Step Into Spring in York!
Spring is in full swing in York, and with it comes a packed calendar of events, experiences and unmissable moments across the city. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway, planning family days out over Easter, or simply looking to make the most of longer, brighter days, you’ve come to the right place!
Inside this issue, you’ll find everything from handson festivals and creative workshops to live music, theatre, comedy and unique tours that bring York’s rich history to life. There’s plenty for all ages to enjoy, with Easter trails, immersive attractions and outdoor adventures sitting alongside a vibrant programme of cultural highlights.
Thinking of catching a show? We’ve rounded up the biggest productions landing in the city this month, including crowd-pleasing musicals, gripping dramas and laugh-out-loud comedy across York’s leading venues. And for those who love discovering something new, there are exhibitions, markets and unique events waiting around every corner.
However you choose to spend your time, York is bursting with things to see and do this April, so dive in, explore, and make the most of it.
Enjoy the issue!
Until next month,
The What’s On Team
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28 MARCH – 12 APRIL
EASTER AT EDEN CAMP, Malton, YO17 6RT. Step back in time and uncover the stories of World War II. Explore immersive exhibits, historic displays and interactive experiences for all ages. Visit edencamp.co.uk for details.
28 MARCH – 19 APRIL
DRAGON EGG HUNT AT THE HOLE IN WAND, 14 - 16 Coppergate Walk, YO1 9NT. Take on a magical quest with a dragon-themed egg hunt. Collect your map, find all six eggs and earn a chocolatey treat. A fun, family-friendly adventure. Visit theholeinwand.com for more.
30 MARCH – 10 APRIL
EASTER AT BEETLE BANK
OPEN FARM, Moor Lane, Murton, YO19 5XD. Enjoy a fun-filled Easter experience with animal feeding, lambing live, Easter games and more. Visit beetlebankopenfarm. co.uk for details.
7 – 12 APRIL
YORKSHIRE CRAFT FESTIVAL, Parliament Street, York. Discover local artists, live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Try a new craft, meet makers and book into interactive sessions throughout the week. Visit madeinyorkshire.org.uk.
15 APRIL – 9 MAY
YORK CONCERTS APR/ MAY ‘26, University of York. A vibrant programme of live music, featuring performances from the University Jazz Band, Tangram, Gamelan Sekar Petak and more. Visit yorkconcerts.co.uk for more.
18-19 & 25-26 APRIL
YORK OPEN STUDIOS, Various times and citywide locations. Browse works from 150 local artists and makers, across 107 locations in and around the city. Visit www.yorkopenstudios.co.uk.
18-19 APRIL
YORK HEALTH HEALING & WELLBEING FESTIVAL, York Racecourse, YO23 1EX. 10am5pm. Enjoy two days of talks, workshops, demonstrations, live music, therapies and more. Browse a fantastic parade of exhibition stands, with free entry into prize draws! Visit www. healthhealingfestivals.co.uk.
4 MAY
DUNCOMBE PARK COUNTRY FAIR, Duncombe Park, YO62 5EB. 9.00am-5.00pm. Enjoy a full day of pony show jumping, horse and pony show classes, stalls, vintage and classic vehicle displays and more at North Yorkshire’s original country fair. Visit www. dpcountryfair.co.uk to book.
OPEN EVERYDAY
WHITE ROSE TOURS, Meeting point at the West Entrance of York Minster. 11am and 3pm daily. This free walking tour is perfect for visitors who want to step into the city’s rich history! Visit www.whiteroseyork.com or call 07792207679 to find out more.
OPEN EVERYDAY
THE PUZZLING WORLD OF PROFESSOR KETTLESTRING, 14 Merchantgate, YO1 9TU. Various times. Offering a world of mind-boggling attractions, where nothing is quite as it seems! Visit www.puzzlingworldyork.co.uk.
THE HOTTEST EVENTS!
OPEN EVERYDAY
YORK GOLF RANGE FAMILY FUN, Towthorpe Moor Lane, YO32 9ST. Enjoy fun for all the family with FootGolf, Crazy Golf, a driving range and a 9-hole course. Perfect for all ages and abilities. Visit yorkgolfrange.co.uk for more.
MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS
WIZARD WALK OF YORK, Meeting at The Shambles, by St. Crux Church. Various times. This award-winning walking tour is one of the best the city has to offer, providing an alternative to ghost walks with no spooky surprises! Visit www.wizardwalkofyork.com.
TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS
THE HILT, 57B Goodramgate, YO1 7LS. Various times. Unleash your inner Viking at the first indoor axe throwing venue in York, which offers 8 lanes for friends and family to come together for a unique, action-packed experience! Visit www.thehilt. co.uk to find out more.
EVERY SUNDAY
WIGGINTON CAR BOOT, Home Farm, Wigginton, York, YO32 2RD. 6.30am - 1pm. This giant car boot is held every week, with general admission at just £1 per car. Get yourself down early to scoop up some bargains! Call 01904 768463 or 07964 027362 for further details.
12 JULY
YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026, Museum Gardens, YO1 7FR. From 2.30pm. This year’s annual comedy festival features a top-tier lineup of the UK’s finest comedians! Visit www. futuresoundgroup.com for details.
What's On
28 MARCH - 12 APRIL
ORCHID FESTIVAL, Burton Agnes Hall, YO25 4NB. Times TBA. Explore this beautifully transformed house full of stunning orchids, alongside talks from Ray Creek about the diversity of these picturesque plants. Visit www.burtonagnes. com/DB/Events/orchid-festival. html to find out more.
1-5 APRIL
YORK CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, Parliament Street, YO1 8RU. Chocaholics, unite! Enjoy a cocoathemed programme of events and activities perfect for chocolate lovers, organised by the team behind the York Food & Drink Festival. Visit www. yorkfoodfestival.com to find out more or browse the full events programme.
2, 8 & 28 APRIL
HISTORIC PUB WALKING
TOUR, Meeting outside the National Trust Gift Shop, YO1 7LG. 7.00pm-9.00pm. Embark on a unique, tipple-themed walking tour centred around the most historic and iconic pubs in York, a city famed for having (at least)
one pub for every day of the year! Visit www.yorkpubwalks. wordpress.com to book a tour or find out more.
4 APRIL
LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY
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York Clock Group. Visit https:// shop.beyonk.com/126iwmpj/ experiences/zdogb6bb to book.
CLUB, The Basement at City Screen Picturehouse, YO1 9QL. 8.00pm-10.30pm. Treat yourself to a laugh from acclaimed local comedians, including those seen on Taskmaster, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock The Week, and more! Visit www.skiddle.com/ whats-on/York/The-BasementAt-Cityscreen-Picturehouse-York/ Laugh-Out-Loud-Comedy-ClubsYork/41643230/ for tickets.
4-6 APRIL
THE TRAILBLAZERS, Murton Park, YO19 5UF. Various times. On this rootin’ tootin’ tour of a Wild Western town, you might even witness a gunfight or two along the way! If you’re interested in the old-fashioned world of Western Cowboys, this gunslingin’ tour is not to be missed. Draw! Visit www.murtonpark.co.uk/events/ the-trailblazers for further details.
7 APRIL
PUBLIC CLOCKS IN YORK, Between De Grey Rooms & York Theatre Royal. 10.00am & 1.00pm. Visit three of our city’s most iconic, historic clocks (associated with the Newey family) in this unique walking tour, led by the
10 APRIL
BYO - NEW STYLE!, Bluebird Bakery, YO24 4HD. 7.00pm11.00pm. Join in on the fun and bring your own vinyl down to The Bluebird Bakery, for the resident DJ to spin - create your own wax playlist for the dancefloor! Visit www.bluebirdbakery.co.uk/ rise#listings to find out more.
11 APRIL
QUEENS OF ALBION, Bluebird Bakery, YO24 4HD. 8.30pm9.30pm. This popular storytelling show focuses on the days before Britain had been named, and those who were the first to set foot on the island… Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ queens-of-albion-contemporarystorytelling-from-stephe-harroptickets-1980395815194 for tickets.
