Music

York Barbican

Simon Bartle Photography

York Barbican is a major music and comedy venue just outside the city walls. With a capacity of 1,900 the venue welcomes global artists, from Paolo Nutini to Paloma Faith. The Barbican is the perfect place to see your favourite act without having to go too far. The Basement is a smaller, more intimate events venue situated below City Screen Picturehouse cinema in the centre of York. The venue hosts an eclectic mix of events including live music, poetry, comedy, drama and DJ nights. Its low ceiling and side-on layout means that you are rarely more than a few metres away from your favourite acts. The Crescent is a unique venue with a long history of community spirit and musical entertainment. A former working men’s club, the venue was recently saved from redevelopment and offers a lively programme of music and club events.

York is not as busy as bigger cities but it still has a city atmosphere. I love the music scene at York – it is quite underground which is what I love.

Jess | Fine Art