Event Calendar
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24 Nov - 6 Dec 2020
24 Nov - 6 Dec 2020
Fans who had bought tickets will have their tickets automatically transferred to next year’s event, please click for more information.
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Sun 20 Dec 2020
Sun 20 Dec 2020
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 Jan 2021
Sat 23 Jan 2021
Scotland’s international comedy star returns to York Barbican with his all-new, 11th solo show.
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Our Katherine Jenkins concert has unfortunately been cancelled, please click for more information.
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Tue 9 Mar 2021
Tue 9 Mar 2021
Jerome Remblance is a local businessman from Pocklington, who aside from business has always been a musical talent.
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Wed 10 Mar 2021
Wed 10 Mar 2021
The multi-award-winning Clannad has without doubt done more than any other group to take Irish music and the Irish language to a worldwide audience.
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Thu 25 Mar 2021
Thu 25 Mar 2021
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival.
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Fri 26 Mar 2021
Fri 26 Mar 2021
Comedian Paul Smith returns to York Barbican with his brand new live show!
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Sun 28 Mar 2021
Sun 28 Mar 2021
Our Miltary Wives Choir Concert has unfortunately been cancelled, please click for more information.
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Sat 3 Apr 2021
Sat 3 Apr 2021
Iconic British band Soul II Soul take their acclaimed Club Classics tour back on the road, paying tribute to their legendary debut album, ‘Club Classics Vol 1’.
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Thu 8 Apr 2021
Thu 8 Apr 2021
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal.
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Fri 9 Apr 2021
Fri 9 Apr 2021
Internationally renowned as one, if not the best Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.
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Tue 13 Apr 2021
Tue 13 Apr 2021
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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Wed 14 Apr 2021
Wed 14 Apr 2021
Featuring a sensational live band, 'A Night of Songs & Laughter' tells Rob's personal musical journey from South Wales to Hollywood and back.
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Fri 16 Apr 2021
Fri 16 Apr 2021
David Bowie’s former bandmates Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey get ready to launch their new Bowie project, featuring Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory plus the all-star Holy Holy band.
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Sat 17 Apr 2021
Sat 17 Apr 2021
The sensational tribute celebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra
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Wed 21 Apr 2021
Wed 21 Apr 2021
Fresh from another sell-out tour, Aljaz and Janette will be returning with their brand new show Remembering The Oscars.
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Sun 25 Apr 2021
Sun 25 Apr 2021
After nine sell-out UK tours, Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tour to date.
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Thu 29 Apr 2021
Thu 29 Apr 2021
‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ return to York Barbican on 29 April 2021.
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Sun 2 May 2021
Sun 2 May 2021
Jimmy will be talking about terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.
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Tue 4 May 2021
Tue 4 May 2021
The 2021 tour will see the band further expand their repertoire and will play songs from Pink Floyd's early catalogue up to the 1972 album ‘Obscured by Clouds’.
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Wed 5 May 2021
Wed 5 May 2021
They’re back at last! Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading on tour in 2021.
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Mon 10 May 2021
Mon 10 May 2021
Jason Fox is a former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces Sergeant.
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Sat 15 May 2021
Sat 15 May 2021
Romesh Ranganathan returns to York Barbican with his most brutally honest show yet, The Cynics Mixtape.
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Mon 17 May 2021
Mon 17 May 2021
From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Jam’s 4th studio album ‘Setting Sons’.
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Tue 18 May 2021
Tue 18 May 2021
Due to popular demand, Sandi Toksvig is back with her hilarious smash-hit one-woman National Trevor show.
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Wed 19 May 2021
Wed 19 May 2021
YES, one of the most innovative of all prog-rock bands, and true legends of the genre have announced The Album Series Tour.
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Thu 20 May 2021
Thu 20 May 2021
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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Fri 21 May 2021
Fri 21 May 2021
The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns with a brand new show celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac,
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Sat 22 May 2021
Sat 22 May 2021
Two of the world’s biggest bands, Boyzone and Westlife, come together for the very first-time featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.
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Sun 23 May 2021
Sun 23 May 2021
The UK’s best-selling country act returns with their eagerly awaited forthcoming album ‘Good Years’.
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Sat 29 May 2021
Sat 29 May 2021
From the live final of ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ to being hired by George Michael himself to promote his 25 Live albums, this is a performer in a different league.
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Sun 30 May 2021
Sun 30 May 2021
Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice is back with a brand new show, Giovanni Pernice: This is Me!
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Mon 14 Jun 2021
Mon 14 Jun 2021
Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ many endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.
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Tue 15 Jun 2021
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Friends! The Musical Parody is a hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show.
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Wed 16 Jun 2021
Wed 16 Jun 2021
For the first time ever Chris and Rosie Ramsey are bringing their smash-hit podcast live to York for one show only.
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19 - 20 Jun 2021
19 - 20 Jun 2021
The Rob Beckett 2020 tour has been postponed, please click for more information.
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Tue 29 Jun 2021
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Paul Weller gets back on the road in 2021 to play a further 19 dates across the UK and Ireland.
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Wed 30 Jun 2021
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Here Come the Boys returns with three Strictly dance superstars, a brand-new cast and a brand-new dazzling production.
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Thu 1 July 2021
Thu 1 July 2021
The new Forbidden Nights tour celebrates their 5th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever.
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Sun 4 Jul 2021
Sun 4 Jul 2021
After her sell-out tours of 2018 and 2019, you’ll need to book early to secure your seat for this fabulous evening of music and laughter.
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Tue 6 Jul 2021
Tue 6 Jul 2021
One of the best-loved singers of our generation returns with an album that encapsulates his many musical achievements since the millennium.
