Event Calendar
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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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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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Fri 14 Nov 2025
Fri 14 Nov 2025
The Boomtown Rats are coming to York Barbican! With support from Professional.
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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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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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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
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
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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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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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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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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Sat 21 Feb 2026
Sat 21 Feb 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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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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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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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 17 Apr 2026
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems is coming back to York Barbican!
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Sat 25 April 2026
Sat 25 April 2026
The Blue boys are back in town!
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Tue 28 Apr 2026
Tue 28 Apr 2026
One of Britain’s most celebrated and best-loved tenors Alfie Boe, OBE, has announced a brand-new UK tour celebrating his most iconic hits, fan-favourite classics, and powerful new material from his highly anticipated upcoming album, ‘Facing Myself’.
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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 20 Jun 2026
Sat 20 Jun 2026
All the songs and stories from a life on stage.
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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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Thu 24 Sept 2026
Thu 24 Sept 2026
Singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced a major 21-date nationwide tour for September 2026 titled ‘Thanks for the Memories’ to celebrate his monumental career.
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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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Sun 08 Nov 2026
Sun 08 Nov 2026
The GIPSY KINGS by André Reyes are synonymous with music that transcends borders, bringing their passion and unique style to the world’s most prestigious stages