19 November 2022
JENKINS – THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE & HAYDN – MASS IN TIME OF WAR
York Minster ,
York
This dramatic work will be performed by over 120 singers and a full orchestra. It draws on secular and sacred texts from around the world, taking in lines by Kipling and Tennyson, words from the Bible and the Mahabharata, the Islamic call to prayer, and much more. The music styles are equally wide-ranging. £12 - £25.
7:30 pm.
https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/
22 November 2022
THE NUTCRACKER – Nerubashenko Ballet
Grand Opera House ,
York
Ballet lovers and newcomers alike will find joy and spectacle in the classical delights of Nerubashenko Ballet’s presentations. £13 - £46.40.
5:00 pm.
www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk
2 December 2022 to 2 January 2023
ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
All New Adventures of Peter Pan, co-produced with Evolution Productions and starring CBeebies’ Maddie Moate as Tinkerbell. Join us for a fun-packed swashbuckling family adventure with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust magic. Expect laughter, music and family fun galore. Various times £13 - £34.
2 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.
yorktheatreroyal.co.uK
10 December 2022 to 8 January 2023
OLD GRANNY GOOSE
Grand Opera House ,
York
Berwick Kaler is back with another spectacular pantomime for Christmas 2022 and joining him will be the dastardly David Leonard, side-kick Martin Barrass, principal ‘girl’ Suzy Cooper and favourite funny man AJ Powell. You may not remember the plot, but you will remember the laughs during the winter months. Various times and prices.
10 December 2022 to 8 January 2023.
www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk
26 January 2023 to 27 January 2023
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Thurs 4pm, Fri 11am & 2pm. Adults £15, Under 16 £13
26 January 2023 to 27 January 2023.
https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/
4 March 2023 to 26 July 2023
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington,
York
We recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base. 10am – 4pm. Last Admissions: 3pm. We are closed on Wed until Mar 1st. Adult £12, child £5, under 5s free, family £30.
4 March 2023 to 26 July 2023.
yorkshireairmuseum.org
1 May 2023 to 8 May 2023
Coronation Afternoon Tea
Castle Howard Estate ,
York
To celebrate this momentous year in history, come along to Castle Howard to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King, with a celebration of all things quintessentially British - A day out at Castle Howard with Afternoon Tea in the Grecian Hall. Non Member - £55.00 Members - £36.00.
1 May 2023 to 8 May 2023.
https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/
6 May 2023 to 7 May 2023
King Charles III Cornonation Weekend at Yorkshire Air Museum
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington,
York
We'll Meet Again - 1940s event returns for a full weekend, including a live screening of the Coronation of King Charles III on the Saturday. Vintage vehicles, re-enactors, displays, 1940s dancing and much more.
6 May 2023 to 7 May 2023.
https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/
21 July 2023
One Night of Elvis – Lee ‘Memphis’ King
Grand Opera House ,
York
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. £26 - £62.
7:30 pm.
atgtickets.com
3 August 2023
The Rolling Stones Story
Grand Opera House ,
York
You can now relive all these classic hits in The Rolling Stones Story, a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. The world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike Paul Ashworth. £13 - £59.
7:30 pm.
atgtickets.com
8 October 2023
THUNDER DAY
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington,
York
Static engine runs of: Victor, Nimrod, Navy Buccaneer, Jet Provost, Dakota, SE5a, Kitten, Devon. (subject to aircraft serviceability). Adult £20, child £10, Care/under 4s free.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
yorkshireairmuseum.org
12 November 2023
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Grand Opera House ,
York
The Cruisin' For A Bluesin Tour. This award-winning show is bringing you the very best in Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Country and Motown with a few surprises and lots of lunacy thrown in for good measure. £24 - £49.50.
7:30 pm.
atgtickets.com
14 November 2023 to 18 November 2023
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from the RSC, starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders, Doctor Who) as Shylock. 7.30pom. Thurs mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. £15 - £38.
14 November 2023 to 18 November 2023.
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
21 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
And Then There Were None – Agatha Christie
Grand Opera House ,
York
Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion off the coast of Devon. When a storm cuts them off from the mainland, the true reason for their presence on the island becomes horribly clear. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £59.
