York Press | What's On https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/leisure/ York Press What's On en-gb Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:17:40 +0100 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:17:40 +0100 https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo York Press | What's On https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/leisure/ Grammy-nominated star's two-night takeover of North Yorkshire venue in 16 photos https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26409808.teddy-swimss-scarborough-sell-out-shows-16-photos/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0100 d331e3b74152594a1dd914d9c8e4444e nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown Two music legends bring a festival of hits to the Yorkshire coast this weekend https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26407135.tom-jones-james-taylor-play-scarborough-open-air-theatre/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3fe65414b0d62d8ae83100a0d7108189 Charles Hutchinson 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francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Landmark Grade II-listed building in York immortalised as papercraft model https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26400999.miniature-bonding-warehouse-created-tissue-boxes/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b3294c4656b2ed275ab0342f242de77d francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Australian popstar set to visit York on world tour https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26400929.delta-goodrem-perform-york-barbican-world-tour/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100 6426be3f9fcd1d30fb422b9989f65947 alice.kavanagh@newsquest.co.uk | Alice Kavanagh North Yorkshire set to host huge show with 'Britain's biggest music legend' https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26299805.sir-tom-jones-scarborough-open-air-theatre-weekend/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100 df3fa9612487a26324a966db462c2e4e nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown Sculptures from York art trail up for auction to fund Minster and city projects 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2026 19:30:00 +0100 c503b86e18e86430bece6ccecc4946fb nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown Unforgettable 80s pop band adds more tickets to UK tour which includes York https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26298711.wet-wet-wet-announce-tickets-support-2027-tour/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100 34000146bbdca6ec0991e87247e9379b kevin.glenton@newsquest.co.uk | Kevin Glenton Countdown begins to this summer's York Proms 2026 with fireworks in Museum Gardens https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26297589.york-proms-2026-returns-weekend---expect/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100 9339e7568707cb394b8f8335a080769f nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown Harry Styles forced to cancel tonight's concert hours before going on stage https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26300020.harry-styles-forced-cancel-tonights-concert-hours/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:35:18 +0100 334fc26c01089975950f4d81c1190bc7 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Britpop icon rocks North Yorkshire - bringing to life Oasis, Blur and Pulp classics https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26293859.blurs-alex-james-brings-britpop-classics-scarborough/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100 ef9509790ad4190a7af11f237ce3d58e nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown International pop powerhouse wows thousands at North Yorkshire open-air gig https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26293638.cmat-brings-chart-hits-scarborough-open-air-theatre/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 3203a4dae8dcadbe46b92f7c8ea3abf0 nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown 'We want live music to be the focus' - new country bar to open in York city centre https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26293700.ruby-raes-country-bar-bridge-street-york-city-centre/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:32:04 +0100 23dfcd01a134527f8491c3d8ec431d02 alice.kavanagh@newsquest.co.uk | Alice Kavanagh 'A retro ray of comedic sunshine' - silent comedy show delights on York stage https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26291899.review---brief-case-crazy-york-theatre-royal-studio/?ref=rss Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:41:40 +0100 96a52af3b6ef9deefc1451dd51f472e5 Charles Hutchinson New University of York gallery showcases work of local painter and printmaker https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26288271.heslington-hall-gallery-hosts-exhibition-john-langton/?ref=rss Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bdf4c37836b67457ae91476a2c20c118 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood 65 million-year-old beasts set to come to life in York this weekend https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26290751.dinosaur-adventure-lives-danger-t-rex-mountain-york/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 c803fb014bc0ac4620b00a11950cdf5e Charles Hutchinson International artwork shortlisted for prestigious award on show in York https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26290514.aesthetica-art-prize-artwork-display-york-art-gallery/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:58:32 +0100 7745e03489eb478b504ad893b786e9ab dylan.connell@newsquest.co.uk | Dylan Connell Britpop star to perform at North Yorkshire venue tonight https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26288498.alex-james-britpop-classical-scarborough-open-air-theatre/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:51 +0100 ca604d7072af326fee3626ac57babe1e alice.kavanagh@newsquest.co.uk | Alice Kavanagh Stage-grown sunflowers on sale to support Scarborough theatre and cancer charity https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26285022.stage-grown-sunflower-fundraiser-stephen-joseph-theatre/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 faf7aa8a7eba55ebc5048cd7a2c0834f francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood York care home hosting summer fair to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26285648.chocolate-works-care-home-host-york-summer-fair/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7caf011e27c4b138d32d1d64e3e61876 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Bridlington Spa announces packed summer entertainment programme 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a9b133cc1f7af57fbe2f030aa86e7fcf Charles Hutchinson Mr Bean-inspired silent comedy love story brings slapstick chaos to York theatre https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26284754.york-theatre-royal-welcomes-comedy-brief-case-crazy/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100 34d1bf7cb7dfa0b3e6dfda7acaff61f2 Charles Hutchinson Spirit of Yorkshire welcomes Scarborough-based duo for live music night https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26281786.take-2-bring-music-set-spirit-yorkshire-distillery/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 6295eea560c989f842c9ab75dbded235 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood York hotel lobby transformed into public art gallery in Micklegate https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26281984.supercity-aparthotels-opens-art-gallery-micklegate/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 fade9dfc6612f55465e91752f06bb81e francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Crowds turn out for music festival with 144 performances https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26281078.ilkley-live-hailed-growing-success-sixth-year/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:11:18 +0100 def72854b5a8b4cad6e6285138c9afb7 claire.lomax@gazetteandobserver.co.uk | Claire Lomax Thousands flock to York Comedy Festival as Russell Howard tops stellar line-up https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26279352.york-comedy-festival-review-russell-howard-ross-noble/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100 ed622b4aa3a13d82c3f7c3cf8e7f56be Gareth John 'Mesmerising' performance of iconic musical trilogy comes to York as part of UK tour https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26278894.york-barbican-show-best-mike-oldfield-2027/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100 8bf1f17f1d4a18f46d40d70a826a6059 kevin.glenton@newsquest.co.uk | Kevin Glenton Self Esteem leaves York crowd spellbound during emotional show https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26274378.self-esteems-powerful-performance-york-museum-gardens/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0100 216842883acf9029d70d663ad3d16cb2 Paul Rhodes Review: Super Furry Animals, Live at York Museum Gardens https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26276027.super-furry-animals-wow-york-brilliant-comeback-show/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0100 fc5e0cff7eed11d5a109a34d08265ae0 Charles Hutchinson Thousands flock to open-air gig as multi-platinum stars return to North Yorkshire https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26274147.bastille-delight-thousands-scarborough-comeback/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:13:05 +0100 dc3a4128c659d3399e67459d15f59090 nadia.jeffersonbrown@newsquest.co.uk | Nadia Jefferson-Brown Malton and York choir to perform Musicals by Moonlight at Scampston https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26270548.sing-space-choirs-set-summer-event-scampston-hall/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5ee9351342153651f17c801917dd6581 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood 50-years of well-known Oscar-winning animated characters celebrated in York 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francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood New public art installations unveiled along York's River Ouse trail https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26263441.river-ouse-artworks-invite-people-explore-yorks-heritage/?ref=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 85dde7aaa166ee62a8dd6f2c76bcd293 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood New Goole Museum exhibition celebrates renowned maritime artist https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26262962.goole-museum-unveils-exhibition-honouring-reuben-chappell/?ref=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a00d5c3a876fc0b91cad2482e8bd5d8a francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Favourite 80s TV show inspires stage comedy taking on cancel culture – our review https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26264770.review-sorry-prime-minister-grand-opera-house-york/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:03:47 +0100 8a01cefc2aea3b37ed44458889f3d801 Charles Hutchinson