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One page for every venue's current programme. Pick a theatre to see its own listings and book.
Listings are on each venue's own site
Productions, dates and prices change every week, so Britlens does not copy them. The buttons below open each venue's official programme page, which is the only reliable source for what is on and for tickets.
Venue links last checked: 25 October 2026.
Seasonal highlights
Annual seasons and festivals
Usual months, from the sources linked. Confirm dates with the venue before you plan.
Venue programmes
4 venues, each with its own listings
Minster Quarter
Grand Opera House
A Victorian music hall on Clifford Street hosting touring plays, comedy and talks.
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
A 1930s theatre on Haxby Road with a public season of plays, dance and concerts.
Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road
York Barbican
York's largest music and arts venue, hosting live music, comedy and touring events.
Known for: Describes itself as the largest music and arts venue in York.
Station and Museum Gardens
York Theatre Royal
A producing theatre in St Leonard's Place with a main house, a studio and an annual Christmas production.
Plan your evening
Before you book
The 4 venues above are spread across 3 areas of York. Each venue page gives the address, the nearest station and how to get there, and the step-free status where we could find one, either from the venue's own access page or from OpenStreetMap contributors. Ask the box office about wheelchair spaces, captioned or audio-described performances and assistance before you book.
For festivals, markets and other dated events, see events across Britain. To compare venues by area and type of show, open the York theatre directory. For where to eat before a show, each area of the York guide has an eat and drink page.