What’s On in York in March?  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 in March
Parliament Street in March

Levellers Collective

The York Barbican – Paragon St, York YO10 4AH

After two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective have announced a new 17-date tour in Spring 2025 at theatres and venues around the country plus a Live Album and DVD.

The Collective live shows, and albums, came about after the Levellers decided to do something a bit different with their extensive back catalogue in 2018. Together with members of fellow Brighton group The Moulettes, they went on to record two albums radically reworking their songs – with producer John Leckie (We The Collective) and Sean Lakeman (Together All The Way).  With support from Amelia Coburn.

Buy tickets for Levellers Collective here.

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Candlelit Concerts – Candlelit Beatles

Q Church, 9 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET

Saturday March 15th 2025  7.30 – 9.30pm

Candlelit Beatles is back promising an unforgettable journey through the band’s greatest hits, accompanied by the mesmerising Ebor string quartet and later joined by the captivating vocals of singer Alistair Griffin. Set in the Q church York, immerse yourself in the legendary songs that defined a generation. From Shes Loves You to Eleanor Rigby, prepare to be transported through the timeless hits of The Beatles in a night of pure magic and nostalgia, all by candlelight.

Check out all the details at Ignite Concerts

Buy Candlelit Concert tickets here.

whats on in york in March

Candlelit Broadway: Timeless Theatre by Strings

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

Sunday March 30th 2025  7.30 – 9.30pm

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the enchanting Candlelit Broadway, a magical evening of music by strings. Immerse yourself in the glow of flickering candlelight as the talented Ebor Quartet bring to life songs from your favourite stage productions. From the heartfelt ballads of Les Misérables to the empowering anthems of Wicked, and the timeless classics of The Sound of Music, this intimate concert is the perfect way to honor the incredible mums in your life. Whether you’re a lifelong theatre lover or discovering these melodies for the first time, Candlelit Broadway promises a night of warmth, nostalgia, and unforgettable performances. Doors open 5.30pm and refreshments are available during the interval.

Check out all the details at Ignite Concerts

Buy Candlelit Concert tickets here.

whats on March in York

Kids Dig York

To be confirmed (I cant see any info about it for this year)

Young people in York will have a unique opportunity to get their hands dirty and uncover hidden parts of the city’s past, as Kids Dig York returns.  Children aged 8 to 12 can join a real dig alongside experts from York Archaeology at Willow House, just inside Walmgate Bar, for three-hour hands-on sessions.

whats on in York in March

What Festivals are on in York in March?

York Restaurant Week (or fortnight for the first time ever!)

10-23rd of March

York Restaurant WeekDiscover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week. Enjoy a huge variety of offers on food and drink, from over 100 eateries in York city centre, all temptingly priced between £5 and £30.

For the first time, York Restaurant Week will run for an extended 2-week period, giving diners even more opportunities to explore some of York’s best venues and indulge with friends and family.

what events are on in York in March?
Wine and cheese tasting at Pairings

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

Clifford St, York YO1 9SW

 

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £15
+ £3.95 transaction fee

Myra's Story at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee
Tue 4 Mar 2025

Myra’s Story

 
 

QUEENZ: Drag Me To The Disco! at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee

Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £26
+ £3.95 transaction fee

Candace Bushnell - True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £33.79
+ £3.95 transaction fee

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee
Thu 13 Mar – Sat 15 Mar 2025

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors

 
 

Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee
Thu 13 Mar – Sat 15 Mar 2025

Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians

 
 

Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee

NOW That's What I Call A Musical at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee
Tue 18 Mar – Sat 22 Mar 2025

NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

 

An Audience with Mark and Lard at Grand Opera House York

Sold out
 

Murder on the Orient Express at Grand Opera House York

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+ £3.95 transaction fee
Tue 25 Mar – Sat 29 Mar 2025

Murder on the Orient Express

 

