Event Calendar
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Thurs 24 Jan 2019
Thurs 24 Jan 2019
We are extremely sorry to announce the cancellation of The Golden Girls tour starring Maria Friedman, Lesley Garrett and Bonnie Langford scheduled for early 2019.
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Fri 25 Jan 2019
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish, is back on the road with a brand new live show!
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Sat 26 Jan 2019
Sat 26 Jan 2019
Paul Carrack, one of the most revered voices in music and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades, will return to the delight his legions of admirers with the new album 'These Days' on 7 September.
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Sun 27 Jan 2019
Sun 27 Jan 2019
Moscow City Ballet returns to York Barbican with the stunning Swan Lake, presented in classic Russian style with full orchestra.
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Mon 28 Jan 2019
Mon 28 Jan 2019
Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor – half misprint, half Danish comedian, novelist, actor and broadcaster.
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Tues 29 Jan 2019
Tues 29 Jan 2019
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the performance of Elvis Lives on Tuesday 29 January has been cancelled.
Please contact your original point of purchase to inquire about your refund.
The Elvis Lives production team apologies for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation.
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Tues 5 Feb 2019
Tues 5 Feb 2019
Thunder invite you to “Please Remain Seated”, and immerse yourself in a strange journey into their own music.
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Fri 8 Feb 2019
Fri 8 Feb 2019
Performing The Man Who Sold The World & The Rise And Fall of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars, plus other hits from 1969-1973.
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Sat 9 Feb 2019
Sat 9 Feb 2019
The winter concert sees the orchestra continue with its journey through the major symphonic works of Jean Sibelius - this time it is his 6th symphony.
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Fri 15 Feb 2019
Fri 15 Feb 2019
Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple in their new, show-stopping dance production. The world of Ballroom meets Musical Theatre with stunning costumes & breath-taking choreography set to iconic theatrical favourites.
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Fri 15 Feb 2019
Fri 15 Feb 2019
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 16 Feb 2019
Sat 16 Feb 2019
An evening of world class stand-up as the Irishman from Australia brings his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to York Barbican, fresh from a smash-hit New York off-Broadway season with his latest sell out tour.
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Thurs 21 Feb 2019
Thurs 21 Feb 2019
Joined by world-class musicians, Danish artist ‘Myrkur' will bring her incredible ‘Folkesange' set to headline the York Barbican for an evening of Norse inspired folk music and storytelling.
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Fri 22 Feb 2019
Fri 22 Feb 2019
Faith - The George Michael Legacy returns with a brand-new production for 2018. with an energetic, vibrant musical journey of George’s glittering career.
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Sun 24 Feb 2019
Sun 24 Feb 2019
National Treasures Si King and Dave Myers, aka The Hairy Bikers have announced a huge nationwide tour for 2019. With their irresistible enthusiasm, An Evening With The Hairy Bikers will be an epic night of cooking and conversation.
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Mon 25 Feb 2019
Mon 25 Feb 2019
Rising UK stars Ward Thomas tour the UK in the new year,ahead of their eagerly anticipated forthcoming album ‘Restless Minds’.
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Fri 1 Mar 2019
Fri 1 Mar 2019
Time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Jukebox circumnavigate the globe in 2019 on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour!
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Sat 2 Mar 2019
Sat 2 Mar 2019
Miss Saigon star Lea Salonga has announced her first solo UK tour, heading to the York Barbican in 2019!
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Sun 3 Mar 2019
Sun 3 Mar 2019
LMPA Presents - Flicks: Let's Go To The Movies
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Thurs 7 Mar 2019
Thurs 7 Mar 2019
An all new show ‘Here Come The Girls’ brings an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers with their supporting dance partners.
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Fri 8 Mar 2019
Fri 8 Mar 2019
Join Ben Fogle, a modern day journeyman, for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and adventure.
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Sat 9 Mar - Sun 10 Mar 2019
Sat 9 Mar - Sun 10 Mar 2019
Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show in 2019.
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Mon 11 Mar 2019
Mon 11 Mar 2019
The legendary 10cc perform at the York Barbican, playing the hits which have singled them out as one of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music.
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Wed 13 Mar 2019
Wed 13 Mar 2019
The most varied inclusive evening of music for all ages to raise dementia awareness and bring the community together returns in 2019.
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Tues 19 Mar 2019
Tues 19 Mar 2019
Mike & The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide, bring their 2019 nationwide ‘Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour’ to York.