11-12 APRIL
SPRING HAUNTS 2026: GOTHIC & HORROR WRITING WEEKEND, York Explore Library, YO1 7DS. Enjoy a full weekend of workshops, interviews and book sales focused on the Gothic and Horror genres, with guest authors including Naomi Booth, Sarah Brooks, Laura Elliott, and Icy Sedgwick. Visit www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/spring-haunts-2026tickets-1978726508252 to book.
Spellbinding magic, comedy and five-star fun on York’s ONLY tour created for families with children!
WINNER of a magical myriad of awards including Best Tour (4 years running!), Best of York and Experience of the Year
Public tours run regularly, early booking recommend. Private tours also available for birthdays, school groups and more
UNTIL 12 APRIL
EXHIBITION: WHISPERS OF THE WILDERNESS, Beningbrough Hall, YO30 1DD. Various times. There’s still time to explore the latest exhibition at this iconic Baroque mansion, featuring willow sculptures and historic collections. There’s also a hands-on studio space to discover! Visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/beningbrough for further details.
12 APRIL
OPEN COCKPIT DAY, Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU. 10am-5pm. Open Cockpit Day offers a great opportunity for kids of all ages to clamber into the cockpits of their favourite aircraft, including a range of classic planes. Height restrictions apply! Visit www.yorkshireairmuseum.org for further details.
14
APRIL
YORK CENTRAL (ENGINEERING LECTURE), Tempest Anderson Hall, YO1 7FR. 7.00pm. This lecture explores one of the largest and most exciting city centre regeneration schemes in the UK. A free, informative lecture that’s perfect for those interested in city planning and engineering. Visit www.ypsyork.org/events/yorkcentral-engineering-lecture/ to find out more.
17-18 APRIL
BREW YORK’S 10TH BIRTHDAY, Handley Tap, YO19 5UP. Various times. Celebrate the acclaimed local brewery’s 10th birthday with a beer-filled bash at Handley
Tap - expect to try out some incredible tipples from guest craft beer breweries! Visit www. brewyork.co.uk/brewery-bash/ to find out more.
17-26 APRIL
YORK COCKTAIL WEEK 2026, Various times and citywide locations. Calling all cocktail lovers! This 10-day extravaganza offers Yorkies the best tipples the city has to offer, across a wide range of the hottest cocktail bars in town. Visit www.fatsoma. com/e/en2f6ek2/la/xwdu to book or find out more.
18 APRIL
RECORD STORE DAY 2026
@ VINYL EDDIE, Vinyl Eddie, YO24 1LR. 8.00am-6.00pm. Get your fill of special vinyl releases to celebrate Record Store Day 2026 at Vinyl Eddie, which will be open all day on Sunday! Visit www.facebook.com/ events/2170356427041259/ to find out more.
18 APRIL
FISHERGATE POSTERN TOWER
OPEN DAY, Fishergate Postern Tower, YO1 9AF. 10.00am-4.00pm. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic Grade I-listed building
and York landmark, an early Tudor tower built around 1504-09. Tours are hosted by Friends of York Walls. Visit www.yorkwalls.org. uk/?p=8842 to find out more.
19 APRIL
THE BIG YORK FLEA, York Railway Institute, YO24 1AD. 11.00am-4.00pm. Browse an incredible selection of vintage fashion, jewellery, furniture, homeware, art & prints, and artisan products. Get down early to bag yourself a bargain! Visit instagram.com/thebigfleamarket to find out more or book your ticket.
21 APRIL
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3 MAY YORK INTERNATIONAL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL,
Various times, citywide locations. The eighth edition of the annual York International Shakespeare Festival features a jam-packed programme of events celebrating The Bard’s enduring literary legacy. Visit www.yorkshakes.co.uk for further details and to see the full programme.
22 APRIL-26 MAY
THE BAR WALLS & YORK MINSTER PHOTO WALK, Meeting at York Minster West Entrance, YO1 7HH. Open Mondays to Saturdays. Ignite your imagination with photowalks along the Bar Walls and York Minster. Improve your photography skills and spark your creativity while exploring York’s rich history. Visit www. yorkphotowalks.uk/bar-wallsyork-minster to find out more.
