WHAT'S ON AT THE YORK BARBICAN, YORK
What's On at the York Barbican, York
Most Popular Shows and Events at York Barbican, York
Fri 5 Sep - Sat 15 Nov 2025
What's On at the York Barbican, York
The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
Friday 21 November 2025
Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns to The Bridgewater Hall, the beloved festive movie brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the...
UK Championship Snooker 2025
Saturday 29 November - Sunday 7 December 2025
Tickets for the 2025 UK Championship - ON SALE NOWSnooker fans are being urged to snap up tickets while they can, with the general sale for the 2025 UK Championship at York Barbican now live. After record sales for the 2024 edition, t...
The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Wednesday 10 December 2025
The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra. A Universal Pictures production, The Holiday stars Cameron...
Kate Rusby
Thursday 11 December 2025
Often hailed as the "First Lady of Folk," the enchanting Kate Rusby has earned numerous accolades, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and a Mercury Music Prize. Her album 'Hand Me Down' peaked at #12 in the Official UK Album Charts,...
Cock Sparrer
Saturday 13 December 2025
Taking their name from the cockney slang term 'cock sparrow' meaning familiarity, comes the instrumental street punk band Cock Sparrer hailing from London, England who formed in 1972 paving the way in the late seventies punk scene with thei...
Cock Sparrer plus Special Guests
Saturday 13 December 2025
COCK SPARRER released their 8th (and final) studio album 'Hand on Heart' in April last year and ended 2024 with it being voted 'Album Of The Year' in Vive Le Rock magazine. They will end 2025 with a one-of UK headline show at The Barbican...
York's Annual Community Carol Concert
Sunday 14 December 2025
YORK'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT It's time to don your Christmas jumpers and Santa hats for an afternoon of family festive fun. It just wouldn't be Christmas without York's Annual Community Carol Concert returning to York Barbican for...
The Bootleg Beatles
Monday 15 December 2025
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed fro...
Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson...
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...
The Magic of Motown
Thursday 18 December 2025
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...
Step Into Christmas
Saturday 20 December 2025
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year from Entertainers. This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including - All I Want for Ch...
Christmas with Anton du Beke & Friends
Sunday 21 December 2025
Journey into a festive wonderland and enjoy Christmas with Anton Du Beke! The ballroom king and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with a troupe of extraordinary dancers, along with vocalist Lance Ellington and his dynamic live band, ...
The Snowman
Monday 22 December 2025
An enchanting introduction to dance for the whole family, this winter family favourite is the heartwarming tale of a boy, and a snowman who comes to life. Back for its 28th year in 2025, Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of The Sn...
Country Roads - One Night of Country Classics
Friday 30 January 2026
Celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music and enjoy the biggest and best songs of the genre, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Rhinestone Cowboy, Ring of Fire, Walkin' After Midnight and more at this tribute show from the ...
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Saturday 31 January 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...
Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
Thursday 12 February 2026
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship...
Al Murray
Friday 13 February 2026
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There's no denying the world's a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope a...
The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III
Sunday 15 February 2026
The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III, which celebrates the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musicalpieces, features an expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield's long-term collaborator Robin Smith, which will see extended s...
Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Friday 20 February 2026
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show f...
Disney in Concert - The Sound of Magic
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic returns to cebrate 100 years of the Disney experience through its music. This symphonic celebration will see renowned Novello Orchestra bring to life the soundtracks and characters from the Walt Disn...
Josh Widdicombe
Saturday 28 February 2026
Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower...
Celtic Illusion
Friday 6 March 2026
Prepare to be spellbound by one of the world's most unique and exhilarating stage productions - Celtic Illusion. Fusing the thunderous rhythm of Irish dance with mind-blowing magic, Celtic Illusion breaks boundaries like never before. Thi...
Clinton Baptiste
Saturday 7 March 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! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...
Aisling Bea
Sunday 8 March 2026
BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the road. With tales of travel, home, immigration, history, sex, babies, music, lovers and enemies. She will even answer your big life questions. It's not...
Scouting for Girls
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anth...
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12 ...
Chris Ramsey
Friday 20 March 2026
Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed Stand Up Comedian and regular face on TV. He has hosted two series of his own show The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central as well as Chris Ramsey's Stand Up Central and the panel show Virtually Famous...
Horrible Histories: The Concert
Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 April 2026
Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television present HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE CONCERT Live (and dead) on stage! For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will...
Horrible Histories: The Concert Live and Dead on Stage
Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 April 2026
Birmingham Stage Company and Lion Television present HORRIBLE HISTORIES - THE CONCERT Live (and dead) on stage! For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTORIES will...
An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers
Thursday 16 April 2026
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour! With a collective career of over 5 decades, Aggers and Tuffers have remained connected to the sporti...
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Friday 17 April 2026
BBC Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley brings you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music. Think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, The Prodigy and a whole lot more. ...
JUSTIN LIVE
Sunday 19 April 2026
Are You Ready To Rock?.... Because Justin has got the band back together! Famous for his BAFTA Award-winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin's House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin and his friends are ba...
Diversity
Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...
The Extra Mile
Wednesday 29 April 2026
We are delighted to be able to bring you an event and give you the opportunity of spending time with a very special person. You will hear all about the life of an achiever who has given himself a reason to go on and do superhuman things, su...
Gary Stewart presents: The Songs of Paul Simon
Friday 1 May 2026
"Gary Stewart presents: The Songs of Paul Simon."York-based singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his superb band return to The Barbican after a triumphant sell-out show in December 2024 to bring you an evening of the music of Paul Simon, incl...
Weetwood Mac presents an evening of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits
Saturday 2 May 2026
Weetwood Mac presents an evening of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits(plus special guests). Sat 2nd May 2026. York Barbican.'After their sell-out evening in December 2024, Weetwood Mac return to York Barbican. Fast making a name for themselves ...
The ELO Experience - Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra
Saturday 30 May 2026
The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006. The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to say that be...
Nadiya Bychkova & The Overtones - Jukebox Idols
Friday 19 June 2026
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2025 called Jukebox Idols. From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip...
Jukebox Idols Starring Nadiya and The Overtones
Friday 19 June 2026
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2025 called Jukebox Idols. From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip...
Lord of the Dance
Monday 6 - Wednesday 8 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Friday 28 August 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...
Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
Thursday 8 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...
On Earth and Space - Chris Hadfield's Guide To the Cosmos
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Join Canadian astronaut and ex-commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield, for a mind-expanding evening of exploration, imagery, stories, and music. What does this new age of space travel mean, and what can it bring to li...
Chris Hadfield: Navigating the New Space Age
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Chris Hadfield: Navigating the New Space AgeWhat happens when space becomes the new economic frontier? Who controls the resources beyond our atmosphere? How will the coming space revolution transform life on Earth?What happens above our hea...
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Most Popular Shows and Events at York Barbican, York
Fri 5 Sep - Sat 15 Nov 2025
