Micklegate · Medium

The Crescent

Q: What genres does The Crescent book?

The Crescent books Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of The Crescent?

The Crescent has a standing capacity of approximately 300, classed as a medium venue. See all York venues for size comparisons.

200-cap York rock venue.

Venue at a glance The Crescent · York

~300

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Rock

Books

originalslive acts

Verified

Directory status

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Crescent — Quick Facts

200-cap York rock venue.

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Capacity~300 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Crescent 8 The Crescent
Micklegate
York

Genres

Rock

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About The Crescent

The Crescent is a grassroots music venue in Micklegate, York with a standing capacity of approximately 300. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Crescent books Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the York venue directory.

The Crescent (The Crescent Community Venue) is a fully licensed grassroots concert and events venue at 8 The Crescent in York's Micklegate quarter, minutes from York railway station. Housed in a former Working Men's Club with more than a century of community history, its 300-capacity concert room has a large stage, professional 6kW PA, full lighting rig, industry-standard live and DJ equipment and a wooden dancefloor (standing, seated or cabaret). A daily front bar with its own 2kW system, games room and projector completes the building. It's one of York's most important rooms for touring and local original music.

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What equipment does The Crescent provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the York venue directory.

What genres does The Crescent book?

The Crescent books Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Crescent?

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What is the capacity of The Crescent?

The Crescent has a standing capacity of approximately 300, classed as a medium venue. See all York venues for size comparisons.

Does The Crescent have open mic nights?

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Where is The Crescent?

8 The Crescent, Micklegate, York. See the map below for directions. Browse more York venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Crescent?

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