What’s on in York:
Your Guide to Theatre, Music, and More

Immerse yourself in Yorks diverse cultural offerings through our meticulously curated guide.

From theatrical wonders to musical delights, Yorks arts scene awaits exploration on our user-friendly platform.

The Carpenters story

The magical songs of The Carpenters, and the story of the lives and times of this universally loved brother/sister duo.

York Barbican

8 Feb 2025

This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration...

James Martin Live

Plus Special Guests

York Barbican

21 Feb 2025

Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new live...

Aljaz & Janette

A Night to Remember

York Barbican

1 Jun 2025

A night to Remember

Whitney Queen of The Night

The Music of Whitney Houston

York Barbican

6 Jun 2025

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney...the queen of the night

Dianne and Vito

Red Hot and Ready

York Barbican

6 Jul 2025

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

Riverdance – 30 The New Generation

Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

York Barbican

24 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

Now – Jasmin Vardimon Company

Reflect the current moment, the present, and the continuous movement of time.

York Theatre Royal

8 Feb 2025

With a remarkable international cast of performers, and relevant & iconic moments from the Company repertoire, NOW will celebrate the beauty of imagination and art.

Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical

Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.

York Grand Opera House

28 Jan 2025 - 1 Feb 2025

For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy.

Chris McCausland

Yonks!

York Grand Opera House

3 Feb 2025

A brand-new show for 2024! You might have seen Chris McCausland on Scared of the Dark,...and certainly on Strictly....

A Country Night In Nashville

Recreating the energy and atmosphere of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, A Country Night In Nashville takes you on a journey through the history of country music.

York Grand Opera House

9 Feb 2025

Recreating the energy and atmosphere of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, A Country Night In Nashville takes you on a journey through the history of country music.

Some Guys Have All The Luck

The Rod Stewart Story

York Grand Opera House

14 Feb 2025

Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres with its hotly anticipated new production.

Cruel Intentions – The 90s Musical

Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s packed with ‘90s pop classics

York Grand Opera House

18 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025

Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s packed with ‘90s pop classics

The Chicago Blues Brothers – The Cruisin’ For A Bluesin Tour

Join the amazing CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping, hit parade corker of an evening.

York Grand Opera House

22 Feb 2025

Join Jake and Elwood, The Sweet Soul Sisters and the amazing CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping, hit parade corker of an evening.

Lions and Tigers and Bears

with Gordon Buchanan

York Grand Opera House

27 Feb 2025

Award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road in 2025 with...

Madama Butterfly

2025

York Grand Opera House

1 Mar 2025

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv...

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Living Dangerously

York Grand Opera House

11 Mar 2025

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure

Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie’s Classic

York Grand Opera House

25 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025

Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements

Blood Brothers

UK Tour 2024

York Grand Opera House

1 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2025

Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

Direct from the West End

York Grand Opera House

22 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

Direct from London’s West End, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

Calamity Jane

starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

York Grand Opera House

29 Apr 2025 - 3 May 2025

the whip crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains on tour

Julian Clary – A Fistful of Clary

You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.

York Grand Opera House

25 May 2025

You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame.

Tim Rice

An Evening with...

York Grand Opera House

29 May 2025

Tim Rice Live Tour

Friends the Musical

New UK Tour

York Grand Opera House

30 Sep 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

Friends the Musical - brand new show on tour

Six

Divorced. Beheaded. Live!

York Grand Opera House

14 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...

Here & Now Musical

The Music of STEPS

York Grand Opera House

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Here and Now the Steps Musical

2:22 A Ghost Story

An award-winning supernatural thriller

York Grand Opera House

30 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

York Grand Opera House

19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
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