Mostly Autumn’s latest album ‘Graveyard Star’ released late 2021 has been very highly acclaimed and follows on from the nomination for best UK band, and best album in the Progressive Music Awards 2019.

That’s right, now featuring the SECOND COMING tour set and GREATEST HITS!
One of the UK’s best known and successful tributes to one of the UK’s most influential bands – selling out venues across the UK year after year. The Completes, as they’re affectionately known to fans, play to acclaim not only from fans and press, but also original Stone Roses band members.

The Beautiful South’s co-founder Dave Hemingway’s new band!
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS announcing gigs for 2022.

Former National Poetry Slam Champion, Pete “the Temp” Bearder, brings to life the poetic movements that have shaped history. Find out why wordsmiths have always been vilified, feared and revered, from the ballad singers and Beat poets, to the icons of dub, punk and hip hop.

Ivor Novello Award nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell returned this year with a new Dan Carey (Speedy Wunderground) produced new album, his first for 14 years.

Unfortunately Nicola is too poorly to sing and will not be able to perform this weekend. Stick In the Wheel will come back to play again in York soon but as we do not know when that will be just yet we thought it best to refund your tickets.
We’re all disappointed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to current travel difficulties, Wolfgang Flür has not been able to make it to the UK for his shows this weekend.
We’re really sorry for the inconvenience, we were excited too.
All ticket purchases will be refunded automatically.

Martin Barre was Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over forty three years, his sound and playing a major factor in their success and an important part of classic rock history.

Critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Eric Gales returns to the UK in June 2022 following the release by Provogue of his studio album “Crown” produced by and featuring Joe Bonamassa.

Local York Metal Militia “Pariah” come back to the Crescent for their 5 Year Anniversary in 2022. Bringing an explosive live show and the heaviest of riffs, they’re definitely not one to miss.
For the headbangers, by the headbangers!

Inspired by the music of Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66, Carioca Soul perform an eclectic mix of Bossa Nova/Samba, contemporary Brazilian music mixed with original tunes in a melting pot of latin/funk and soul. Having already supported US Sax star Harry Allen, Carioca Soul have been wowing audiences at festivals and jazz clubs around the country.

The Unthanks return to live touring after two years off the road, with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air.

Buzzing from the release of their much loved 2020 record, ‘I’m A Moron’, Lancaster duo Holly Ross and David Blackwell finally make it back to York. Outsider, lo-fi punk with plenty of weirdness and great pop songs to boot!

On the heels of their respective new solo albums, Scottish folk star Kris Drever (LAU), and Nashville-based Americana artist Rachel Baiman present a joint tour of the UK and Scotland in the Spring of 2022, featuring solo sets from each as well as unique collaborations drawing on their respective original material.

One of the pioneers of the Acid Jazz scene, JTQ have taken their distinctive trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 30 years; still famed for their upbeat, energetic live shows with no sign of slowing down. The band’s relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s.

The Everly Pregnant Brothers were formed after a drunken dare by Pete Mckee and Richard Bailey in 2009. The success of the dare prompted the pair to draught in a bunch of disparate chaps who had three things in common, the love of beer, ukuleles and having a laugh.

Unfortunately Tobi is still testing positive for Covid-19 this morning, so we’ve made the decision to postpone tonight’s show in Hull along with tomorrow in York; now hoping to restart the tour in Sheffield on Wednesday. We aim to announce new dates for these shows as soon as possible alongside the already postponed Wolverhampton, Huddersfield, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Stoke dates. TB x
Trash Boat come to York for the first time in March.

Our fave kraut-y shoegaze band Soma Crew are back in May! What a treat. Excellent supports too with York post-punk heroes Percy and The New Solar Drones.

A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.

A big friend of the venue here after supporting our special Michael Chapman live-stream and performing some great support slots, Katie Spencer comes to The Crescent for a headline show as she prepares to release her second album ‘The Edge Of the Land’.

After a righteous celebration of alternative party music at A Slow Education in October, we’re at it again in May!
A great bill of left-field rock’n’roll bands play on Friday night, our buddies Pip Blom headline, then again all day Saturday, with foliage loving, kraut-ish post-punks Snapped Ankles topping the bill.

The Klittens are five musicians on a mission, untrained but unbothered. A band for those who have a knack for happy songs and sad sentiments. Their music is a surprising mix of indie-fuzz and DIY. The result: a repertoire that reaches from dark post-punk to danceable songs about grandma’s.

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland.
He’s enjoyed an amazing 50-plus-year career as a solo performer, his duo with Paul Brady, as founder member of Sweeney’s Men and Planxty and loads more. A real legend.

The penultimate night of Drawsome, a five day celebration of music and art in York. Local guitar band Bull are joined by dreamy electronic trio Haiku Salut, Bristol’s Japan-influenced trippy jazz collective Yama Warashi and soulful pop from Afiah Achi. An exhibition from Yama Warashi, and free Recycled Robot making and York Zine Fest workshops make up the the day from 12pm.

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94.

Robert Jon & The Wreck are a double shot of southern rock with a blues chaser. Roots rock jams, whiskey drenched lyrics and fervent stage shows only scratch the surface of what makes RJ&TW one of the best live bands to emerge from Southern California in years.