23 APRIL
HISTORY WARDROBE
PRESENTS - MARY QUANT, FASHION ICON, Middlethorpe Hall, YO23 2GB. 11.00am. Explore the fashion trends of the 1960s and get inspired by the work of one of the most influential designers of her time. A must-visit for those interested in fashion history! Visit www.middlethorpe. com/whats-on-events-atmiddlethorpe/history-wardrobepresents-mary-quant-fashionicon/ to book.
25 APRIL SPARKLING STATEROOM
DINNER, Carlton Towers Estate, DN14 9LZ. 7.00pm-11.00pm. Indulge yourself with a refined dining experience, perfect for a romantic night out or a gettogether with friends. Visit www. carltontowers.co.uk/events-2/ sparkling-stateroom-dinnerckxmd-j6zpr-fegyc to book.
28 APRIL-3 MAY
YORK FASHION WEEK, Various times, citywide locations. This celebration of our city’s creative fashion scene offers a busy programme of runways, workshops, showcases, installations and more, supporting young fashion brands and designers in the process. Visit
www.yorkfashionweek.com for further details and to browse the full programme.
REGULAR EVENTS:
OPEN MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS
NEW TREASURES GALLERY, The Bar Convent, YO24 1AQ. 10am-4pm. Following the discovery of a rare scroll in the Bar Convent’s archive, the museum is sharing more of its hidden history. Go along to see their treasures with your own eyes, including an illuminated medieval scroll known as the Arma Christi, of which there are only ten other copies to be found anywhere in the world! Visit www.barconvent.co.uk to book your tickets today.
OPEN EVERY DAY
VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, St. Mary’s Church, YO1 9RN. 10am-6pm. This unique and immersive experience offers a window into the works of Van Gogh, as you’ve never seen them before! Combining the artist’s classic paintings with an allencompassing light and sound show, this exhibition enables visitors to step into the mind of the great ‘little painter fellow’. Visit www.vangoghexpo.co.uk/york to book your tickets today.
OPEN EVERY DAY
YORK WITCHES & HISTORY
WALKING TOUR, Meeting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate street sign, YO1 7LZ. 3.30pm & 5.30pm. Are you interested in Yorks’ bewitching history? Attend a 70-minute tour around York
explaining its wicked links with witchcraft! Visit www.witchestour.com/york-witches-walkingtour/ to book.
WEDNESDAYS TO THURSDAYS
COUNTESS OF YORK, National Railway Museum, YO26 4XJ. Various times. Enjoy a delicious, traditional afternoon tea aboard the Countess of York, an iconic dining carriage set within the museum’s Station Hall. Visit www. opentable.co.uk/countess-ofyork-national-railway-museum to make a booking.
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH COOKERY SCHOOL @ THE GRAND, The Grand, York, YO1 6GD. Various times. Join The Grand York’s distinguished team for a diverse range of cooking classes, where you can learn tricks of the trade for making Goan curry, Spanish paella, pastry and desserts, Thai red curry, artisan bread, and more! Visit www. thegrandyork.co.uk/the-cookeryschool/book/ to browse the full programme of classes and reserve your place.
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH CHOCOLATE MANUFACTORY
TASTING JOURNEY, York Cocoa Works, YO31 8AE. Various times. Explore the chocolate-making process and sample the finest treats produced in the heart of Chocolate City! Visit www. yorkcocoahouse.co.uk/pages/ workshop-calendar to see the full list of upcoming workshops.
Wed 15 April
University Jazz Band
Fri 17 April
Handel: Majesty and Fireworks
Wed 22 April
Tangram: Divine Intimacies
Fri 24 April
Student Showcase
Wed 29 April
Gamelan Sekar Petak
Fri 1 May
The Chimera Ensemble
Wed 6 May
Dame Janet Baker: Scholars’ Concert
Sat 9 May
University Choir & Symphony Orchestra
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
EXHIBITION: THE SIXTIES, York Castle Museum, YO1 9RY. Various times. See fascinating objects that typify the social history, art, fashion, music, sport, and counterculture of the Swinging Sixties! Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk/ exhibition/the-sixties to find out more.
