York Barbican

    Your gateway to live music & comedy, York Barbican is the largest entertainment venue in the city.

    Ranking in the top 20 Music Club Venues in the UK in 2019 by Pollstar, York Barbican has hosted some of the biggest touring acts in the country, such as Ricky Gervais, Little Mix, Manic Street Preachers and Morrissey, and every year hosts the Betway UK Snooker Championships.

    Upcoming Shows at The York Barbican

    Jason Manford

    A Manford All Seasons

    York Barbican

    15 Nov 2025

    Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons.

    Horrible Histories

    The Concert - Live (and dead) on stage

    York Barbican

    6 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2026

    We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

    Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

    The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026

    York Barbican

    13 Feb 2026

    The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!

    Diversity

    The SOUL Tour

    York Barbican

    20 Apr 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

    Diversity Tour

    Riverdance – 30 The New Generation

    Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

    York Barbican

    24 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

    Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
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