2027
The Wizard of Prog is back
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Fri 12 Mar 2027
Fri 12 Mar 2027
The World's finest Elvis-fronted tribute to Nirvana
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Sat 13 Mar 2027
Sat 13 Mar 2027
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!
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Sun 14 Mar 2027
Sun 14 Mar 2027
‘Unleashed’ is Simon’s hysterical new show. Packed with outrageous punchlines and electric crowdwork, Simon rips into wild swimmers, vape shops, Greta Thunberg, religion and his wife’s friends Claire & Carl.
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Mon 22 Mar 2027
Mon 22 Mar 2027
20 Out Of The Doghouse! It’s been a wild ride, since the night that changed his life. Celebrating 20 years since his discovery on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny. Steve will be touring the UK to celebrate the crazy journey and to show some love to the island that adopted him like an old dog.
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Thu 25 Mar 2027
Thu 25 Mar 2027
Tom Lawrinson is back on tour with his new mind-bending, stand-up multimedia show about fairy tales and child stardom.
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Fri 26 Mar 2027
Fri 26 Mar 2027
Francis Rossi’s ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’ has been extended into 2027
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Sun 28 Mar 2027
Sun 28 Mar 2027
Kim Wilde is coming back to York Barbican!
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Fri 02 Apr 2027
Fri 02 Apr 2027
Fresh from their sold-out 2026 UK dates and a hugely successful tour in Australia earlier this year, Fisherman’s Friends have announced a new UK tour for 2027.
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Sat 03 Apr 2027
Sat 03 Apr 2027
After well over 50 years in entertainment, Roy “Chubby” Brown is still the undoubted, undisputed KING OF BRITISH COMEDY.
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Sun 04 Apr 2027
Sun 04 Apr 2027
Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.
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Mon 05 Apr 2027
Mon 05 Apr 2027
Gabrielle returns to York playing all the hits
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Tue 06 Apr 2027
Tue 06 Apr 2027
Having been acknowledged by BJÖRN ULVAEUS as being the show that single-handedly initiated the ABBA revival in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the BJÖRN AGAIN show is hailed as the most popular and successful show of its type.
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Fri 09 Apr 2027
Fri 09 Apr 2027
Disney Concerts and Cuffe & Taylor are delighted to announce that DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour for the first time from March 2027.
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Sat 10 Apr 2027
Sat 10 Apr 2027
Triple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan has announced his biggest ever World Tour with The Mo You Know,
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Thu 15 Apr 2027
Thu 15 Apr 2027
The world is already watching, now it’s your turn. Hindley Street Country Club has risen from Adelaide's music scene to become one of Australia's biggest touring acts and a global phenomenon.
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Fri 23 Apr 2027
Fri 23 Apr 2027
One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new tour, following his sell-out debut tour.
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Thu 29 Apr 2027
Thu 29 Apr 2027
SINS is a dark live experience where theatre, psychological challenge and audience power collide.
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Fri 30 Apr 2027
Fri 30 Apr 2027
Celebrating Meat Loaf’s iconic album of Bat Out of Hell, starring Steve Steinman — the No.1 recording artist and highly acclaimed show producer brings this spectacular live concert experience to stages across the UK.
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Sun 02 May 2027
Sun 02 May 2027
Where musical theatre meets circus… Cirque returns with an exciting new production for 2027.
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Mon 03 May 2027
Mon 03 May 2027
He’s back… and more unstoppable than ever. Giovanni Pernice returns in 2027 with his electrifying new live tour – UNSTOPPABLE.
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Thu 06 May 2027
Thu 06 May 2027
The Ian Gillan team are proud to announce that Ian will be touring the UK in the spring of 2027 with his 'Talking Gib'rish Tour'.
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Fri 07 May 2027
Fri 07 May 2027
Matt Bragg is one of the UK’s most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Following a sell-out UK tour and the release of his debut special in 2025, he returns with his new show, Stand Up Comic.
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Sat 08 May 2027
Sat 08 May 2027
The second part of Count Arthur Strong's Farewell Tour of the World (including the north east).
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Fri 14 May 2027
Fri 14 May 2027
Our society loves stuff, it’s who we are and who we want to be. But this is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. Star of Live at the Apollo, News Quiz
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Fri 14 May 2027
Fri 14 May 2027
Fasten your bra straps and brace yourself for Middle Rage, a night of feel good comedy catharsis where savagely funny songs, hilarious characters and real life RAGE will leave you feeling fabulous, fearless and feral.
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Sat 15 May 2027
Sat 15 May 2027
YES are coming back to York Barbican!
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Wed 02 Jun 2027
Wed 02 Jun 2027
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield acclaimed astronaut, commander, spacewalker, and bestselling author for a gripping journey through the most consequential moment in space exploration history.
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Thu 03 Jun 2027
Thu 03 Jun 2027
BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay celebrates a decade of his global smash This is Going to Hurt, with an all-new live tour featuring the most hilarious (and heartbreaking) entries from his diaries as a junior doctor.
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Sat 05 Jun 2027
Sat 05 Jun 2027
The Guv's extending his tour of these green and groovy isles into 2027. Time for another round, wouldn’t you say?
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Thu 24 Jun 2027
Thu 24 Jun 2027
The ultimate evening of Nigel Mansell LIVE.
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Fri 25 Jun 2027
Fri 25 Jun 2027
Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaž Škorjanec, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez and Julian Caillon unite for an explosive brand-new UK tour of Here Come The Boys.
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Sun 27 Jun 2027
Sun 27 Jun 2027
Celebrating 50 years of the classic ‘Rumours’ album.
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Fri 02 Jul 2027
Fri 02 Jul 2027
Ben Portsmouth brings the ULTIMATE Elvis experience to York Barbican!
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Sat 03 & Sun 04 Jul 2027
Sat 03 & Sun 04 Jul 2027
From the team behind Jurassic Live comes a brand-new, roar-some family musical adventure.
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Sat 21 Aug 2027
Sat 21 Aug 2027
Celebrating 20 years of Glamour of the Kill
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Thu 23 Sept 2027
Thu 23 Sept 2027
Multi-award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer songwriter Beth Hart returns to the UK to perform four prestigious concerts in September 2027.
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Thu 21 Oct 2027
Thu 21 Oct 2027
Presented on a cinema screen with the original dialogue and action intact, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert features a hybrid ensemble performing the film's score and music live in sync with the full movie.
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Tue 26 Oct 2027
Tue 26 Oct 2027
Wet Wet Wet have announced that they will be performing forty shows across the UK in 2027 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic debut album Popped In Souled Out.
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Thu 28 & Fri 29 Oct 2027
Thu 28 & Fri 29 Oct 2027
Joe Lycett is back and he is unleashed! He was leashed! Now the leash has been removed, so there is no leash! Don’t come if you love leashes! You will HATE this show if you want someone on a leash!
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Sat 11 Dec 2027
Sat 11 Dec 2027
Tom Allen is coming to York Barbican with his new show Totally.
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Sun 12 Dec 2027
Sun 12 Dec 2027
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.
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Thu 16 Dec 2027
Thu 16 Dec 2027
In comedy, 'killing' is a good thing. Everywhere else, it's frowned upon.
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Sat 29 Jan 2028
Sat 29 Jan 2028
The Night Sky Show – A Sky Full of Hope is a spectacular, inclusive journey across the universe with astronomer and author Adrian West.