Events — Gigs

The John Otway Big Band

The world needs mavericks. One-offs. Bloody chuffed to bring John and his big band back to York for the first time since 2008.
It’s Otway on steroids if you can imagine that. Otway with ROCK. All the hits and more but with other just-as-nutty musicians to bounce off. You’ll leave this show with an aching jaw from laughter and a sore throat from singing along. And joy in your heart that such a show can even exist in this day and age.

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Mr Wilson’s Second Liners

New Orleans meets 90s club classics…a rave funeral without the body.
The vision is an anarchic, street extravaganza, bursting with colour and sound, rallying impromptu raves on street corners and rousing audiences young and old into a joyful frenzy.

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The Crescent Record Fair

8 stallholders with lots of collectable and rare LPs and 45s and loads of bargains. A great selection of vinyl records of many genres. Free admission. Bar open for refreshments.

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Burning Duck Comedy: Ania Magliano

After two critically acclaimed sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a sold out Soho Theatre run, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour.

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Ned Swarbrick

We’re very pleased to welcome young York singer-songwriter Ned Swarbrick (and a couple of bandmates) to The Crescent for the first time for a special seated headline show.
Switching seamlessly between Belle & Sebastian-esque pop numbers and intimate folk tunes more reminiscent of Nick Drake. He describes his music as melancholy, upbeat, sad, happy, tongue in cheek and serious.

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YouVee + The Zangwills

YouVee are a fresh 4 piece band, immersed in a world of alternative rock. YouVee return to headline their home town and kick start 2025! Supported by The Zangwills and launching new merch, you don’t want to miss out!

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