Event Calendar
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Fri 17 Oct 2025
Fri 17 Oct 2025
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 18 Oct 2025
Sat 18 Oct 2025
Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well-known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.
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Sun 19 Oct 2025
Sun 19 Oct 2025
Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker.
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Mon 20 Oct 2025
Mon 20 Oct 2025
They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s the Horne Section’s Hit Show!
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Tue 21 Oct 2025
Tue 21 Oct 2025
The band return to York following their sell-out date in 2022. With support from Studio Electrophonique.
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Wed 22 Oct 2025
Wed 22 Oct 2025
Join TV icon and wellness advocate Davina McCall for a special live evening of uplifting conversation, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.
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Sat 25 Oct 2025
Sat 25 Oct 2025
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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Fri 24 - Sun 26 Oct 2025
Fri 24 - Sun 26 Oct 2025
Riverdance will embark on its special 30th anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
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Sun 26 Oct 2025
Sun 26 Oct 2025
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself
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Tue 28 Oct 2025
Tue 28 Oct 2025
Due to unforeseen scheduling issues, the upcoming Brian Cox show has been postponed.
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Thu 30 Oct 2025
Thu 30 Oct 2025
Rory joins us for his new book Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders.
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Fri 31 Oct 2025
Fri 31 Oct 2025
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 01 Nov 2025
Sat 01 Nov 2025
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 02 Nov 2025
Sun 02 Nov 2025
Will Mellor and Ralf Little are hitting the road again with their laugh-out-loud banter for the brand-new November Nonsense: Two Pints Podcast Live tour.
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Mon 03 Nov 2025
Mon 03 Nov 2025
Gareth Southgate will take to the stage alongside a special guest host, to celebrate his new book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership.
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Tue 04 Nov 2025
Tue 04 Nov 2025
Join bestselling author, comedian and television favourite David Walliams for an unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling and surprises.
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Wed 05 Nov 2025
Wed 05 Nov 2025
Join legendary British cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins as he reflects on life on and off the bike to celebrate his new memoir, The Chain.
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Thu 06 Nov 2025
Thu 06 Nov 2025
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is bringing her trademark cheeky wit back to UK stages in 2025 with the ''You Don't Say'' Tour.
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Fri 07 Nov 2025
Fri 07 Nov 2025
After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music of the incredible rock and soul legend Tina Turner.
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Sat 08 Nov 2025
Sat 08 Nov 2025
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show celebrates the diverse eras of George Michael's hugely successful solo career.
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Mon 10 Nov 2025
Mon 10 Nov 2025
The Australian Pink Floyd Show have today announced their live return for 2025 to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Pink Floyd album ‘Wish You Were Here’.
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Tue 11 Nov 2025
Tue 11 Nov 2025
Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist.
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Wed 12 Nov 2025
Wed 12 Nov 2025
Big Ian presents A NIGHT TO REMEMBER - York’s very own charity fundraiser to bring all of our community together to sing with ONE voice.
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Thu 13 Nov 2025
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Georgie Carroll is best known as the UK born, Australia based Nurse turned comedian as she grafted 20 years on the healthcare front line before swapping the pen torch for the spotlight.
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Fri 14 Nov 2025
Fri 14 Nov 2025
The Boomtown Rats are coming to York Barbican! With support from Professional.
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Fri 14 Nov 2025
Fri 14 Nov 2025
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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Sat 15 Nov 2025
Sat 15 Nov 2025
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show: A Manford All Seasons.
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Tue 18 Nov 2025
Tue 18 Nov 2025
What happens when a psychopath is in power? Could you learn to spot a psychopath? Are you working for a psychopath? Is there a little bit of psychopath in all us?
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Wed 19 Nov 2025
Wed 19 Nov 2025
This date has been rescheduled from 30 October 2024.
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Thu 20 Nov 2025
Thu 20 Nov 2025
Count Arthur Strong announces a new festive run of shows for late 2025 across the UK - ‘Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’. Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.
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Fri 21 Nov 2025
Fri 21 Nov 2025
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented this winter live in concert on a UK-wide tour, featuring a screening of the complete film with its musical score performed live by orchestra.
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Sat 22 Nov 2025
Sat 22 Nov 2025
Full of people ready to party to the best feel good music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, the gang behind Day Fever guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred fun times and dancing.