Masters of guitar & melodeon respectively, Martin Simson & Andy Cutting come together for a special show at The Crescent in May.

Legendary power-pop, garage and rock & roll band Flamin’ Groovies come to York for the first time ever in May!

A rare hometown show for Beth McCarthy, tickets go on sale on Friday 25th March.

York’s plant swap event, created by houseplant lovers, for houseplant lovers. A chance to socialise with other people who are passionate about plants.

The focus of this not-for-profit event is on all things HOUSEPLANT! Bring along your baby indoor plants, rooted cuttings and houseplant swaps to exchange for new plants. 

Former Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight brings his star-studied Gigspanner Big Band to The Crescent in April.

Liz Lawrence released really great albums in 2019 and 2021. A songwriter of depth, honesty and humility without forgetting we all need a little pop music in our lives, particularly in these hard times. Genuinely Liz Lawrence is proving to be a cut above and we’re delighted to welcome her band to The Crescent for the first time.

Anna Mieke is an Irish singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Wicklow, whose anachronistic vocal talent toes the line between folk and vivid dreamscapes.

We’re extremely pleased to welcome back Kristin Hersh to The Crescent. Definite indie rock royalty, fronting her bands Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave. She’s back with her band featuring Fred Abong, bass player from Throwing Muses and Rob Ahlers, drummer of 50 Foot Wave. These electric trio shows are loud, tight and intense, featuring material from across Kristin’s thirty-year career.

For nearly two decades with Supergrass, Coombes came to embody the oddball end of British indie and Britpop. But it is through his solo work that he has found himself. With his 2015 album Matador, he presented a new musical identity: wide-screen, emotional, cinematic and full of artistic surprises. It earned him a Mercury Prize nomination.

Jonny & the Baptists – real names Jonny Donahoe & Paddy Gervers – have rapidly become one of the UK’s hottest live musical comedy acts.

Off-the-wall Norwegian pop-noise sensations Pom Poko are coming to York for the first time in April!

It’s been a big few years for most of us and Kiri is no different. She’s moved back to her home island of Anglesey, struggled with lockdown and got herself some rescue chickens. You can expect jokes about skinny jeans, learning Welsh and white supremacy – something for everyone.

Theatre of Hate came to prominence in the early eighties with their post punk charisma, strident lyrics and blistering live shows. Their debut album Westworld (produced by Mick Jones of the Clash) going top 20 and their song Do You Believe In The Westworld becoming a post punk classic “the Hate” were a strong favourite with punks and goths alike.

‘Japanese noise assassins Melt-Banana may well have been thrashing out blistering rockets of screeching, avant garde, hardcore for well over twenty years now, but my gawd do they still feel like a pulverising assault on the senses.’

A triple bill of big riffing heavy rock & metal comes to The Crescent with festival faves and Warrior Soul & Grand Magus touring buddies Blind River headlining.

Think Gov’t Mule meets Skynyrd and Zepp. Hard rock, blues and folk and, well, some pretty awesome facial hair.

Ace post-punk triple header on the dancefloor!

Canadian skate-punk/melodic hardcore band Belvedere come to The Crescent in April.

**DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED.**

Making a very welcome return to The Crescent on her rescheduled ‘First Farewell Tour’, the charismatic Peggy Seeger – singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse – is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance by these two world class musicians.

Come and move yer feet at the first York show from this new 24-handed, dubbed-up, brass-y beast!

York Blues Festival returns for a third celebration at The Crescent in York. The two previous events have sold out waaaaaay in advance so don’t hang around if you want to come, particularly looking at the line-up they have for us!

Hailing from the West Coast of Scotland and playing honest, straight-up, blue-collar, folk-infused rock’n’roll, Peat & Diesel have made friends the world over in a short time. This is their York debut and we can’t wait.

Brian Christinzio returns to The Crescent in March with his fabulous BC Camplight outfit after the release of their acclaimed 2021 album Shortly After Takeoff.

Punk Trio What’s Wrong With Homer are joined by close friends Junk It, Fat Spatula and Rory Welbrock to help them celebrate the launch of their debut album; American Patriot.

To close the 2022 York Literature Festival, the festival is teaming up with Say Owt for a very special collaboration. Join us for an evening of poetry performance from a selection of local spoken-word artists, before we welcome acclaimed poet Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan.

For our next event we have UK hiphop pioneer SKINNYMAN making a long awaited return to York, ahead of his ‘Council Estate of Mind’ UK tour. A Herbal Mafia favourite and absolute legend in the scene, we can’t wait to have him back!
Special guests HOMEBREW KIT in support: This new hiphop supergroup has emerged from from Skinnyman’s home town of Leeds. Consisting of MCs Tee Jackson, Matter & Teks over the beats and turntablist skills of UK DMC finalist, and Herbal Mafia regular: DJM.

A rock’n’roll pairing like no other!
One American southern-rock-punk trio led by the geniously named Eddie Spaghetti. The other a frantic punk’n’roll quartet with near-legendary local status. How it should be. Fun and ‘aving it.

With the disappointment of losing our Christmas party to illness behind us, we’re delighted to be back in The Crescent on March 16th.
Come help us make up for some lost hours on the dancefloor!

The ever metamorphosing entity that is GONG launches, as ever, into unknown – and unknowing – territory with a new tour for 2020, destined to be talked about, discussed, and argued over, up and down the land.

Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. But more than 40 years after he first answered an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded sorts to form the band that became the much-loved evergreen Squeeze, an ending is nowhere in sight.

Irie Vibes welcomes their first guest of 2022, all the way from across the border… the legendary Lancashire sound: Bushrocker Hifi.
Since its creation by Daddy CoJo (RIP), this strictly roots rockers sound system has been playing the finest foundation sounds for over 2 decades. Also known for hosting the reggae & dub stage at Beat-Herder, one of the North’s seminal dance music festivals.

The world’s finest tribute to The Smiths has found a new home!
They will play both The Queens Is Dean and Meat Is Murder in full plus some of the bands greatest hits as a bonus.

British singer-songwriter and guitarist, Blair Dunlop, comes to The Crescent in March.

Performance poet, and one of the first of the “Punk Poets” Attila the Stockbroker comes to York as part of his 40th Anniversary Tour. Cherry Red have just issued a collected works called “Heart on my Sleeve” as a celebration.

Hugely popular Leeds-based trio Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are well known for their unique live performances and madcap antics deeming every performance not just a gig, but a truly momentous event.

The band of XTC’s Terry Chambers, supported and blessed by XTC’s Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory.
With hits including Making Plans for Nigel, Senses Working Overtime and Sgt Rock (Is Going to Help Me), XTC was one of the UK’s most exciting and influential bands. But as the band’s success snowballed and the tours grew (including globe-trotting spells with The Police and Talking Heads) XTC main man, Andy Partridge, pulled the plug on touring making XTC a purely studio-based entity.

Emma Kenny is one of the UK’s most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators. Whilst Emma specialises in victimology, she is mostly known in the media for presenting crime shows including Britain’s Darkest Taboos, Lady Killers, and The Killer in My Family.

Passionate, principled, and refreshingly plain-spoken, Louisa Roach will not be cowed into silence. As She Drew The Gun, the Wirral-based singer-songwriter has spent the last seven years cementing her reputation as a vital voice in the alternative scene, using punk-infused psych-pop as a vehicle for exposing injustice and for advocating for a fairer and more tolerant society.

For the last in our series of ‘Cool Animal’ shows highlighting just how many great bands there are in our city – venue faves Perspex are playing a stripped back set, Trueman & The Indoor League are doing something similar and Mr Tom Carroll (Workfriends, aka Captain Starlet) opens solo.

World reknownd singer-songwriter and hometown hero and Benjamin Francis Leftwich is back in York in February!
And boy does he like a good church! Benjamin follows his memorable sold out show at The Minster with a first time visit to The Citadel on Gillygate, the former HQ for the Salvation Army in York.

There are a hundred ways to make your name these days, but there are few more meaningful than watching a band grow before you in real time. And, having honed their craft over the past three years, moving from their first single to now as they stand on the cusp of their forthcoming debut album, Polo are a band who’ve earned every success that’s rightfully come to them.

Baby Band are doing gigs for you and your little people. No baby music, proper music, like you used to go and see loads of before you had children. This is a chance for you to pass on your love of live music by enjoying a gig together in a legitimate venue, with great musicians, during the day; and with coffee too!

High grade Psychedelic Cumbia, created by 4 gals from all corners of the globe.
It’s been a busy lockdown for Los Bitchos, we’re beyond excited to say, they’ve finished recording their debut album with Franz Ferdinand frontman, Alex Kapranos, and of course, it sounds like the biggest party imaginable.

Fast approaching their 30th anniversary, Dreadzone are an unstoppable force who have long been, and still are, one of the best live bands around with a loyal and ever growing fanbase due in part to their storming and energetic live shows.

Another snapshot of the York underground with three ace acts together to play on the dancefloor/in-the-round in The Crescent.

Slop Em Up are an exciting blast into York’s youthful DIY band scene. Formed last year at the University of York, they play a mixture of jazz, funk, indie rock, and pop. After headlining the Jazz Party back in Autumn, they return for a launch of their debut single; ‘Pizza Boy Blues’, which is out on Valentine’s.

Valentine’s Day: A Night of Arts is an event for folk to engage in local talent. It is an event open to all, whether you’re coupled up or not, come witness and enjoy a fun night of laughs, heartbreak (hopefully not yours!) and toe tapping tunes.

Three (!!) York based acts brought together by Please Please You to make us very proud of our local scene.
Floor show. Two quid cheaper in advance.

After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show! Expect stories, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.

After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show! Expect stories, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.

John Francis Flynn is a singer and multi-instrumentalist whose work centres around traditional and folk material from Ireland.
Fresh from an exhilarating sold-out show at Whelans in Dublin and a double award-winning appearance at the 2021 RTE Folk Awards, John Francis Flynn returns to the UK for a more extensive tour after popping over briefly in 2021 to celebrate the release of his debut album.

Since 2014, Say Owt have been hosting raucous poetry slams where performers get 3 mins to wow an audience. They’ve become the mainstay of the York community. Whether you love the written (and spoken) word or are just curious, this high energy event features a host of poets each with a unique style.

Hailing from Waco, now based in Nashville via Brooklyn, Dickenson spends most of his time on the road bringing his own particular brand of soulful Americana to a wide variety of music loving audiences around the globe. Hot off the heels of his fully sold-out ‘Unplugged & Distilled’ acoustic tour at the end of 2019, Dickenson returns to the UK for an electrified duo show with new songs and stories in tow.

