Psych/prog rock original Arthur Brown has been having a great resurgence over the last couple of years and it’s our pleasure to host The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown in York for the first time in many, many years!
Announcements
Ozric Tentacles
Ozric Tentacles are regarded as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, 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.
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit return to The Crescent in August!
Tickets on sale on Friday although our mailing list subscribers will receive an early pre-sale opportunity on Thursday 10th April.
Manic Calm, Punk Ass Kids, Gorgo + The Queeries
This event is to showcase a variety of music being written and performed by students at York St John University.
There is pop, punk, rock and mantras. An eclectic performance open to anyone to come and see!
Herbal Mafia: King Of The Beats
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!
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.