
A fusion of film and music where the Nu Civilisation Orchestra plays Miles Davis live as the soundtrack to John Akomfrah's documentary on Stuart Hall.

Concert by Brandon Flowers (The Killers) performing tracks from his solo album 'Thrasher' alongside hits from The Killers and previous solo albums.

A modern folk music performance by the duo Pen and Stu, featuring original contemporary folk songs, held in the cabaret-style Studio at York Theatre Royal.

The Amy Winehouse Band celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back to Black, performing live at York Barbican.

Steve Hackett performs the best of Genesis songs from his career, plus classic material from his solo albums.

Concert by Grammy-nominated countertenor Reginald Mobley, featuring works by Henry Purcell, John Dowland and Justin Holland, exploring human connection.

Jazz concert featuring The Jazzville Quintet with Raquel Alvaro and Alec Robinson at the York Theatre Royal Studio.

Popular local cover band Scapegoat return to the White Horse in Bootham for a free gig.

A 14-member ensemble orchestra brings the score of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to life in an immersive live experience, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary.

A live band tribute concert with stage visuals bringing together classic Halloween hits for the whole family.

Wet Wet Wet celebrate 40 years of their debut album Popped In Souled Out with a 2027 tour, playing York Barbican.

Sound art performance by Joseph Kamaru, a Nairobi-born, Berlin-based sound artist, in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.

Concert by the Brighton folk-rock band Levellers at the York Barbican.

Music legend Leo Sayer returns to the UK for a high-energy, hit-packed performance at York Barbican featuring his greatest hits.

A theatrical concert experience featuring the music of Danny Elfman from Tim Burton's films, performed by the Mystery Ensemble.

A spellbinding night of music inspired by Harry Potter performed on the Grand Organ of York Minster by organist Andrew Forbes.

A medieval folk music concert by the ensemble She'Koyokh at the National Centre for Early Music.

Annual concert by the Royal British Legion's York Branch bringing together local musicians, choirs and soloists to honour those from the city who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A performance of songs of mourning and remembrance in the Celtic tradition, staged exclusively for York Ghost Week.

Indie-rock band The Rosadocs perform at The Crescent as part of their UK headline tour, supported by Leazes and Shambolics.

A lively blend of world jazz, folk and Caribbean grooves led by James Lascelles.

Piano recital by Leon McCawley featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Grieg, Fauré and Chopin.

Internationally acclaimed Cory Band joins forces with Shepherd Brass Band for a concert of popular, classical and traditional brass band music, with arrangements by Musical Director Philip Harper.

Boyzlife, with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, perform the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife.

The Persian Trio bring classical Persian music and contemporary elements to the National Centre for Early Music.

Live Victorian carol performances by Same Difference Arts throughout the day on the museum's recreated Victorian street, Kirkgate, included in general admission.
A dynamic tribute show celebrating the career of George Michael, featuring the voice of Rob Lamberti, covering hits from Wham! to his solo career.

Live concert by the Scottish rock band Del Amitri at the York Barbican.

A concert of art songs by Spanish and Latin American women composers, performed by soprano Lorena Paz Nieto and pianist Helen Glaisher-Hernández, with a pre-show talk.

A concert by Quatuor Diotima celebrating its thirtieth anniversary with the world premiere of Thomas Simaku's Sixth Quartet, the UK premiere of Christian Mason's work, and Zemlinsky's Second Quartet.

Live techno performance by Surgeons Girl, exploring synthetic and immersive soundscapes in her 2026 tour.

Concert by Midge Ure, frontman of Ultravox, performing his A Man Of Two Worlds Tour.

Tony Hadley performs swing and crooner classics from Sinatra, Bennett and Presley, alongside big-band versions of his Spandau Ballet hits.

A choral concert series combining well-known classics with niche gems, conducted by Robert Hollingworth and performed by Part Trois.

A night of music with Lee Bardsley and Friends, featuring wistful, harmonious melodies on themes of family, longing and adventure.

Live reggae session by Dbc3 with Dandy Dizzle and Nikki H on vocals, plus guest DJs spinning classic and contemporary reggae.

A gypsy jazz supergroup paying tribute to Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.

Duo Pleyel perform Beethoven's Eroica Symphony in four-hand arrangements by Carl Czerny.

Jazz concert celebrating John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' with Denys Baptiste and Gary Crosby, marking the 60th anniversary of the album's recording.

Singer-songwriter Frankie Dobson, described as the next Sam Fender, plays his headline show at The Crescent with support from Dead Cherry and Lizard County.

The Choir of York Minster performs traditional Christmas music with seasonal readings by guest Ian Kelsey and music by the Yorkshire Volunteer Band.

