What’s On in York in December?  Whether you are visiting the city or, like me, you live here it’s always good to have a list of what’s on so you can plan your month ahead!  As always, things are subject to change, so do check with the individual venue to make sure of the most up to date details.  Links to venues can be seen below highlighted in red. 

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Also check out our post on what’s on at Christmas in York.

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The Church of All Saints, Coppergate

 

What’s On at The Grand Opera House in December?

Clifford St, York YO1 9SW

 

Shrek The Musical at Grand Opera House York

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MON 27 NOV – SAT 2 DEC 2023

Shrek The Musical

 
 

Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the River Ouse at Grand Opera House York

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SAT 9 DEC 2023 – SAT 6 JAN 2024

Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates of the River Ouse

 

 

What’s On at The York Theatre Royal in December?

St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD

Here is what’s on at The York Theatre Royal in November.  Click through to The York Theatre Royal for more details on each event.

 
Jack and the Beanstalk

From 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024.


 

What’s On at The York Barbican in December?

Paragon St, York YO10 4AH

Here are some of the highlights at The York Barbican, but please check their listings for lots more events.

 

 25 Nov – 03 Dec 2023

UK SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

The UK Championship will once again take place at York Barbican in 2023.

 

Love Actually in Concert

Wed 06 Dec 2023 at The Barbican

The star studded and Christmas favourite Love Actually, will come alive across the UK in winter 2023, with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen.

 
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 Thu 07 Dec 2023

KATE RUSBY

Kate Rusby celebrates turning 50 in style with a brand new Christmas album.

 

The Muppet Christmas Carol – Live in Concert

Fri 08 Dec 2023 at The Barbican

Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across the UK, featuring its musical score performed live to the film.

whats on in york in december
 

 Fri 08 Dec 2023

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CHRISTMAS CLUB

Get ready to laugh your stockings off with LOL Comedy Clubs at York Barbican this Christmas.

 

 Sat 09 Dec 2023

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CHRISTMAS CLUB

Get ready to laugh your stockings off with LOL Comedy Clubs at York Barbican this Christmas.

 
 

 Sat 09 Dec 2023

BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY

They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with No1 hit Sherry – so, come out tonight as we celebrate – Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night, Silence is Golden live!

 Sun 10 Dec 2023

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR: CHRISTMAS KITCHEN DISCO

Featuring hits from throughout Sophie’s career, as well as some very festive classics

 Wed 13 Dec 2023

BOOTLEG BEATLES

Regarded the world over as being the Gold standard of Tribute, the Bootleg Beatles return this Christmas for another nostalgic whirlwind trip through the sixties.

 Fri 15 Dec 2023

ROB LAMBERTI: A CELEBRATION OF THE SONGS & MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL AT CHRISTMAS

No other tribute artist captures George’s musical talent, charisma and passion as closely as Rob Lamberti.

 Fri 15 Dec 2023

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CHRISTMAS CLUB

Get ready to laugh your stockings off with LOL Comedy Clubs at York Barbican this Christmas.

 Sat 16 Dec 2023

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB

Bringing the best live stand-up to York, featuring comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and many more.

 Wed 20 Dec 2023

JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA

Jools Holland returns once again for his annual December show here at York Barbican! Joined by special guests Pauline Black, Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson of The Selector, Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall!

 Fri 22 Dec 2023

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CHRISTMAS CLUB

Get ready to laugh your stockings off with LOL Comedy Clubs at York Barbican this Christmas.


 

What Festivals are on in York in December?

 

York Festival of Christmas – York Christmas Market

16th November – 22nd December 2023

York Christmas Market is a lovely thing to do in York at Christmas. The market stretches all the way down Parliament Street and into St Sampson’s Square, with all sorts of stalls selling gifts and food from cute wooden chalets.

See our full post on York Christmas Market here.

things to do in York in december

 


 

What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in December?

Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA

 
  • To be announced

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