55 upcoming events in York · page 2 of 3
November 2026
The First Advent Procession
A traditional Advent procession service held at York Minster.
York Minster Advent Procession
Candlelit Advent services at York Minster.
York Minster Christmas Tree Festival
Dozens of decorated Christmas trees displayed inside York Minster cathedral to mark the start of the festive season.
December 2026
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The annual pantomime at York Theatre Royal.
York Minster Christmas Carol Concerts
Choir of York Minster performs seasonal carol concerts with the Yorkshire Volunteer Band inside York Minster cathedral.
Kate Rusby, York Barbican
Folk singer Kate Rusby plays a festive-season concert at York Barbican, known for her warm Yorkshire voice and Christmas shows.
The Night Before Christmas, Patch York
A grown-ups' Christmas comedy play from Purple Dodo Theatre in the Bonding Warehouse, with irreverent humour and an elf-dressed intruder. Strictly 16+.
Love Actually Live in Concert, York Barbican
The Christmas film favourite shown on screen while a live orchestra plays the score, a festive night out at York Barbican.
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with Special Guest Roachford
A live music concert at York Barbican.
The Enormous Christmas Pudding, York Theatre Royal Studio
A 50-minute puppetry and shadow-puppetry Christmas show for ages 2 to 6, with relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances available.
January 2027
Princess Rapunzel: The Heir with the Hair, Joseph Rowntree Theatre
A local pantomime take on Rapunzel at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, with colourful characters, songs and plenty of hair-related jokes.
An Evening with Jimmy Anderson, York Barbican
England's record-breaking fast bowler talks about his cricket career in an on-stage evening at York Barbican.
February 2027
Emeli Sande, York Barbican
Emeli Sande celebrates 15 years of her debut album Our Version of Events with a live show at York Barbican.
York Ice Trail
Weekend trail of ice sculptures placed at landmarks around York city centre, produced by Visit York.
York Ice Trail 2027
Winter ice-sculpture trail through York city centre.
Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend, York Barbican
Comedian Greg Davies brings his Full Fat Legend tour to York Barbican for two nights of big-voiced stand-up.
Will Young, York Barbican
Pop singer Will Young plays a live date in York as part of his 2027 touring programme.
March 2027
Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog, York Barbican
Keyboard legend Rick Wakeman performs a highlights concert with the English Rock Ensemble at York Barbican.
Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?, York Barbican
Alan Carr's gossipy, chatty stand-up tour stops off at York Barbican for a Saturday-night show.
Seasick Steve, York Barbican
The blues guitarist Seasick Steve plays his raw, stomping live set at York Barbican.
Kim Wilde: The Singles Tour with Tiffany, York Barbican
Kim Wilde plays her hit singles live, with 80s pop star Tiffany as special guest, at York Barbican.
April 2027
Fisherman's Friends, York Barbican
The Cornish shanty singers behind the hit films bring their sea songs and stories to York Barbican.
Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know, York Barbican
Stand-up from the popular comedian Mo Gilligan on his The Mo You Know tour at York Barbican.
May 2027
Cirque: The Greatest Show, York Barbican
A family spectacle mixing circus acrobatics with musical theatre numbers, featuring Britain's Got Talent performers, at York Barbican.