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Fri 06 Dec 2024

Bootleg Beatles

Fri 06 Dec 2024

It's all there, the costumes, the hairstyles, the banter and the gear. It’s not the Beatles…. but you simply won’t believe it!

Sat 07 Dec 2024

JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY

Sat 07 Dec 2024

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show

Event Announcement

Wed 11 Dec 2024

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Wed 11 Dec 2024

With special guests Marc Almond and introducing Toby Lee, and Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Samudu Jayatilaka.

Thu 12 Dec 2024

The Rat Pack at Christmas

Thu 12 Dec 2024

Direct from the West End, the original London cast returns to York Barbican in its 22nd year of touring!

Event Announcement

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Love Actually - Film with Live Orchestra

Fri 13 Dec 2024

This Christmas, the star-studded Love Actually, will be presented live in concert with a full orchestra playing the score live-to-film.

Fri 13 Dec 2024

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Christmas Special

Fri 13 Dec 2024

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.

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Christmas Special

Sat 14 Dec 2024

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.

Sounds of the 60s 2025
Sounds of the 60s 2025

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Bongo's Bingo Christmas

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.

Sun 15 Dec 2024

York's Annual Community Carol Concert

Sun 15 Dec 2024

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without York’s Annual Community Carol Concert.

Event Announcement

Mon 16 Dec 2024

The Holiday: Film with Live Orchestra

Mon 16 Dec 2024

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.

Tue 17 Dec 2024

Kate Rusby - Winter Light Tour

Tue 17 Dec 2024

Kate Rusby rounds off 2024 in style with her annual, and much anticipated, Christmas tour.

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Step Into Christmas

Thu 19 Dec 2024

This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours & Paul Simon’s Graceland

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Paul Simon's Graceland are career-defining albums, which feature such hits as Dreams, The Chain, You Can Call Me Al and Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes.

Fri 20 Dec 2024

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Christmas Special

Fri 20 Dec 2024

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.

Sun 22 Dec 2024

'The Snowman' film with Live Orchestra

Sun 22 Dec 2024

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family-favourite ‘The Snowman’ accompanied by a live orchestra.

Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Sat 18 Jan 2025

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Sat 18 Jan 2025

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.

Sat 18 Jan 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 18 Jan 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.

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Bongo's Bingo

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.

Tue 28 Jan 2025

Giovanni - The Last Dance

Tue 28 Jan 2025

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour ‘The Last Dance’.

Fri 31 Jan 2025

Country Roads

Fri 31 Jan 2025

Come with us to the place you belong for a night of the very best country classics!

Sat 01 Feb 2025

BOYZLIFE

Sat 01 Feb 2025

FEATURING KEITH DUFFY & BRIAN MCFADDEN

Mon 03 Feb 2025

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Mon 03 Feb 2025

After mesmerising audiences across Europe and the USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK and Ireland once again.

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Transatlantic Sessions

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Celebrating the rich musical traditions that connect Scotland, Ireland and the US.

Step Into Christmas
Step Into Christmas

Sun 09 Feb 2025

York Guildhall Orchestra: Sibelius, Bloch, Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich

Sun 09 Feb 2025

2025 is a year of celebration when it comes to remembering two very famous composers – Ravel and Shostakovich – and York Guildhall Orchestra's concerts during this year will feature music by both composers.

Fri 14 Feb 2025

A Night At The Darts

Fri 14 Feb 2025

MODUS Sports Management and MDA Events present A Night at the Darts in York

Sun 16 Feb 2025

Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies

Sun 16 Feb 2025

Embark on a captivating musical voyage as pop sensation Gareth Gates takes centre stage in "Gareth Gates Sings Love Songs from the Movies.

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Alison Moyet

Thu 20 Feb 2025

Alison Moyet embarks on her new 2025 world tour.

Fri 21 Feb 2025

James Martin Live

Fri 21 Feb 2025

Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025.

Fri 21 Feb 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Fri 21 Feb 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.

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Bongo's Bingo 80s

Fri 28 Feb 2025

Bongo's Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.

Sat 01 Mar 2025

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Sat 01 Mar 2025

ELVANA - THE WORLD'S FINEST ELVIS FRONTED TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA!

Giovanni - The Last Dance
Giovanni - The Last Dance

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez - SPEAKEASY

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez are back with their biggest ever tour for 2025!

Sat 08 Mar 2025

Jason Donovan - Doin' Fine 25

Sat 08 Mar 2025

Jason Donovan’s Doin' Fine 25 tour, is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV.

Sun 09 Mar 2025

LEVELLERS COLLECTIVE - 2025 Acoustic Tour

Sun 09 Mar 2025

After two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective have announced a new 17-date tour. With support from Amelia Coburn.

Fri 14 Mar 2025

Mike + The Mechanics: Looking Back - Living The Years

Fri 14 Mar 2025

All the hits and a drift into Genesis.

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 15 Mar 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.

