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
Sat 31 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026
What's On at the York Barbican, York
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Friday 29 May 2026
 Renowned for their joyous, high-energy live shows, the multi-talented troupe of singers, dancers and instrumentalists will bring a brand new production to stages across the country - putting a retro spin on everything from '70s rock clas...
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...
Anna Lapwood
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 June 2026
Anna is an organist, broadcaster and Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge. A terrific protagonist for her instrument, she is a natural communicator and reaches a huge audience through her concerts and via social media with over ...
The Musical Box Performs Genesis
Sunday 14 June 2026
 The Musical Box are a French-Canadian tribute band formed in Montreal, Quebec in 1993 who recreate performances by the English rock band Genesis during the 1970s. Acclaimed for their historical re-enactment of early Genesis, The Musical ...
AND THEN THERE WAS…PHIL
Sunday 14 June 2026
Renowned for their high quality reproductions of historic Genesis performances since 1993, The Musical Box takes fans along for a time-travel ride, offering people a chance to relive the magic of this unique experience. These replicas has r...
THE MUSICAL BOX PRESENTS: AND THEN THERE WAS…PHIL
Sunday 14 June 2026
Renowned for their high quality reproductions of historic Genesis performances since 1993, The Musical Box takes fans along for a time-travel ride, offering people a chance to relive the magic of this unique experience. These replicas has r...
Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Burn The Floor presents Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin, who takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova. Created in collaboration with world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award rec...
Burn the Floor presents
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Burn the Floor - Dianne & Vito Ready Hot & ReadyStrictly's superstar professional dancers, Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola star in a brand-new stage show Red Hot and Ready! This is a dynamic new dance show-with-a-difference created by BAF...
Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Wednesday 17 June 2026
As the playful billing suggests, the show will feature numbers drawn from record releases from My Aim Is True in 1977 to Blood & Chocolate in 1986, along with other surprises. Those nine years saw the first appearance of some of Elvis Coste...
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...
Beverley Knight
Saturday 20 June 2026
Wolverhampton soul legend Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades and celebrates her incredible career in the year she also marks her milestone 50th birthday. With several Top 10 albums and ...
The Night Sky Show
Saturday 27 June 2026
Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard an...
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Monday 29 June 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. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 2026
Monday 29 June 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. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rum...
Shalamar
Thursday 2 July 2026
As Shalamar, Howard Hewitt and Jeffrey Daniel sold over 25 million records worldwide and collected no less than 100 gold, silver and platinum awards. They always whip the crowd into a frenzy with classics such as A Night To Remember, I Can ...
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...
John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London
Sunday 12 July 2026
 Prepare to be enchanted as John Wilson and Sinfonia of London bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to life in a spectacular concert featuring beloved songs from some of the greatest musicals of all time including South Pacif...
Lenny Pearce - Baby Rave
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Lenny Pearce, known for his innovative approach to dance music with Toddler Techno, is not just breaking the mold with his beats but also with his belief that parties aren't just for teens and adults. In a world where DJ culture often revol...
Britain's Strongest Woman 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
Britain's Strongest Woman is moving to York! Will a new champion emerge, or will the current World's Strongest Woman, Rebecca Roberts prove unbeatable and win Britain's for the second year in a row? Join us for an electrifying evening, a ce...
England's Strongest Man 2026
Sunday 26 July 2026
Prepare for a powerhouse showdown as England's Strongest Man takes to the stage at York Barbican. The competition will showcase a crucible of strength, resilience, and strategy, determining who earns the right to be England's Strongest Man....
Paul Smith
Saturday 1 - Wednesday 5 August 2026
 Liverpool comedian Paul Smith, who is best known for the many viral social media clips of his lightning quick audience interaction, is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy and this is the biggest, boldest show of his car...
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...
Venue Premium Tickets - Queen of the Night
Friday 28 August 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladiu...
The Dead South
Monday 31 August 2026
A rock band without a drummer, a bluegrass band without a fiddler. To the gentlemen of The Dead South, a self-styled 4-piece string band from Saskatchewan, Canada, it's about how, not what, you play. The two-time JUNO Award winning, Canadia...
The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Sunday 6 September 2026
In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour. Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagle...
Phil Wang
Friday 11 September 2026
UH OH. Phil Wang's back with a new stand - up show, and he's older than ever before. He's got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial ...
Michael Ball
Saturday 12 September 2026
Michael Ball OBE is a Laurence Olivier award-wining, chart-topping, Platinum-selling artist who started out as an actor in West End productions such as Les Miserables in 1985, The Phantom of the Opera in 1987, and Aspects of Love, in 198...
Urzila Carlson
Sunday 13 September 2026
 Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars. In 2026 the fan-favourite comedian returns to the UK with even more understated punchlines and her signature deadp...
Ward Thomas
Monday 14 September 2026
One of the first genuine major British Country acts, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire, can boast a UK no.1 in the main album charts among other Top 10 entries. As young females who have fought their own way to suc...
Marillion
Tuesday 15 September 2026
For many years Marillion have enjoyed a unique relationship with their fans. In the late 1990s Marillion's US fans sponsored an entire US tour following an appeal and the band responded by creating the very first rock 'n' roll website in th...
David Essex
Thursday 24 September 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. First shooting to fame when he was chosen for the role of Jesu...
Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
Saturday 26 September 2026
 Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. Known for their unique fusion of pop, new wave, and synth-driven dance music, combined with an eclectic visual style, the band enjoyed consistent success in...
Sounds of the 60's Live with Tony Blackburn
Tuesday 29 September 2026
 Join Tony as he presents an evening of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Featuring the hits of The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, Elvis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Otis Reddin...
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
Joe Jackson and his band will perform work from throughout Joe Jackson's remarkable career, and also celebrate the release of his new album Hope and Fury. "Hello cruel world / I'm not going away / So I might as well have my say", sings...
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...
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Most Popular Shows and Events at York Barbican, York
Sat 31 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026