UNTIL 26 JUNE
FRIDAY GUIDED TOURS, Fairfax House, YO1 9RN. Various times. Join an expert volunteer guide for an in-depth tour of the iconic Fairfax House. See highlights from its exceptional collection and learn more about its rich history and stories! Visit www. fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/ friday-guided-tours for details and bookings.
UNTIL 28 JUNE
HAROLD GOSNEY: MATERIALS AND MAKING, York Art Gallery, YO1 7EW. Various times. Celebrating the life and works of the renowned Yorkshire sculptor and artist, this exhibition features works including Jazzman and Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. Visit www.yorkartgallery.org. uk/exhibition/harold-gosneymaterials-and-making for details and bookings.
UNTIL 30 AUGUST
MAKING WAVES: THE ART OF JAPANESE WOODBLOCK
PRINT, York Art Gallery, YO1 7EW. Various times. Covering over 300 years of Japanese woodblock printing history from the 17th
to 21st centuries, this must-see exhibition features more than 100 iconic works by the likes of Hokusai, Hiroshge, Utamato, and more. Visit www.yorkartgallery.org. uk/exhibition/making-waves-theart-of-japanese-woodblock-print for further details.
UNTIL SEPTEMBER
SUGAR, SKILL AND SHIFTWORK: YORK’S CONFECTIONERY WORKERS, York Castle Museum, YO1 9RY. Various times. This new community exhibition focuses on the history of confectionery in our city, sharing the voices and experiences of workers in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the death of Joseph Rowntree. Visit www. yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk/ your-visit/tickets to book.
UNTIL DECEMBER
SNICKELWAYS & SILLY STREET
NAMES TRAIL, Various times and locations. A fun, self-guided, family-friendly walking adventure across the city. Download the map, get your boots on, and immerse yourself in York’s maze of magical snickelways and unique streets. Visit www. little-vikings.co.uk/events/ snickelways-trail-york/ to download the map.
UNTIL 31 DECEMBER
YORK DISTILLERY - GIN TASTING, York Distillery, YO1 6DS. Various times. Sample all manner of weird and wonderful, locally produced gins. You’ll receive a G&T on arrival, generous tasters of core gin offerings, nibbles, plus an insight into gin history! Visit www. fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ yorkgin/items/680701/ calendar/2026 to book a tasting slot.
UNTIL JULY 2027
VIKING NORTH, Yorkshire Museum, YO1 7FR. Various times. Showcasing the finest catalogue of Viking finds to be displayed outside of London, this landmark exhibition takes visitors back in time to Viking Age Northern England, with wondrous objects from 866 to 1066. Visit www. yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ exhibition/viking-north to book or find out more.
Theatre & Shows APRIL 2026
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
To book, call 0333 009 6690 or visit atgtickets.com.
30 MARCH - 4 APRIL
2:22 A GHOST STORY
Arriving in York off the back of five record-breaking West End seasons, this supernatural thriller stars James Bye (EastEnders) and Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps).
10-18 APRIL
COME FROM AWAY
This York Stage production of the London and Broadway smash follows the real-life story of 7,000 air passengers unexpectedly grounded in the wake of 9/11.
21-25 APRIL
LEGALLY BLONDE
Based on the hit 2001 movie, this feel-good romantic comedy stars Amber Davies (Pretty Woman, Strictly Come Dancing) as the unlikely aspiring Doctor of Law.
28 APRIL
MURDER, SHE DIDN’T WRITE
Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie, this hilarious improvised murder mystery show invites the audience to get involved and crack the case!
30 APRIL
SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
- THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS
This unique show follows the story of iconic band The Dubliners and features toetappers including ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ and ‘Rocky Road to Dublin’. A must-see for fans of Irish traditional music!