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Sat 29 Nov - Sun 07 Dec 2025
Sat 29 Nov - Sun 07 Dec 2025
Tickets for the 2025 UK Championship - ON SALE NOW
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Wed 10 Dec 2025
Wed 10 Dec 2025
Beloved Christmas romcom The Holiday (2006) is to be presented live in concert this festive season, on a 15 date UK-wide tour, which will see the film’s score played live-to-film with a complete concert orchestra.
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Thu 11 Dec 2025
Thu 11 Dec 2025
Kate Rusby celebrates 20 years of festive joy with this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’—a heart-warming tradition for thousands of fans.
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Fri 12 Dec 2025
Fri 12 Dec 2025
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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Fri 12 Dec 2025
Fri 12 Dec 2025
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 13 Dec 2025
Sat 13 Dec 2025
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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Sat 13 Dec 2025
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Cock Sparrer will end 2025 with a one-of UK headline show at York Barbican on 13th December.
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Sun 14 Dec 2025
Sun 14 Dec 2025
It's time to don your Christmas jumpers and Santa hats for an afternoon of family festive fun.
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Mon 15 Dec 2025
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Following the triumph of their last concert celebrating the songs of the Beatles’ iconic five films, The Bootleg Beatles return this year with their focus on another famous five.
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Tue 16 Dec 2025
Tue 16 Dec 2025
This Christmas, the star-studded Love Actually, perhaps one of the most quotable and adored Christmas films around, will be presented live in concert, with a full orchestra playing the score live-to-film.
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Wed 17 Dec 2025
Wed 17 Dec 2025
With special guests Imelda May, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka
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Thu 18 Dec 2025
Thu 18 Dec 2025
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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Sat 20 Dec 2025
Sat 20 Dec 2025
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year.
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Sat 20 Dec 2025
Sat 20 Dec 2025
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 21 Dec 2025
Sun 21 Dec 2025
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his beautiful show
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Mon 22 Dec 2025
Mon 22 Dec 2025
Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra.
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Tue 23 Dec 2025
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Robert Plant and Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian have announced a 10 date UK tour.
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Sat 17 Jan 2026
Sat 17 Jan 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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Fri 30 Jan 2026
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!
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Sat 31 Jan 2026
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.
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Thu 05 Feb 2026
Thu 05 Feb 2026
Step into the world of Twilight (2008) like never before with Twilight in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film event that brings the beloved saga to life through live music.
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Sat 07 Feb 2026
Sat 07 Feb 2026
Touring new album - Antidepressants
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Sun 08 Feb 2026
Sun 08 Feb 2026
The York Guildhall Orchestra’s second concert in their 45th year will see them recognise this year's celebration of a composer with the spectacular name of Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber.
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Wed 11 Feb 2026
Wed 11 Feb 2026
Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
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Thu 12 Feb 2026
Thu 12 Feb 2026
An unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza.
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Fri 13 Feb 2026
Fri 13 Feb 2026
Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026.
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Sun 15 Feb 2026
Sun 15 Feb 2026
The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III, which celebrates the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical pieces, will tour across the UK throughout February and March 2026.
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Fri 20 Feb 2026
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
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Sun 22 Feb 2026
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera.
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Wed 25 Feb 2026
Wed 25 Feb 2026
A symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making!
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Fri 27 Feb 2026
Fri 27 Feb 2026
Prepare to be captivated by one of the most formidable guitarists of her generation as Samantha Fish embarks on her 2025 Paper Doll Tour.
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Sat 28 Feb 2026
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again!
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Wed 04 Mar 2026
Wed 04 Mar 2026
One of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands, 10cc have announced their return to the UK concert scene in 2026 with the typically tongue-in-cheek ‘And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour’ — celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continues to captivate audiences across the world.
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Fri 06 Mar 2026
Fri 06 Mar 2026
Prepare to be spellbound by one of the world’s most unique and exhilarating stage productions — Celtic Illusion.
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Sat 07 Mar 2026
Sat 07 Mar 2026
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’, Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond!
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Sun 08 Mar 2026
Sun 08 Mar 2026
BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the road.
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Tue 17 Mar 2026
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Scouting For Girls are coming back to York Barbican!
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Wed 18 Mar 2026
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Boundary-breaking and genre-defying, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra return to the UK with a brand new set. Performing legendary anthems with breathtaking scale and intensity, fusing the majestic power of the symphony orchestra with the rebellious energy of rock.
