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York Barbican









About Us
York Barbican is the largest entertainment venue in the area, attracting major touring concerts, comedy, sporting shows and corporate events. The venue hosts over 200 events and over 130,000 visitors each year.
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.
York Barbican is operated by ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, connecting people through the power of live experiences.
Discover our upcoming events by visiting our website here.
Facilities
- Bar Area
- On-site Light Refreshments
- Air Conditioning
- Parking with Charge
- Customer Lifts
- Groups Welcome
- Coach Parties Welcome
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired
- Facilities for Visually Impaired
- Groups Welcome
- Disabled Toilets
- Wheelchairs Available
- Service Dogs Accepted
- Children Welcome
- Pushchair Friendly
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Credit Cards Accepted (with charge)
- Business Support
- Sole Use of Venue
- Total Delegates
- On-site catering on Request
Location
Events at York Barbican

Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented this winter live in concert on a UK-wide tour, featuring a screen…

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
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Bongo's Bingo 90's
Bongo’s Bingo is a game like no other, with shows taking place in over 40 locations across the globe, the Liverpool-bor…

Scouting For Girls
Scouting For Girls are coming back to York Barbican in 2026 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their hit album "Every…

The Magic of Motown
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one o…

Country Roads
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the …

Gary Stewart Presents: The Songs of Paul Simon
York-based singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his superb band return to York Barbican after a triumphant sell-out show …

Weetwood Mac Presents An Evening of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits (Plus Special Guests)
After their sell-out evening in December 2024, Weetwood Mac return to York Barbican. Fast making a name for themselves …

Twilight in Concert - The Film with Live Band
Step into the world of Twilight (2008) like never before with Twilight in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film event that …

Love Actually in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra
This Christmas, the star-studded Love Actually, perhaps one of the most quotable and adored Christmas films around, wil…

The Extra Mile - An Evening with Kevin Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield comes to York Barbican in 2026. You will hear all about the life of an achiever who has given himself a …

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebe…

Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented this winter live in concert on a UK-wide tour, featuring a screen…

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend - the Music of…

Bongo's Bingo 90's
Bongo’s Bingo is a game like no other, with shows taking place in over 40 locations across the globe, the Liverpool-bor…

Scouting For Girls
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The Magic of Motown
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one o…

Country Roads
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the …

Gary Stewart Presents: The Songs of Paul Simon
York-based singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his superb band return to York Barbican after a triumphant sell-out show …

Weetwood Mac Presents An Evening of Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits (Plus Special Guests)
After their sell-out evening in December 2024, Weetwood Mac return to York Barbican. Fast making a name for themselves …

Twilight in Concert - The Film with Live Band
Step into the world of Twilight (2008) like never before with Twilight in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film event that …

Love Actually in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra
This Christmas, the star-studded Love Actually, perhaps one of the most quotable and adored Christmas films around, wil…

The Extra Mile - An Evening with Kevin Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield comes to York Barbican in 2026. You will hear all about the life of an achiever who has given himself a …

London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebe…

Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented this winter live in concert on a UK-wide tour, featuring a screen…

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend - the Music of…

Bongo's Bingo 90's
Bongo’s Bingo is a game like no other, with shows taking place in over 40 locations across the globe, the Liverpool-bor…

Scouting For Girls
Scouting For Girls are coming back to York Barbican in 2026 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their hit album "Every…
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