Mon 17 Mar 2025

The Darkness with special guests ASH

Mon 17 Mar 2025

The Darkness are hitting the road for their largest headline tour of the UK in years, solidifying their status as one of Britain, and indeed the world’s, most important rock bands.

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Stiff Little Fingers

Tue 18 Mar 2025

Stiff Little Fingers are pleased to announce their annual March UK dates for 2025 which this year goes under the title “Flame In The Heart Tour”.

Thu 20 Mar 2025

Paddy McGuinness - Nearly There...

Thu 20 Mar 2025

One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians is back on tour.

AXS Events Tickets Moments
AXS Events Tickets Moments

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Be the Architect of your health and happiness

Event Announcement

Sat 22 Mar 2025

Wardruna

Sat 22 Mar 2025

Norwegian music group Wardruna head to York Barbican on their new tour. With support from Jo Quail.

Sun 23 Mar 2025

Kim Wilde

Sun 23 Mar 2025

Plus support from Cutting Crew

Wed 26 Mar 2025

ROB BECKETT: GIRAFFE

Wed 26 Mar 2025

EXTRA DATE ADDED!

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Public Service Broadcasting

Thu 27 Mar 2025

With support from She Drew The Gun

Sat 29 Mar 2025

Lost in Music - One Night at the Disco

Sat 29 Mar 2025

LOST IN MUSIC – The Original Disco Show!

Wed 02 - Fri 05 Apr 2025

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

Wed 02 - Fri 05 Apr 2025

Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend.

Sun 06 Apr 2025

Al Murray: Guv Island

Sun 06 Apr 2025

Al Murray: Guv Island Extended into 2025 with New Extra Brew Material!

Sounds of the 60s 2025
Sounds of the 60s 2025

Fri 11 Apr 2025

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Fri 11 Apr 2025

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her ‘Long Farewell Tour’.

Sat 12 Apr 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 12 Apr 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.

Tue 29 Apr 2025

Murder Trial Tonight III - The Doorstep Case

Tue 29 Apr 2025

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of “Murder Trial Tonight - The Doorstep Case.”

Event Announcement

Sun 04 May 2025

Anastacia

Sun 04 May 2025

Pop icon Anastacia has announced a huge European tour for 2025, introducing the ‘Not That Kind’ tour. Plus special guest Casey McQuillen.

Wed 07 May 2025

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox: Magic and Moonlight Tour 2025

Wed 07 May 2025

Fresh off playing their 1,000th show, retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has announced the UK leg of their 2025 "Moonlight & Magic" World Tour.

Thu 08 May 2025

The Australian Bee Gees Show: Feel The Fever - Again

Thu 08 May 2025

It's Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated in a 75-minute multi-media concert event.

Sat 10 May 2025

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Sat 10 May 2025

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show: A Manford All Seasons.

Wed 14 May 2025

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

Wed 14 May 2025

Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show!

Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Thu 15 May 2025

The Waterboys

Thu 15 May 2025

The Waterboys return to York. No support.

Fri 16 May 2025

The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour

Fri 16 May 2025

That’s right, the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles are back for their biggest tour ever!

Sun 18 May 2025

York Guildhall Orchestra: Kabalevsky, Khachaturian, Shostakovich & Ravel

Sun 18 May 2025

York Guildhall Orchestra returns for another programme of classics.

Fri 23 May 2025

Paul Chowdhry: Englandia

Fri 23 May 2025

Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand-new ‘Englandia’ UK stand-up tour for 2025.

Sat 24 May 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 24 May 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.

Mon 26 May 2025

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Mon 26 May 2025

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025.

Sat 31 May 2025

The ELO Show: A Tribute to the Genius of Jeff Lynne

Sat 31 May 2025

A Tribute to the Genius of Jeff Lynne

Sun 01 Jun 2025

Aljaz and Janette: A Night To Remember

Sun 01 Jun 2025

A Night To Remember is the brand-new show from Strictly favourites Aljaz & Janette! It will be a night of unforgettable dancing, great music and plenty of laughter!

Step Into Christmas
Step Into Christmas

Wed 04 & Thu 05 Jun 2025

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Wed 04 & Thu 05 Jun 2025

Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Becketts new show Giraffe is going worldwide.

Fri 06 Jun 2025

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Fri 06 Jun 2025

Whitney - Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

Tue 10 Jun 2025

The Blindboy Podcast LIVE

Tue 10 Jun 2025

Experience The Blindboy Podcast LIVE with polymath, best-selling author, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, producer and academic Blindboy Boatclub.

Sat 14 Jun 2025

Radio Ga Ga

Sat 14 Jun 2025

Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio Ga Ga.

Wed 25 Jun 2025

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2025

Wed 25 Jun 2025

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.

Thu 26 Jun 2025

The 80's Show

Thu 26 Jun 2025

'The greatest tribute to the greatest decade'

Sat 28 Jun 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 28 Jun 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.

Sun 29 Jun 2025

Miss Americana: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Sun 29 Jun 2025

RED Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation present the mesmerising Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift.