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Sat 23 March 2019
Sat 23 March 2019
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 23 Mar 2019
Sat 23 Mar 2019
The number 1 Coldplay Tribute band, coming from the sunny east coast town of Grimsby, recreating all the passion and feeling of a live Coldplay performance to perfection.
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Tues 26 Mar 2019
Tues 26 Mar 2019
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns with a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac.
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Thurs 28 Mar 2019
Thurs 28 Mar 2019
Get ready for an evening of inspirational adventure films coming at you from the wildest corners of the globe!
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Fri 29 Mar 2019
Fri 29 Mar 2019
'Muddle Class' promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion!
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Sat 30 Mar 2019
Sat 30 Mar 2019
David Gray is back with a seventeen-date tour of the UK in 2019.
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Fri 5 Apr 2019
Fri 5 Apr 2019
The world’s Premier Beatles tribute band continues to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation of the greatest songbook of all time.
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Sat 6 Apr 2019
Sat 6 Apr 2019
It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a brand new live show.
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Tues 9 Apr 2019
Tues 9 Apr 2019
Get ready for a remarkable, unique and star-studded rollercoaster ride through some of the most successful, Oscar winning and most memorable films of all time.
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Thurs 11 Apr 2019
Thurs 11 Apr 2019
Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life once again proving that the fast and the curious amongst us, see more stuff, and get more done.
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Mon 15 Apr - Tues 16 Apr 2019
Mon 15 Apr - Tues 16 Apr 2019
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs.
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Thu 18 Apr 2019
Thu 18 Apr 2019
The legendary Art Garfunkel is coming to York Barbican with 'An Evening of Songs and Stories', Thursday 18 April 2019!
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Sun 21 April 2019
Sun 21 April 2019
Multi-platinum recording artist and national treasure Michael Ball today announces a 21-date U.K. tour, supporting his forthcoming studio album "Coming Home To You" set for release in 2019.
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Wed 24 Apr 2019
Wed 24 Apr 2019
Let your dreams take flight at York Barbican this Easter with Peter Pan!
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Thurs 25 April 2019
Thurs 25 April 2019
Relive this classic album from The Who live at York Barbican.
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Fri 26 Apr 2019
Fri 26 Apr 2019
Birmingham's world-famous reggae stars UB40 have announced a massive tour next year in 2019 to celebrate their 40th anniversary!
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Sat 27 Apr 2019
Sat 27 Apr 2019
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 27 Apr 2019
Sat 27 Apr 2019
A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country Music.
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Sat 4 May 2019
Sat 4 May 2019
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi.
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Wed 8 May 2019
Wed 8 May 2019
The choir’s continued delivery of excellence has led to many public broadcast appearances such as Songs of Praise, BBC’s The One Show, ITV Good Morning Britain and Sunday Morning Worship on BBC Radio 2.
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Thurs 9 May 2019
Thurs 9 May 2019
The Specials have just announced a York show as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour.
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Sat 11 May 2019
Sat 11 May 2019
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 12 May 2019
Sun 12 May 2019
‘Wet Wet Wet are one of the most successful bands in British pop history with an amazing back catalogue of songs including three No.1’s – ‘Help From My Friends’; ‘Goodnight Girl’; and ‘Love Is All Around’.
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Thurs 16 May 2019
Thurs 16 May 2019
With over 100 million hits on YouTube, Foil, Arms & Hog are best known for their online videos, but their live show is what they are most proud of.
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Sat 18 May 2019
Sat 18 May 2019
The York Guildhall Orchestra welcome back Ian Bousfield to perform again after his triumph last season, with the glorious, but little known concerto by Grondahl.
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Fri 24 May 2019
Fri 24 May 2019
Britain’s best-selling classical artist of the last 25 years, Katherine Jenkins OBE returns to the York Barbican in May 2019, supporting her new album, "Guiding Light".
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Sat 25 May 2019
Sat 25 May 2019
Famed for fronting huge 70’s hit band Smokie, Chris Norman heads to the York Barbican in 2019!
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Mon 27 May 2019
Mon 27 May 2019
Manic Street Preachers are touring in 2019, to celebrate the release of a 20th Year collector’s edition of their fifth album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’.
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Fri 31 May 2019
Fri 31 May 2019
Fast becoming one of the world’s biggest comedy names, with 2 hour-long Netflix comedy specials, both released on 11 September 2018, Daniel’s last smash-hit tour spanned 150+ shows across 28 countries around the globe.