21 November 2023 to 24 November 2023.
atgtickets.com
27 November 2023 to 2 December 2023
Shrek The Musical
Grand Opera House ,
York
Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a 'shrektacular' score. 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm. £13 - £64.
27 November 2023 to 2 December 2023.
atgtickets.com
8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
With stunning sets, hilarious comedy and breath-taking special effects, Jack and the Beanstalk promises to be our most spectacular pantomime ever! This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family… Various times and prices.
8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024.
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
9 December 2023 to 6 January 2024
Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the River Ouse
Grand Opera House ,
York
York legend Berwick Kaler returns with all of the gang for his hilarious take on the classic story of the sailor from York who finds himself marooned on a desert island, but he’s not alone! Various times and prices.
9 December 2023 to 6 January 2024.
.atgtickets.com
12 February 2024
Yorkshire Dales by day and by night
Yorkshire Dales National Park, Duncombe Place,
York
Join Mountain Goat for a tour of the Yorkshire Dales most famous areas around Wensleydale and Swaledale. Hawes, a picturesque and peaceful village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Aysgarth Falls, picture perfect waterfalls, Stargazing event, travel through many of the "Dales" on this scenic tour and historic landmarks such as Castle Bolton. This tour will start opposite Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place next to York Minster.
£75.
12:45 pm to 9:00 pm.
mountain-goat.com
30 March 2024 to 31 May 2024
YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington,
York
We recommend that you take three or four hours over your visit to appreciate the Museum exhibits, the aircraft and vehicle displays that make up this historically accurate RAF Bomber Base. Closed Wed. Various prices. Standard tickets offer free re-entry for 12 months.
30 March 2024 to 31 May 2024.
yorkshireairmuseum.org
14 December 2024
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH LEEDS MALE VOICE CHOIR
Holy Trinity Church ,
Leeds
The choir has had a very busy year, with several new singers joining the ranks, alongside concerts across the North of England and a four-day tour to Prague. Under the direction of Musical Director Tim Knight, the choir draws from influences from men’s choirs overseas whilst honouring local traditions and recently released an album of concert favourites entitled The Road Not Taken, only the choir's second album in their hundred year history. The concerts will feature a host of festive hits including Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas, Away in a Manger, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, A Winter’s Tale and Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Each concert will feature exciting special guests and soloists.
£12.
6:00 pm.
https://leedsmalevoicechoir.co.uk/tickets
2 January
DC BLUES
The Three Tuns, 12 Coppergate,
York
Monthly residency.
9:00 pm.
bandsintown.com
29 January
HAYDEN THORPE & PROPELLOR ENSEMBLE
NCEM, Walmgate,
York
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with best-selling nature writer Robert Macfarlane.
£18.
7:30 pm.
ncem.co.uk
31 January
COUNTRY ROADS
Barbican ,
York
Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight, and many, many more.
£35.
7:30 pm.
yorkbarbican.co.uk
19 February
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Barbican ,
York
The 2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival stars top athletes and explorers with breathtaking films of extreme expeditions and stunning landscapes.
7:30 pm.
banff-uk.com
26 February
KATHERINE PRIDDY
Pocklington Arts Centre ,
York
The Pendulum Swing was greeted with critical acclaim in the press as it landed at #1 in the official UK Folk Charts.
£18.
8:00 pm.
pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk
1 August
YORKSHIRE DAY 2025
Yorkshire City Centre
Every year on the first weekend of August, York City Centre buzzes with the spirit of Yorkshire as we celebrate Yorkshire Day! This grand event takes place right in the heart of the city, bringin' together York folk and visitors for a series of excitin' activities and events.
Free.
8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
https://visityork.org/yorkshire-day
10 September
MILITARY WIVES: THE MUSICAL
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place,
York
A joyous celebration of female friendship, courage and ‘unsung’ heroes. Get ready for the inspirational story of the Military Wives choir as they change the world one song at a time.
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
13 November
YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
Parliament Street, York
York's award-winning Christmas Market is back from 13th November to 21st December 2025, bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city. Support local businesses while enjoying a magical Christmas!
Free.
10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
visityork.org
19 November
ADAM ANT
York Barbican, Paragon St,
York
Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK this November.
£55.80.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
yorkbarbican.co.uk