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Thu 15 Jul 2021
Thu 15 Jul 2021
The Illegal Eagles visit York Barbican, bringing their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
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Sat 17 Jul 2021
Sat 17 Jul 2021
York Rocks Against cancer is back for it’s fifth instalment. Bigger, better and a brand new venue!
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Fri 30 Jul 2021
Fri 30 Jul 2021
George Thorogood & The Destroyers head to York on their acclaimed Good To Be Bad: 45 Years Of Rock tour.
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Sat 31 Jul 2021
Sat 31 Jul 2021
Coldplace are the ultimate tribute band to Coldplay, giving audiences the nearest experience to seeing Coldplay themselves.
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Sat 7 Aug 2021
Sat 7 Aug 2021
Spend A Country Night in Nashville and celebrate the very best of country music
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Mon 6 Sep 2021
Mon 6 Sep 2021
Let Grayson Perry take you through an enlightening and eye-watering evening in which this kind of existentialism descends from worthiness to silliness.
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Fri 10 Sep 2021
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Britain’s oldest boy band emerge from lockdown and hit the road as The Fisherman’s Friends – combined age 401 (and three-quarters) – announce their Unlocked & Unleashed tour for 2021.
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Sat 11 Sep 2021
Sat 11 Sep 2021
The world’s greatest and most authentic touring Northern Soul show heads to York Barbican.
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Thu 16 Sep 2021
Thu 16 Sep 2021
The Boomtown Rats return in 2021 with a new album and a headline UK tour.
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Fri 17 Sep 2021
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Kim Wilde and her incredible band are heading back on the road with Kim’s Greatest Hits Tour.
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Fri 24 Sep 2021
Fri 24 Sep 2021
English pop-duo Go West & 80s everyone's favourite 80’s crooner Paul Young visit York Barbican on their 2020 UK tour!
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1 - 3 Oct 2021
1 - 3 Oct 2021
The 25th Anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.
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Sat 9 Oct 2021
Sat 9 Oct 2021
Few bands have as great a live reputation as The Waterboys, who hit the road once again in 2021.
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Wed 13 Oct 2021
Wed 13 Oct 2021
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright has announced a run of UK dates next winter.
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Thu 14 Oct 2021
Thu 14 Oct 2021
Belinda Carlisle returns to York in winter 2021 to mark 35 years as a solo artist.
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Tue 19 Oct 2021
Tue 19 Oct 2021
British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK in 2021 celebrating his 50th anniversary in music. With this performance, Leo and his band bring boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.
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Thu 21 Oct 2021
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Daniel O'Donnell has announced a huge show at York Barbican next October 2021.
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Sat 23 Oct 2021
Sat 23 Oct 2021
Join Joel as he brings you bang up to date on his life since his last live show!
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Sun 24 Oct 2021
Sun 24 Oct 2021
Level 42 return to York Barbican in 2021 with the 'From Eternity To Here' tour.
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Wed 27 Oct 2021
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Critically acclaimed comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour in 2021.
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Thu 28 Oct 2021
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Critically acclaimed comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour in 2021.
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Fri 29 Oct 2021
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, actress & television host.
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Sat 30 Oct 2021
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Looking for the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute? Look no further than The Bon Jovi Experience, the official tribute band to Bon Jovi, endorsed by the man himself.
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Tue 2 Nov 2021
Tue 2 Nov 2021
Join Tim Peake on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as part of his first-ever UK tour.
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Fri 5 Nov 2021
Fri 5 Nov 2021
Jools Holland and The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will once again take their much-loved annual tour around the UK.
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Sat 6 Nov 2021
Sat 6 Nov 2021
Swan Lake returns to York Barbican, presented in classic Russian style with a full orchestra.
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Sun 7 Nov 2021
Sun 7 Nov 2021
Russell will celebrate 20 years since his debut album was released.
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Mon 8 Nov 2021
Mon 8 Nov 2021
Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years with his ‘Even More Good Reasons’ tour, don’t miss it!
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Wed 10 Nov 2021
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Gabrielle returns to York Barbican
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12 - 13 Nov 2021
12 - 13 Nov 2021
The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show
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27 Nov - 5 Dec 2021
27 Nov - 5 Dec 2021
The Betway UK Snooker Championship returns to York in 2021, with Ronnie O'Sullivan, Judd Trump and many more.
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Thu 9 Dec 2021
Thu 9 Dec 2021
Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Missus.
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Sat 11 Dec 2021
Sat 11 Dec 2021
The Levellers are heading to York Barbican in 2021!
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16 - 17 Dec 2021
16 - 17 Dec 2021
‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’, mixed with ‘comic gold’.
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18 - 19 Dec 2021
18 - 19 Dec 2021
Join Alan as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful.
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Sun 20 Dec 2021
Sun 20 Dec 2021
Folk singer Kate Rusby will return to York Barbican in December 2021 for another edition of her Christmas tour.
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14 - 15 Jan 2022
14 - 15 Jan 2022
Join Alan as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful.
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Fri 21 Jan 2022
Fri 21 Jan 2022
From the Jam are celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Sound Affects', the 5th studio album by The Jam, by performing it in full plus more classics by The Jam.
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Fri 4 Feb 2022
Fri 4 Feb 2022
As the only band ever licensed and supported by Genesis and Peter Gabriel, The Musical Box presents a new, never performed show in 2021.
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Fri 18 Feb 2022
Fri 18 Feb 2022
Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple on their brand new tour in 2022.
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Sun 6 Mar 2022
Sun 6 Mar 2022
Lisa Marie Performing Arts celebrate their 20th anniversary this March with a spectacular show!
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Tue 7 Jun 2022
Tue 7 Jun 2022
Legendary guitarist and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Beck will take to the York Barbican stage in 2022.