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.

York Chocolate Festival
16th to the 20th April 2025
York has a proud heritage in chocolate making and celebrates with a Chocolate Festival in March. The festival including the markets and demos are FREE entry. Specific events are at various prices (which can be found on the website programme). The festival market, bars, food factory and demonstrations are located on Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square. Events such as wine tastings, dinners, trails etc are city wide.
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.
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.
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.
What’s On at The Grand Opera House in April?
Clifford St, York YO1 9SW
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.
DARTS – THE POWER AND THE GLORY
Live Darts will return to York in 2024 in The Power and The Glory.
KIDZ BOP – NEVER STOP LIVE TOUR
We’re back – our first live concert in the UK since 2019!
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
The legendary Chubby Brown may not be everyone’s cup of tea but a lot of people like tea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
CHIC TO CHIC
The raw funk, soul and disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ music is brought to life on stage
MUSIC NIGHT: A MUSICAL VARIETY
Sun 7 AprAn excellent evening of music and fundraising with Don Pears and friends.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Thu 11 – Sat 13 AprThe enchantment never ends in this ‘tale as old as time’
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Fri 19 – Sat 20 AprThe classic tale is retold in a dance show full of style and sparkle.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Tue 23 – Sat 27 AprTheir world is turned upside down. This is their world, their life, their tradition.
THE UPBEAT BEATLES
Sun 28 Apr“Get Back” to the swinging 60’s with ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ and relive those ‘Fab’ days and timeless songs!
What Festivals are on in York in April?