Unfortunately Covid has struck the touring party and this show has now been cancelled.

Blending reverb-soaked shoegaze with minimalist electronic production, The KVB’s music reflected Nicholas Wood and Kat Day’s mastery of atmosphere even as their sound evolved over the course of the 2010s. Early releases such as 2012’s debut album, ‘Always Then’, dealt in brittle beats and sonic blasts that evoked Cabaret Voltaire and the Jesus and Mary Chain in equal measure, but the duo’s style became more streamlined and sharp-edged on later efforts such as 2018’s ‘Only Now Forever’.

Four of York’s best young bands hit The Crescent (not quite) in time for Christmas.
Thanks to Sam & Izzy for the artwork image!

Bootleg Blondie is the world’s No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band.

John Otway, then. Enigma, hilariously funny showman, comic genius and all-round musician. This show is on the run up to his 5000th show and is number 4856…

Our New Years Eve night, hosted by Irie Vibes and Bad Chapel!

After the success of Adios Señor Pussycat in 2017, the band are currently working on a new album, nearing completion. Fans can expect to hear new songs as well as much loved classics from Mick’s previous bands, Shack and The Pale Fountains.

A This Feeling showcase featuring hot young York outfit Serotones and three more UK indie bands.

After missing out in 2020, we cannot wait to celebrate another Christmas at our spiritual home, the Crescent.
Two rooms of eclectic and yet strangely complementary musical genres for your delight and delectation.

Yorks very first Zine Fest is back and continues to bring together paper lovers and celebrate DIY publishing.

York brass-y party starters bring their hugely popular festival show to The Crescent.

York brass-y party starters bring their hugely popular festival show to The Crescent.

After a triumphant year including a memorable live stream from The Minster in York and finally getting to celebrate their debut album by touring the UK and Europe culminating in two amazing sold out shows at Brudenell Social Club last month; The Howl & The Hum return to their spiritual home at The Crescent for a special Christmas show on December 15th.

A Christmas party with The Arts Barge!

An intimate seated show with Seth Lakeman, accompanied by Alex Hart.

Approaching the end of 2021 seems as good a time as any to have reason to celebrate. It has been a strange ride for sure over the last 20 months. Gotta keep looking forward! So, here are Soma Crew, Cowgirl and Tremulous Monk, playing ‘on the floor’ at The Crescent Community Venue, inviting you to participate in the fun. Cheers!

Our favourite pirate-folk shanty-pants return for their much missed Xmas knees up at The Crescent.
Boasting a brand new line-up, new songs and a lot of festive ideas; this is a party we can all look forward to!

There’s a load of reasons why this show gets busier and busier every year. If you’re going to pay tribute to The Thin White Duke, you may as well get the best one around.

‘Hayseed Dixie highlights the worth of mountain music to all things rock: energy, dirt-punk rhythm, careening harmonies and the fundamental right of all no-good fuck-ups to raise hell come Saturday night.’
Uncut Magazine

Tough blues-rock trio fronted by Chantel McGregor.
The Bradford-born guitarist gained a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music in 2008 from Leeds College Of Music winner their for Outstanding Musicianship; a truly electric guitarist! York Blues Festival house band DC Blues opening too.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.

Highlands folk-rockers, Scottish Album Of The Years nominees and conquerors of Boomtown, Glastonbury and many other whopping festivals! Elephant Sessions bring their firey traditionalism to The Crescent for the first time…now on Saturday 4th December.

Our first Ostrich Beats event, hosted and curated by Ola Szmidt, will be bringing an eclectic mix of techno, electro, drum & bass, garage, ambient and experimental music in support of MAP Charity.

A monster collaboration with Brudenell Presents & Crash Records to celebrate the release of Damon Albarn’s new album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’.

Here in York for your annual dose of the ELECTRIC SIX raucous, funny, slicked-back pop juggernaut. Utterly joyous.
(Now one year later, sorry all!)

The remarkable rise of award winning trio The Trials of Cato on the UK folk-scene has been the subject of massive critical attention. Dubbed “The Sex Pistols of folk,” (J Davis) they pay clear homage to the tradition whilst twisting old bones into something febrile and modern, with stomping tunes and captivating stories.

Stan Smith (ex Mulholland) launches his first solo album in his old haunting grounds of York. Inspired by the music greats “From Hank to Hendrix” (well more like From Bobby to Joni with a touch of Neil & Lucinda) he presents a night of Alt-Country/Americana featuring songs from ‘No Love No Life’

A night of music and merriment that raises money and awareness for Amnesty UK. Featuring… York’s finest purveyors of dystopian hope, The Apocalypse Disco, and some gritty grime rap from FENDRY. All of this seasoned with some passionate speakers and ukulele wonders.

It’s a long time since Highlands singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni has been to York. She’s been away starting a family and writing a bunch of beautiful songs which we’re lucky enough to be presenting for you in the National Centre For Early Music across town.

King No-One come back to their Hometown for two big shows at the intimate Crescent. Saturday’s show will be part of their tour, and the following night will be a throwback to all the King No-One classics and past York shows that have been so special and started the band’s success.

