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York boasts bands within mainstream music like The Seahorses and Shed Seven as being influential on the current music scene in York.

York Barbican

The city is never short of established artists visiting and the largest venue ‘The Barbican’ is where they gravitate towards. Working with some of the biggest promoters in the industry such as SJM and Live Nation has ensured acts like Morrissey, Paolo Nutini, Paloma Faith and Example have graced the stage. For lovers of mainstream music this live music venue is the place.

York Fibbers

For those who prefer a more relaxed environment to enjoy music, the pub ‘The Fulford Arms’ is dedicated to showcasing live music with affordable prices offering local upcoming bands or music legends performing an intimate set. However, another venue that dominates the York scene is ‘Fibbers’ that has played host to The Killers, Biffy Clyro and Arctic Monkeys. Gig goers can expect to catch artists from genres such as heavy metal, 90s indie and country. York offers good variety within its music scene and the environments of which you can consume it within.

York Barbican Gigs

25/04/2025 - Matt Goss: the Hits & More
04/05/2025 - Anastacia
07/05/2025 - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
08/05/2025 - The Australian Bee Gees Show: Feel the Fever - Again
26/05/2025 - Sophie Ellis Bextor
06/06/2025 - Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
13/06/2025 - SatchVai Band (featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai)
24/06/2025 - Rival Sons
25/06/2025 - Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
29/06/2025 - Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
24/09/2025 - LEVEL 42 - World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour
28/09/2025 - Björn Again
30/09/2025 - Sounds Of The 60's Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE
01/10/2025 - The James Brown Experience
03/10/2025 - Fisherman's Friends
05/10/2025 - Graham Nash - More Evenings Of Songs & Stories + Peter Asher
09/10/2025 - The Lightning Seeds
13/10/2025 - Wet Wet Wet
14/10/2025 - Rick Wakeman - Six Wives + King Arthur
15/10/2025 - The Billy Joel Songbook