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Sat 8 Jun 2019
Sat 8 Jun 2019
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.
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Sat 8 Jun 2019
Sat 8 Jun 2019
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 14 Jun 2019
Fri 14 Jun 2019
Forbidden Nights is regarded as one of the best Male Variety Shows in Europe, and heads to the York Barbican in 2019!
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Sat 13 Jul 2019
Sat 13 Jul 2019
Showaddywaddy are back!
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Sat 13 July 2019
Sat 13 July 2019
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 27 Jul 2019
Sat 27 Jul 2019
Henning Wehn performs here in July 2019 as part of The great Yorkshire Fringe
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Fri 16 Aug 2019
Fri 16 Aug 2019
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 7 Sept 2019
Sat 7 Sept 2019
One of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, is back with her phenomenal new live show.
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Fri 13 Sept 2019
Fri 13 Sept 2019
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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Thurs 19 Sept 2019
Thurs 19 Sept 2019
The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm!
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Tues 24 Sep 2019
Tues 24 Sep 2019
Belinda Carlisle brings her 'Runaway Horses 30th Anniversary Tour' to the York Barbican!
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Tues 1 Oct 2019
Tues 1 Oct 2019
Diversity are a British street dance troupe formed in 2007 and based in London, best known for winning the 3rd series of Britain's Got Talent in 2009.
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Thurs 3 Oct 2019
Thurs 3 Oct 2019
Josh Widdicombe, the guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand new stand up tour, with a show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world.
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Fri 4 Oct 2019
Fri 4 Oct 2019
Jonathan Pie is the comedy sensation who satirises the world of politics and the media. A frustrated news reporter known for venting his spleen in unguarded “off-camera” rants, his online videos have been viewed by millions worldwide.
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Wed 9 Oct 2019
Wed 9 Oct 2019
Russell Watson & Aled Jones join forces for the In Harmony tour in October 2019
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Fri 11 Oct 2019
Fri 11 Oct 2019
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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Mon 14 Oct 2019
Mon 14 Oct 2019
The Godfather of modern stand-up is back on the road with an all new stand-up show, promising to try and make sense of a world which appears to have gone stark raving mad.
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Thurs 17 Oct 2019
Thurs 17 Oct 2019
Chris De Burgh will perform two of his most outstanding recordings, back to back and in their entirety, on his Classic Albums Tour, 2019.
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Fri 18 Oct 2019
Fri 18 Oct 2019
Simon Reeve’s sell-out UK theatre tour in 2018 has been extended by huge public demand into 2019. The show features the world-famous BBC presented and adventurer recount tales from over 15 years of travelling to the most remote and extreme corners of the planet.
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Thurs 24 Oct 2019
Thurs 24 Oct 2019
The self-proclaimed Mouth of the South, Rob Beckett is back on tour next year with a brand new stand up show. Get tickets this Wednesday!
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Fri 25 Oct 2019
Fri 25 Oct 2019
In his brand new show, Count Arthur Strong wrestles with some of the big questions that other all-round entertainers shy away from!
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Sat 26 Oct 2019
Sat 26 Oct 2019
The legendary Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is delighted to be returning to York Barbican for the first time since 2013!
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Fri 1 Nov - Sat 2 Nov 2019
Fri 1 Nov - Sat 2 Nov 2019
Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show, THE CYNIC’S MIXTAPE, and it’s his most brutally honest show yet.
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Fri 15 Nov 2019
Fri 15 Nov 2019
With songs from Dr Hook’s rich musical history - from the biggest hits to album favourites – including those we all love: Sylvia's Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More, When You're in Love with A Beautiful Woman, Sharing the Night Together, The Cover of Rolling Stone, The Ballad of Lucy Jordan, and so many more.
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Fri 15 Nov 2019
Fri 15 Nov 2019
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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Tues 19 Nov 2019
Tues 19 Nov 2019
The irrepressible former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett announces his 2019 European Tour. For the first time ever, Steve will perform the seminal Genesis album Selling England By The Pound in its entirety.
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Tues 26 Nov - Sun 8 Dec 2019
Tues 26 Nov - Sun 8 Dec 2019
One of Snookers Triple Crown events returns in 2019, featuring the world’s finest snooker players in the Betway UK Championship!
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Fri 13 Dec 2019
Fri 13 Dec 2019
Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!
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Fri 20 Dec 2019
Fri 20 Dec 2019
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.