King No-One come back to their Hometown for two big shows at the intimate Crescent. Saturday’s show will be part of their tour, and the following night will be a throwback to all the King No-One classics and past York shows that have been so special and started the band’s success.

We’re delighted to welcome experimental folk quartet This Is The Kit back to York for a very special show at The Citadel in York. In October they release their much anticipated fifth record on Rough Trade in October and where better to celebrate than the two story former Salvation Army HQ, now York City Church on Gillygate.

PONGO embodies the renewal of Kuduro, mixing her African, Langan & Zairian roots with EDM, bass music, dancehall & melodic pop.
Her powerful, rhythmic, but equally fragile & sensitive voice draws us into her world, on the borders of dance & saudade, where no one has taken us before.

Willy Mason returns to The Crescent in celebration of the release of his fourth album.
A great singer-songwriter, a lovely chap and likely with a cracking band too. Alternative leftfield-pop, folk and Americana done with character and fun.

Hailing from Aarhus, Denmark, Athletic Progression is an instrumental trio rooted in Hip Hop and Jazz. Deeply rooted in J Dilla-esque swing with heavy, meditative vibes, instantly recognizable and insanely catchy. But these grooves do not emanate from samplers and chopped up breaks – they are played live.

A mega, heady Rocket Recordings double bill is upon us! Come join a trip through krautrock, seventies sci-fi soundtrack apocolyptica and propulsive psychedelia.

Celebrating a remarkable 50 years in the business, this show promises an enormous hits-packed set spanning every year of this incredible band’s journey.
Hocus Pocus indeed!

York’s gobbiest poetry night is excited to bring the wonderful Hollie McNish back to York and back to The Crescent.
Hollie McNish has published three poetry collections Papers, Cherry Pie and Plum, and one poetic memoir on politics and parenthood, Nobody Told Me, of which the Scotsman suggested “The world needs this book” and for which she won the Ted Hughes Award. Hollie will be reading from her latest collection Slug.

Legendary Manchester post-punk band A Certain Ratio are coming to York for the first time in forty years!
Be quick on your ticket for this folks.

Are you ready for a party? The undisputed kings of musical comedy The Lancashire Hotpots are back to bring you another night of madcap music and laughs on their Big Night Out tour!

We’re chuffed to be programming our first concert at a brand new theatre on York St. John University campus, just near the SU on Lord Mayors Walk. Better still the show is with two good friends and extremely talented singer-songwriters Bella Gaffney (The Magpies) and Katie Spencer.

A jazz, soul & funk party featuring a couple of young university bands in York, DJs and good times in true Ouroboros fashion.

Salford singer-songwriter Ren Harvieu leads a five-piece band feat. The Magic Numbers’ siblings Romeo & Michele Soddart to perform songs from her new album Revel In the Drama (Bella Union).

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2021. As winter turns to spring Mike, John & John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.

Welcome friends and eschewers of indie cool to Evil Scarecrow and an evening of soul-rippingly, wildly aggressive and, well, downright passionate metal in an almost Pythonesque style.

Legendary Leeds alternative rock band CUD finally return to York.

Celebrating their twentieth year in show business, Berkshire six-piece indie-rock band British Sea Power play The Crescent for the first time in May.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 7th February at 9am and you would be wise getting them bought quick!

Chart topping Buxton singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan returns to The Crescent in October.
Tickets on sale Wednesday 2nd June at 10:00am.

Please Please You & Brudenell Presents have lovingly curated a HOT new event for York called A Slow Education.

Liverpool trio The Mysterines return to York in May. The majority of their tour dates are sold out so don’t sleep on this opportunity to see one of the UK’s most exciting new rock and roll bands in a small, local venue.

Lloyd is back on the road with his latest stand up tour. It’s been a busy few years for Grimsby’s favourite (for now, anyway) comedian/choirboy. He’s recently been supporting Jack Whitehall on tour, and you may have also seen him in on 8 out of 10 cats (Channel 4), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Ted Lasso (Apple TV), Can You Beat The Bookies? (BBC), Soccer AM (Sky One), Flinch (Netflix), Songs Of Praise (BBC1) ((lol)).

A belated 80th birthday celebration of all things Dylan from Blonde On Bob and Freewheelin’.

Avalanche Party is feral garage-punk rock & roll from the North Yorkshire Moors. Their sound is intense and immediate, so new yet so familiar, brimming with an urgency that explodes off the stage like the front lines of a war you didn’t even realise was being fought. Every note played through white knuckles, every word spat through gritted teeth.

We. Are. Back!
It’s been a while but we will be back at the glorious Crescent Club on Saturday 16th October.
After 18 months on lock down intensively honing our DJ craft you can bet it’s going to be a monster of a night. We cannot wait. Be hoping to see you all there.

This is Henge. We come in the name of RAVE.
We bring you the gift of COSMIC DROSS – A kind of music new to your world.
We have news. Planet Earth is an experiment.
Your species was sent codes from SPACE, to help you LOVE and DANCE.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding international travel for the rest of this year, Robert Forster is going to have to cancel the planned dates in 2021.
Ticket holders should contact point of purchase for refunds.
We’re sorry to have to do this and intend to return to play shows in these areas as soon as we can.

