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What's On in York

Q: What live music is on in York over the next four weeks?

We currently list 11 gigs in York between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 4 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the York gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: What is the busiest night for live music in York?

Saturday, with 3 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 3 gigs · Friday: 3 gigs · Thursday: 2 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.

Q: Which York venues have the most on?

Right now: The Crescent, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Castle Howard. In total we track 35 grassroots venues in York, of which 4 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the York venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in York?

York has 25 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the York open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in York over the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. 11 gigs listed in York over the next 28 days across 4 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 3. In total we track 35 grassroots venues and 25 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get York gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for York between 14 Aug and 11 Sept.

Saturday is the busiest night — 3 gigs
Saturday: 3 gigs
Friday: 3 gigs
Most listed genres: Rock (7), DJ / Electronic (4), Alternative Rock (4), Pop (3)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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4 different York venues have something on in the next 28 days.

The Crescent — 7 gigs
Yorkshire Wildlife Park — 2 gigs
Castle Howard — 1 gig
Museum Gardens — 1 gig
31 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

See the listings York venues

25 regular open mic nights running in York. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

See the listings York open mics

Everything the York scene has beyond tonight's listings.

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Updated daily · 11 gigs in York over the next four weeks

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Support grassroots music in York

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. York still has 35 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 11 gigs across York over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 35 grassroots venues and 25 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends York listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in York

Every grassroots gig we hold for York in the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. Updated daily.

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Ministry of Sound Classical, Ministry of Sound, Paul Oakenfold

Castle Howard, York

Saturday, 15 August 2026 · 14:00

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreDJ / Electronic, Classical

Monday, 17 August 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Alternative Rock

Thursday, 20 August 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock

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Day Fever Silent Disco

Museum Gardens·Guildhall, York

Friday, 21 August 2026 · 18:30–22:00

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AgeAll ages
GenreDJ / Electronic

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The Magic Numbers

The Crescent·Micklegate, York

Friday, 21 August 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
Tickets—
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Alternative Rock

Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreDJ / Electronic

Thursday, 27 August 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreBlues

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AUG

Scouting for Girls, The Hoosiers, Toploader

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, York

Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 16:00

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop

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Ocean Colour Scene, The Feeling, The Farm

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, York

Sunday, 30 August 2026 · 16:00

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Alternative Rock, Pop

Friday, 4 September 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Pop

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 · 19:30

Entry—
TicketsAvailable
AgeAll ages
GenreRock, Blues

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Venues in York

Where live music actually happens in York.

York › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

York's Thursday-night free open mic at 4 Goodramgate, YO1 7LQ — historic-quarter bar, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

Backline3 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times—

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Traditional real ale pub with craft range.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

York › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

York pub with live entertainment.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–23:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Historic city-centre pub with live music and a large beer garden

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:00

York pub with live music.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed16:00–23:00
Thu16:00–23:30
Fri13:00–23:30
Sat13:00–23:30
Sun16:00–22:00

York's live music and events bar.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–01:00
Tue11:00–01:00
Wed11:00–01:00
Thu11:00–01:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–01:00

York pub with live music.

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:00–23:30
Tue11:00–23:30
Wed11:00–00:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun12:00–23:30

York pub with live music.

Backline3 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:30

York bar — where the brave shall live forever.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:30–23:30
Tue11:30–23:30
Wed11:30–23:30
Thu11:30–23:30
Fri11:30–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:30–23:30

York › Acomb★★★★★ (—)

York venue with DJ and electronic events.

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu16:00–22:00
Fri16:00–23:00
Sat11:00–23:00
Sun11:00–23:00

York › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

indie and live music venue in York

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

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Open mics in York

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 22:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Bishophill Senior, York

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

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York's music institution

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots—
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots—
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

View details›

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What's on in York — FAQs

Common questions about live music in York, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in York over the next four weeks?

We currently list 11 gigs in York between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 4 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the York gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in York?

None of the York gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. York open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in York?

Saturday, with 3 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 3 gigs · Friday: 3 gigs · Thursday: 2 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.

Which York venues have the most on?

Right now: The Crescent, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Castle Howard. In total we track 35 grassroots venues in York, of which 4 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the York venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in York?

York has 25 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the York open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in York, and what should an artist be paid?

Most York venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in York matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. York still has 35 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a York gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the York gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

11 gigs listed in York over the next four weeks, across 35 grassroots venues and 25 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in York

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A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in York. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.