23-28 NOVEMBER
PICK ME UP THEATRE PRESENTS:
WE WILL ROCK YOU
This Pick Me Up Theatre production of Queen and Ben Elton’s smash-hit musical features over 20 iconic hits from Freddie and the boys, including ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL
To book, call 01904 623568 or visit www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.
17 MARCH - 4 APRIL
THE SECRET GARDENTHE MUSICAL
This unmissable revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical (based on the classic novel) is directed by John Doyle, who’ll be available for a postshow discussion on the 18th.
9-11 APRIL THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
Based on Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book series, this critically acclaimed production revisits 4 beloved Carle stories, performed with the assistance of 75 puppets!
14-18 APRIL HAMLET
Catch the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new, must-see production of one of The Bard’s best-loved tragedies, directed by Rupert Goold (Dear England, King Charles III).
29 APRIL - 23 MAY THE PSYCHIC
Brought to you by the team behind Ghost Stories, this production follows psychic Sheila Gold, who is asked to conduct a séance to make contact with a wealthy couple’s late child…
YORK BARBICAN
Head to www.yorkbarbican.co.uk or call 01904 676332 to book.
6-7 APRIL
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE CONCERT, LIVE AND DEAD ON STAGE!
Catch your favourite songs and actors from the award-winning CBBC TV show on stage, and get acquainted with historical figures including Henry VIII and Queen Victoria!
10 APRIL
OUT WITH THE BUCKLEYS
James and Clair Buckley are vlogging an unfiltered and unedited live tour, sharing comedic, previously unheard stories. Expect guaranteed laughs!
18 APRIL
ALJAZ AND JANETTE: LET’S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE
Much-loved Strictly Come Dancing couple Aljaz and Janette will be hitting the Barbican floor to dance their way through music history, with a celebration of the hit makers of yesterday and today.
26 APRIL
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR TOUR 2026
Join the original Brad Majors for a once-in-a-lifetime screening event for The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary, featuring an interactive pre-show Q&A with the three iconic stars.
1 MAY THE SONGS OF PAUL SIMON
Join York-based singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his band for a celebration of the songs of Paul Simon, including favourite hits from Simon & Garfunkel.
2 MAY
WEETWOOD MAC
Catch the Leeds-based Fleetwood Mac tribute band (widely regarded as the UK’s closest sound-alikes) performing hits including ‘Landslide’ and ‘The Chain’.
JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE
To book email boxoffice@ jrtheatre.co.uk or call 01904 501 935
12 APRIL
SWING WHILE YOU SING
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and energy, led by Alan Owens and his spectacular 16-piece big band!
19 APRIL
KEEP CALM AND SING ON
Join legendary York musician Don Pears and local choir Singphonia for a celebration of the rich and diverse legacy of British music, that you won’t forget in a hurry!
24-25 APRIL
AROUND THE WORLD
Get ready to journey across the globe and enjoy unique performances spanning ballet, jazz, acro, stagecraft, storytelling and more.
28 APRIL - 2 MAY
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
This outrageously awesome NETheatre production follows two drag queens and a transgender woman travelling across the Australian Outback, based on the 1994 movie.
UNTIL 4 MAY
STEVE CASSIDY BAND AND FRIENDS
The Steve Cassidy Band returns with special guests set to delight and entertain. Enjoy an eclectic mix of rock, country and instrumental pieces.
THEATRE@41 MONKGATE
To book, visit tickets.41monkgate.co.uk
25 MARCH - 4 APRIL
NEXT TO NORMAL
The Pick Me Up Theatre company takes their hand to Next to Normal, an award-winning play that offers a touching exploration of family, loss and grief.
8 APRIL
TOM HOUGHTON: DEEP
Tom Houghton leaves the Western world behind and finds himself in Indonesia, where he is submerged below the waves to the deepest possible depths…
Artwork by Rebecca Pitt Creative
14-18 APRIL
TILL THE STARS COME DOWN
Brought to you by the York Actors Collective, this touching family drama follows a wedding in a former mining town, and explores the dynamics of a workingclass family.
FRIARGATE THEATRE
Visit www.ticketsource. co.uk/whats-on/york/ friargate-theatre
2 APRIL
RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW!