Emerging from the ever growing Yorkshire music scene, Pavilion began their journey in late 2018 and haven’t looked back since. Comprising of Noah Hindle (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Jeanie Leach (Keys), Olly Chilton (Lead Guitar), Sonny Leach (Bass) and Max Pinckney (Drums), the five piece formed on the back of a love for music and the desire to create a sound unheard in today’s current indie scene.

Legendary Manchester DJ, MC and beatmaker Konny Kon and Tyler Daley, aka Hoodman, are Children of Zeus!
Tickets on sale Friday 11th June for the York debut in the autumn.
Another hot-as-it-comes booking from Ouroboros at The Crescent.

Leeds’ six-piece party-rock band Hope & Social come to play for us.
Now delayed until July 2021! Sorry all. Will be fun when it happens.

Yala! Records fave and slacker-pop supremo Willie J Healey brings his band to York for the first time.

Genre-crossing acoustic guitarist Jon Gomm makes a long awaited return to York!

Weetwood Mac are a Leeds based Fleetwood Mac covers act, paying homage to the greatest band to ever form, split up… and the rest of it. Featuring members from Hope & Social and Ellen & The Escapades.
 
If Gary Stewart’s sold out Graceland show is anything to go by, advance purchase is highly recommended.
 
All the classics. None of the angst.

The Skids featuring Richard Jobson, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson announce a series of ‘Unplugged’ dates in support of their recent acoustic album ‘Peaceful Times’.

Leeds-based R’n’B and electronic-pop trio POLO have a brand new record under their arm and are coming to play songs from it in York for the first time!

Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, the powerhouse bass and drums of the group King Crimson for a few decades, bring that tradition to all their playing. Levin plays the Chapman Stick, from which the band takes its name.

Red Rum Club broaden their horizons with their second studio album, The Hollow of Humdrum. Widening the spectrum of their sonic, this record varies from acoustic ballads to disco themed festival anthems. Theatrical brass lines and pop choruses are infused with rumbling bass lines, western guitars and Latin percussion to create this instantly recognisable record.

York singer-songwriter Dan Webster is central to so much of the good things that happen in folk and acoustic circles in our city.
He returns to The Crescent stage in October to play a show with his band.

With ambient 80s-inspired big hooks, silky vocals and earworm riffs, York five piece Talk More may be fresh off the blocks, but in a short time they have created quite the buzz.

A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music.

South Coast singer-songwriter and supreme guitarist John Smith releases his new album, The Fray, recorded at Real World Studios and featuring such luminaries as Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Sarah Jarosz & The Milk Carton Kids.
We’re presenting this show in the beautiful surroundings of the National Centre For Early Music on Walmgate.

Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Robyn has recorded more than 20 albums Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to’. His most recent album is self-titled, marks his 21st release as a solo artist and was produced by Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs).

It’s me, Loulie, AKA the face that launched a thousand dicks! In this show I’ll examine relationships (all kinds, baby), mental health (other people’s, I’m fine) and perverts (that one is mainly me, actually). I’ll be oversharing, wanging on about spirituality and giving everyone some much unwanted advice.

Rachel Croft’s songwriting is cinematic, moody and classic; atmospheric backdrops champion her powerful, dramatic vocals, smoothly blending folk, rock, and soul styles.

Lifelong Motörhead fan Rob Campbell (Rickenbastard & vocals) captures the essence of Lemmy in voice, stage clothes and that grinding mid-range bass sound. No wonder this band all but sold out York last time.

York heroes Bull will finally celebrate the release of their new album ‘Discover Effortless Living’ with us on Friday 24th Sept.
We can’t wait!
Get your tickets early folks.

Richard Dawson, the black-humoured bard of Newcastle, will finally be coming back to York!
His 6th record, 2020, was an utterly contemporary state-of-the-nation study, a personal commentary for a tumultuous and bleak time. Here is an island country in a state of flux; a society on the edge of mental meltdown. This is England today.

35 years since the launch of their 3rd album “World Service”, Spar Of Destiny return to York to perform a special extra length set featuring the record in full plus a whole load more!

The gang return with the sounds of Paul Simon’s classic album, as re-created by Gary Stewart (Hope & Social/Rosie Doonan) and his talented band. Expect the infectious South African rhythms and melodies of these timeless songs and a generous handful of other Simon classics for good measure!

Ace guitar pop from the Netherlands’ Pip Blom who return to The Crescent hot on the heels of the release of their second album ‘Welcome Break’.

From York to Hollywood and back again, Twinnie has filled her time thoroughly. From acting in Hollyoaks, staring in major theatre productions, appearing in various US films and embarking on a singing career that’s seen repeat performances at Country2Country and seen her playlisted on Radio 2. This very short UK tour celebrates the release of her debut album ‘Hollywood Gypsy’.

Leading Cuban musicians and heirs to Buena Vista Social Club, Sambroso Allstars bring their sellout show to York performing one of the most iconic albums in living memory.

Three accomplished musicians in their own right, Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award winning guitarist, banjo-player and singer Bella Gaffney, clawhammer banjo player and singer Kate Griffin and acclaimed fiddle-player and tunesmith Holly Brandon draw on their wide-ranging influences to create a unique blend of transatlantic folk. This all-female trio is already establishing a fearsome reputation for their glittering live shows, onstage rapport and genre-busting original and traditional material.