Tom Holland - The Lives of the Caesars at Grand Opera House York

Buy tickets from £35.46
+ £3.95 transaction fee

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

St Leonard’s Pl, York YO1 7HD

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

 
Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Wed 26 Feb

What Dreams May Come

Fri 28 Feb – Sat 01 Mar

Bellini: The Capulets & The Montagues Pre-Show Talk

Sat 01 Mar

Bellini: The Capulets & The Montagues

Sat 01 Mar

York Associate Schools’ The Tempest

Wed 05 Mar

York Literature Festival 2025

Thu 06 Mar – Tue 29 Apr

Everybody Dance Festival 2025

Fri 07 Mar – Sat 08 Mar

The Company of Trees

Tue 18 Mar

North By Northwest

Tue 18 Mar – Sat 05 Apr

Fresh Air

Tue 18 Mar – Thu 20 Mar

Ravers

Wed 19 Mar – Sat 22 Mar

Brain Play

Thu 20 Mar – Fri 21 Mar

Mia and the Fish

Fri 21 Mar

No Regrets

Sat 22 Mar – Sun 23 Mar

YOU 2.0

Sun 23 Mar


What’s On at The York Barbican in March?

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 Mar 2025

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

ELVANA – THE WORLD’S FINEST ELVIS FRONTED TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA!

 Thu 06 Mar 2025

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez – SPEAKEASY

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez are back with their biggest ever tour for 2025!

 

 Sat 08 Mar 2025

Jason Donovan – Doin’ Fine 25

Jason Donovan’s Doin’ Fine 25 tour, is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV.

 Sun 09 Mar 2025

LEVELLERS COLLECTIVE – 2025 Acoustic Tour

After two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective have announced a new 17-date tour. With support from Amelia Coburn.

 Fri 14 Mar 2025

Mike + The Mechanics: Looking Back – Living The Years

All the hits and a drift into Genesis.

 Sat 15 Mar 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 Mar 2025

Bongo’s Bingo Paddy’s Special

Bongo’s Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.

 Mon 17 Mar 2025

The Darkness with special guests ASH

The Darkness are hitting the road for their largest headline tour of the UK in years, solidifying their status as one of Britain, and indeed the world’s, most important rock bands.

 Tue 18 Mar 2025

Stiff Little Fingers

Stiff Little Fingers are pleased to announce their annual March UK dates for 2025 which this year goes under the title “Flame In The Heart Tour”.

 Thu 20 Mar 2025

Paddy McGuinness – Nearly There…

One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians is back on tour.

 

 Fri 21 Mar 2025

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: The Thrive Tour

Be the Architect of your health and happiness

 Sat 22 Mar 2025

Wardruna

Norwegian music group Wardruna head to York Barbican on their new tour. With support from Jo Quail.

 Sun 23 Mar 2025

Kim Wilde

Plus support from Cutting Crew

 Wed 26 Mar 2025

ROB BECKETT: GIRAFFE

EXTRA DATE ADDED!

 Thu 27 Mar 2025

Public Service Broadcasting

With support from She Drew The Gun

 Fri 28 Mar 2025

Bongo’s Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is a night full of madness, mayhem and sheer joy that will keep you coming back for more.

 Sat 29 Mar 2025

Lost in Music – One Night at the Disco

LOST IN MUSIC – The Original Disco Show!


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

Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in March.

  • Iolanthe

    Light Opera

    Iolanthe

    Off the back of their award-winning show Princess Ida, the University of York Gilbert and Sullivan Society are back

  • York Community Choir Festival 2025

    Festival, Fundraising

    The theatre’s annual festival returns for it’s 10th year

  • Glorious!

    Play, 17-25

    Glorious!

    The “glorious” stage comedy based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the “worst singer in the world.”

  • One Night of Classic Rock

    Live Music

    The night of classic rock is back again after last year’s sell-out success.

  • Music Night with Don Pears

    Concert, Fundraising

    Legendary York Musician Don Pears performs “A Musical Alphabet”

  • Just Dance

    Dance

    Just Dance

    Charlie’s School of Dance showcase their talent

 

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