Giovanni - The Last Dance
Giovanni - The Last Dance

Sun 06 Jul 2025

Burn The Floor Presents - DIANNE AND VITO - Red Hot and Ready!

Sun 06 Jul 2025

Strictly’s superstar professional dancers, Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola star in a brand-new stage show Red Hot and Ready!

Fri 18 Jul 2025

Anton & Giovanni - Together Again

Fri 18 Jul 2025

The nation’s favourite dancing double act, Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice, are Together Again in 2025 with a BRAND NEW SHOW.

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 19 Jul 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.

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Britain's Strongest Woman

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Britain’s Strongest Woman is moving to York!

Sun 20 Jul 2025

England's Strongest Man

Sun 20 Jul 2025

Prepare for a powerhouse showdown as England's Strongest Man takes to the stage at York Barbican

Mon 04 Aug 2025

Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

Mon 04 Aug 2025

Cirque - The Greatest Show has been reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever!

Sat 30 Aug 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 30 Aug 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.

Thu 04 Sept 2025

The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter - Rescheduled

Thu 04 Sept 2025

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!

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AXS Events Tickets Moments

Sat 13 Sept 2025

Elis & John - That Feels Significant: Live!

Sat 13 Sept 2025

Elis James, John Robins and Dave Masterman are hitting the road! How does that feel?! I’ll tell you how it feels… SIGNIFICANT!

Fri 19 Sept 2025

Russell Kane: Hyperactive

Fri 19 Sept 2025

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again with his brand-new tour.

Wed 24 Sept 2025

Level 42 plus Roachford

Wed 24 Sept 2025

LEVEL 42 embark upon The ‘World Machine’ 40th Anniversary Tour in 2025.

Sat 27 Sept 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Sat 27 Sept 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.

Sun 28 Sept 2025

Björn Again

Sun 28 Sept 2025

BJÖRN AGAIN announces a brand-new UK and Ireland tour for 2025.

Tue 30 Sept 2025

Sounds Of The 60's Live - Hosted by Tony Blackburn OBE

Tue 30 Sept 2025

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.

Wed 01 Oct 2025

The James Brown Experience

Wed 01 Oct 2025

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.

Fri 03 Oct 2025

Fisherman's Friends

Fri 03 Oct 2025

In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are proud to announce their new UK tour dates for 2025 and 2026.

Sounds of the 60s 2025
Sounds of the 60s 2025

Sat 04 Oct 2025

Roy Chubby Brown - It's Simply Comedy

Sat 04 Oct 2025

After 50 plus years in comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country, Roy is the undoubted King of Comedy.

Sun 05 Oct 2025

Graham Nash - More Evenings of Songs & Stories with Special Guest Peter Asher

Sun 05 Oct 2025

Graham Nash, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy award winner, will perform songs spanning his sixty-year career from The Hollies to Crosby, Stills and Nash, to CSNY and his beloved solo career.

Tue 07 Oct 2025

Al Stewart Farewell Tour

Tue 07 Oct 2025

Al is winding down his touring schedule.

Fri 10 Oct 2025

Sophie McCartney - One Foot in the Rave

Fri 10 Oct 2025

After last year’s phenomenal 70 date international tour, award-winning comedian and number one bestselling author Sophie McCartney is back with a brand-new show!

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis 2025

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to The King of Rock and Roll!

Mon 13 Oct 2025

WET WET WET

Mon 13 Oct 2025

Plus special guest HEATHER SMALL

Thu 16 Oct 2025

Francis Rossi

Thu 16 Oct 2025

Francis Rossi is extending his forthcoming tour of the UK with 30 new dates added in 2025

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Jack Dee: Small World

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.

Christmas with Anton Du Beke
Christmas with Anton Du Beke

Mon 20 Oct 2025

The Horne Section's Hit Show

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!

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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.

Fri 24 - Sun 26 Oct 2025

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

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.

Fri 07 Nov 2025

What's Love Got To Do With It?

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.

Mon 10 Nov 2025

The Australian Pink Floyd

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’.

Tue 11 Nov 2025

Russell Watson - The Evolution Tour

Tue 11 Nov 2025

Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist.

Fri 14 Nov 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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.

Fri 14 Nov 2025

THE BOOMTOWN RATS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOOMTOWN: CELEBRATING 50 RAT YEARS 1975-2025

Fri 14 Nov 2025

With exclusive Boomtown Rats documentary screening

Step Into Christmas
Step Into Christmas

Thu 20 Nov 2025

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol' 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.

Sat 29 Nov - Sun 07 Dec 2025

UK Championship Snooker 2025

Sat 29 Nov - Sun 07 Dec 2025

Tickets for the 2025 UK Championship - ON SALE NOW

Fri 12 Dec 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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.

Sat 13 Dec 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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.

Sat 20 Dec 2025

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

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.

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again!

Sat 07 Mar 2026

Clinton Baptiste - Spectral Intercourse

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!