A winter evening of consort music, song and dance by the Bellot Ensemble, opening the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

The Yorkshire Bach Choir performs Bach's Mass in B minor, his ultimate masterpiece, accompanied by the Yorkshire Baroque Soloists.

A concert of early music performed by the Echo Vocal Ensemble at the National Centre for Early Music, part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

A classical early music concert by The Portrait Players, exploring the sacred and secular music of 17th-century Paris.

Spanish medieval music, poetry and dance by ArteSonado, inspired by the court of Alfonso X the Wise, within the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

Concierto de Spiritato con obras navideñas y conciertos de Giuseppe Sammartini en el National Centre for Early Music.

Jess Gillam and her seven-piece band present a programme of Christmas favourites reimagined for saxophone, including works by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

The Yorkshire Bach Choir and Yorkshire Baroque Soloists perform Bach's Mass in B minor at the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall.

A choir quartet sings traditional Christmas carols followed by a festive three-course luncheon with wine.

Kate Rusby returns for her 21st annual Christmas concert with carols, originals and festive favourites.

A festive concert featuring Aled Jones and Alexander Armstrong, inviting audiences to sing along to classic Christmas carols during their 2026 UK tour.

Early music concert by the Nocturnalia Ensemble featuring 17th-century folk tunes, works by Purcell, Locke and Matteis, and a modern premiere of a William Viner sonata.

Two York ensembles explore Christmas music from Renaissance Rome, combining sacred polyphony with Italian seasonal songs.

A festive night with a live band, games, candlelight and Christmas hits from The Pogues, George Michael, Slade and more.

A festive concert by the world-famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band, renowned for its role in the film Brassed Off, held in the historic York Minster.

An evening of traditional Christian music drawn from the Celtic corners of the British isles, performed by candlelight at Ampleforth Abbey.

A festive folk supergroup brings reimagined winter and Christmas classics to the National Centre for Early Music as part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

A live concert screening of the film with Craig Armstrong's score performed by a full orchestra.

The York Musical Society performs Handel's Messiah at St Lawrence Church, marking 150 years since its first concert.

A medieval music event featuring Allyn Wu, Sergio Bucheli and Guillaume Haldenwang, presented as part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

A traditional carol service by candlelight performed by the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir in the historic Holy Trinity Church.

Community carol concert with local school choirs, brass band and carol singing at York Barbican.

A concert of Renaissance music performed by soprano Ruby Hughes and laudist Jonas Nordberg at the National Centre for Early Music, part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

A traditional music and storytelling show reimagining the Advent and Christmas season through the eyes of 7th-century Celtic Christians, performed in historic churches.

Tribute act recreating seven iconic live performances of the Beatles with an orchestra.

Live carol performances throughout the day in the York Castle Museum during the festive season, set within the recreated Victorian street.

A concert of medieval carols performed by candlelight at the National Centre For Early Music, part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival.

A festive choir concert celebrating the Christmas season with groups from across the local area, supporting the Joseph Rowntree Theatre.

Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles present their genre-blasting accordion and drums duo ATFK, combining groove-led percussion, synths, keys and vocals.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra perform live with special guest Roachford, plus opening act Joe Webb.

A Christmas concert presented by singer-songwriter Alistair Griffin and the Ebor Quartet, performed in the candlelit setting of York Minster.

The Magic of Motown tribute act brings its 20th Anniversary Tour of Motown classics to the York Barbican.

The Chapter House Choir performs a selection of carols by candlelight, joined by the Chapter House Youth Choir and the Handbell Ringers of the Chapter House Choir.

A fundraising concert with Don Pears and the Singphonia choir celebrating Christmas classics.

A festive concert featuring a live band performing a mix of Christmas classics, heartwarming ballads and upbeat festive anthems.

The York Musical Society performs Handel's Messiah to mark the 150th anniversary of its choral society, with soloists Juliet Montgomery, Lorna Day, Jason Darnell and Jonty Ward.

A feel-good 16-piece swing band performs live, celebrating the golden age of swing with music from Glenn Miller and Broadway favourites.

Emeli Sandé performs her debut album 'Our Version of Events' and her greatest hits at York Barbican as part of her 2027 UK and European tour.

Concert by the Australian indie/rock band DMA'S, headlining their 2027 UK and Ireland tour, presenting their new album.

UK premiere of the flamenco production Al Compas del Querer by the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company, a deeply personal and emotionally charged journey through the life of a celebrated flamenco artist.

Australian popstar Delta Goodrem performs her Pure World Tour at York Barbican.

Will Young headlines York Barbican for his 25th anniversary UK tour, celebrating 25 years since his Pop Idol win.

A live concert celebrating Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells trilogy, led by Robin Smith, as part of a UK tour.