Taking its cue from audience suggestions, this hilarious improvisational comedy night offers belly laughs for the whole family!
4 APRIL
BUBBLES IN WONDERLAND
Experience bubbles as not just a simple byproduct of soap, but as a mesmerising visual experience, with an internationally acclaimed ‘Bubbleologist’ leading the way.
9 APRIL
JORVIK COMEDY AWARD
36 of the UK’s most talented new comics will battle it out at the Fairgate Theatre, in search of York’s funniest comedian. Hosted by the quick-witted veteran, Tony Vino.
30 APRIL
GET UP STAND UP!
Friargate Theatre’s own comedy club is back! This month’s comedians include Steffen Peddie and Rob Deering (Banter, Comedy Rocks, Celebrity Mastermind).
SCARBOROUGH SPA
Visit www.scarboroughspa. co.uk for details and to book.
9 APRIL
K-POP ALL STARS TRIBUTE
K-Pop All Stars features all of your favourite K-Pop hits, including those from Blackpink, NewJeans, Katseye, BTS, Itzy, Stray Kids, Twice, Jung Kook and more.
16 APRIL
AN EVENING WITH TOYAH: SONGS AND STORIES
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with renowned singer, actor, TV host, author, and BRIT Award winner, Toyah.
17 APRIL
GARTH MARENGHI’S THIS BURSTED EARTH
Join the Perrier Award-winning fictional horror author Garth Marenghi (as played by Matthew Holness) for a hilarious show promoting his latest book, This Bursted Earth.
20 APRIL RIANNE DOWNEY
Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned Scottish songstress Riane Downey, who has performed at multiple sold-out shows and graced the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.
23 APRIL RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
This leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show has been performed to 2.5 million fans and streamed to over 145 million on YouTube so far, receiving five-star ratings across Facebook and Ticketmaster.
23 APRIL
HOWARD BEAUMONT’S COFFEE DANCE
“The King of The Keyboards”, Howard Beaumont, returns to host his popular weekly Coffee Dance, perfect for those who want to dance till they drop or simply sit back and relax at their table.
25 APRIL
AULD PALS - AN EVENING WITH THE STARS OF STILL GAME
Join Jane McCarry, Paul Riley, Mark Cox, Sanjeev Kohli, and Gavin Mitchell from the hit sitcom Still Game for an illuminating evening of laughter, tales, and memories.
2 APRIL
Bad Saloon
Golden Ball
DC Blues
The Three Tuns
3 APRIL
Goldie
The Crescent
Regan Stewart
FortyFive Vinyl Cafe
ZZ Toppd Fulford Arms
Groovetone
Rise@Bluebird
Bakery
4 APRIL
Hoersfest 8 Fulford Arms
Ted-Fest 10
Huntington Working Men’s
Club
Kitty Coen
FortyFive Vinyl Cafe
One Night in Nashville
The Crescent
The Tigermen
Black Horse
200 Miles to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Arms
5 APRIL
The Mechanics
Edinburgh Arms
Chris Marsden
Huntington Sports Club
Diamonds & Whiskey
FortyFive Vinyl Café
Harrison Rimmer Fulford Arms
Chris Helme
Rise@Bluebird
Bakery
9 APRIL
Ceejay + Gavin the Goliath Fulford Arms
10 APRIL
Two Ways Home
FortyFive Vinyl Cafe
Nic Cage Against The Machine
The Crescent
The Soul Man
Lionel Edinburgh Arms
11 APRIL
The Undercover
Hippy Fulford Arms
Red Kites
Black Horse
No Mans Land
Edinburgh Arms
12 APRIL
Tri-Starrs
Severus Social Club
Paralimini Charity Music Event
Edinburgh Arms
Driven Serious Fulford Arms
13 APRIL
Lande Hekt Fulford Arms