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Fri 20 Mar 2026
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show.
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Sun 22 Mar 2026
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Tigerslane Studios brings season 4 of "Murder Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord" to York Barbican.
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Mon 06 Apr 2026
Mon 06 Apr 2026
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will be appearing live (and dead) on stage in a very special production!
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Tue 07 Apr 2026
Tue 07 Apr 2026
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will be appearing live (and dead) on stage in a very special production!
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Wed 08 Apr 2026
Wed 08 Apr 2026
Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them - this brand-new show will help you reboot your thinking, rebalance your life, and push you beyond your comfort zone.
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Fri 10 Apr 2026
Fri 10 Apr 2026
James and Clair Buckley are taking their vlog offline and around the UK on an unfiltered, unedited live tour! The dynamic husband-wife duo announce, Out With The Buckleys Tour.
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Thu 16 Apr 2026
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2026 tour!
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Fri 17 Apr 2026
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems is coming back to York Barbican!
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Sun 19 Apr 2026
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Are you ready to rock? Because Justin's got the band back together!
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Mon 20 & Tue 21 Apr 2026
Mon 20 & Tue 21 Apr 2026
The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to York Barbican in 2026.
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Sat 25 April 2026
Sat 25 April 2026
The Blue boys are back in town!
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Mon 27 Apr 2026
Mon 27 Apr 2026
Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is set to tour the UK in concert next Spring in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
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Wed 29 Apr 2026
Wed 29 Apr 2026
Kevin Sinfield comes to York Barbican in 2026. You will hear all about the life of an achiever who has given himself a reason to go on and do superhuman things that now seem normal to him.
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Fri 01 May 2026
Fri 01 May 2026
York-based singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his superb band return to York Barbican to bring you an evening of the music of Paul Simon, including a special '40th Anniversary' performance of Simon's Classic 1986 Album, 'Graceland'.
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Sat 02 May 2026
Sat 02 May 2026
After their sell-out evening in December 2024, Weetwood Mac return to York Barbican.
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Mon 04 May 2026
Mon 04 May 2026
Celebrate the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather’s unmatched legacy with The James Brown Experience.
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Fri 08 May 2026
Fri 08 May 2026
Haircut 100 announce new album ‘Boxing The Compass’ and 2026 tour.
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Sun 10 May 2026
Sun 10 May 2026
Our final concert in this season has a very full programme and will see us continue our celebration of the works of Weber.
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Sat 16 May 2026
Sat 16 May 2026
Christopher Cross is coming to York Barbican!
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Wed 20 May 2026
Wed 20 May 2026
Celebrating 40 years since their genesis in 1986, Pixies announce details of a headline worldwide tour for 2026.
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Sat 30 May 2026
Sat 30 May 2026
The ELO Experience - The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra
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Tue 16 Jun 2026
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.
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Fri 19 Jun 2026
Fri 19 Jun 2026
The UK’s leading platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones and Strictly Come Dancing’s world–champion professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2026 called Jukebox Idols.
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Sat 20 Jun 2026
Sat 20 Jun 2026
All the songs and stories from a life on stage.
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Sat 27 Jun 2026
Sat 27 Jun 2026
A spectacular, theatrical experience for all without any heavy-going science, The Night Sky Show takes you on an epic journey across the cosmos.
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Mon 29 Jun 2026
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
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Mon 06 - Wed 08 Jul 2026
Mon 06 - Wed 08 Jul 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour.
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Fri 28 Aug 2026
Fri 28 Aug 2026
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.
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Sat 26 Sept 2026
Sat 26 Sept 2026
The Thompson Twins' singer comes to York
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Tue 29 Sept 2026
Tue 29 Sept 2026
An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn OBE.
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Fri 02 Oct 2026
Fri 02 Oct 2026
Ben Portsmouth brings the ULTIMATE Elvis experience to the York Barbican!
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Thu 08 Oct 2026
Thu 08 Oct 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience.
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Fri 23 Oct 2026
Fri 23 Oct 2026
In 2026 Steve is bringing you the very best of the GENESIS songs from throughout his career with this awe-inspiring band, along with a selection of classic material from his many solo albums.
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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 31 Oct 2026
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026.
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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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Tue 17 Nov 2026
Tue 17 Nov 2026
What happens when space becomes the new economic frontier? Who controls the resources beyond our atmosphere? How will the coming space revolution transform life on Earth?
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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.