An exciting collaboration that unites three of the biggest names in breakbeat, King Of The Beats will take you on a kaleidoscopic journey of sound… From old-skool hiphop, funk, and boogie, to acid house, breakbeat and bass music from 130-180bpm. This is the DJ supergroup combo of PLUMP DJS, FREESTYLERS and KRAFTY KUTS!
Announcements
Herbal Mafia: General Levy
Possibly the most famous jungle / drum’n’bass MC in the world is making his way to The Crescent for a very special and intimate appearance.
General Levy is a true veteran of the UK urban music scene, cited as one of the 25 UK MCs “who changed the game” and still one of the most in demand MC’s in the country. We’re very lucky to be hosting him here for the first time in York!
Sheriff’s Soul Night
A special soul club hosted by The Sheriff Of York raising money for The Mayor Of York’s Charities.
With a broad range of soul music from a host of York DJs, the dancefloor awaits!
Chameleon: Deo & Parris (All Night Long)
A mainstay of the underground dance scene in York, promoters Chameleon are throwing another party with us on May 2nd with London producer Parris and Chameleon founder Deo going back to back into the night.
Burning Duck Comedy: Mark Simmons
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Burning Duck Comedy: Helen Bauer
Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave.
Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls
British virtuoso blues-rock guitarist, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras launches an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots. Once the leading light of the young British blues-rock scene; he’s back with a new band; Hollow Souls.
An Evening of Mediumship with Josh Merrick
Come join us at The Crescent for the very first evening of demo mediumship and the Mystical Market.
Candela Fest: York Latinos (Salsa) & Cumbia Collective (Cumbia)
Candela Fest is a celebration for everyone to join in the fun from Latin America. Whether you’re familiar with the music or new to it, enjoy a night of music, dance, and culture with the vibrant Latin American community of York.
Let’s celebrate together!
The John Otway Band
Otway’s philosophy is simple: “When you do a great gig, you want to have a beer with the audience afterwards. I’d feel really disappointed if I was kept away from the party.”
The Aylesbury anarchist returns exactly a year after his sold-out show here!