Event Calendar
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Thurs 18 Jul 2019
Thurs 18 Jul 2019
Singer, actress and Broadway royalty, Lea Salonga, known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch and best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon is performing here in July 2019!
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26 - 27 Jul 2019
26 - 27 Jul 2019
Henning Wehn visits York Barbican for two nights as part of The Great York Fringe 2019.
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Thurs 8 Aug 2019
Thurs 8 Aug 2019
Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies like ‘Stand By Me’, ‘The Lost Boys’, as well as the TV series ‘24.’
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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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Sun 22 Sept 2019
Sun 22 Sept 2019
Following his first national tour in 2018, which saw him go from a circuit act to one of the biggest selling names in UK stand-up in less than a year, Paul Smith returns with his second national tour show!
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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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Thurs 26 Sept 2019
Thurs 26 Sept 2019
The Ocean Film Festival UK & Ireland Tour is back for 2019, bringing a brand-new collection of the world's most mesmerising ocean films to a big screen near you!
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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
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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Sat 5 Oct 2019
Sat 5 Oct 2019
Lulu Heads to York Barbican this october!
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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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Thurs 10 Oct 2019
Thurs 10 Oct 2019
Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the global superstar that is George Michael.
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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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Fri 11 Oct 2019
Fri 11 Oct 2019
The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell, one of Ireland’s best known performers, has continued to push out the boundaries of his career both on stage and TV in 2018 and looks to do the same in 2019.
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Mon 14 Oct 2019
Mon 14 Oct 2019
The Godfather of modern stand-up returns! Ben Elton is back on the road with an all new stand-up show.
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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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Sat 19 Oct 2019
Sat 19 Oct 2019
With its selected choice of masterpieces,that have long since become unmistakable earworms, the Salzburg Mozart Gala is a must-see for classical music enthusiasts.
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Sun 20 Oct 2019
Sun 20 Oct 2019
UK pop icon Will Young brings his huge UK tour York on Sunday 20th October 2019, supporting his seventh studio album 'Lexicon'.
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Mon 21 Oct 2019
Mon 21 Oct 2019
Minster FM's Listener Choice Awards are back for a fourth year bigger and better than ever!
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Tues 22 Oct 2019
Tues 22 Oct 2019
Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn.
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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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Sun 27 Oct 2019
Sun 27 Oct 2019
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) continue their 40th anniversary celebrations with the announcement of a special world tour.
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Tues 29 Oct 2019
Tues 29 Oct 2019
Join Olympic champion Louis Smith, Rachel Stevens (S Club 7), Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls) and Lee Ryan (Blue) for a groovy evening of singing & dancing.
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Wed 30 Oct 2019
Wed 30 Oct 2019
Following the success of The Next Step Live U.K. tour in 2017 and continued ratings success on CBBC, the A-Troupe dancers have today announced that The Next Step will return with a brand new live show for 2019: Absolute Dance Live On Stage.
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Thurs 31 Oct 2019
Thurs 31 Oct 2019
Musical virtuoso Jools Holland and his distinguished Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced dates and special guests for their well-renowned autumn/winter UK tour for 2019, heading to York Barbican on Thursday 31st October 2019.
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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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Wed 6 Nov 2019
Wed 6 Nov 2019
The Blues Hall of Fame member John Mayall tours his brand new album this November.
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Fri 8 Nov 2019
Fri 8 Nov 2019
Having sold out his first show at York Barbican in April 2019, Rhod Gilbert is returning for a second date of his brand new live show!
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Sun 10 Nov 2019
Sun 10 Nov 2019
In his revealing new one man show, All Mouth and Some Trousers, Alexander Armstrong will be baring all.
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Thurs 14 Nov 2019
Thurs 14 Nov 2019
For the first time, the pop icon performs his landmark, solo album ‘Friend or Foe’ live in its entirety across the UK
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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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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
Now one of the most recognisable Tribute bands in the world, Supreme Queen pay tribute to one of the planet’s greatest ever rock bands.
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Sat 16 Nov 2019
Sat 16 Nov 2019
The UK’s most renowned big band swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller’s own arrangements of favourite wartime chart topper.
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Sun 17 Nov 2019
Sun 17 Nov 2019
Performed By The Russain State Ballet & Opera House .
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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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Thurs 12 Dec 2019
Thurs 12 Dec 2019
We've added a second date for the self-proclaimed Mouth of the South, Rob Beckett, who is back on tour next year with a brand new stand up show!
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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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Sun 15 Dec 2019
Sun 15 Dec 2019
This ever-popular Christmas event has sold out regularly over the last few years and for many marks the beginning of the festive season.
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Tues 17 Dec 2019
Tues 17 Dec 2019
The Darkness visit York Barbican in 2019, announcing that Easter Is Cancelled!
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Wed 18 Dec 2019
Wed 18 Dec 2019
Forever proud to call herself folk singer, Kate Rusby’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience.
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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.
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Fri 20 Dec 2019
Fri 20 Dec 2019
Ben Portsmouth, The World’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist, is a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter, who had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age.
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Fri 31 Jan 2020
Fri 31 Jan 2020
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again!
30 totally different DVDs in 30 years, 2,000 plus live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the fact that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy”
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Sat 1 Feb 2020
Sat 1 Feb 2020
Paul Carrack and his incredible six piece band take to the road again for his mammoth 20/20 tour!
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Thurs 6 Feb 2020
Thurs 6 Feb 2020
As the only band ever licensed and supported by Genesis and Peter Gabriel, The Musical Box presents a new, never performed show in 2020.
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20 - 21 Feb 2020
20 - 21 Feb 2020
The Takeover is back and bigger than ever with live music & events over 5 evenings & 3 venues.
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Sat 22 Feb 2020
Sat 22 Feb 2020
One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.
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Sun 23 Feb 2020
Sun 23 Feb 2020
Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port Isaac to raise money for charity, singing the traditional songs of the sea handed down to them by their forefathers.
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Tues 3 Mar 2020
Tues 3 Mar 2020
The Russian State Opera return with Aida - the timeless and emotional opera with breath-taking melodies.
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Tues 10 Mar 2020
Tues 10 Mar 2020
The boys are back! Catch 5ive, A1, Damage and 911 at venues all over the UK in February and March, bringing you a hit-packed show of pop classics. Four acts, one unforgettable night!
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Wed 11 March 2020
Wed 11 March 2020
After recently announcing the release of his new album, ‘Taller’, critically acclaimed musician and songwriter Jamie Cullum announces he will be taking to the stage for a 2020 tour.
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Wed 18 Mar 2020
Wed 18 Mar 2020
Anton & Erin, the nation’s favourite ballroom stars are back with their brand-new show for 2020 as they Dance Those Magical Movies!
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Fri 27 March 2020
Fri 27 March 2020
The amazingly accurate Bowie Collective make it their mission to give you the Bowie show you always wanted - and will never forget.
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Wed 1 Apr 2020
Wed 1 Apr 2020
The world’s Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook of all time.
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12 - 14 May 2020
12 - 14 May 2020
Both new and devoted fans of all ages will once again fall in love with the magic of Riverdance – the original, the best.
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Fri 22 May 2020
Fri 22 May 2020
The Illegal Eagles visit York Barbican for the first time, bringing their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.