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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

An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers
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Bongo's Bingo 90's
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The Lightning Seeds
Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to cele…

Matt Green -Legitimate Concerns
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of pol…

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

York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir
The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir was founded in 1925. Since then, ‘The Phil', as it is affectionately known, has …

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert - The 20th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour…

Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock - commun…

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

Yorks Annual Christmas Carol Concert
It's time to don your Christmas jumpers and Santa hats for an afternoon of family festive fun. It just wouldn’t be Chr…

Kate Rusby
Kate Rusby celebrates 20 years of festive joy with this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’—a heart-warming tradition for…

The Divine Comedy
A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last The Divine Comedy studio album, the top 5 Office Politics, in 2019. Th…

An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly an…

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…

The Lightning Seeds
Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to cele…

Matt Green -Legitimate Concerns
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of pol…

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

York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir
The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir was founded in 1925. Since then, ‘The Phil', as it is affectionately known, has …

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert - The 20th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour…

Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock - commun…

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

Yorks Annual Christmas Carol Concert
It's time to don your Christmas jumpers and Santa hats for an afternoon of family festive fun. It just wouldn’t be Chr…

Kate Rusby
Kate Rusby celebrates 20 years of festive joy with this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’—a heart-warming tradition for…

The Divine Comedy
A lot has happened to Neil Hannon since the last The Divine Comedy studio album, the top 5 Office Politics, in 2019. Th…

An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly an…

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…

The Lightning Seeds
Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to cele…

Matt Green -Legitimate Concerns
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of pol…
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