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
What's On at the York Barbican, York
Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
Friday 2 October 2026
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. A multi-talented musician, si...
Joe Jackson
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Though often depicted as a chameleonic artist who constantly "changes his style," Joe Jackson insists that most of his albums are in "his own mainstream" - collections of sophisticated pop songs, using different kinds of rhythms and combin...
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...
Sam Campbell
Friday 9 October 2026
With a signature style that marries absurdist loops and razor-sharp observational wit- from surreal YouTube shorts to mainstream TV and podcast success - Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius, Australian c...
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
Wednesday 14 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...
Katherine Jenkins
Thursday 15 October 2026
Cherished as one of Britain's all-time favourite singers, multi-award winning Katherine Jenkins has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family, having been invited to sing 'God Save The...
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Friday 16 October 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...
The Magic of Motown
Saturday 17 October - Thursday 17 December 2026
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 ...
Imperial Classical Ballet Presents: Swan Lake
Monday 19 October 2026
A Timeless Ballet of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption. This iconic ballet tells the powerful tale of Princess Odette, cursed to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. When Prince Siegfried discovers her under the moonlight, he vows to br...
Imperial Classical Ballet Presents: Swan Lake
Monday 19 October 2026
A Timeless Ballet of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption. This iconic ballet tells the powerful tale of Princess Odette, cursed to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. When Prince Siegfried discovers her under the moonlight, he vows to br...
The Amy Winehouse Band
Thursday 22 October 2026
In this stunning retrospective show, Amy's original band fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic re-imagining of the Amy Wineh...
Steve Hackett - Best Of Genesis & Solo Gems
Friday 23 October 2026
It has been 12 years since STEVE HACKETT brought his classic Genesis Revisited show to us. Back then, in 2013, his UK tour culminated in his acclaimed performance at London's Royal Albert Hall and the following release of the live DVD of th...
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited
Friday 23 October 2026
Prog legend Steve Hackett's timeless guitar-work was woven throughout Genesis' classic 70's catalogue of albums. In recent years he and his outstanding touring line-up of Roger King (keyboards), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Jonas Reingold (bas...
Troy Hawke
Saturday 24 October - Tuesday 24 November 2026
Following The Greeters Guild sellout world tour, 1930's throwback Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping with his new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates...
The Witcher In Concert
Sunday 25 October 2026
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as the open-world RPG's timeless score is brought to life with a live orchestra performance featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Perci...
Halloween in Concert
Tuesday 27 October 2026
A frighteningly good night of graveyard smash hits for all the family! As darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band. With stunning stage visuals and state-of-the-art production, bringing to life an amazing crescen...
Joe Marler Will See You Live
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Joe Marler Will See You Live is a live podcast tour. Since retiring in 2024 as one of England's great rugby players, host Joe Marler has come a long way - his appearance in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors helping push him firmly ...
Levellers
Thursday 29 October 2026
Some bands have fans, others have followers. Nobody would question the assertion that the Levellers are most definitely of the latter. Ever since five lads from Brighton came together in the late '80s to brew up a heady concoction of ant...
Leo Sayer
Friday 30 October 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I...
Russell Howard
Saturday 31 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026. After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, 'one of the world's top comedians' (The Sunday Times) is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions...
Chris Packham's World of Wonder
Tuesday 3 November 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds and Earth, Chris has devoted his remarkable life to engaging with t...
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Wednesday 4 November 2026
The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new show Vegas: After Hours-Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spe...
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Wednesday 4 November 2026
The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new show Vegas: After Hours-Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spe...
The Shires
Friday 6 November 2026
Renowned for their sublime vocal harmonies, talented country-pop duo Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes - hailing from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - have fast become a firm favourite in the UK country music scene. And now they're making t...
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes
Sunday 8 November 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings by original guitarist Andre Reyes, will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians from the ...
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Sunday 8 November 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings featuring original vocalist Nicolas Reyes will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians fr...
Chris Ramsey
Thursday 12 November 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...
Chris Hadfield - Exploring the New Space Age
Friday 13 November 2026 - Wednesday 2 June 2027
What 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? Join acclaimed Canadian astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaces...
Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Saturday 14 November 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums, ...
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Sunday 15 November 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...
Del Amitri
Monday 16 November 2026
Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best kn...
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...
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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...
Alison Moyet
Wednesday 18 November 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...
Adam Rowe
Thursday 19 November 2026
Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo, Adam Rowe is hitting the road across the UK with his brand-new stand-up tour Fashionism. ...
Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
Friday 20 November 2026
Multi-instrumentalist Scottish legend transports fans back to the decade of electronics, experimentation, synthesizers and great songwriting through Midge Ure's incredible back catalogue of Ultravox, Visage, and solo hits. Originally voc...
Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
Saturday 21 November 2026
Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The C...
UK Championship Snooker 2026
Saturday 28 November - Sunday 6 December 2026
The world's greatest snooker players return to York for the Victorian Plumbing UK Championship, one of the biggest events on the sport's global calendar. The event runs from November 29th to December 7th at York Barbican and once again the ...
Kate Rusby
Thursday 10 December 2026
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,...
Aled Jones & Alexander Armstrong - The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long
Friday 11 December 2026
Get ready to lift your voices and celebrate the festive season as The Big Christmas Sing-a-Long embarks on its debut UK tour in November and December 2026. Starring much-loved performers and presenters Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, th...
Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Saturday 12 December 2026
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...
The Bootleg Beatles
Monday 14 December 2026
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...
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