What’s On in York in April?  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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Want to check a different month?  Have a look at our guide to what’s on in York throughout the year.

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The View from Ouse Bridge in York in April

Candlelit 80s Concert

St Olave’s Church, 29 Marygate, York YO30 7BJ

Saturday the 6th April 2024  7.30PM to 9PM

Who doesn’t like the 80s!  Check out all the details at Ignite Concerts

Listen to all the great hits of the 80s played by the Ebor String quartet and a selection of songs sung by Alistair Griffin. Hear all your favourite 80s songs like you have never heard them before. Set at St Olaves Church amongst a thousand candles, this is a night not to be missed.

Doors open 7pm music starts 7.30pm

Seating is on a first come first served basis within your zone.

Bar available

Buy Candlelit Concert tickets here.

whats on in York in April

Candlelit Take That – Impossible Bar

Impossible Bar York – 3 St Helens Square York YO1 8QN

Friday the 19th April 2024  8PM to 10.30PM

Ignite Concerts invites you to a candlelit evening filled with the classic hits of Take That. Immerse yourself in all things Take That as Alistair Griffin pays homage to one of UKs most iconic boy bands! Teaming up with the Impossible Bar, sip on Take That inspired cocktails and dine on delicious sharing boards as Alistair serenades you with unforgettable hits like Back For Good, Patience and Rule the World.

Whether you are a Take That fanatic or simply appreciate a good boy band – come together with friends and enjoy a great evening of pop music.

*Ticket price includes a Take That Inspired cocktail.

**Sharing boards are available to purchase on the night.

Buy Candlelit Concert tickets here.

Events in April in York

Sunday In The Park With George – Pick Me Up Theatre

Theatre 41 – 41 Monkgate, York YO31 7PB

April 5-13

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece follows painter Georges Seurat (Adam Price) in the months leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. Consumed by his need to ‘finish the hat,’ Seurat alienates the French bourgeoisie, spurns his fellow artists, and neglects his lover Dot (Natalie Walker), not realising that his actions will reverberate over the next 100 years.

Buy Tickets from Theatre 41.

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

Clifford St, York YO1 9SW

Buy tickets from £18.25
+ £2.25 transaction fee
SUN 31 MAR 2024

Sing-a-Long-a Matilda

 
 

Thank You For The Music at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £25
+ £3.95 transaction fee
SAT 6 APR 2024

Thank You For The Music

 
 

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £29.64
+ £3.80 transaction fee
SUN 7 APR 2024

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

 
 

York Stage presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £13
+ £3.95 transaction fee

Jive Talkin' at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee
SUN 21 APR 2024

Jive Talkin’

 
 

Luther Live at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £13
+ £3.95 transaction fee
WED 24 APR 2024

Luther Live

 
 

Johannes Radebe: House of JoJo at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £39.25
+ £3.80 transaction fee

Ellen Kent: Carmen at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £13
+ £3.80 transaction fee
FRI 26 APR 2024

Ellen Kent: Carmen

 
 

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.80 transaction fee
SAT 27 APR 2024

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly

 
 

Iain Stirling - RELEVANT at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £26.87
+ £3.80 transaction fee
SUN 28 APR 2024

Iain Stirling – RELEVANT

 
 

2:22 A Ghost Story at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.80 transaction fee
TUE 30 APR – SAT 4 MAY 2024

2:22 A Ghost Story

 
 

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

St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD

There’s lots going on at The Theatre Royal in April.

WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I’M OLDER

Tue 02 Apr

 
TORTOISE & THE HARE

Tue 02 Apr – Wed 03 Apr

 
STUART TURTON: THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD

Thu 04 Apr

 
BOUNCERS

Fri 05 Apr – Sat 06 Apr

 
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Tue 09 Apr – Sat 13 Apr

 
CRAFTY TALES SUMMER 2024

Fri 12 Apr – Fri 12 Jul

 
NT CONNECTIONS: THE PERIODICALS

Sat 13 Apr – Sun 21 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: SHOUT

Sat 13 Apr – Wed 24 Apr

 
ADULT ACTING SUMMER 2024

Mon 15 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: THE SAD CLUB

Tue 16 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: BACK IN THE DAY

Tue 16 Apr – Tue 23 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: ORCHESTRA

Wed 17 Apr – Tue 23 Apr

 
MANON LESCAUT PRE-SHOW TALK

Fri 19 Apr

 
MANON LESCAUT

Fri 19 Apr

 
THE GREAT STINK

Sat 20 Apr

 
THE RAKE’S PROGRESS PRE-SHOW TALK

Sat 20 Apr

 
THE RAKE’S PROGRESS

Sat 20 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: KISS/MARRY/PUSH OFF CLIFF

Sun 21 Apr

 
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL

Tue 23 Apr – Sat 27 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: AGE IS REVOLTING

Wed 24 Apr

 
NT CONNECTIONS: YOUR NAME IS DEAD

Thu 25 Apr

 
BARRIE RUTTER’S SHAKESPEARE’S ROYALS

Fri 26 Apr


What’s On at The York Barbican in April?

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 06 Apr 2024

DARTS – THE POWER AND THE GLORY

Live Darts will return to York in 2024 in The Power and The Glory.

 

 Thu 11 Apr 2024

KIDZ BOP – NEVER STOP LIVE TOUR

We’re back – our first live concert in the UK since 2019!

 Fri 12 Apr 2024

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

The legendary Chubby Brown may not be everyone’s cup of tea but a lot of people like tea.

 Sat 13 Apr 2024

WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

Direct from the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

 Sun 14 Apr 2024

BARENAKED LADIES

With support from Callum Beattie

Event Announcement

 Wed 17 Apr 2024

PAUL WELLER

Support for this show will be: Barbara

Event Announcement

 Thu 18 Apr 2024

TOM ALLEN: COMPLETELY

Tom Allen has finally moved out of his parent’s house, which has been great news for him, and even better news for his latest stand-up tour as he’s eager to share his life updates.

 Thu 25 Apr 2024

SOPHIE MCCARTNEY IS TIRED AND TESTED

From perky tits, to killing nits, join award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney as she ventures into the perilous world of parenthood in this rollicking new stand-up show set to test pelvic floor muscles to the max(i) pad.

 Sat 27 Apr 2024

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 27 Apr 2024

BONGO’S BINGO

Bongo’s Bingo is a game like no other, with shows taking place in over 40 locations across the globe, join our host and the girls for what will be the night of your life.

 Mon 29 Apr 2024

SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX – THE ’10’ TOUR

Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert act Postmodern Jukebox has announced a new World Tour to celebrate the dual milestone of their 10th anniversary of touring and their 1,000th show in 2024.


 

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

Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in April.

Check the Joseph Rowntree Theatre for up to date information

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Chic to Chic

LIVE MUSIC, 17-25

CHIC TO CHIC

The raw funk, soul and disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ music is brought to life on stage

 

What Festivals are on in York in April?

 

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