Describing herself simply as a “modern English musician”, Eliza Carthy herself is one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival. Her first “solo” album of traditional music in 14 years, Restitute is literally a homely affair, recorded as it was at Eliza’s home in the picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire.

Keith’s career traverses 50 years, from his Mighty Baby-backed 1969 debut ‘Stimulus’ to his appearances at the first Glastonbury a year later and on Bowie’s second eponymous album (aka Space Oddity). He’s dabbled in blues (Weatherman) and instrumentals (Acoustica) and here returns to the organic, emotional folk material in which he excels.

One of the cities very best, garage-rock quartet Cowgirl celebrate the release of thir debut album at The Crescent in September.
Roll up, roll up!

Hands Off Gretel have created the perfect soundtrack of sugar-coated grunge-punk to vent and rail against the issues of body image, mental health, celebrity, childhood and loneliness all of which were addressed from a fiercely female, unapologetic, feminist perspective.

It’s a bit of a York secret how magic singer-songwriter Luke Saxton is. Somehow. We’re delighted to be presenting a rare headline show with Luke and his accomplices. He has a vast catalog of lilting, pop-infused, 60’s and 70’s influenced records to pull from and very likely some new material and new arrangements to boot.

Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through Dance Music, Jazz, African, and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to the new audiences around the world.

An evening of mind melting animation, featuring Salad Fingers creator David Firth, featuring all 11 episodes of Salad Fingers followed by a Q&A with David after the movie.

Jim Ghedi hails from the South Yorkshire hills and although clearly well versed in the history of British folk music, he stands out as a potential torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers. ‘In The Furrow’s Of Common Place’ (Basin Rock, Jan 2021) lit up our lockdown gloom, it’s a terrific piece of work.

One of the UK’s best known and successful tributes to one of the UK’s most influential bands – selling out venues across the UK year after year. And after a break of four years – they’re back in York!

Garage-y, post-punks The Black Lagoons are back in the building as part of a UK tour with our lost brothers Perspex. Two of the best bands to be birthed in York in the last five or so years off to spread the word.

London indie-rockers The Rifles return to The Crescent for an acoustic show.

Irie Vibes makes it long awaited return to The Crescent. Featuring a DJ set from Dub Pistols, plus Dub Defenders and of course the Irie Residents!

Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy alive. A staple sell-out in York for over twenty years the band have found a happy new home at The Crescent after selling out their 2020 show.

Breezy, Brightonian indie-pop quartet The Magic Gang play York for the first time in August as part of the Revive Live Campaign.

In 2017, Mark Watson – a man prone to considerable anxiety, with multiple phobias and a history of piss-poor self-esteem – was asked to go on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls. It really wasn’t for him at all because his favourite things include safety, comfort, food and not being scared and miserable. But the experience changed the shambolic comedian for the better, and now he’s written a sort of motivational talk about what it taught him. But still with jokes.

New date! 4th time lucky…
York Blues Festival is back for a second time! After the resounding success of the first event, Paul Winn & Ben Darwin from Yorks own DC Blues have taken on the mantle of once again bringing “The Blues” to the great City of York. There will be live music through to 11PM plus a charity raffle.

Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout the career of Akron, OHIO’s finest sons; a labour of love and sincerity bringing the message of Devolution to the good spuds of the UK.

Liam Noble, AKA Big Mad Andy, brings you the ultimate quiz on one of Britain’s favourite sitcoms, Peep Show!

After many attempts by all parties to try and make this tour happened, the recent extension to social distancing restrictions unfortunately means this show has had to be cancelled. Refunds are available from your point of purchase, online purchases will be refunded automatically.

A sneaky socially distanced opportunity to celebrate the release of ‘Return’, the debut record from Katy J Pearson on Bella Union.
It’s a jewel in the dirt by the side of the highway; ten songs which slide effortlessly between lovelorn country, lo-fi folk and glistening, unforgettable pop. It’s fabulous and we’re very pleased to be able to host this intimate show.

On the third floor of an abandoned textile mill to the north of Preston, a wave of strange musical beauty is blossoming. Brought up on the sounds of nearby Manchester – think New Order and The Smiths et al – White Flowers, made up of Katie Drew and Joey Cobb, make gloriously gothic Lynchian pop music that’s as ambiguous as it is beautiful and exciting.

We’re chuffed to welcome London post-punks Shame for a very intimate socially distanced, seated show as they celebrate the release of their second album Drunk Tank Pink.

‘Super Cool Drawing Machine’, the touring exhibition of musicians ‘other’ work. A celebration of the art created by international touring, independent musicians. Bringing back engaging and exciting visual creations into the UK’s most loved music spaces. A much-needed exploration of FUN stuff.

We’re delighted to be involved in bringing you a one-off live performance with ​alternative rock outfit​ The Howl & The Hum​. As many of you will know this band are incredibly special to us, they’ve grown with us over the last five years and we’re very proud to be partnering on this special event.

Ben & Keeley have unfortunately had to cancel their planned tour, we apologise for any inconvenience.
Ticket refunds are available from your point of purchase.

A double bill of soulful Americana and exquisite songwriter fare from Dartford, Kent’s David Ford and Waco, Texas’ Jarrod Dickenson.

