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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

Bongo's Bingo Carnevil
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Horrible Histories: The Concert, Live and Dead on Stage!
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Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
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Bongo's Bingo
Bongo’s Bingo is a game like no other, with shows taking place in over 40 locations across the globe, the Liverpool-bor…

The Night Sky Show
For everyone who looks up and wonders… A spectacular, theatrical experience for all without any heavy-going science, Th…

Ukrainian National Opera Presents Carmen
Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English Surtitles.…

Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour
With an esteemed career that includes and sharing stages with giants like The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, SLASH, Kenn…

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

Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
Victor Sloane, a wealthy and ruthless landlord, was found murdered in his office—his young child the sole witness to th…

An Evening with David Walliams
Join bestselling author, comedian and television favourite David Walliams for an unforgettable evening of laughter, sto…

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Following last year’s sell-out world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, …

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

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

Horrible Histories: The Concert, Live and Dead on Stage!
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTO…

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems is coming back to York Barbican!Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for m…

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

The Night Sky Show
For everyone who looks up and wonders… A spectacular, theatrical experience for all without any heavy-going science, Th…

Ukrainian National Opera Presents Carmen
Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English Surtitles.…

Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour
With an esteemed career that includes and sharing stages with giants like The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, SLASH, Kenn…

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

Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
Victor Sloane, a wealthy and ruthless landlord, was found murdered in his office—his young child the sole witness to th…

An Evening with David Walliams
Join bestselling author, comedian and television favourite David Walliams for an unforgettable evening of laughter, sto…

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Following last year’s sell-out world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, …

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

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

Horrible Histories: The Concert, Live and Dead on Stage!
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTO…

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems is coming back to York Barbican!Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for m…

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