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.
Have an event you would like adding? Click here for advertising information.
Also check out our post on what’s on at Christmas in York.
What’s On at The Grand Opera House in December?
Clifford St, York YO1 9SW
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.
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.
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.
What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in December?
Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA
- To be announced
