York Barbican | Your Gateway To Live Music & Comedy
The Return of the Legends
The Return of the Legends
Sat 20 Sept 2025
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Matt Goss - The Hits and More
Matt Goss - The Hits and More
Fri 25 Apr 2025
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Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic
Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic
Wed 25 Feb 2026
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About York Barbican

York Barbican is the largest music and arts venue in York, hosting some of the biggest touring acts in the country such as The Specials, Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Little Mix and the UK Snooker Championships.

The venue offers a diverse programme of world-class events, including comedy, a range of live bands, sports, family shows and community events.

Discover more by visiting our What's On section, or email [email protected].

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Going up in the world: Barbican defies gravity with new climbing wall

Going up in the world: Barbican defies gravity with new climbing wall

York Barbican has taken steps towards recommissioning their once-popular climbing wall, 21 years after it was decommissioned.

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York Barbican wins Large Business of the Year

York Barbican wins Large Business of the Year

York Barbican wins Large Business of the Year at the York Press BusinessIQ Awards

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Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In 'A Christmas Carol' 2025

Count Arthur Strong Is Charles Dickens In 'A Christmas Carol' 2025

Count Arthur Strong announces a new festive run of shows for late 2025 across the UK - ‘Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Chri...

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