Please Please You presents Rachael Dadd (& band) Sunday 14th March, 7.30pm Tickets are £8 in advance (more on the door) and are available online via See Tickets. **This event is postponed due to the pandemic. We’ll have more information for you here as soon […]

Nick has unfortunately had to cancel his planned tour, we apologise for any inconvenience.
All tickets will be refunded from your point of purchase.

This show is now cancelled. We will hopefully be able to run some more Socially Distanced shows once the health situation allows, apologies for any inconvenience. All tickets will be refunded automatically from your point of purchase.

Blonde On Bob are unfortunately no longer able to perform on this date due to availibility and hopefully they’ll be able to come play for us in 2021

We’re delighted to welcome local buskers-supreme and champion party twangers Hyde Family Jam for a socially distanced residency in December.

We’re delighted to welcome local buskers-supreme and champion party twangs Hyde Family Jam for a socially distanced residency in December.

A Christmas Party of sorts from Please Please You.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas at The Crescent if were didn’t have horny wonders The New York Brass Band in the house.
A massive thanks to the guys from all of us for being superstars.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas at The Crescent if were didn’t have horny wonders The New York Brass Band in the house.
A massive thanks to the guys from all of us for being superstars.

Avalanche Party return to York to perform a special one off, intimate gig where they’ll be playing stripped back and reworked tracks from their debut album and previously unheard songs.

We’re delighted to welcome local buskers-supreme and champion party twangers Hyde Family Jam for a socially distanced residency in December.

We’re delighted to welcome local buskers-supreme and champion party twangers Hyde Family Jam for a socially distanced residency in December.

King No-One singer Zach Lount is coming to play a Christmas show for us!

Following on from their packed out Opera House acoustic show at Rebellion 2019 -Segs ,Ruffy and Leigh finally take the Acoustic show on the road leading you on a journey through the Ruts/RutsDC catalogue and more.

Kirk Brandon is the voice of Spear of Destiny, Theatre of Hate and Dead Men Walking. With over 15 studio albums and countless single releases, his career now spans well over 30 years. Expect some very special events that will feature all the hits and misses!!! including ‘Never Take Me Alive’, Do You Believe In The Westworld?’, ‘Worldservice’, ‘ So In Love With You’, ‘Young Men’, ‘Original Sin’.

Unfortunately this show has been cancelled due to illness. Apologies for any inconvenience!

Local performance poetry crew get us restarted this winter with a residents special with a set of banging poems, full of wit, humour, warmth and energy to warm your soul. Expect some brand new pieces, improv poetry and a few silly surprises hiding up our spoken word sleeves!

In this all-new show, multi-award winning stand-up comic Rob Newman weaves together Nietzsche’s sunglasses, James Bond in Toxteth, electric spiders and singing Neanderthals into a hilarious tour-de-force that offers new hopes for a changing world.

Due to coronavirus and his own ill health, Mike has taken the decision to suspend all his touring until 2022. Regrettably this show has been cancelled, online purchasers will be refunded automatically. Please accept our apologies and we wish Mike all the very best for the future and a full and speedy recovery.

**This show is rescheduled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. The show will now take place on Jan. 15th 2021 – AT THE FULFORD ARMS.
This is now a Aurelio Voltaire headline show and any other acts will be confirmed nearer the time.**

We’re very disappointed to tell you this show has been cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds are available from your point of purchase.
Fingers crossed they do a 12th anniversary tour!!!

With ambient 80s-inspired big hooks, silky vocals and earworm riffs, York four piece Talk More may be fresh off the blocks, but in a short time they have created quite the buzz.

This show has been cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds are available from your point of purchase. We’re very hopeful Boy Azooga will make it to The Crescent in York at another time.

This show is cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Refunds are also available from your point of purchase.

This show is cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Refunds are also available from your point of purchase.

This show is cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Refunds are also available from your point of purchase.

A DJ who dares to play something different: irresistible dance music from around Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America – Soukouss to Salsa, Roots Reggae to Rai, Soca to South African Township Jive.

**This show is now cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds available from your point of purchase.**

*’This show is now cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds available from your point of purchase.**

*’This show is now cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds available from your point of purchase.**

**’This show is now cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds available from your point of purchase.**

The hotly tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon Squid visit York for the first time in March!
This will be buzzin.

The Haçienda, Manchester & beyond – Dave Haslam discusses his life and career as a DJ and writer.

Mathematician-turned-World-Slam-Champion Harry Baker turns 10,000 days old, celebrating numbers, words and life itself.

Glaswegian garage-rock party band Sweaty Palms return to York with equally hot supports.

Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award winner Bella Gaffney (guitar, vocals) and acclaimed mandolin player Polly Bolton came together last year, fusing Celtic folk with bluegrass in an exciting new collaboration. Joined by Sarah Smout (cello) and Holly Brandon (fiddle) for 2019, this all-female four-piece is already establishing a fearsome reputation for their glittering live shows, onstage rapport and genre-busting original and traditional material.

A trio of excellent, leftfield, folky songwriters from Yorkshire.

York indie rock quartet Skylights return to headline The Crescent in February. Early ticket purchase recommended!

Four young York bands join forces to throw you a party in The Crescent.

Portico Quartet are modern pioneers, mixing jazz, electronica and more into five heady, spacious records for Ninja Tune, Real World and now Gondwana Records.