16 APRIL
Dom Glynn & His
Sunday Best
FortyFive Vinyl Cafe
17 APRIL
Garageland UK
Edinburgh Arms
Salvation + The INSect + The Scarlett Hour
Fulford Arms
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
National Centre for Early Music
18 APRIL
The Sisters of Murphy Fulford Arms
The Intentions
Black Horse
Killer No Filla
Edinburgh Arms
York Blues Festival
The Crescent
19 APRIL
The Living Young Severus Social Club
21 APRIL
Froglord + Space
Pistol Fulford Arms
22 APRIL
Marketplace Fulford Arms
23 APRIL
Taynee Lord
FortyFive Vinyl Cafe
La Yegros Electric Trio
The Crescent
24 APRIL
Todd Day Wait
Rise@Bluebird
Bakery
10 MAY
Weber, Bruch, Verdi, Britten & Ravel
York Barbican
BOOK AHEAD @ SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE:
scarboroughopenairtheatre.com/ whatson
5 JUNE Rick Astley 6 JUNE Madness 12 JUNE Paul Weller
18 JUNE
The Kooks
20 JUNE
Skunk Anansie & Garbage
21 JUNE
Anastacia + Heather Small
26 JUNE
Pete Tong Ibiza
Classics
27 JUNE
Richard Ashcroft + Tom Meighan + Apollo Junction
28 JUNE
Billy Ocean + Marti Pellow 2 JULY
Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner + Sleeping Souls 3 JULY
James Arthur 4 JULY
David Gray + The Divine Comedy
5 JULY
Alanis Morissette
6 JULY
Michael Buble
10 JULY
Deacon Blue + The Lightning Seeds
11 JULY
Bastille
17 JULY
Alex James’
Britpop
18 JULY CMAT
22-23 JULY
Teddy Swims + Jordan Rakei
25 JULY
James Taylor
1 AUGUST
The Streets
2 AUGUST
Sex Pistols with Frank Carter
8 AUGUST
Scissor Sisters
14 AUGUST
Holly Johnson
22 AUGUST
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
MONDAY
FOXWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE
9am and 10:30am
Vicki - 07340037638
HOLGATE, RI SPORTS CLUB
5:30pm and 7pm Vicki - 07340037638
MELODIE PARK, CLIFTON
5:30pm and 7pm Mick - 07710583170
STRENSALL VILLAGE HALL
5:30pm Alysha - 07557171136
TUESDAY
HAXBY SPORTS BAR
3:30pm, 5pm and 6:30pm Corinne - 07496265251
ST CHAD’S CHURCH, SOUTH BANK
5:30pm Sue - 07816537210
FOXWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE
5:30 and 7pm Pete - 07855494880
WEDNESDAY
HOLGATE, RI SPORTS CLUB
3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm Jacqui - 07932999863
HAXBY SPORTS BAR
9am and 10:30am Corinne - 07496265251
POPPLETON ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALL
6pm and 7:30pm Vicki - 07340037638
*NEW SESSION ADDED*
TANG HALL ST AELRED’S CHURCH
7:30am and 9am Pete - 07855494880
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
*NEW SESSION ADDED*
ST OSWALD’S HALL, FULFORD
5:30 pm and 7pm Sue - 07816537210
*NEW SESSION ADDED*
17TH APRIL
ST OSWALD’S HALL, FULFORD 9am
Sue - 07816537210
BISHOPTHORPE VILLAGE HALL
5:30pm and 7pm Pete - 07855494880
NEW EARSWICK BOWLING CLUB
5:30pm and 7pm Michaela - 07856151037
EASINGWOLD SCOUT HUT
9am, 4pm 5:30pm and 7pm
Sharon - 07397682674
HOLGATE, RI SPORTS CLUB
5pm Jacqui - 07932999863
CLIFTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
8am and 9:30am
Sharon - 07397682674
PARK GROVE SCHOOL 6:30pm Alysha - 07557171136
SATURDAY
LIDGETT METHODIST CHURCH
8am and 9:30am Corinne - 07496265251
PARK GROVE SCHOOL 7:30am, 9am & 10:30am Alysha - 07557171136
Would you like to become one of our York Consultants?
Find out more by scanning the QR code and get in touch with Corinne 07496265251.
The Banyan Tree
Easingwold Market Place, YO61 3AA 01347 822453
