What’s On in York in November? 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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November sees some of the Christmas festivities starting such as York Christmas Market. Also check out our post on what’s on at Christmas in York.
The Fairytale for Christmas
Grand Opera House – Mon 24th Nov – Tue 25th Nov 2025
After four sell-out tours A Fairytale for Christmas –The ultimate Irish Christmas concert is coming to town!
Singers, musicians and dancers perform Yuletide favourites such as ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘The Fairytale of New York’ and Irish sing-a-long classics like ‘The Galway Girl’ and ‘Dirty Old Town’.
Think a St Patrick’s Day party – on Christmas Day!
This show is in no way based on, endorsed by, or affiliated or associated with the song titled ‘Fairytale of New York’, the Pogues, or Shane MacGowan (or their respective representatives).
Buy tickets from The Grand Opera House.
What’s On at The Grand Opera House in November?
Clifford St, York YO1 9SW
Pick Me Up Theatre presents Bugsy Malone
Fri 31 Oct – Sat 8 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £19+ £3.95 transaction fee
Sunny Afternoon
Tue 11 Nov – Sat 15 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £15+ £3.95 transaction fee
Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael
Sun 16 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £26.50+ £3.95 transaction fee
Gareth Malone
Mon 17 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £40.70+ £3.95 transaction fee
Slava’s Snow Show
Wed 19 Nov – Sun 23 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £15+ £3.95 transaction fee
A Fairytale for Christmas
Mon 24 Nov – Tue 25 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £15+ £3.95 transaction fee
Ross Noble
Wed 26 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £35.46+ £3.95 transaction fee
The Rat Pack – A Swingin’ Christmas at the Sands
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £29.70+ £3.95 transaction fee
Steve Steinman’s Anything for Love – The Meat Loaf Story
Fri 28 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £27+ £3.95 transaction fee
The Amy Winehouse Band
Sat 29 Nov 2025
Grand Opera House York
From £33.79+ £3.95 transaction fee
Cinderella (Pantomime)
Sat 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
Grand Opera House York
From £16+ £3.95 transaction fee
Cinderella (Pantomime) – Relaxed Performance
Fri 2 Jan 2026
Grand Opera House York
From £16+ £3.95 transaction fee
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.
Mark Steel – The Leopard in My House
Sat 01 Nov
Everybody Dance Festival
Mon 03 Nov – Tue 04 Nov
Aesthetica Presents: Beyond the Frame
Wed 05 Nov – Sat 08 Nov
Comedy Night: Sophie Duker & Friends
Wed 05 Nov
Silent Cinema & Live Score with the Dodge Brothers
Thu 06 Nov
Mark Kermode: In Conversation with Jenny Nelson
Fri 07 Nov
Bands To Watch: New Music Stage
Sat 08 Nov
Velma Celli: Rock Queen
Wed 12 Nov
London City Ballet: Momentum
Fri 14 Nov – Sat 15 Nov
London City Ballet: Open Class
Sat 15 Nov
King For A Day: The Nat King Cole Story
Mon 17 Nov
Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth
Wed 19 Nov
What’s On at The York Barbican in November?
Paragon St, York YO10 4AH
Here are some of the highlights at The York Barbican, but please check their listings for lots more events.
Sat 01 Nov 2025
Bongo’s Bingo Carnevil
Bongo’s Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.
Sun 02 Nov 2025
Two Pints Podcast Live – November Nonsense Tour
Will Mellor and Ralf Little are hitting the road again with their laugh-out-loud banter for the brand-new November Nonsense: Two Pints Podcast Live tour.
Tue 04 Nov 2025
An Evening With David Walliams
Join bestselling author, comedian and television favourite David Walliams for an unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling and surprises.
Wed 05 Nov 2025
An Audience with Bradley Wiggins
Join legendary British cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins as he reflects on life on and off the bike to celebrate his new memoir, The Chain.
Thu 06 Nov 2025
Urzila Carlson – You Don’t Say
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is bringing her trademark cheeky wit back to UK stages in 2025 with the ”You Don’t Say” Tour.
Fri 07 Nov 2025
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music of the incredible rock and soul legend Tina Turner.
Sat 08 Nov 2025
Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show celebrates the diverse eras of George Michael’s hugely successful solo career.
Mon 10 Nov 2025
The Australian Pink Floyd
The Australian Pink Floyd Show have today announced their live return for 2025 to celebrate 50 years of the iconic Pink Floyd album ‘Wish You Were Here’.
Tue 11 Nov 2025
Russell Watson – The Evolution Tour
Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist.
Wed 12 Nov 2025
Big Ian Presents A Night To Remember
Big Ian presents A NIGHT TO REMEMBER – York’s very own charity fundraiser to bring all of our community together to sing with ONE voice.
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
Georgie Carroll is best known as the UK born, Australia based Nurse turned comedian as she grafted 20 years on the healthcare front line before swapping the pen torch for the spotlight.
Fri 14 Nov 2025
THE BOOMTOWN RATS – HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOOMTOWN: CELEBRATING 50 RAT YEARS 1975-2025
The Boomtown Rats are coming to York Barbican!
Fri 14 Nov 2025
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.
Sat 15 Nov 2025
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show: A Manford All Seasons.
Tue 18 Nov 2025
Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night
What happens when a psychopath is in power? Could you learn to spot a psychopath? Are you working for a psychopath? Is there a little bit of psychopath in all us?
Wed 19 Nov 2025
Adam Ant – Ant Music 2025
This date has been rescheduled from 30 October 2024.
Thu 20 Nov 2025
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’ 2025
Count Arthur Strong announces a new festive run of shows for late 2025 across the UK – ‘Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’. Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.
Fri 21 Nov 2025
Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert – Live to Film
Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented this winter live in concert on a UK-wide tour, featuring a screening of the complete film with its musical score performed live by orchestra.
Sat 29 Nov – Sun 07 Dec 2025
UK Championship Snooker 2025
Tickets for the 2025 UK Championship – ON SALE NOW
What Festivals are on in York in November?
York Christmas Festival starts in November and you can see all the details here.
What’s On at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in November?
Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA
Musical, 17-25The Great British Bake-Off Musical
Wed 5 – Sat 8 NovBaking battles, singing sponges, and a sprinkle of hilarity
Musical, 17-25Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sat 22 – Sun 23 , Tue 25 – Sat 29 NovBe taken to a world of pure imagination
